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Everest Lite Owner's Manual
GF0600055RevA06, October 006
II IMpORtAnt sAFEty pRECAutIOns
Important safety precautions: Always follow these safety precautions when using your
wheelchair. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage
to your wheelchair.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is ex-
tremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activi-
ties. Always consult healthcare professionals to determine those methods most suitable
for your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Everest Lite serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Everest Lite is not functioning properly, contact your Gra-
ham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a hazardous situation could result,
causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair.
ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION
IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED
. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.
EVEREst LItE LABELs
Read all labels on your Everest Lite before driving it. Do not remove any of the labels.
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Caution:
Never lift your Everest Lite by the front or rear cowl.
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Caution: When installing the battery pack, press the strap all the way down.
WARnInGs
WARNING: The Everest Lite maximum weight capacity is 250 pounds (114 kg).
WARNING: The wheelchair user must be capable of driving a power wheelchair
safely.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Use the positioning strap at all times to prevent injury.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy
surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction.
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: Exercise caution if turning wheelchair while going downhill.
WARNING: This wheelchair 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.
