Seating And Pressure Relief - Teknique FWD Owner's Manual

Chapter 4

Seating and Pressure Relief

• Unintentional or unexpected motion increases the chances of
a collision or fall from the seat and can result in serious
injury or death. Press the power button to OFF before making
any adjustments to your power wheelchair.
• Driving with the seatback reclined makes it difficult to see
where you are going and increases the chance of serious
injury or death from collision and tip-over. Do not attempt
to drive this power wheelchair with seatback reclined.
A good driving posture is necessary for both comfort and safety. You must have a clear
line of sight ahead of your power wheelchair, a good view of the joystick/controller
and comfortable hand access to the joystick and speed/response control.
• Inspect all areas of the skin in contact with power wheelchair
daily. Discontinue use and contact physician at signs of skin
irritation or discomfort.
• Do not use power wheelchair until evaluated and instructed
to do so by a qualified clinician.
• Improper seating position can lead to skin lesions or ulcers.
Individuals with diabetes or other neurological sensory deficits
are at increased chance of injury due to prolonged sitting or
improper positioning.
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