Freedom Designs Freedom 2 - Manual (Page 12)

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Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom 2 / Freedom 2 Kids
WARNING:
WARNING:
d. Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other nonskid material. (Make
sure there is no lip, bump or depression).
e. Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need a section at the top or
bottom to smooth out the transition.
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.
Transfer
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be
aware that there is a point during transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below
you. To Avoid a Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a
transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer on your
own.
2. Lock rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the rears wheels from rolling.
Note: This will NOT keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.
3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may
allow the rear wheel locks to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If
possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip.
7. Make sure armrests are out of the way and do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surfaces as you can. This will reduce the risk
that the chair will tip or move away from you.
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.
Curbs & Steps
1. Each person who helps you should read and follow the warnings—”For Safe
Use” (Pages 11 – 13).
2. Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone UNLESS you are a skilled
rider of this chair and you are sure you have the strength and balance to do so.
3. Unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way, so they do not interfere.
4. Do not try to climb a high curb or step, (more than 4” high), UNLESS you
have help. Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip
over.
5. Go straight up and down a curb or step. If you climb or descend at an angle, a
fall or tip-over is likely.
6. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage
your chair or loosen fasteners.
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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