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128226 Rev. A7ENG LIS HVI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERSA. CENTER OF BALANCEWARNINGThe point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends onits center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options youselect and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.1. The Most Important Adjustment Is:The position of the rear wheels. The more you move the rearwheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over backward.2. The Center Of Balance Is Also Affected By:a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:• The distance between the rear wheels.• The amount of rear wheel camber.• The seat height and seat angle.• Backrest angle.b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.d. A back pack or other options and the amount of added weight.3. To Reduce The Risk Of An Accident:a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axleand caster position is best for you.b. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjustthis chair. Be aware that you may need to make other changesto correct the center of balance.c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points ofyour chair and how to avoid a tip-over.d. Use anti-tip tubes.If you fail to heed these warnings, you are at a high risk of a fall, tip-over orloss of control that could cause severe injury to the rider or others.B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHESWARNINGYour weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in thischair.To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.This makes the chair more stable.2. Lock anti-tip tubes in place. (If your chair does not have anti-tiptubes, back it up against a wall and lock both rear wheels).If you fail to heed this warning, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or lossof control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.C. OBSTACLESWARNINGRiding over curbs or obstacles can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. Ifyou have any doubt that you can safely cross any curb or obstacle, ALWAYSASK FOR HELP. Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations.Develop new skills only with the help of a companion.To avoid the risk of traversing obstacles:1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chairas you ride.2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and freeof obstructions.3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a dropoff 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 anobstacle.b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from ahigher to a lower level.6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, do not go over an obstacle withouthelp.7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obsta-cle.8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb)to propel your chair.If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over orloss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.D. FRONT CASTER LIFTWARNINGFront caster lift can occur when the front wheels, ordinarily in contact withthe ground, are either intentionally, or unintentionally caused to lift fromthe ground while the rear wheels remain in contact. Pitch control (partialor full) should NEVER be attempted without consulting your healthcareadvisor and making sure that anti-tips are installed.If you fail to heed this warning, you are at a high risk of damage to yourchair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control that may occur and cause severeinjury to the rider or others.E. REACHING OR LEANINGWARNINGIf you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. Thismay cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use adevice to extend your reach.1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise upoff the seat.2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to doso. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest.3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch your-self to prevent a fall if the chair tips).4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tip tubeslocked in place.5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This maydamage 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 makesa fall or tip-over more likely.b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish toreach.d. Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reachingdown between your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reachto the side of your chair.e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.This makes the chair more stable.f. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This willhelp to prevent a fall if the chair tips.If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over orloss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.F. MOVING BACKWARDWARNINGUse extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is moststable when you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip overif 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 this warning, you are at a high risk of damage to yourchair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control that may occur and cause severeinjury to the rider or others.