Freedom Designs Freedom 2, Operating Manual

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Freedom Designs, Inc. 

Freedom 2 / Freedom 2 Kids 

Motor Vehicle Safety 

As identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair 
has been manufactured with the Transport Option installed. 
 

If your chair is not equipped with the Transport Option: 
Freedom 2 / Freedom 2 Kids wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for 
motor vehicle seating. 

1.  NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. 
 

  a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat. 

  b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints 

2.  In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may be thrown from the chair. 

Wheelchair hip belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result 
from the belts or straps. 

3.  NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and 

interfere with the driver. 

4.  ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift. 
5.  Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. 

If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss 
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others 

If your chair is equipped with the Transport Option, see the Transport Option 
Warnings on Pages 11, 12, 13 & 14. 
 

Assistance 
For the Rider: 

Everyone who helps you, needs to read and follow all warnings and instructions 
that apply. 

For Attendants 

1.   Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best 

suited to your abilities and those of the rider. 

2.  Tell the rider what you plan to do and explain what you expect the rider to 

do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident 

3.  Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to 

hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure 
push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. 

4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body 

mechanics. When you lift or support the rider, bend your knees slightly and 
keep your back as straight as you can. 

5.  Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward. 
6.  When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy 

movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This 
may damage the chair or injure the rider. 

7.  To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate the anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. 

ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must 
leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip 
over or loss of control of the chair. 

If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss 
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. 

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