Table Of Contents - Permobil Aero Z 2 Series Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 1: WARNINGS
GENERAL WARNINGS ................................................................................................................. 1-1
A. SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 1-1
B. ACCLIMATING TO YOUR NEW CHAIR ....................................................................... 1-1
C. WEIGHT LIMITATION ................................................................................................... 1-1
D. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES ............................................................... 1-2
E. CHANGING/ADJUSTING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ......................................................... 1-2
F. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ...................................................................................... 1-2
G. STREET USE ................................................................................................................ 1-2
H. TERRAIN ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
I. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ........................................................................................... 1-3
J. WEIGHT TRAINING ....................................................................................................... 1-3
K. OBTAINING ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................... 1-3
For The Wheelchair User: ...................................................................................... 1-3
For Attendants/Assistants: ..................................................................................... 1-3
WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR ............................................................. 1-4
A. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP ........................................................................ 1-4
B. CLIMBING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS ................................................................................ 1-4
C. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP ................................................................. 1-5
D. DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS ......................................................................... 1-5
WARNINGS REGARDING FALLING AND TIPPING OVER ......................................................... 1-5
A. CENTER OF GRAVITY-STABILITY AND BALANCE ................................................. 1-5
B. TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR .......................................... 1-6
C. BENDING/LEANING/REACHING ................................................................................. 1-7
D. OBSTACLES ................................................................................................................. 1-8
E. HILLS/SLOPES/RAMPS ............................................................................................... 1-8
F. ESCALATORS ............................................................................................................... 1-9
G. ASSISTANTS AND ATTENDANTS .............................................................................. 1-9
WARNINGS REGARDING COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS ........................................................ 1-9
A. ANTI-TIPS ..................................................................................................................... 1-9
B. SEAT SLINGS/CUSHIONS ......................................................................................... 1-10
C. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC .............................................................................................. 1-10
D. SEATING SYSTEMS .................................................................................................. 1-10
E. POSITIONING OR SEAT BELTS ................................................................................ 1-11
F. ARMRESTS ................................................................................................................. 1-11
G. FOOTRESTS/HANGERS ........................................................................................... 1-11
H. REAR WHEELS .......................................................................................................... 1-12
I. AXLES .......................................................................................................................... 1-12
J. PNEUMATIC TIRES .................................................................................................... 1-12
K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS ................................................................................................ 1-13
L. PUSH HANDLES ......................................................................................................... 1-13
M. FASTENERS .............................................................................................................. 1-13
N. POWER DRIVE ........................................................................................................... 1-13
O. UNAUTHORIZED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................... 1-13
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