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4. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. This is particularly true in
situations where drivers may be driving in reverse, such as parking lots. If at all possible, make
eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe,
even if you have the right-of-way.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
H. TERRAIN
WARNING
Your TiLite wheelchair is designed for riding over firm, relatively smooth surfaces such as
concrete and asphalt outdoors and indoor flooring (wood, tile, etc.) and carpeting. Your TiLite
wheelchair is NOT designed for riding over sand, loose soil or rough terrain. Do NOT operate
your chair in such terrain. You may damage the wheels or axles or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
I. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
WARNING
TiLite wheelchairs are NOT designed to be used for seating in a motor vehicle, and TiLite
wheelchairs do NOT meet Federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER sit in your chair while in any type of moving vehicle (motor vehicle, boat, train, etc.). In
an accident or sudden stop, you may be thrown from the chair. In an accident or sudden stop, a
wheelchair seat belt will NOT prevent injuries and may, in fact, cause injuries.
2. ALWAYS transfer to an approved vehicle seat before the vehicle begins moving.
3. ALWAYS secure yourself in the approved vehicle seat using the proper seating restraints (in a
motor vehicle, lap/shoulder belts; in a plane, lap belts, etc.).
4. NEVER transport your chair in the front seat of a vehicle. Movements of the vehicle may cause
the chair to shift and interfere with the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
5. When transporting your chair in a moving vehicle, ALWAYS secure your chair so that it cannot
roll or shift. In most cases, stowing it in the trunk is the safest alternative.
6. NEVER use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. A wheelchair that has
been involved in a motor vehicle accident may be damaged in ways that are not readily apparent
and which could cause the chair to fail in use.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
J. WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
NEVER use your TiLite wheelchair for weight training. When your chair was set up with the
assistance of your health care advisor, your center of gravity was determined based on your
weight, the configuration of your chair and your abilities. If you engage in weight training activities
in your chair, you are altering the total weight supported by your chair and the distribution of that
weight. The center of gravity of your chair may not be appropriate with the additional weight or
with the different distribution of weight, which may cause the chair to tip over. If you intend to
engage in weight training, TiLite recommends that you utilize weight training equipment with built-
in seating and that you transfer to that seating rather than using your chair.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously
injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair.
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