Assistants And Attendants; Warnings Regarding Components And Options; Anti-Tips; Seat Slings/Cushions - Permobil 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
G. ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS
I WARNING
Before you permit any person to assist you in any aspect of riding your wheelchair, you MUST require that the assistant
or attendant fully read, understand and follow the Warnings contained in this Manual.

WARNINGS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS

A. ANTI-TIPS
I WARNING
Anti-tips are an optional accessory that can help to prevent your chair from tipping over backward. However, even the use
of anti-tips will not guarantee that your chair will not tip over backward. Also, they will not prevent your chair from tipping over
sideways or forward.
Permobil Manual strongly recommends you use anti-tips with your wheelchair. This is most especially true:
1. if you are a new wheelchair rider; or
2. even if you are an experienced rider but you are switching to a new wheelchair, regardless of whether the prior chair
was as lightweight as your Permobil Manual; or
3. even if you are an experienced rider in your Permobil Manual chair but you have made any modifications or adjustments
to the configuration of your chair, such as changing the position of the front or rear wheels, changing the seat height,
changing the camber or changing the seat or back angle. Any modification or change to your chair can make it easier
to tip over and you should use anti-tips until you have adapted to the modified configuration; or
4. even if you are an experienced rider in your Permobil Manual chair but your physical condition has changed.
In order to properly use your anti-tips, please follow the following rules:
1. Your anti-tips should be between 4 cm to 5 cm off the ground when they are locked in place in the "down" position.
2. If your anti-tips are set too LOW, they may "catch" on obstacles that you can expect to encounter in normal wheelchair
use. If this happens, you may tip over and fall.
3. If your anti-tips are set too HIGH, their ability to prevent a backward tip-over will be limited and they may not prevent
a tip-over at all.
4. ALWAYS keep your anti-tips locked in place in the "down" position unless:
a. You have an attendant (but your attendant must rotate the anti-tips into the "down" position whenever he or she
leaves you unattended in your chair, even for a moment), or
b. You have to climb or descend a curb or step or overcome an obstacle. Even if this is the case, only unlock the
anti-tips if you can safely climb or descend the curb or step or overcome the obstacle and make sure the anti-tips are
locked in the "up" position.
B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS
I WARNING
Permobil Manual seat slings (which are standard equipment) and cushions (which are optional equipment) are not designed
for the relief of pressure. If you have pressure sores, or are at risk to get them, you may need a special pressure-relieving
cushion or other seating system. If you have pressure sores, consult with your doctor immediately. If you are at risk to develop
pressure sores or do not know if you are at risk, consult with your doctor as to the most appropriate seating system for you.
Permobil Manual has NO information about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the
wrong seating system for your medical needs. You MUST regularly check your seat sling while you are seated in your
wheelchair to ensure that the tension is properly adjusted so that your weight does not cause the seat sling to touch the
crosstubes beneath the seat sling.
Permobil Manual also offers a limited number of seat cushions manufactured by other manufacturers. However, the selection
of any of these products is a decision to be made by you and your doctor or therapist. Permobil Manual has NO information
about your medical condition and assumes no responsibility should you choose the wrong seating system for your
medical needs.
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