TiLite Rigid TR Series - CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS; GENERAL WARNINGS; WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR; WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER

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Contents
CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS......................................................................... 1
GENERAL WARNINGS ........................................................................................ 1
A. SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
B. ACCLIMATING TO YOUR NEW CHAIR ...........................................................................1
C. WEIGHT LIMITATION .....................................................................................................1
D. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES ...................................................................1
E. CHANGING/ADJUSTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR .............................................................2
F. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS .........................................................................................2
G. STREET USE ...............................................................................................................2
H. TERRAIN ......................................................................................................................3
I. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ..............................................................................................3
J. WEIGHT TRAINING ........................................................................................................3
K. OBTAINING ASSISTANCE ..............................................................................................4
L. STANDING ON YOUR CHAIR .........................................................................................4
WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ........................................ 5
A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE” ....................................................................................5
B. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP ...........................................................................5
C. CLIMBING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS ....................................................................................6
D. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP ....................................................................6
E. DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS ..............................................................................7
WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER ....................................... 7
A. CENTER OF GRAVITY—STABILITY AND BALANCE .........................................................7
B. TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ................................................8
C. DRESSING/UNDRESSING IN YOUR CHAIR .................................................................9
D. BENDING/LEANING/REACHING ................................................................................ 10
E. MOVING BACKWARD ................................................................................................. 10
F. WHEELIES ................................................................................................................. 10
G. OBSTACLES .............................................................................................................. 11
H. CURBS/STEPS ..........................................................................................................11
I. HILLS/SLOPES/RAMPS ............................................................................................... 12
J. STAIRS ....................................................................................................................... 12
K. ESCALATORS ............................................................................................................ 12
L. ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS ................................................................................. 13
WARNINGS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS .................................. 13
A. ANTI-TIPPERS ............................................................................................................ 13
B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS .......................................................................................... 14
C. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC .............................................................................................. 14
D. SEATING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 14
E. POSITIONING OR SEAT BELTS .................................................................................. 15
F. ARMRESTS ................................................................................................................ 15
G. FOOTRESTS ............................................................................................................. 15
H. REAR WHEELS ......................................................................................................... 16
I. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ............................................................................................. 16