E&J EJ78X-1, Руководство по эксплуатации

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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN USING YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PER-
SONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the Transport Chair user and the attendant. It is ex-
tremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities.
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for
your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your Transport Chair by having your Transport Chair serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Transport Chair is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-
Field dealer immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or dam-
age to your Transport Chair.
ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY
IS CONCERNED.
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide
many years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: The EJ78X-1 Transport Chair maximum weight capacity is 250 lb (113 kg).
WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, do not leave user unattended. Attendant must always
be behind and in control of Transport Chair when user is being positioned or Transport Chair is
in use.
WARNING: Do not operate the Transport Chair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate the Transport Chair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy surfac-
es, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not leave the Transport Chair on an incline.
WARNING: Do not turn the Transport Chair while going downhill, as the Transport Chair could tip
over.
WARNING: Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one
foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
WARNING: This Transport Chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the
seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle,
always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and pos-
sibly result in injury or damage to the Transport Chair.
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2
1
/
2
inches, to per-
mit proper clearance of potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the Transport Chair backward until it reaches its balance
point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user.
WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your Transport
Chair. This could cause the Transport Chair to tip, or could cause personal injury or damage to
your Transport Chair.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using an
elevator.
WARNING: Ensure that Transport Chair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks
before and during transfer.