11
IV.
WARNINGS
I.
Your
Wheelchair
and
the
Environment
Your
wheelchair
is
made
of
many
different
materials
including
metal
and
fabric.
Exposure
to
water
or
excessive
moisture
may
cause
the
metal
in
the
wheelchair
to
rust
or
corrode
and
the
fabric
to
tear.
Dry
your
chair
as
soon
as
possible
if
exposed
to
water.
DO
NOT
USE
YOUR
WHEELCHAIR
IN
A
SHOWER,
POOL
OR
BODY
OF
WATER.
This
will
cause
your
wheelchair
to
rust
or
corrode
and
eventually
fail.
Do
not
operate
your
wheelchair
in
sand.
Sand
can
get
into
the
wheel
bearings
and
moving
parts.
This
will
cause
damage
and
eventually
will
cause
the
wheelchair
to
fail.
Make
sure
any
ramp,
slope
or
curb
cut
you
may
attempt
to
ride
on
is
compliant
with
ADA
guidelines.
Riding
across,
up
or
down
any
slope
that
is
too
great
may
cause
a
loss
of
stability.
ADA
Guidelines
and
more
information
about
accessible
design
are
available
at
http://www.ada.gov/
H.
Transfers
A
transfer
requires
good
balance
and
stability.
You
should
receive
training
from
your
therapist
before
attempting
to
do
a
transfer
on
your
own.
Before
transferring
out
of
your
wheelchair
every
caution
should
be
taken
to
reduce
the
gap
between
the
two
surfaces.
Engage
the
wheel
locks
to
lock
the
rear
wheels.
Rotate
the
casters
forward
to
increase
the
wheelbase
of
the
wheelchair.
Remove
or
swing
away
the
footrests
Have
someone
assist
you
unless
you
are
well
experienced
in
transfers.
It
is
dangerous
to
transfer
on
your
own.
It
requires
good
balance
and
agility.
Be
aware
there
is
a
point
during
every
transfer
when
the
wheelchair
seat
is
not
below
you.
WARNING:
Failure
to
perform
a
transfer
properly
can
result
in
a
fall
and
can
cause
severe
injury
or
death.
WARNING:
Failure
to
comply
with
the
instructions
above
may
cause
a
fall
or
loss
of
control,
which
may
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
12
IV.
WARNINGS
K.
Wheelchair
Stability
To
ensure
proper
stability
of
your
wheelchair
you
must
make
sure
the
center
of
gravity
and
the
wheelchairs
base
of
support
is
correct
for
your
balance
and
abilities.
Many
factors
can
affect
these
two
elements;
Seat
height
Seat
depth
Back
angle
Generally,
the
most
important
factor
is
the
position
of
the
rear
wheels
for
rear
‐
ward
stability.
There
are
other
actions
than
can
have
an
adverse
effect
on
your
stability.
You
should
consult
with
your
wheelchair
provider
and
clinicians
familiar
with
your
needs
and
capabilities
in
determining
how
this
affects
your
use.
J.
Modifying
your
Wheelchair
Your
wheelchair
was
engineered
and
manufactured
under
strict
design
controls.
An
integral
part
of
this
process
is
ensuring
the
various
components
work
together
correctly;
they
have
been
tested
to
various
standards
to
ensure
quality
and
are
approved
to
work
together.
NO
ONE
SHOULD
MODIFY
THIS
WHEELCHAIR
EXCEPT
BY
ASSEMBLING
APPROVED
OPTIONS.
THERE
ARE
NO
APPROVED
OPTIONS
THAT
INVOLVE
DRILLING
OR
CUTTING
THE
FRAME
BY
ANYONE
OTHER
THAN
A
TRAINED
KI
MOBILITY
ASSOCIATE.
Contact
Ki
Mobility
or
an
authorized
Ki
Mobility
supplier
before
adding
any
accessories
or
components
not
provided
by
Ki
Mobility
DANGER:
Failure
to
comply
to
these
instructions
may
cause
the
wheelchair
to
fail
and
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Moving
the
rear
wheels
forward
increases
the
likelihood
of
the
wheelchair
tipping
backwards.
Make
small
adjustments
and
proceed
slowly
until
you
learn
the
new
balance
point
of
your
wheelchair.
Failure
to
comply
with
the
instruc
‐
tion
above
could
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
The
farther
rearward
you
place
the
front
casters
the
greater
the
likelihood
of
the
wheelchair
tipping
forwards.
If
possible,
have
your
casters
mounted
for
‐
ward
and,
whenever
doing
a
static
activity
which
involves
shifting
your
weight,
rotate
the
casters
forward
to
increase
your
wheel
base.
Failure
to
comply
with
this
instruction
above
could
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Always
have
a
qualified
technician
set
up
your
wheelchair
with
the
accesso
‐
ries
you
plan
to
use
daily.
Changes
to
how
you
sit
or
changes
in
your
weight
require
your
chair
to
be
re
‐
adjusted
by
a
qualified
technician.
Always
use
anti
‐
tips
while
you
acclimate
to
any
changes
in
your
chair
set
up.
Failure
to
comply
with
the
instruction
above
could
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Size
and
position
of
rear
wheels
Size
and
position
of
front
casters
Any
seating
system
components
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