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SECTION 6. ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS
The Glide Rehabilitation Products TS Tilt Wheel Chair has been designed with the
user safety as it’s prime consideration.
Even though the TS Tilt Wheelchair has been designed with safety as it’s prime
consideration, this does not negate the effect or take into account, circumstances,
which put the wheelchair outside the specified operating conditions for which it was
designed.
It is important that the user takes due care and understands the limitations within the
environment that the chair will be operated.
As a guide only, the following is a brief list of scenarios that could have an impact on
occupant safety.
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When attendant is pushing chair, ensure that chair is slightly tilted, this will
help keep occupant positioned in seat.
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When leaving occupant unattended, ensure that Hand Operated Attendant
Brakes are applied.
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When parking chair on an incline, ensure that Hand Operated Attendant
Brakes are applied.
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If there is a concern for occupant sliding forward out of chair, it is advised
that a suitable restraining device may need to be fitted. Consult your health
professional for advice on restraining device.
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Take care when accessing door thresholds. Changes in floor height can stop
castors and cause chair to tip.
