AC Mobility Atigra Mid Wheel Drive User Manual - Safety Guidelines
AC Mobility
User Manual for the Atigra Mid Wheel Drive electric wheelchair
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January 2009
Safety Guidelines
It is important that you read all the instructions in the User Manual before you attempt to operate your new
Atigra Mid Wheel Drive chair. If you are unsure about any of the information or require assistance for setting
up the chair, please contact your health professional or your wheelchair dealer from whom you purchased
this chair.
The following symbols are used in the User Manual to identify warnings and caution notices. Please study
them carefully. If you are unsure about any of the information, please contact your health professional or
your wheelchair dealer from whom you purchased this chair for assistance.
Important Notices
Please study the following important notices and safety guidelines before you begin to use your chair. They
may assist you to get the best performance from your chair and to avoid any risks of injury to you or other
people.
Selecting the correct chair for you
It is important that you choose the chair that is best suited for your needs. This may include consideration of
the following factors plus other factors that may be particular for you:
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Your size, disability, balance and co-ordination
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Your intended use of the chair
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The types of hazards you will encounter when using your chair
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Any seating needs
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Other options you may require for your comfort and safety
Adjustment of your chair and its performance characteristics
It is important that the chair and its driving characteristics are adjusted to meet your particular needs and
abilities. Please consult your therapist or medical adviser in conjunction with your wheelchair supplier before
adjustments are made. It is important that they ensure the wheelchair is adjusted in a manner suitable for
your driving ability, size, weight, physical condition and for the areas and type of driving you will be doing.
When transferring into or out of the chair
It is important that you seek assistance to transfer into and out of the chair to avoid the chance of falling
which may lead to injury.
Before transferring make sure that :
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The chair is located in a stable position
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the power to the wheelchair is turned OFF
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the manual park brakes are applied
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there are no obstacles that will prevent you from making a direct transfer into the chair, such as
loose items on the seat. Ensure that the legrests/footrests have been removed from the chair
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all items you may lean or rest on are secure and able to take your weight during the transfer
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you are correctly positioned to make the transfer in a safe manner
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any persons who will be assisting you are correctly positioned and ready to make the transfer
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Warning! Failure to heed the Warning and Caution notices in the User Manual may result in
personal injury or property damage!
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