Warning: for safe use – Freedom Designs Gizmo Tilt in Space User Manual
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Gizmo
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Stairs and Escalators
1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you.
Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings “For Atten-
dants”, (page 6) and the “For Safe Use”, (pages 11—13).
3. NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a
fall or tip-over is likely.
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.
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants”, (page
6) and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe
methods best suited to your abilities.
Transport Use
1. If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to the OEM vehicle seat
and use the vehicle restraint.
2. If the wheelchair is used for transport, it must be used in a forward-facing
seating position.
3. The ANSI/RESNA WC-19 standards apply to persons with a weight of 51 to
169 lbs. This constitutes the range of sizes for which the
Gizmo
wheelchairs
are suitable for occupancy in a motor vehicle.
4. The picture (right) shows the location of the wheelchair securement points.
5. Use only with Wheelchair Tiedown and
Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) that
have been installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249.
6. Attach WTORS to securement points in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and SAE J2249
7. Attach occupant restraints in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and SAE
J2249.
Note: To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheel-
chair Tiedown and Occupant Restraints Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles,
please contact:
SAE International—400 Commonwealth Drive—Warrendale, PA 15096
(412) 776-4970
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.
WARNING: For Safe Use
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