Freedom Designs Freedom NXT - Manual (Page 9)

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c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach.
d. Do not try to pick up an object from the fl oor by reaching down between
your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach to the side of your chair.
e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
This makes the chair more stable.
Note: To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach,
then back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward.
f. Firmly grasp an armrest with one hand. This will help to prevent a fall if
the chair tips.
Moving Backward
Use extra care when you move backward. Your chair is not stable when you
propel yourself rearward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the large
Drive wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
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.
Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of
balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. The rear
stabilizing wheel may not keep the chair from going over backward.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means:
one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length).
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (do not “cut the
corner” on a slope or ramp).
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough
that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall over the edge.
5,. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair.
NEVER use wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely to
cause your chair to veer out of control.
7. Beware of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These
may cause a fall or tip-over.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as small as 3/4”
can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.
8. To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for a change
in the center of balance caused by the slope or side hill.
b. Keep pressure on the handgrips to control your speed on a down slope.
If you go too fast, you may lose control.
c. Ask for help any time you are in doubt.
9. For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements
for your area.
Warning:
Falls & Tip Overs
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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.