HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings
We urge both user and attendant to learn the characteristics of your Transport Chair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle. Use this manual as a guide for developing techniques that you are comfortable with, and consult your medical professionals for assistance in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all activities safely. We recommend the use of
TO ATTENDANT
WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, do not leave user unattended. Attendant must always be behind and in control of Transport Chair when user is being positioned or Transport Chair is in use.
1.Work with the Transport Chair user's medical professionals to learn the best methods of assistance.
2.Always tell the Transport Chair user what you are about to do and what you expect them to do, especially when changing balance or tipping backward. Remind the Transport Chair user to lean back when tipping backward, to maintain proper weight distribution.
3.When assisting a Transport Chair user, always perform operations carefully and use good body mechanics (bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright as possible) to prevent personal injury.
WARNING: Ensure hand grips are firmly attached to push handles before assisting user with Transport Chair. Slippage of hand grips could cause personal injury or Transport Chair damage. If hand grips are loose or in unstable condition, contact your
WARNING: Do not lift the Transport Chair by any detachable parts; this could cause
personal injury to attendant or user, and damage to the Transport Chair. Use the carrying straps to lift the unoccupied Transport Chair.
BALANCE
Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your
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