10
Folding
Operating Instructions
WARNING:
Keep fingers and arms away from rotating parts when mechanisms
are moving.
Operating this wheelchair with any part of the body in the frame can result in
injury.
DO NOT use the wheelchair near an open flame or an extreme heat source.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer.
DO NOT use the wheelchair with any missing or abnormal parts.
Never take the wheelchair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is
likely to cause the wheelchair to tip and injure the user, attendant or others.
Start slowly with an easy, fluid motion. If the user is familiar with a different wheelchair, he or
she may use too much force and the wheelchair may tip over.
Have someone help the user until he or she knows what can cause a tip over and how to avoid
doing so. The user should never try a new maneuver alone until they are sure they can do it
safely.
The wheelchair is most stable when it is moving forward. The user should be very careful when
the wheelchair is moving backward. The user may lose control or tip over if one of the rear
wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair
WARNING:
Never let a person’s fingers come between moving parts when
wheelchair is being opened or closed. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type
injury.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the armrest upholstery, always remove the armrest before folding
or unfolding the wheelchair.
To fold the wheelchair:
Fold the foot plates up, grasp the center of the seat upholstery
at the front and the rear, and lift up in a straight line.
