Operating Information - Boss EQUALIZER Maintenance Manual

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WARNING:
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activi-
ties in several combinations in the presence of a qualifi ed health professional BEFORE attempting active
use of the seating system/wheelchair.
• Turn off the power before you are seated in the BOSS HD Equalizer Tilt System.
• Always have assistance when you are entering or exiting the BOSS HD Equalizer Tilt System.
• Do not exceed the specifi cations stated in this manual.
• Follow all of the safety precautions detailed in your power chair owner's manual.
DO NOT use the BOSS Equalizer HD Tilt Seating System if it is not functioning correctly.
DO NOT use the BOSS Equalizer HD Tilt Seating System in a manner that it was not designed for.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the fl oor by reaching down between
your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the
seating system/wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the seating
system/wheelchair may tip over.
DO NOT operate the seating system while on an incline.
DO NOT operate the seating system while the wheelchair is moving.
DO NOT operate the seating system while anyone else may be in contact with the chair.
DO NOT attempt to adjust the drive lock-out. Have the wheelchair serviced by a qualifi ed technician.
DO NOT tip the seating system/wheelchair without assistance.
DO NOT use an escalator to move a seating system/wheelchair between fl oors. Serious bodily injury
may occur.
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the seating system/wheelchair, every
precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Also be certain the power is
OFF and wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving.
DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is in the OFF position.
DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
DO NOT climb, go up/down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the maximum rating for their
powerbase (indicated in the specifi cations) or specifi ed by your dealer after chair setup.
DO NOT climb or go up ramps or slopes when the seat is tilted.
DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline when water, ice, oil fi lm or fl uid is present.
DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your seating system/ wheel
chair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the seating system/wheelchair.
DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Leisure-Lift..
DO NOT leave the power ON when entering or exiting your seating system/wheelchair.
DO NOT attempt to lift the seating system/wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a seating system/wheelchair may
result in injury to the user or damage .to the seating system/wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the seating system/wheelchair.
Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the seating system/wheelchair,
make sure that the footplates are in the upward position or swing footrests towards the out
side of the seating system/wheelchair.

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BOSS HD Equalizer Til t System