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SAFETY SUMMARY
STABILITY WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
ALWAYS make sure wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclining the back system. Rear wheels may
have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of recline. ALWAYS ensure
stability BEFORE using maximum amount of recline. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by
end user to ensure stability.
To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when moving the rear wheels to ANY forward
position, the amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent the wheelchair from tipping
onto the anti-tippers.
The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE repositioning rear wheels forward.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME
DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSI-
TIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE
USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
SEATING PRESSURE WARNING
Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the installation and use of any new
seating system.
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