AC Mobility
User Manual for the Traxx 2 2 electric wheelchair
September 2009
Page 4
Safety Guidelines
It is important that you read all the instructions in the User Manual before you attempt to
operate your new Traxx 2 chair. If you are unsure about any of the information or require
assistance for setting up the chair, please contact your health professional or your
wheelchair dealer from whom you purchased this chair.
The following symbols are used in the User Manual to identify warnings and caution
notices. Please study them carefully. If you are unsure about any of the information, please
contact your health professional or your wheelchair dealer from whom you purchased this
chair for assistance.
Important Notices
Please study the following important notices and safety guidelines before you begin to use
your chair. They may assist you to get the best performance from your chair and to avoid
any risks of injury to you or other people.
Selecting the correct chair for you
It is important that you choose the chair that is best suited for your needs. This may
include consideration of the following factors plus other factors that may be particular for
you:
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Your size, disability, balance and co-ordination
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Your intended use of the chair
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The types of hazards you will encounter when using your chair
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Any seating needs
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Other options you may require for your comfort and safety
Adjustment of your chair and its performance characteristics
It is important that the chair and its driving characteristics are adjusted to meet your
particular needs and abilities. Please consult your therapist or medical adviser in
conjunction with your wheelchair supplier before adjustments are made. It is important
that they ensure the wheelchair is adjusted in a manner suitable for your driving ability,
size, weight, physical condition and for the areas and type of driving you will be doing.
When transferring into or out of the chair
It is important that you seek assistance to transfer into and out of the chair to avoid the
chance of falling which may lead to injury.
Before transferring make sure that :
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The chair is located in a stable position
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the power to the wheelchair is turned OFF
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the manual park brakes are applied
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there are no obstacles that will prevent you from making a direct transfer into the
chair, such as loose items on the seat. Ensure that the legrests/footrests have been
removed from the chair
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all items you may lean or rest on are secure and able to take your weight during the
transfer
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you are correctly positioned to make the transfer in a safe manner
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any persons who will be assisting you are correctly positioned and ready to make
the transfer
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Warning! Failure to heed the Warning and Caution notices in the User
Manual may result in personal injury or property damage!
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