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Move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging during the
transfer.
Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and the object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat
to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the
armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the wheelchair to
tip, resulting in a fall from the wheelchair and personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the manual wheel locks and do not use the manual
wheel locks for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause equipment
damage or personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the front riggings. Such use may cause the
wheelchair to tip.
WARNING! Ensure legs, hands, and clothing are clear of the wheel lock levers when attempting
to transfer.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a wheelchair. This includes awareness of safety
issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or
if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your
ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner.
Alcohol/Smoking
The wheelchair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her wheelchair. This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your wheelchair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your
wheelchair, although the wheelchair has passed the necessary testing requirements for
cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke
cigarettes while seated in your wheelchair.
Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
Flammability Precautions
WARNING! Even though the plastics on your wheelchair have passed the applicable flammability
standards, Pride recommends that you do not expose your wheelchair to open flames.
WARNING! Replace worn or damaged upholstery immediately to reduce the risk of fire hazard.
WARNING! Be aware that washing of upholstered items may reduce the resistance to
flammability of the fabric.
WARNING! Verify with the manufacturer that any after-market seating systems used in
conjunction with your wheelchair have passed the applicable flammability standards.
II. SAFETY