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WEIGHT TRAINING
Leisure-Lift DOES NOT recommend the use of its
power wheelchair
as a weight training
apparatus.
Power wheelchairs
have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of
weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Leisure-Lift
shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately.
SAFETY/HANDLING OF POWER WHEELCHAIRS
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as
well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques in-
volved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and
master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently
encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the follow-
ing pages have been used successfully my many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may
differ from those described in this manual. Leisure-Lift recognized and encourages each indi-
vidual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may
encounter. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for new wheelchair users and assis-
tants with “safety” as the most important consideration for all.
STABILITY AND BALANCE
WARNING
Always wear your lap belt.
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times maintain
proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during nor-
mal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity.
The anti-tip wheels are normally positioned approximately two inches off the ground (with a
rider in the chair) but may be adjusted in height downward by your dealer. Because your
power
wheelchair
is a "midi" (3/4) drive chair the anti-tip wheels are normally only used when brak-
ing going forward down a steep incline. Reducing this setting causes the powerchair to tilt
forward at a lesser angle before resting on the anti-tip wheels if you decelerate rapidly while
going down a hill. The normal adjustment should allow the
power wheelchair
to climb a two
inch obstacle.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.
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