Freedom Designs Freedom NXT - Manual (Page 14)

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2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that they will occur, you
may need a special seating system or a device to control your posture. Consult
your doctor, nurse, or therapist to fi nd out if you need such a device for your
well-being.
Fasteners
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength
fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.
1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. provider.
2. Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as possible.
Footrests
1. At the lowest point, the footrest should be AT LEAST 2 1/2” off the ground.
If set too LOW, it may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to fi nd in normal
use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:
a. Avoid putting excessive weight on the footrest, as the chair may tip
forward.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrest. Footrests are not designed to bear the
weight of this chair.
Pneumatic Tires
Proper infl ation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under or over infl ated. Check weekly
for proper infl ation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a large tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip AND
allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
3. Low pressure in any tires may cause the chair to veer to one side and result
in a loss of control.
4. Over infl ated tires may burst.
Positioning Belts
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of
these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs,
the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the
belts.
2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing.
You should be able to slide your 2 fi ngers between the belt and the rider.
3. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make sure the belt
can easily be removed in an emergency.
4. NEVER use positioning belts:
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may
be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair positioning belts will not prevent this
and further injury may result from the belts or straps.
Warning:
For Safe Use
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If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over, or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.