Freedom Designs Freedom CGX - Manual (Page 15)

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Caution must always be used when tipping the wheelchair backward.
Armrests
Armrests may detach or flip up and will not bear weight of this chair.
1. NEVER lift this chair by the armrests. They may come loose or break.
2. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the frame.
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.
Cushions & Sling Seats
1. Freedom Designs, Inc. sling seats and standard foam cushions are not
designed for the relief of pressure.
2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that they will occur, you
may need a special seating system or a device to control your posture. Consult
your doctor, nurse, or therapist to find out if you need such a device for your
well-being.
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.
Fasteners
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength
fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.
1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer.
2. Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as possible.
Footrests
1. At the lowest point, the footrest should be AT LEAST 2 1/2” off the ground. If
set too LOW, it may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal
use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:
a. Avoid putting excessive weight on the footrest, as the chair may tip
forward.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrest. Footrests are not designed to bear the
weight of this 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.
Pneumatic Tires
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under or over inflated. Check weekly
for proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a large tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip AND
allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
3. Low pressure in any tires may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in
a loss of control.
4. Over inflated tires may burst.
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.
Positioning Belts
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of
these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs,
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