TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1100869 3 9000 Topaz™Wheelchair
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 9
LABEL LOCATION .......................................................................... 11
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................. 12
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 13
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................13
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................14
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................14
Stability........................................................................................................................................................15
Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................15
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 16
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................16
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................16
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................17
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................17
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................18
Reaching, Leaning Backwards.................................................................................................................18
Tilting...........................................................................................................................................................18
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................19
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................19
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................20
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................20
Unfolding................................................................................................................................................20
Folding Wheelchair..............................................................................................................................21
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 22
Safety Inspection Checklists...................................................................................................................22
Inspect/Adjust Initially .........................................................................................................................22
Inspect/Adjust Weekly........................................................................................................................23
Inspect/Adjust Monthly.......................................................................................................................23
Inspect/Adjust Periodically.................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................24
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................24
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 25
Installing/Removing Swingaway Footrest Assembly..........................................................................25
Installing..................................................................................................................................................25
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................25