I I . S A F E T Y
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip, resulting in a fall from the wheelchair and personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the manual wheel locks and do not use the manual wheel locks for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip.
WARNING! Ensure legs, hands, and clothing are clear of the
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a wheelchair. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or
Alcohol/Smoking
The attendant for the wheelchair user must exercise care and common sense when operating the wheelchair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate the wheelchair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate the wheelchair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that the attendant does not smoke cigarettes while the child is seated in the wheelchair, although the wheelchair has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while a child is seated in the wheelchair.
Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
Flammability Precautions
WARNING! Even though the plastics used on your wheelchair have been tested and have passed the applicable flammability standards, Pride recommends that you do not expose your wheelchair to open flames.
WARNING! Replace worn or damaged upholstery immediately to reduce the risk of fire hazard.
WARNING! Be aware that washing of upholstered items may reduce the resistance to flammability of the fabric.
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