Freedom Designs TriPod LT User Manual

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Motor Vehicle Safety
As identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair
has been manufactured with the Transport Option installed.

If your chair is not equipped with the Transport Option:

The

TriPod

LT wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor

vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.

a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.

b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints

2. In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may be thrown from the chair.

Wheelchair hip belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from
the belts or straps.

3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and

interfere with the driver.

4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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.
If your chair is equipped with the Transport Option, see the Transport Option
Warnings on Pages 11, 12, 13 & 14.

Assistance
For the Rider:
Everyone who helps you, needs to read and follow all warnings and instruc-
tions that apply.
For Attendants
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best

suited to your abilities and those of the rider.

2. Tell the rider what you plan to do and explain what you expect the rider to

do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident

3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you

to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure
push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.

4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body

mechanics. When you lift or support the rider, bend your knees slightly and
keep your back as straight as you can.

5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy

movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This
may damage the chair or injure the rider.

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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