IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ŸDo not aempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward
position. Do not aempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10%
grade, or one foot of rising or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
ŸDo not tie down or aach anything to the wheels. This may cause tipping and
possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair.
ŸIt must not be loaded with more than 100 kg in normal use.
ŸDo not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.
ŸAvoid skin burns during usage of the wheelchair in the direct sunlight.
Different elements of the product might become hot.
ŸThis wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to
the seat provided in a motor vehicle.
ŸDo not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or icy
surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of
all obstacles.
ŸTo increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to
the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
ŸDo not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your
ŸThe footplates' lowest point should clear the ground to permit proper
clearance of potential obstruction.
ŸTilting the wheelchair backward until it reaches its balance point could result
in personal injury to the user.
ŸDo not turn the wheelchair while going downhill, as the wheelchair could tip
over.
ŸUnauthorized modification could change the structure of the wheelchair,
void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious
personal injury.
ŸEnsure that the wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel
locks before and during transfer.
ŸDo not place your hand between the seat rail and the side panel.
ŸAlways engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair li, or
using an elevator.
ŸOperate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning or tipping. When in use,
anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position.
ŸDo not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices that
could result in loss of balance and personal injury.
ŸDo not place device near to the sources of heat or fire (fireplaces, ovens,
heaters, stoves). It is not recommended to smoke cigarees when seated on
the device.
ŸDo not use your wheelchair on escalators.
ŸWheel locks are no brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your
wheelchair, or while the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended
to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal
injury or damage to your wheelchair.
ŸTo reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in
the seat and rotate casters fully toward the front of the wheelchair.
ŸDo not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. This could cause the
wheelchair to tip over.
During General Use
Safety and handling of the wheelchair require a close aention of the wheelchair
user as well as the assistant. This section points out the most common procedures
and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair.
It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are
comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural
barriers. Always follow these safety precautions when using your wheelchair.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to your
wheelchair.
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