Convaid Cruiser - General Safety Instructions

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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
4. Safety Instructions
• Follow folding/unfolding instructions.
• Never leave occupied chair unattended.
• Do not attempt to take occupied chair up or down stairs, escalators,
steep inclines, or icy or slippery surfaces.
• To avoid tipping, do not overload the chair, or hang heavy items on the handles that
might cause tipping.
• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.
• Frequently inspect the adjustments on the frame and the positioning accessories.
• Do not use chair after occupant has outgrown it.
• Do not ignore minor malfunctions and maintain the chair in good operating condition.
Monitor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as needed.
• When going up a curb or step, face the chair forward and tilt back to lift the front
wheels over the curb. Move forward and lift 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, if a transfer is not
possible, use only designated chairs in a moving vehicle which apply
to the wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restrain System (WTORS)
following the requirements of SAE J2249. Follow tie-down harness
manufacturer’s instructions carefully and refer to Convaid’s ‘Transit
Guide’ for specifics.
• When going up a curb or step, face forward and
tilt the chair back to lift the front wheels over the
curb. Move forward and lift the rear wheels over
the curb.