Safety - Quantum KOZMO Owner's Manual

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SAFETY

Product Safety Symbols
The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify
warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very
important for you to read and understand them completely.
NOTE: There are more warnings identified and explained
in the Consumer Safety Guide that is included with
your power chair. Please become familiar with all the
warnings and safety information found in the Consumer
Safety Guide.
Read and follow the instructions in the owner's
manual.
Locked and in drive mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand to one
when changing from drive mode to freewheel
mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Indicates power chair securement points.
Power chair not rated for occupied transit.
Class II Equipment
Manufactured in
Power chair information label
Do not remove the anti-tip wheels.
General Guidelines
MANDATORY!
Do not operate your new power chair for the first time
without completely reading and understanding this
owner's manual.
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device
designed to increase mobility. Quantum Rehab provides an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of
the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection
and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to
be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is
capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare
professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation
that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power
chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare
professional and/or the Quantum Rehab Provider in the
instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical
conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice
operating the power chair in the presence of a trained
attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or care professional specially trained in assisting a
power chair user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities,
you will probably encounter situations in which you will need
some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon
be in full and confident control as you maneuver through
doorways, on and off of lifts, up and down ramps, and over
moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety
considerations that will help you become accustomed to
operating your power chair safely.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities.
Quantum Rehab recommends that you perform a safety
check before each use to make sure your power chair
operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your
power chair:
Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are
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tight and not corroded.
Check all controller connections to the power base.
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Make sure they are secured properly.
„ Check the brakes. See "Care and Maintenance."
Check battery charge. See "Batteries and Charging."
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„ Ensure the manual freewheel levers are in drive mode
before sitting on the power chair.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum
Rehab Provider for assistance.