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D. FASTENERS
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special
1.ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads).
2.Over- or
3.If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
E.FOOTRESTS
1.At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2 INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use.This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2.To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer:
a.Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space between the footrests.
b.Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may tip forward.
3.NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
F. POWER DRIVE
Do not install a power drive on any Breezy wheelchair. If you do:
1.It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause a fall or
2.It will alter the frame and void the warranty.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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G. PUSH HANDLES
When you have a attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1.Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of this chair, to prevent a fall or
2.Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
H. REAR WHEELS
A change in
1.The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
2.Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear axle
3.Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear axles.
a.If you fail to do so, the wheellocks may not work.
b.Make sure the wheellock arm embeds in each tire at least 1/8" when locked.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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