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4. Safety Instructions
• Follow folding/unfolding instructions.
• Never leave occupied chair unattended.
• Do not attempt to take occupied chair up or downstairs, escalators, steep inclines, or icy or
slippery surfaces.
• To avoid tipping, do not overload the chair, or hang heavy items on the handles that might cause
tipping.
• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.
• Frequently inspect the adjustments on the frame and the positioning accessories.
• Do not use chair after occupant has outgrown it.
• Do not ignore minor malfunctions and maintain the chair in good operating condition.
• Monitor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as needed.
• When going up a curb or step, face the chair forward and tilt back to lift the front wheels over the
curb. Move forward and lift the rear wheels over the curb.
• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should transfer out of the chair and into an
approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system.
However, if a transfer is not possible, use only designated chairs in a moving vehicle which contain
the Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restrain System (WTORS) following the requirements of
SAE J2249. Follow tie-down harness manufacturer’s instructions carefully and refer to Convaid’s
Transit Guide for specifics.
• When going up a curb or step, face forward and tilt
the chair back to lift the front wheels over the curb.
Move forward and lift the rear wheels over the curb.
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