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HOSS - Owner's Manual
WEIGHT TRAINING
ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. DOES NOT recommend the use of its
power wheelchair
as a
weight training apparatus.
Power wheelchairs
have NOT been designed or tested as a
seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training
apparatus, ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will
be voided immediately.
SAFETY/HANDLING OF
POWER WHEELCHAIRS
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user
as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and tech-
niques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to
practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around
the frequently encountered architectural barriers.
Use this information only as a “basic” guide. The techniques that are discussed on the
following pages have been used successfully my many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may
differ from those described in this manual. ConvaQuip Ind., Inc. recognized and encour-
ages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural ob-
stacles that they may encounter. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for new
wheelchair users and assistants with “safety” as the most important consideration for all.
STABILITY AND BALANCE
WARNING
Always wear your lap belt.
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must at all times maintain
proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during
normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity.
The anti-tip wheels are normally positioned approximately two inches off the ground (with a
rider in the chair) but may be adjusted in height downward by your dealer. Because your
power wheelchair
is a "midi" (3/4) drive chair the anti-tip wheels are normally only used
when braking going forward down a steep incline. Reducing this setting causes the power-
chair to tilt forward at a lesser angle before resting on the anti-tip wheels if you decelerate
rapidly while going down a hill. The normal adjustment should allow the
power wheelchair
to climb a two inch obstacle.
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.
