3 SAFETY
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
Lifting
WARNING
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
Make sure occupant’s hands and body are clear of all pinch points before reclining back. Use caution, otherwise injury may occur. When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Ramps, Slopes, Inclines and Obstacles
WARNING
DO NOT traverse, climb or go down ramps or slopes greater than 9°.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair.
Repair and Service Information
WARNING
Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustment should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.
Invacare® Jymni™ Pediatric Series Wheelchair | 16 | Part No 1100868 |