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C. WHEELIES
Because of the ability to adjust the center of gravity and
changes in center of gravity that will result from operating
the tilt in space feature of this chair, as a user, do not per-
form wheelies in the SR45 wheelchair.
WARNING
Doing a "wheelie" means: balancing on the rear wheels of
your chair, while the front casters are in the air. It is dan-
gerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur.
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.
D.OBSTACLES
WARNING
Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and bro-
ken pavement) can damage your chair and may cause a
fall, tip-over or loss of control.
To avoid these risks:
1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your
chair as you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level
and free of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a
drop off at the bottom of the ramp.
5. To Help Correct Your Center Of Balance:
a.
Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP
over an obstacle.
b.
Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN
from a higher to a lower level.
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place before you
go UP over an obstacle.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an
obstacle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a door-
jamb) to propel your 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.
E. REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of
your chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in
doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or
rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat
to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the
backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch
yourself to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-
tip tubes locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a.
Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point and
makes a fall or tip-over more likely.
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b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
NOTE– Leaning forward puts pressure on the footrests and may cause the
chair to tip if you lean too far.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you
wish to reach.
d. Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reach-
ing down between your knees. You are less likely to tip if
you reach to the side of your chair.
e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible. This makes the chair more stable.
NOTE– To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then
back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward.
f. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand.
This will help to prevent a fall if the chair tips.
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.
F. MOVING BACKWARD
Use extra care when you move your chair backward.
Your chair is most stable when you propel yourself for-
ward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear
wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in
place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
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.
G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill, will
change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is
less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes may not
prevent a fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%.
(A 10% slope means: one foot in elevation for every ten feet
of slope length.)
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (Do
not "cut the corner" on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp is
wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall
over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose con-
trol of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of control.
7. Beware Of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depres-
sion). These may cause a fall or tip-over.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as
small as 3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the
chair to tip forward.
8. To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for
the change in the center of balance caused by the slope
or sidehill.
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