Freedom Designs Freedom SP3 Mini User Manual

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Freedom Designs, Inc.

SP3 “Mini” Series

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Pneumatic Tires
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under or over inflated. Check weekly

for proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.

2. Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip AND

allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.

3. Low pressure in any tires may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in

a loss of control.

4. Over inflated tires may burst.
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.

Positioning Belts
Use of positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of
these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs,

the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the
belts.

2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with

breathing. You should be able to slide your 2 fingers between the belt and the
rider.

3. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make sure the belt

can easily be removed in an emergency.

4. NEVER Use Positioning Belts:

a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.

b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.

c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop, the rider

may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair positioning belts will not

prevent this and further injury may result from the belts or straps.

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.

Power Drive
Freedom Designs, Inc. does not recommend the attachment of power drives to
the

SP3 “Mini”

wheelchair.

1. The attachment of power drives to the wheelchair is considered a modification

or alteration to the frame, thus voiding the warranty.

2. Balance and stability may be affected, thereby causing unsafe conditions.
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.

Push Handles
When you have an attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of this

chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over. Make sure to use push handles when you

have an attendant.

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