Freedom Designs Gizmo Tilt in Space - Manual (Page 18)

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Rear Wheels
A change in setup of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your
chair.
1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your
chair will tip over backward.
2. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear axle setup for your
chair.
3. Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear axles.
a. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
b. Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/4” when locked.
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.
Wheel Locks/Hub Locks
Rear/front wheel locks, including hub locks, are NOT designed to slow or stop a
moving wheelchair. Use the rear/front wheel locks only to keep the rear/front
wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop.
1. NEVER use rear/front wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is
moving. Doing so may cause you to veer out of control.
2. To keep the rear/front wheels from rolling, always set both rear/front wheel
locks when you transfer to or from your chair.
3. Low pressure in a rear/front tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip
and may allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
4. Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/4” when locked. If you fail to do
so, the locks may not work.
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.
Modified Seating System
Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc., may alter the
center of balance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over.
1. Do not change the seating system of your chair UNLESS you consult your
authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. supplier first.
2. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. may affect
the folding mechanism of this chair.
3. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. is prohibited
for transportation use with Freedom Designs, Inc. Transport Option.
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.
Upholstery Fabric
1. Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying or thin spots,
stretching of fabrics at rivet holes.
2. “Drooping Down” into your chair will weaken fabric and result in the need to
inspect and replace the seat more often.
3. Be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of
the fabric.
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
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