E&J EJ777-1 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR EJ777-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO
YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the transport chair user and the attendant.
It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic
daily activities. Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those
methods most suitable for your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your transport chair by having your transport chair serviced
regularly. Whenever any part of your transport chair is not functioning properly,
contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a hazardous situ-
ation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your transport chair. ONLY
EXCELLENT CONDITION IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED.
Peri-
odic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years
of superb performance.
EJ777-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR LABELS
Read all labels on your EJ777-1 Transport Chair before operating it. Do not remove
any of the labels.
WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, do not leave user unattended. Attendant
must always be behind and in control of transport chair when user is being
positioned or transport chair is in use.
WARNINGS
WARNING: The EJ777-1 Transport Chair maximum weight capacity is 400 lb (182 kg).
WARNING: Do not operate the transport chair on streets or roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate the transport chair on hilly or rough terrain, sand, wet or
icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired traction. Ensure that pathway is
clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not leave the transport chair on an incline.
WARNING: Do not turn the transport chair while going downhill, as the transport chair
could tip over.
WARNING: Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade,
or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length).
WARNING: This transport chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva-
lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while
traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use
the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer.