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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage.
Driving/operating your wheelchair when tilted, reclined, elevated or standing could cause a
loss of stability resulting in serious injury or damage.
• When operating/driving the wheelchair in a tilted and/or reclined, or elevated or standing position,
ALWAYS ensure the wheelchair is on a smooth level surface (even when travelling at reduced drive speed).
• When approaching an incline or step, ALWAYS return the system to a stable (seated/upright & fully
lowered) driving position, proceed with caution, and approach the incline/step from straight on to greatly
reduce the risk of tipping.
DANGER! Risk of Damage, Serious Injury or Death
Missing mounting hardware could cause instability resulting in damage, serious injury or death
• Ensure all mounting hardware is present and tightened securely
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage.
Improper body positioning in the wheelchair could compromise wheelchair stability resulting
in serious injury or damage.
Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright & stable during normal daily activities. To maintain
proper balance, ensure system stability and assure the safe operation of your wheelchair:
• Determine and establish your personal safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transfering
activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
• DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.
• NEVER lean forward or sideways to grab items/objects, or shift body position (in any direction) while
in an standing or elevated position.
• DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the
floor by reaching down between your knees.
• ALWAYS wear your postural belt when you are occupying the wheelchair. Your postural belt helps
reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.
• ALWAYS ensure the knee blocks and chest bar are locked into position PRIOR to transitioning into
the stand position.
• ALWAYS ensure the chest strap is properly adjusted and secured PRIOR to transitioning into the
stand position.
• NEVER transfer in or out of your wheelchair while in the elevated or standing position.
• When driving, ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. Shifting your weight in
the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction, and may compromise
the stability of the wheelchair.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage.
Mounting hardware that is loosely secured could cause loss of stability resulting in serious injury
or damage
.
• Following ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all mounting hardware
is tightened securely.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage.
Seating accessories and personal gear could cause instability resulting in serious injury. The
following factors should be considered when evaluating stability:
• Consider all personal gear and accessories (backpacks, extra batteries, etc..) that will be carried on
the wheelchair. For example, a loaded backpack, attached to the back of the seating system can
significantly reduce the rearward stability of your wheelchair.
• Consider the backrest being used. A recessed back can shift your center of gravity backward and
significantly reduce the rearward stability of the wheelchair. Conversely, a thick back cushion will shift
you forward and reduce the wheelchair’s forward stability.
• Consider the seat cushion being used. A thick seat cushion will raise your center of gravity and reduce
the wheelchairs stability in all directions.