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POSITIONING STRAPS and SEAT BELTS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE HOME DEALER,
THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A
POSITIONING DEVICE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL
FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
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SAFETY SUMMARY
Operating Information Warning
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the
wheelchair is unoccupied.
To determine and establish particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and
transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health
professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.
The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE repositioning the rear wheels
forward.
DO NOT
operate the tilt function if the trigger release levers and cables are not
properly adjusted. Ensure that the tilt function is locked in place when the trigger
is released.
DO NOT
traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT
leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially on an
incline.
DO NOT
attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT
attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT
lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as
this may cause the wheelchair to tip.
DO NOT
shift weight or sitting position toward the direction of reach as the
wheelchair may tip.
DO NOT
tip the wheelchair about the rear wheel without assistance.
DO NOT
use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily
injury may occur.
DO NOT
attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL
LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of wheelchair, every precaution should be
taken to reduce the transfer gap distance. Turn both casters towards the object
you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the wheelchair,
ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.
DO NOT
operate the wheelchair on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT
attempt to move up or down an incline that is wet, icy or is covered in an
oily film.
DO NOT
attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your
wheelchair to tip and cause bodily harm or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT
use unauthorized parts, accessories, or adapters other than those
authorized by PDG.
DO NOT
attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
DO NOT
stand or use feet to apply significant pressure on the frame of the
wheelchair.
For products supplied with anti-tippers, anti-tippers must be attached at all times.
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