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K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instruc-
tions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suit-
ed to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the rider to do.
This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to
hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure push
handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics.
When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly and
keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy
movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This
may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. ALWAYS
lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must leave the rider
alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of con-
trol of the chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt
and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may
damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to
the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair
and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye con-
tact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure
it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
As indicated on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair has
been manufactured with the Transit Option installed.
If your chair is not equipped with the Transit Option:
If your chair is not equipped with Transit Option, this wheelchair does not
meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
2. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints. In an accident or
sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will
not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and inter-
fere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
If your chair is equipped with the Transit Option:
See section VIII, Part N: Transit Option and section VII, Part G: Transit Use.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
