GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1 | GENERAL GUIDELINES |
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This Procedure includes the following:
Stability
Operating Information
Tire Pressure
Weight Training
Weight Limitation
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
STABILITY
GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manu- als or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
STABILITY WARNINGS
The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear seat height, the tautness of the back upholstery, as well as the user's condition are directly related to the chairs stabil- ity. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the five (5) may cause the chair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.
| Footrest | Camber Tube | Rear Seat Height | Back Upholstery | User Condition |
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Footrest | y | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 |
Camber Tube | n/a | y | n/a | n/a | 9 |
Rear Seat Height | n/a | n/a | y | n/a | 9 |
Back Upholstery | n/a | n/a | n/a | y | 9 |
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User Condition | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | y |
NOTE: When changes to the left hand column occur, follow across the chart and refer to the 9 procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
To maintain maximum stability, position the camber tube in the most rear- ward position on the wheelchair frame. Moving the camber tube forward WILL cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE moving the camber tube forward. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.
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