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Important Safety Information, continued
Adjustments to the Wheelchair
- The relative position of the footrest, camber tube, rear seat height, caster, and back support are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. Any change
to one or a combination of these or other adjustments on the wheelchair can cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use extreme caution when
using a new seating system or position for the first time.
Navigational Concerns
- DO NOT use an escalator to move the wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.
- DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause the wheelchair to tip over and cause a fall.
- DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline that is wet, icy, or covered in an oil film or other slippery surface.
- DO NOT attempt to navigate inclines greater than 9 degrees, or that are too steep to adequately remain in control of the wheelchair.
Accessories, Spare Parts, and General Maintenance
- Periodically, check the overall condition of the wheelchair to make sure it is in good operating condition. Look for loose or broken parts or fasteners,
wear or damage to components that alter the functionality and safety of the wheelchair, and any rough edges that may cause injury.
- DO NOT use water-based lubricants on or around the front caster and fork as they can cause damage to the bearings.
- Only install replacement parts that were manufactured by Permobil.
- DO NOT use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
tire to explode and cause harm.
- Replacement of the tire or tube must be performed by an authorized Permobil dealer or qualified technician.
- DO NOT over-tighten hardware attaching any accessories to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing or permanent damage to the
threaded fastener or accessory.
- After making any adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened before using the wheelchair.
Cautions
- Exercise caution when transporting the wheelchair up or down stairs with an occupant in the wheelchair. Possible injury to the occupant and/or
attendants can occur.
- When operating the wheelchair, take care to avoid getting fingers caught in the spokes of the spinning wheels.
- Use caution while tilting the wheelchair or otherwise lifting the front casters off the ground, as the risk of tipping backwards will increase.
- Use caution while operating the wheelchair on roads, streets or highways.
- Use caution while backing up in the wheelchair.
- Use caution while attempting to reach for objects on the ground, reaching too far forward, or attempting to dress or undress while sitting in the
wheelchair, as these activities increase the risk of tipping over.
- Make sure the back support is locked securely in place and all attachment hardware is tight before operating the wheelchair.
- If the wheelchair was configured with quick release axles, make sure they are properly installed and seated prior to operating the wheelchair by
attempting to remove the wheel after the quick release axle engages. If the wheel comes off the wheelchair, DO NOT operate the wheelchair until the
quick release axles are properly adjusted.
- When transferring from the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to do so safely and with minimal effort. Speak with a health care team for
training on how to properly transfer from the wheelchair. Make sure both wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheelchair from inadvertently moving
backwards.
- Avoid placing full body weight on a single sideguard or fender during a transfer or pressure relief.
- Make sure to keep the wheelchair clean. Promptly clean any mud, sand, grass or other dirt from the wheelchair and allow to dry completely after
cleaning.
If the chair becomes wet, dry the chair as soon as possible and re-lubricate the caster axles, caster forks, rear wheel hubs and rear wheel axles.
- Make sure that all detachable or small parts are handled with care. Keep small hardware components out of the reach of children and
any individuals who have a tendency to place inedible objects in their mouth. Swallowing or inhalation may lead to serious injury or death.
IMMEDIATELY seek emergency medical assistance.
Transportation
The TiLite CR1 has NOT been crash-tested. Wheelchair users MUST transfer into the vehicle's seat and use the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
vehicle-installed restraint system.
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