SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals,
Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
The
Solara
wheelchair
MUST
be
operated
by
a
healthcare
professional
or
assistant
when
in
any
tilt
position.
Anterior (Forward) Tilt
DO
NOT
operate
the
wheelchair
when
the
seat
frame
is
in
the
anterior
(forward)
tilt
position
(frame
stops
in
the
lower
position
and
approximately
5°
forward
tilt).
Serious
bodily
injury
may
occur
to
the
patient
and/or
the
assistant(s).
Anterior
(forward)
tilt
is
a
feature
of
this
wheelchair
designed
for
the
USE
OF
A
HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL
or
ASSISTANT
ONLY.
Engagement
of
the
anterior
(forward)
tilt
must
NEVER
be
performed
by
the
wheelchair
user.
When
anterior
(forward)
tilt
is
needed,
it
must
ALWAYS
be
engaged
by
a
healthcare
professional
or
addidtant.
Make
sure
the
occupant
of
the
wheelchair
is
properly
positioned
and
always
engage
both
wheel
locks.
