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SECTION 1 - WARNINGS AND GENERAL GUIDELINES
contains
important information for the safe operation and use of this product.
Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage,
DO NOT
USE
.
Contact Carrier/ Dealer for further instructions.
Every month, inspect all pivot points and fasteners for wear. If the metal
is worn,
DO NOT USE
, the parts
MUST
be replaced. Refer to pg. 8 &
12 of this manual for proper maintenance and inspection guidelines.
Regular maintenance of the mobile recliner and accessories is necessary
to assure proper and safe operation. Ensure that casters are free of
debris.
ALWAYS
keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
NEVER
use near an open flame or heat source, as all upholstery
materials, even though treated with flame retardant, can ignite when
exposed to open flame.
Rear caster wheels
MUST
be locked during user transfer to or from
recliner and while tilting and/or reclining or inclining (sitting up).
Casters and axle bolts require inspection every month to check for
tightness and wear.
NEVER
enter or exit the recliner when footrest is elevated.
NEVER
sit on the footrest when recliner is extended. The recliner will
tip and bodily injury may occur.
NEVER
push or pull footrest to position the recliner.
NEVER
stand on the footplates. When getting in or out of the
wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or
swing the footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair.
NEVER
place hands or feet into any openings when adjusting the
recliner. Attendant or care provider should always verify placement of
user ’s hands and feet prior to adjusting the recliner. Failure to do so
may result in serious bodily injury.
Operation of recliner with missing or broken footrest or recline
mechanism guards may result in bodily injury. Periodic inspection of the
footrest guard and recline mechanism guard
MUST
be made monthly.
Torn, cracked or otherwise damaged guards
MUST
be replaced prior to
use. Recliner
MUST
be removed from service until replacement guards
are installed.
NEVER
lift the recliner by the footrest. Lifting by means of the footrest
may result in injury to the user and/or damage to the recliner.
NEVER
attempt to stop the recliner with the wheel locks, while in
motion. Wheel locks are not brakes.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the recliner, every precaution
should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn the recliner toward
the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from
the recliner,
ALWAYS
engage both wheel locks. Special care
MUST BE
taken with people that have physical limitations and who may require an
assistant.
SECTION 1—WARNINGS AND GENERAL GUIDELINES