IMPORTANT! T
he following section identifies several important safety warnings hat are critical to the
safe operation of your power wheelchair. Prior to operating your wheelchair, please be certain to read
and understand the complete list of safety warnings and transport guidelines included in the
Power
Wheelchair Base Owners Manual
(provided separately)
2.3.2
WARNINGS WHEN DRIVING YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR!
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Operating the wheelchair with insufficient ground clearance between the footplates and the
ground/floor may cause serious injury or property damage
.
• While the wheelchair is in motion, ALWAYS maintain a minimum ground clearance of 3 inches,
or
the minimum ground clearance stated by wheelchair base manufacture (whichever is greater).
• If necessary, elevate the front rigging or tilt the seat to achieve the proper ground clearance prior to
driving the wheelchair.
• If the wheelchair dips forward and the footplates touch the ground while in motion, please contact your
Service Provider for immediate assistance and/or inspection; Avoid use of the wheelchair until corrected.
WARNING! Risk of injury due to crushing or pinching.
• Be mindful of potential pinch points caused by moving parts. Use caution when operating your power
positioning system, especially around children and pets.
• Keep hands, fingers or limbs clear of any articulating mechanisms/linkages on your positioning system.
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
The following guidelines should be adhered to while operating your Motion Concepts power
positioning system to avoid serious injury and ensure safe operation:
• ALWAYS check your surroundings before operating your Motion Concepts seating system. Make
sure that the way is clear of obstructions throughout the full range of travel before operating any
seat positioning function.
• NEVER operate the tilt or elevate/reach seat function while underneath a fixed object such as a table or desk
• NEVER operate the powered legrest function while underneath a table, desk, or other obstruction.
• NEVER use your legrest footplates or foot platform to open doors or move obstructions.
• NEVER operate your power positioning system while driving your wheelchair.
• NEVER allow items such as posture belts, backpacks, coats, etc... to become trapped under your seat
while tilted, or under your power legrests while extended, otherwise damage to the system may occur.
2.3.1
WARNINGS WHEN OPERATING YOUR POWER POSITIONING SYSTEM!
2.0
2.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Not wearing your postural belt (seat positioning strap) could result in serious injury or death
• ALWAYS wear your postural belt when you are occupying the wheelchair. Your postural belt helps
reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair. The postural belt is a positioning strap only; it is
NOT designed for use as a safety device to withstand high stress loads such as the safety belts
used in automobiles or aircraft. (see also
Section 5.16 - Postural Belts
)
WARNING! Changes to the wheelchair drive programme can adversely affect the driving
characteristics of the wheelchair and may result in serious injury or damage
• It is the Dealer/Service Provider’s responsibility to select a suitable wheelchair drive program, and to
ensure that appropriate and safe operating limits are established for the end user.
• Changes to the drive program (maximum acceleration and deceleration of the wheelchair) must only
be carried out by qualified service technicans. Unauthorized adjustments beyond safe operating
limits may cause serious injury or damage, and will compromise the limited warranty.
(See also
Section 3.0 - Operating/Programming the Wheelchair/Seating System
)
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