3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR
DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the
attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods
of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare
professional to determine those methods most suitable for your
individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler HTC
serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler HTC is not
functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor
immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal
injury or damage to your wheelchair.
ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION
IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED
. Periodic
inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many
years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Traveler HTC maximum weight capacity is 500 lb
(227 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or
roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough
terrain, sand, wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired
traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as
wheelchair could tip over.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed
in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline
greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall
per ten feet of ramp length).
