Freedom Designs TriPod LT - Manual (Page 17)

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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 find 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.
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.
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.
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.
Modified 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.
1. Do not change the seating system of your chair UNLESS you consult your
authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. supplier first.
2. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. may affect
the folding mechanism of this chair.
3. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. is prohibited
for transportation use with Freedom Designs, Inc. Transport Option.
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.
Upholstery Fabric
1. Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying or thin spots,
stretching of fabrics at rivet holes.
2. “Drooping down” into your chair will weaken fabric and result in the need to
inspect and replace the seat more often.
3. Be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of
the fabric.
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.
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