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T I P S F O R A T T E N D A N T S
1. Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the
warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task.
2. The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to learn
safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult your health
care professional for instructions.
A. TO CLIMB A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
The following is one way to safely help a rider climb a curb or single step
going
forward:
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters
clear the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are
sure they are past the edge.
4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step.
Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level.
B. TO DESCEND A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
The following is one way to safely help a rider descend a curb or single step
going
backward:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair
around and pull it backward.
3. Proceed carefully. Look over your shoulder and carefully step back until you
are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level.
4. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or
step.Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back to its
balance point.This will lift the front casters off the curb or step.
6. Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward. Be sure to look
where you are going.Turn the chair around and gently lower front casters
to the ground.
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L. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
1. Replace worn or torn fabric of the seat as soon as you can. If you fail to do
so, the seat may fail and cause you to fall.Worn fabrics may increase the
potential for a fire hazard.
2. Fabric will deteriorate with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or
stretching of fabric at rivet holes. Replace fabric as required.
3. Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation of the fabric.
M.SUSPENSION
The G-424 suspension system does contain Dry Natural Rubber.The
suspension, or any other component on the chair, does not contain any latex
based product.The suspension components are enclosed and inaccessible to
the user.
