Freedom Designs Freedom SP3 Mini - Manual (Page 8)

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Freedom Designs, Inc. SP3 “Mini” Series
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
Motor Vehicle Safety
As identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair
has been manufactured with the Transport Option installed.
If your chair is not equipped with the Transport Option:
SP3 “Mini” Series wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor
vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints
2. In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair hip belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from
the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and
interfere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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.
If your chair is equipped with the Transport Option, see the Transport Option
Warnings on Pages 11, 12, 13 & 14.
Assistance
For the Rider:
Everyone who helps you, needs to read and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions that apply.
For Attendants
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best
suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do and explain what you expect the rider to
do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you
to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure
push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body
mechanics. When you lift or support the rider, bend your knees slightly and
keep your back as straight as you can.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy
movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This
may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate the anti-tip tubes up, out of the way.
ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must
leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip
over or loss of control of the chair.
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.
Street Use
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the
danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
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