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I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
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E n g l i s h
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
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IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
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V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)
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A.What is EMI ................................................................................ 7
B.What Effect Can EMI Have ............................................................. 7
C. Sources of EMI............................................................................. 7
D.Distance From the Source .............................................................. 8
E. Immunity Level............................................................................ 8
F. Report All Suspected EMI Incidents ................................................ 8
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
...................................................................... 9
A.Notice to Rider ............................................................................ 9
B.Notice to Attendants .................................................................... 9
C. Weight Limit ............................................................................... 9
D.Controller Settings ....................................................................... 9
E. EMI............................................................................................ 10
F. Safety Check-List ......................................................................... 10
G.Changes & Adjustments................................................................. 10
H.When Seated in a Parked Wheelchair............................................... 10
I. Environmental Conditions .............................................................. 10
J. Terrain........................................................................................ 11
K.Street Use ................................................................................... 11
L. Motor Vehicle Safety..................................................................... 11
M.Center of Balance......................................................................... 11
N.Transfers ..................................................................................... 12
O. Reaching or Leaning..................................................................... 12
P. Dressing or Changing Clothes ......................................................... 13
Q.Obstacles .................................................................................... 13
R.Driving in Reverse ........................................................................ 13
S. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills.............................................................. 13
T To Reduce the Risk of Falls, Tip-over or Loss of Control ..................... 14
U.Ramps at Home & Work................................................................. 14
V. Wheelchair Lifts ........................................................................... 14
W.Curbs & Single Steps .................................................................... 14
X. Stairs ......................................................................................... 15
Y. Escalators ................................................................................... 15
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
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A.Armrests ..................................................................................... 16
B.Batteries..................................................................................... 16
C. Cushions ..................................................................................... 16
D.Fasteners .................................................................................... 16
E. Footplate & Footrests ................................................................... 16
F. Motor Locks ................................................................................ 17
G.On/Off Switch.............................................................................. 17
H.Pneumatic Tires ........................................................................... 17
I. Positioning Belts.......................................................................... 17
J. Push Handles............................................................................... 17
K.Seating Systems........................................................................... 18
L. Upholstery Fabric ......................................................................... 18
M.Suspension ................................................................................. 18
N.Wiring ........................................................................................ 18
