EZ Life Systems: KateZ Lift User Manual
Last Updated 6/4/2012
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Operation
Be sure to reference any wheelchair manuals for any wheelchair operational concerns.
General Operation guidelines
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Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair is
unoccupied.
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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 sit back in the chair to keep your center of gravity in the center of the wheelchair to maintain
stability and balance.
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If the KateZ Lift battery is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below -4°F), high
humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, it must be allowed time to adjust to the difference
in environmental conditions before being used. Otherwise, damage or injury may occur.
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Avoid storing or using the KateZ Lift near open flame or combustible products. Serious injury or
damage to property may result.
DO NOT
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DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or reach down
between your knees, as this may cause the KateZ Lift and wheelchair to tip over.
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DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you, as this may cause
the KateZ Lift and wheelchair to tip over.
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DO NOT lean over the side of the armrests to reach objects next to you, as this may cause the
KateZ Lift and wheelchair to tip over.
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DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are reaching, as this may
cause the KateZ Lift and wheelchair to tip over.
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DO NOT raise the KateZ Lift with heavy objects, like children, in your lap or with heavy objects
attached to your wheelchair, like bags on the back or hanging on the handles.
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DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.
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DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by the KateZ Lift. This may result in injury to the user or
damage to the KateZ Lift.
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DO NOT stand on the frame of the KateZ Lift.
