HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings
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 posi- tioned or Transport Chair is in use.
1.Work with the Transport Chair user's medical professionals to learn the best meth- ods of assistance.
2.Always tell the Transport Chair user what you are about to do and what you ex- pect 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 up- right as possible) to prevent personal injury.
WARNING: Ensure that hand grips are firmly attached to push handles before assist- ing 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 car- rying straps to lift the unoccupied Transport Chair.
BALANCE
Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your
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