Freedom Designs Freedom NXT - Manual (Page 15)

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Power Drive
Freedom Designs, Inc. does not recommend the attachment of power drives to
the
NXT wheelchair.
1. The attachment of power drives to the wheelchair is considered a modifi cation
or alteration to the frame, thus voiding the warranty.
2. Balance and stability may be affected, thereby causing unsafe conditions.
Push Handles
When you have an attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of this
chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over. Make sure to use push handles when you
have an attendant.
2. Check to make sure push handles grips will not rotate or slip off.
3. DO NOT lift chair with stroller handles or stroller handle extensions.
Quick Release Axles
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick release axles are
locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick release button pops out fully. An
unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in a fall, tip-over or loss of
control and cause injury to the rider or others.
Large Drive Wheels
A change in setup of the large Drive wheels will affect the center of balance of
your chair.
1. The farther you move the large Drive wheel axles FORWARD, the more
likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
2. Consult your doctor, nurse, or therapist to fi nd the best Drive wheel axle
setup for your chair.
3. Adjust the wheel locks after you make any change to the Drive wheel 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.
Wheel Locks
Wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. Use the
wheel locks only to keep the Drive wheels from rolling when your chair is at a
complete stop.
1. NEVER use 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 drive wheels from rolling, always set both wheel locks when you
transfer to or from your chair.
3. Low pressure in a large Drive wheel 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.
Modifi ed 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.
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.