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If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your
wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or
damage the wheelchair.
4.
Before use
4.1
General WARNING
Your APEX wheelchair has been designed by
professionals with proper use high tech material in
mind. DO NOT TRY TO MODIFY THE FRAME BY
ANY MEANS. THE FRAME MAY BE SEVERELY
DAMAGED IN THE EVENT OF DRILLING AND
GRINDING, THUS VOIDING THE WARRANTY. Only
use Motion Composites approved and designed clamps
and accessories on your APEX wheelchair.
DO NOT
use while under the influence of alcohol or medication
or drugs. This may impair your ability to operate the wheelchair.
Please consult your physician regarding the use of your
medication. The wheelchair is not intended for visually impaired
people.The user needs to be mentally and physically suitable to
drive the wheelchair.
CAUTION
Extreme temperatures
Risk of hypothermia or burns on wheelchair parts.
Some parts of the wheelchair can become extremely
hot or cold due to extreme temperatures.
Do not expose the product to any extreme
temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight, sauna, extreme cold)
in order to prevent injuries by contact with some parts
of the wheelchair.
Environmental conditions
Do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures below
-20°C or above 40°C.
4.1.1
Safety Inspections and Maintenance
It is important to keep your wheelchair in proper working
condition.
1.
ALWAYS
inspect and maintain your Motion Composites
wheelchair strictly in accordance with the instructions and
charts in Chapter 10.4 General Maintenance and Chapter 13
Safety Inspection Checklist.
2. If you detect a problem in the course of your inspections or
maintenance,
ALWAYS
have the chair serviced or repaired to
correct the problem before using the chair.
3.
ALWAYS
have your wheelchair completely inspected and
serviced by an authorized Motion Composite certified
technician at least once a year.
4.
ALWAYS
perform your safety inspections and any
maintenance or adjustments while the chair is unoccupied
(unless this Manual expressly states otherwise).
4.1.2
Motor Vehicle Safety WARNING
WARNING: Identify whether your chair has been
manufactured with the Transit Option installed.
If the wheelchair is NOT equipped with the Transit
Option:The Motion Composites wheelchair is NOT
designed to be used for seating in a motor vehicle,
and the wheelchairs do NOT meet Federal Highway
standards for motor vehicle seating.
NEVER
sit in your chair while in any type of moving vehicle
(bus, automobile, van, truck, boat, train, etc.). In an accident or
sudden stop, you may be thrown from the chair. In an accident
or sudden stop, a wheelchair seat belt will NOT prevent injuries
and may, in fact, cause injuries.
ALWAYS
transfer to an approved vehicle seat before the
vehicle begins moving.
ALWAYS
secure yourself in the approved vehicle seat using the
proper seating restraints (in a motor vehicle, lap/shoulder belts;
in a plane, lap belts, etc.).
NEVER
transport your chair in the front seat of a vehicle.
Movements of the vehicle may cause the chair to shift and
interfere with the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
When transporting your chair in a moving vehicle,
ALWAYS
secure your chair so that it cannot roll or shift. In most cases,
stowing it in the trunk is the safest alternative.
NEVER
use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle
accident. A wheelchair that has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident may be damaged in ways that are not readily
apparent and which could cause the chair to fail in use.
If you ignore these Warnings, you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others
or damage the wheelchair.
WARNING:The APEX wheelchair is available with a
WC-19 Transit Tie-Down. This option is only offered as
a factory-installed option. Please refer to the Transit
Tie-Down Manual to operate the Transit Tie-Down
Option safely.
4.1.3
Acclimating to your new wheelchair
WARNING
Each wheelchair is a unique piece of medical
equipment. Whether you are a new wheelchair user or
have years of experience, you MUST take the time to
acclimate to the wheelchair before you begin riding.
Start slowly and take the time to learn the handling,
maneuvering and ride characteristics of this chair.
4.1.4
Note to users:
The APEX wheelchair is a manually operated device intended
to be used as a means of mobility for persons restricted to a
sitting position. It is not indicated for the pediatric population.
Carefully read the instructions in this manual before using
or servicing your wheelchair. If you have any questions or
difficulties understanding the following instructions, please
contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a
Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact
information on previous page).
4.1.5
Important Warning when using the stroller-
handle and push handles.
The stroller-handle and push-handles are not designed
to lift or pull the weight of user in the wheelchair. It’s
designed to push and guide the wheelchair user.
Weight limit 265 lb - 120 kg
Lifting or pulling the weight of the user in the wheelchair
could initiate the breakage of the push-handle and
cause serious injuries
4.1.6
Note to dealers & qualified technicians
Read this manual before servicing, repairing, operating
or adjusting the wheelchair. If you have any questions or
difficulties understanding the following instructions, please
contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a
Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact
information on previous page).
