Freedom Designs Freedom SP3 - Manual (Page 16)

Freedom Designs, Inc. SP3
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WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
BETWEEN 1 1/2” to 2” off the ground.
a. If set too HIGH, they may not prevent a tip-over.
b. If set too LOW, they may ”hang up” on obstacles you can expect in normal
use. If this occurs, you may fall or your chair may tip over.
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.
Armrests
Armrests detach 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 seat 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 you can.
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.
Footrests
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2” off the ground. If
set too LOW, they 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. Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may tip forward.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrest detach and will not bear the
weight of this chair. Lift this chair by nondetachable parts of the main 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.