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SPECIAL NOTES
READ BEFORE USE
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DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without fi rst completely
reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructions material
such as owner’s manual, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product
or optional equipment. If clarifi cation about warnings, cautions or instructions is needed,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use
this equipment otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
WARNINGS
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The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH to the occupant, attendant(s) and/or to other persons.
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WARNINGS are found throughout the sections of this manual where they apply. Read all
warnings in each section and review often until they are second nature to all user(s) of
the wheelchair including the attendant(s).
ACCESSORIES WARNING
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Columbia Medical products are specifi cally designed and manufactured for use in
conjunction with Columbia Medical accessories. Accessories designed by other
manufacturers have not been tested by Columbia Medical and are not recommended for
use with Columbia Medical products.
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Compatibility of non Columbia Medical products is the responsibility of the user in
conjunction with his/her healthcare professional.
SPECIAL NOTES
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Risk terms are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for defi nitions of the
signal words.
Risk Term
Defi nition
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in property damage or minor injury or both.
WARNING
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
