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