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WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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General Information
DO NOT use this product without first reading and understanding the instructions
contained in this booklet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or
Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, durable medical equipment dealer or
technical personnel, or contact Medline at 1-800-Medline before use
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serious bodily injury or product damage may occur.
Transport wheelchairs are ideal for airports, shopping centers or other public places
that require short term transport from one location to another. They are designed for
safe and efficient transport with someone pushing the chair. Transport wheelchairs
are not intended for independent use by wheelchair bound individuals. The design
does not allow maneuvering by the occupant.
DO NOT use the wheelchair in a vehicle for transport. This wheelchair has not been
approved as a seat surface to be used within a vehicle of any kind. Always transfer
the wheelchair user to an approved vehicle seat and use restraints available from the
auto industry for this application.
DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of the wheelchair: 300lbs. The weight capacity
includes the weight of the rider plus items carried or attached to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the wheelchair while weight training. Medline wheelchairs have not been
tested for any type of weight training. If the chair is used during weight training,
Medline will not be held liable. If the weight capacity is exceeded, risk
of fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur which can result in bodily injury or
product damage.
Use of the seat belt is recommended to maximize safety and stability.
The wheelchair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt,
and indoor floors and carpeting.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair on streets or roadways.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair on loose, slippery, or uneven surfaces such as sand,
gravel, hills, dirt roads, or ice.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair on inclines greater than 10% (6 degrees) without
assistance.
DO NOT attempt to go up or down inclines that are covered with oil, water, ice or any
other potentially slippery substance.
DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your
wheelchair to tip over and cause bodily harm to you or damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT use the wheelchair on stairs or escalators.
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