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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Important Information
Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• For user safety, the seat belt should be fastened at all times .
• Do not leave user unattended .
• Do not strap user too tight .
• Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair .
• If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires touch
the floor, avoid using front of seat tubes for support during entry or
exit from chair to prevent tipping .
• Avoid using foot supports for weight support during exit or entry of
the chair .
Waste Disposal
The shipping carton should be kept for possible return to the manufacturer/service facility for repair
or maintenance. Other paper packaging waste should be set aside for recycling. For disposition of
replaced parts or the complete chair, the materials should be separated into: plastic, rubber, steel,
aluminum, etc ., and set aside for recycling .
Suitable Environment
The chair is intended for both indoor and outdoor use . If the chair is used in the rain, the excess water
should be wiped off with a soft cloth . If the chair is splashed with mud or corrosive substances like salt
water or road salt, the chair should be washed clean with water, wiped dry and a hypoallergenic and
biodegradable lubricant reapplied to the moving parts . Contact with seawater should be avoided, as it
will corrode areas that cannot be washed clean . When going from outside to inside, clean any excess
dirt or mud from the wheels to prevent soiling of inside environment .
Safety Instructions
• Follow folding/unfolding instructions .
• Never leave occupied chair unattended .
• Do not attempt to take occupied chair up or down stairs, escalators, steep inclines, icy or
slippery surfaces .
• When transferring user to or from chair, apply wheel locks .
• To avoid tipping, do not overload the chair, or hang heavy items on the push handles .
• Frequently inspect the adjustments on the frame and the positioning accessories
(see maintenance chart) .
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