User`s guide

I MPORTANT I NFORM ATI ON

4. Safety Instructions

• Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons.

• Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended.

• Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators,

steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces.

• To avoi d ti ppi ng, do not overload the chai r, or hang heavy i tems on the handles that

mi ght cause ti ppi ng.

• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.

• Frequently i nspect the adjustments on the frame and the posi ti oni ng accessori es.

• Do not use chai r after occupant has outgrown i t.

• Do not i gnore mi nor malfuncti ons and mai ntai n the chai r i n good operati ng condi ti on.

Moni tor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as needed.

• When goi ng up a curb or step, face the chai r forward and tilt back to li ft the front

wheels over the curb. Move forward and li ft the rear wheels over the curb.

• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should transfer out of the chair

and into an approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system.

However, i f a transfer i s not possi ble, use only desi gnated chai rs i n a movi ng vehi cle

whi ch contai n the Wheelchai r Ti edown and Occupant Restrai n System (WTORS)

followi ng the requi rements of SAE J2249. Follow ti e-down harness manufacturer’s

i nstructi ons carefully and refer to Convai d’s ‘Transi t Gui de’ for speci fi cs.

• When goi ng up a curb or step, face forward and

tilt the chai r back to li ft the front wheels over the

curb. Move forward and li ft the rear wheels over

the curb.