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SPECIAL NOTES
WARNING/CAUTION
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Notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices, which
could result in personal injury or property damage.
All wheelchair set-up and adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician.
NOTE
– THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE. An updated version of this owner’s manual may be available at www.PDGMobility.com
INDICATIONS FOR USE
– The Stellar LEAP Manual Tilt Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to
persons restricted to a seated position.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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Does not have the required ability to adequately manage the functions of a manual tilt-in-
space wheelchair and does not have a capable caregiver for the required assistance
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Cannot tolerate prolonged periods in a seated position
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Cannot tolerate prolonged periods in a seated position with posterior tilt
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Cannot tolerate prolonged periods in a seated position with a reclined back position
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Is susceptible to significant skin shear due to the relative movement of a reclining backrest
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Cannot tolerate an anterior seated position
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Highly agitated occupants
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For dynamic recline backrest and anterior tilt options only
WHEELCHAIR USER
- As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, PDG endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of
wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her health care professional
capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
– Wheelchair users are NOT to be
transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. If transportation in a vehicle in the
wheelchair is required, the wheelchair must be equipped with PDG factory installed Transport-Ready
Tie-down mounting points. The wheelchair must be restrained from movement using a government
approved wheelchair tie-down system and the vehicle must be equipped with government approved
anchor points.
Users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and
use should be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry. PDG cannot and does not
recommend wheelchair transportation systems.
RESTRAINT DEVICES and SEAT BELTS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE HOME DEALER, THERAPISTS
AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED
TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
