EJ_3F012-3F013-3F014-INS-LAB-RevD20 • Traveler L3 Plus User Manual
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2 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 extremely
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 wheelchair by having your Traveler L3 Plus serviced regularly.
Whenever any part of your Traveler L3 Plus is not functioning properly, contact your GF
authorized distributor 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.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Traveler L3 Plus maximum weight capacity is 300 lb (136 kg), EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy
surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as wheelchair could tip over.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position.
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 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.
WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and
possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair.
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2
1
/
2
inches, to
permit proper clearance of potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a “wheelie” (tilting the wheelchair 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
wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage
to your wheelchair.
WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side panel.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using
an elevator.
WARNING: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks
before and during transfer.
