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VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
C. OBSTACLES
WARNING
Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement)
can damage your mobility device and may cause a fall, tip over, or loss of
control. To avoid these risks:
•
Scan the area well ahead for danger as you travel with your mobility
device.
•
Make sure floor areas ahead are level and free of obstacles.
•
Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop off
at the bottom of the ramp.
D. REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If your child reaches or leans it will affect the center of balance of the mobility
device. This may cause a fall or tip over.
•
NEVER allow your child to reach or lean if they must rise up off
their seat for the action.
•
If your child must reach, move the mobility device as close as you
can to the object, and rotate the front casters until they are as far
forward as possible.
NOTE– To do this: Move your mobility device past the object that the child
might want to reach, then back up alongside it.
A. CENTER OF BALANCE
WARNING
Dependent mobility devices are designed for stability and perform-ance.
The point where this device will tip forward, back, or to the side depends
on its center of balance and stability. The center of balance is also affected
by:
• The seat height and seat angle.
• Backrest angle.
• Changes in your child's body position, postures or weight
distribution.
• Pushing the mobility device on a ramp or slope.
• The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of added
weight.
• The use of a vents, batteries, oxygen and other options, and the
amount of added weight that these options add to the device.
To maintain the proper center of gravity and good balance:
• Consult your healthcare advisor and/or dealer to help you in
setting up the mobility device correctly.
• Consult your authorized dealer or healthcare advisor BEFORE you
modify or adjust the mobility device. Be aware that you may need
to make other changes to correct the center of balance.
• Never hang items greater than 5lbs (2.3kg) from stroller handle or
seat back handle.
B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
WARNING
Your child's weight may shift if you dress your child or change your
child's clothes while they are seated in the mobility device.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip over while changing clothes or diapers:
• Rotate the front casters until they point forward.
• Engage the parking brake.
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and
instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe 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 an
accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for
you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to
make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body
mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend your
knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one
easy movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the
ground. This may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7. Whenever you aren’t attending the wheelchair, ALWAYS use the wheel-
lock to secure the rear wheels, and lock the anti-tip tubes in place.
If you fail to ask for help when in doubt, you run a high risk of a fall, tip-over or
loss of control that may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
M. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
O. PINCH POINT
NOTE-
Your wheelchair has many moving parts that can create pinch points
and possible finger traps. Be aware when making any adjustments, when
folding and unfolding, when moving, and any other situation that could
cause a pinch point situation.
WARNING
N. CHOKING HAZARD
NOTE- Your chair consists of many small parts that could present a choking
hazard to young children. Take care to put parts out of reach when doing
any work on the chair.
WARNING
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