E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 manual Important Safety Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 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.

Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities.

Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler HTC serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler HTC is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.

WARNINGS

WARNING: Traveler HTC maximum weight capacity is 500 lb (227 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.

WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or roadways.

WARNING: Do 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.

WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as wheelchair could tip over.

WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).

3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual

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Contents Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair Contents Introduction Page Important Safety Precautions Page Page Getting Started Transfer Activities Handling TipsBalance Backward Reaching / BendingForward or sideward Descent Ramps and InclinesAscent Curbs and Steps Unpacking AssemblyAssembly Install Anti-Tippers Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold BarInstall Anti-Theft Pole Install Elevating Legrests or Optional Footrests Rear Wheels & Casters AdjustmentsRemove Arm Install ArmAttach Elevating Legrest or Optional Footrest Elevating LEGREST, SwingawayRemove Elevating Legrest Or Optional Footrest Lower elevating legrest Adjust Legrest ElevationRaise elevating legrest See picture at right Tighten Crossbraces Adjust Wheel LocksDo-It-Yourself Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Care List of ToolsCheck Handrims Check Tire WearCheck Wheel Lock Engagement Check Anti-TippersCheck Arms Check Rear Wheel AdjustmentCheck Backposts / Push Handle Check Elevating Legrests and Optional FootrestsCheck Wheel Bearings Cleaning your Traveler HTCCheck Casters Symptom TroubleshootingScope of Warranty Limited WarrantyPage Index
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