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Important Safety Instructions
The Shuttle is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or working load listed in the specifications could
result in patient or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Operating Instructions
Failure to heed the warnings pertaining to the operation of the Shuttle could result in
patient and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Never work under the Shuttle while it is in operation.
If wheel locks (brakes) are not engaged, the casters may move/roll when the Shuttle is
articulating into various positions. Stand clear of the Shuttle frame before operating.
Keep fingers and arms away from rotating parts when mechanisms are moving.
Operating this Shuttle with any part of the body in the frame can result in injury. Stand
clear of the Shuttle frame before operating.
The Shuttle is for indoor use only. Only operate the Shuttle on a flat surface.
DO NOT use the Shuttle near an open flame or an extreme heat source.
This Shuttle is not intended for use in high moisture areas (e.g. showers, pool therapy), or
extreme temperature environments.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer.
DO NOT use the Shuttle with any missing or abnormal parts.
The Shuttle should be at the lowest position when unattended.
The Shuttle is designed for a single occupant. Never allow two or more people on it.
The patient should not operate the Shuttle.
The Shuttle is not intended to transport a patient in a moving vehicle.
DO NOT jump up and down on the Shuttle.
Take special care when going up or down a ramp. Never park the Shuttle on a slope.
Never leave an occupied Shuttle unattended.
Only operate the Shuttle on handicap grade access ramps.
Make sure all cords are properly positioned before operating the Shuttle. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock and serious injury.
Never work on the Shuttle while it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
DO NOT use the Shuttle if the power cord is cut, frayed or loosely connected to the
Shuttle.
The Shuttle is an electrically powered mechanism. Electrical hazard may occur if the
Shuttle is plugged into inadequate power supply. Make sure the Shuttle is plugged into
an 115V or 230V grounded outlet.
Never let fingers or other body parts come between moving parts when operating the
Shuttle. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type injury.
The wheel locks should be in the brake position before operating the Shuttle.
Ensure all persons and objects are clear of the Shuttle when changing its positions.
DO NOT use the footrest as a step when the user sits on or gets off the Shuttle.
Be sure to secure the patient with the seatbelt/harness before operating the Shuttle.
Electrical shock or malfunction may occur if hand control cord is pinched or frayed.
Keep away from moving parts.
For the patient’s safety, be sure the armrests are in the up position.
