EZ Life Systems: KateZ Lift User Manual
Last Updated 6/4/2012
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Safety/Handling
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Be sure to reference your wheelchair safety manual for any safety concerns.
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WARNING! ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap
is optional on wheelchairs, using it is strongly recommended as an additional safeguard for the
wheelchair user. Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair in a lifted
position. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
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The KateZ Lift must be used on stable ground. Although sensors will prevent the lift from raising
on unstable ground, never use the system on a slope greater than 5°.or uneven surfaces, on slick
or wet surfaces, or surfaces prone to shifting (such as gravel or sand). Using the KateZ Lift on
unstable ground may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily
injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.
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Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while raising the wheelchair may adversely
affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the
wheelchair and surrounding property.
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Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the
wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity,
and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. Practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations while keeping your center of gravity in the presence of a
qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair in lift position.
When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to keep your center of gravity in the
center of the wheelchair to maintain stability and balance.
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Reaching, leaning and bending forward -
WARNING! DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you
have to move forward in the seat.
Reach forward only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
[Figure 1. Reaching, leaning forward]
