E&J TRAVELER 3F02-INS-LAB-REVB10 - Manual (Page 5)

3F02-INS-LAB-RevB10, March 2010 • Traveler L4 User Manual 5
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR
DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the
attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods
of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare pro-
fessional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual
abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler L4 serviced
regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler L4 is not functioning prop-
erly, contact your Graham-Field dealer immediately, as a hazardous situ-
ation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair.
ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS
CONCERNED. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn
parts will provide many years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Traveler L4 maximum weight capacity is
16" seat depth: 250 lb (114 kg)
18" seat depth: 300 lb (136 kg)
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or road-
ways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough ter-
rain, sand, wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired trac-
tion. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as
wheelchair could tip over.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed
in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline
greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall
per ten feet of ramp length).