WOK BCW, Customer'S Manual

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OPERATION OF MECHANISM
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SLOPES
Going up or down a slope will change the center of balance of your
chair. If you fail to heed these warnings, you may suffer a severe
injury from a tip over, fall or lose of control:
1. Lean or press your body uphill to help correct the change in the center of balance.
WARNING
2. Avoid turning on a slope, as a tip over is likely. Always go as straight up and straight down
as you can.
3. Be very careful if you must climb a slope greater than 10%. (A 10% slope means: One foot
of elevation for every ten feet in length of the slope.) Ask for help if the slope may be
beyond your ability.
4. Always control your speed when going downhill. If you go too fast, you may not be able to
control your chair. Ask for help if the slopes may be beyond your ability.
A. You can control your speed by keeping constant pressure on the rear wheels.
B. If equipped with rear wheel locks, never use the rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop
your chair. Doing so is likely to cause you to veer out of control or tip over.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be
alert to the dangers of motor vehicle traffic on roads or in parking
lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing to
make it easier for drivers to see you.
2. Due to low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers
before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
TRANSFERS
WARNING If you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and
cause severe injury to you:
1. Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous. Be aware that there is
a point during each transfer when the chair seat is not below you.