E&J manual Important safety precautions, EJ777-1 Transport Chair labels

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2 Important safety precautions

Important safety precautions: Always follow these safety pre- cautions when using your EJ777-1 transport chair. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you or others or damage to your transport chair.

Safety requires the constant attention of the transport chair 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 transport chair by having your transport chair serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your transport chair is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a hazardous situ- ation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your transport chair. ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Peri- odic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.

EJ777-1 Transport Chair labels

Read all labels on your EJ777-1 Transport Chair before operating it. Do not remove any of the labels.

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.

Warnings

WARNING: The EJ777-1 Transport Chair maximum weight capacity is 400 lb (182 kg).

WARNING: Do not operate the transport chair on streets or roadways.

WARNING: Do not operate the transport chair 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 leave the transport chair on an incline.

WARNING: Do not turn the transport chair while going downhill, as the transport chair could tip over.

WARNING: 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).

WARNING: This transport chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva- lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer.

GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair

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Contents EJ777-1 Bariatric Transport Chair Contents Intended use IntroductionStatements of significance EJ777-1 Transport Chair labels Important safety precautionsWeight distribution, and ensure that it is properly adjusted Getting started Balance Handling tipsTo attendant For attendant Tilting Transfer ActivitiesCurbs and steps Ramps And InclinesFor attendant curb ascent facing backward For attendant curb ascent facing forwardFor attendant curb descent Rear wheel & caster AdjustmentsCross brace Tighten cross bracesRotate arm backward for transfer see pictures below Rotate arm forward to reinstall see pictures aboveArm Attach footrest see picture at right Adjust footplate extension lengthFootrest-detachable, swingaway For attendant Attendant wheel locks, temporary lock Attendant wheel locksFold the transport chair see picture below Transporting the EJ777-1 transport chairPreparing the EJ777-1 for transport Unfold the transport chair see picture on previous Store in the back seatStore in the trunk Do-it-yourself maintenance MaintenanceCheck tire wear List of toolsGeneral care Check wheel lock engagement Check rear wheel adjustmentCheck anti-tippers optional Check hand gripsCheck arms Cleaning your transport chairCheck backposts / push handles Check footrestsSymptom TroubleshootingSpecifications EJ777-1 Bariatric Transport Chair Limited warrantyGF0500090RevB07 EJ777-1 Transport Chair Index
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