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1.
At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing.
2.
Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with
drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a
fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Motor Vehicle Safety
WARNING: wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1.
NEVER let anyone sit in this wheelchair while in a moving vehicle.
a.
ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b.
ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2.
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.
3.
NEVER transport this wheelchair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
4.
ALWAYS secure this wheelchair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5.
Do not use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor accident.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a
fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
When You Need Help
WARNING:
For The Rider
Ensure that all those who help you read and follow all warnings and instructions.
For The Attendant
1.
Work with the rider's doctor, nurse, or therapist to identify and learn methods best
suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2.
Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the rider to do. This will
put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of accident.
3.
To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When you
lift or support the rider or tilt the wheelchair, bend your knees slightly and keep your
back as straight as you can.
4.
Remind the rider to gently lean back when you tilt the wheelchair backward.
5.
When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the wheelchair in one easy
movement. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This may
damage the wheelchair or injure the rider.
6.
Always lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip bars in place if you must leave the rider
alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip over and/or loss of control of
the wheelchair.
Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a
fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.