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1.
If a bolt becomes loose, the associated nut may be defective. Use Threadlocker Loctite
242 on each bolt prior to re-tightening.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself,
a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Footrests
WARNING:
1.
At the lowest point, the footrest should be AT LEAST 2 inches (64mm) off the ground. If
set too low, it may catch on obstacles during normal use. This may cause the
wheelchair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2.
The footrest posts must never extend more than 1/2” above the caster wing and must
always be capped.
3.
To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer
a.
Make sure your feet do not get caught in the footrest.
b.
Avoid putting weight on the footrests. The wheelchair may tip forward as a result of
doing so.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself,
a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Positioning Belts
WARNING: Use positioning belts only to help support the rider's posture. Improper use of
these belts may cause severe injury to the rider.
1.
Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, the rider
may suffer chest compression or suffocation due to pressure from the belts.
2.
The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing. You
should be able to slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
3.
A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from sliding down in the seat.
Consult with the rider's doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such a
device.
4.
Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make sure the rider can easily
remove the belts in an emergency.
5.
NEVER USE POSITIONING BELTS:
a.
as a patient restraint without a doctors orders.
b.
on a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c.
as a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown
from the wheelchair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury
may result from the belts or straps.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself,
a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Power Drive
WARNING: Do not install a power drive on the Marvel™ Wheelchair. Doing so will:
1.
Affect the center of gravity of your wheelchair and may cause a fall or tip-over.