Warnings For The User; Wheelchair Safety And Handling - Ranger Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Ranger Wheelchairs Owner's Manual
unless properly outfitted with an EZ Lock or equivalent system. Any seatbelt
on the chair is not crash tested and may fail to prevent movement while in
transit. Serious injury or death may result from failing to use authorized lock-
down components.
4. Never transport this chair if unsecured in a cargo space.
5. Do not attach straps or tie downs to the wheels, as the chair may tip over
resulting in serious injury and damage to the wheelchair.
6. Do not stand on the footplates during transfers.
7. Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or any other detachable
component.
8. If the chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, the air pressure in the tires
should be checked frequently and air added when necessary in accordance
with the specifications noted on the tires. Failure to do so will result in loss of
performance and pose a safety hazard.

Warnings for the User

YOU ARE CONSIDERED A PEDESTRIAN. Do not attempt to operate the
chair on streets or highways. When crossing the street make sure to make
eye contact with motorists and always wait until you are confident it is safe to
proceed.
If you are required to use the chair at night or when lighting is poor, use
reflective tape on the chair or reflective clothing to ensure safe visibility.
Do not attempt to use the chair to traverse rough terrain. Do not use the chair
on sandy, wet, oily, or icy surfaces.
DO NOT ATTEMPT any grade steeper than 12° without assistance.

Wheelchair Safety and Handling

Please make use of your Ranger often and let it expand your horizons. The
more mobility your wheelchair brings you, the happier we will be! But, as with
all things, observing a few rules will ensure safe motoring. So please:
Do not carry passengers.
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