GO-ANYWHERE COMMODE 'n SHOWER CHAIR User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
THE “GO-ANYWHERE”
COMMODE ‘n SHOWER CHAIR
“SP”

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IMPORTANT - READ THIS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY!
Congratulations and Welcome to GO! Mobility Solutions’ family of
innovative products and aids designed to assist physically-
challenged individuals to get out and GO! in ways never thought of
before. We are confident that this product will change your life as
it has for so many others. Please be advised that, from time-to-
time, improvements and modifications are incorporated into our
products which may not be reflected in the printed manual. For the
most up-to-date information please logon to
www.GoesAnywhere.com, click on the “Products” tab and find the
link to the User Manual PDF file for the product you own. Should
you have any questions or require any additional information not
found within this manual, please logon to the website and click on
the “Contact Us” link or phone us, toll free, at [phone]. It is
highly recommended that you review this manual carefully
prior to use of your Go-Anywhere Chair. We would also
appreciate receiving any feedback and comments that you may
have to offer so that we may continue to monitor and improve our
customers’ quality of life.
WARRANTY NOTICE –WARNING AND DISCLAIMER
Please see LIMITED WARRANTY below. If this warranty is not
acceptable, return the chair for a full refund PRIOR TO USE.
Contact GO! Mobility Solutions for shipping instructions and a
Return Authorization BEFORE returning any product.
The “Go-Anywhere” Chair™ is not designed for use on surfaces
having more than one plane, i.e.: it is not intended to be moved up
or down steps or over curbs. This product has been designed and
tested only under conditions wherein all four wheels maintain
coincidental contact with the horizontal surface beneath it. If
thresholds, shower curbs or barriers are encountered that exceed
½” in height, the area in question should be brought within the
code for disability accessibility as specified by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Use of this product under conditions other
than those specifically described above shall void this warrantee
in its entirety.

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The “Go-Anywhere” Chair SP™ has been designed and
successfully tested for use by persons NOT exceeding 300
pounds. This product is NOT intended for use by persons
weighing more than 300 pounds. Should any individual exceeding
300 pounds choose to use this product for any reason, he or she
does so entirely at his or her own risk and contradictory to the
recommendations and warnings of GO! Mobility Solutions. Use
by any person in excess of the 300-pound weight limit shall void
this warranty in its entirety.
The “Go-Anywhere” Chair™ may become damaged in its soft
travel case should any heavy object be dropped on it. If any
aluminum tubing becomes dented, telescoping parts may be
affected rendering them dysfunctional.
Carefully follow the step-by-step unpacking, assembly, operating
and disassembly instructions as specified below. For additional
assistance please view the corresponding videos at
www.GoesAnywhere.com.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The “Go-Anywhere” Commode ‘n Shower Chair SP™ provides a
safe, practical and convenient means for disabled individuals to
travel wherever and whenever they want. You will be confident
and secure knowing that commode and bathing facilities are at
your disposal. Uncomfortable, sometimes even embarrassing,
bathing and toileting experiences away from home are now things
of the past thanks to this revolutionary new product.
The “Go-Anywhere” Commode ‘n Shower Chair SP™ consists of
a rolling frame / seat assembly used to transport the user from his
or her bed to over a commode and / or into a roll-in shower. The
20”-diameter wheels, which may be installed on either the front or
the rear of the chair, render it propellable by the user.

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Weight-bearing capacity = 300 lbs maximum
Weight = 30 lbs + 10 lb travel case
Just as a wheelchair must be comfortable, so must a
commode/shower chair. That is why the “Go-Anywhere” Chair
SP™was designed to be as versatile as possible. With a
maximum width of just 23-1/2”(23” if you remove the wheel hubs),
the “Go-Anywhere SP” may even pass through narrow doorways.
Both the seat and footrest heights are adjustable to suit the needs
of each individual. By shortening or lengthening the castered
legs, the seat may be “leaned back”providing additional comfort
and stability for those having limited balance and/or upper body
control. The camber built into the legs helps to ensure the overall
stability of the chair even with rear lean.

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The Go-Anywhere Commode ‘n Shower Chair SP™ is:
Safe and easy to use.
Simple to assemble; no tools are required.
Lightweight and durable, constructed of high quality
aircraft-grade aluminum.
Compact, Convenient and PORTABLE!
Rust and corrosion-resistant, easy to clean and virtually
maintenance-free.
Adjustable; the seat and footrests may be easily adjusted
without the use of any tools.
Comfortable; the seat and backrest cushions are
constructed of durable, waterproof foam providing for
maximum comfort. Both are attached to the chair frame
with Velcro™ rendering them easily removable for cleaning
or replacement.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
PLEASE do not become discouraged if you have problems either
with the assembly or use of the “Go-Anywhere” Chair™ on your
first try. Like with anything else, familiarity and practice will serve
to continually improve your experience with your new chair.
Additionally, as your chair is brand new, some of the hinges or
telescoping parts may, initially, be snug. They will loosen up and
operate more easily with each use. Of course, should you have
ANY problems, please log on to www.goesanywhere.com, e-mail
us at [e-mail] or call us toll-free at 800-359-
4021.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS INVENTORY
1. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE ORDER IN WHICH YOU UNPACK
THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REPACK
IT EASILY IN THE REVERSE ORDER.
2. The “Go-Anywhere” Commode ‘n Shower Chair SP™ is
composed of twenty-one (21) individual components in addition to
the optional wheeled travel case:
(1) rolling frame / seat assembly
(1) backrest cushion (pre-assembled w/ seat assembly)
(1) seat cushion (pre-assembled w/ seat assembly)
(2) push handles
(2) legs w/ swivel casters
(2) 20”-diameter wheel assemblies
(2) cross-braces w/ wheel locks
(2) footrest support twist connectors (pre-assembled on
footrest assemblies in accessory pouch)
(2) curved footrest supports (pre-assembled on footrest
assemblies in accessory pouch)
(2) footrests (pre-assembled on footrest assemblies in
accessory pouch)
(2) black knobs (pre-assembled on cross-braces in accessory
pouch)
(1) zippered accessory pouch (for packing only)
(1) upholstered foam divider (for packing only)

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Please note that, although they are delivered pre-assembled, the
rolling frame/seat assembly, seat cushion and backrest
cushion are each separate parts. The three (3) components
comprising each of the footrest assemblies are delivered
assembled as well. EVEN THOUGH YOU ONLY HAVE ELEVEN (11)
ITEMS TO ASSEMBLE,PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL TWENTY-ONE (21)
COMPONENTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR.
3. The rolling frame / seat assembly has cambered front
and rear legs. The legs w/ swivel casters have total-lock brakes.
The wheels can neither turn nor swivel when the locks are
engaged. (Note: Both (2) legs w/ swivel casters are ‘scored”
with a line to help you align the spring pin buttons with the
adjustment holes and color-coded to identify their respective leg
sockets.) Both front and rear legs are prepared to accept the 20”-
diameter wheel assemblies. They are interchangeable and may
be placed on either the front or the rear, at the user’s preference.
The seat assembly includes the seat base, the seat back, two
armrests, acceptor tubes for the two push handles, and acceptor
sockets for the two footrest assemblies.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unzip and open the lid
of the (optional) travel case,
or carton, in a location near to
where the occupant will
transfer into the “Go-
Anywhere” Chair™, prefer-
ably on a raised, flat surface
such as a bed, table or
luggage rack.
2. Remove the zippered accessory pouch, placing it within
reach, and open the pouch.
3. Remove both 20”-diameter wheel assemblies, the two
(2) cross-braces w/ wheel locks and the accessory pouch from
the travel case

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4. Remove the rolling frame / seat assembly from the travel
case and place it, again, on a raised, flat surface such as a bed or
table, with the legs facing up. 5. Decide whether you
want to mount the 20”-
diameter wheel assemblies
ON THE FRONT SET OF
LEGS OR ON THE REAR. This
decision is strictly a matter of
personal preference and will
affect neither safety,
performance nor any other
feature of your GO-Anywhere
Chair™.
6. Install the first 20”-
diameter wheel assembly
(removed from the case in step
1), by depressing the spring pin
button on the leg extension of
the 20”-diameter wheel
assembly and lowering the leg
extension down, and into, any one of the
four open-ended legs.
7. Repeat the previous instruction with
the second 20”-diameter wheel assembly
installing it into the open-ended leg
opposite the first.
8. Remove both legs with swivel
casters from the accessory pouch.There
are left and right caster legs. Install
them, ensuring that the colored dots
on the lower legs match those on the
upper legs (so the exposed bolt
heads at the bend in each leg face
outwardly from the chair).

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Depress the spring pin button on each caster leg and insert them
into the open ends of the two remaining leg sockets on the rolling
frame / seat assembly (front or rear). Once the spring pin button
is inside the tube, turn the caster leg slightly in either direction until
the spring pin button pops through the center hole in the upper
leg. (Note: there are score lines on each of the legs to help you
line up the spring pin buttons with the holes.)
9. Remove the rolling frame / seat assembly from the travel
case by grabbing the seat frame, turning it right-side-up and
placing it on all four wheels.
10. Remove both through-pins
(with pull-rings attached to the
frame with nylon cables) securing
the seat back in its folded
position. Raise the seat back up
fully, allowing it to drop into its
support sockets. Push down
firmly on the top of the
backrest until it snaps into
place. Lock the backrest into
place using the two through-
pins. Ensure that the pins,
when inserted through the
diameter of the tubes, extend
entirely through the tubes and
lock firmly into place.

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Remove the upholstered foam divider that protects the seat
cushion; return it to the travel case for storage.
11. The armrests are part of the seat assembly.Remove the
through-pins, securing the armrests in their folded position. Once
the armrests are lowered, the through-pins may be inserted into,
and through, the armrests and backrest supports, locking them in
place. This will prevent the armrests from being raised. It is
recommended that the armrest on the opposite side of the chair
from where the occupant will be transferred, be lowered, and
locked, into position prior to performing the transfer.
12. Using the spring pin buttons and adjustment holes in the
telescoping legs, adjust the height of the rolling frame so that the
occupant may safely and comfortably transfer to the “Go-
Anywhere” Chair™. This may involve some trial and error. Ensure
that the frame will fit over the commode as well, if necessary.
Make sure that each telescoping leg is secure with a spring pin
button protruding through one of the adjustment holes.
The front legs may be extended to be longer than the rear,
resulting in additional rear lean. The camber built into the legs
provides added stability. (If you choose to add rear lean, be sure
to test the chair BEFORE USE to ensure that it will not tip over
backwards.) Individuals having limited upper body strength and/or
balance will find themselves more comfortable with the additional
rear lean.

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13. Install the (2) cross-braces w/
wheel locks by first, loosening the
thumb screws allowing each cross
brace to unfold. There are left and right
cross-braces w/ wheel locks. Prior to
mounting, ensure that the wheel locks
align properly with each wheel, that the
brake handles point upward and the
black knobs face inwardly. Note also,
that the longer (slotted) part of the
cross-brace mounts to the outside of the tab on the 20”-wheel leg
Install each cross-brace w/ wheel lock by placing its keyway
over the protruding bolt head of its corresponding leg as indicated
by the colored dots. Align the groove of both long and short
sections, draw them together, pulling the wheel legs toward one
another. Tighten the thumb screws to secure them.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to use your Go-Anywhere Chair
without both cross-braces being properly installed. Using the
chair without them could result in structural failure which, in
turn, may cause serious injury or death.

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14. Remove the push handles from the accessory pouch
and insert them into the openings located at the top of the
backrest. Rotate them until the spring pin buttons pop into place
through the holes provided.
15. Remove both left and right footrest assemblies from the
zippered accessory pouch. Install them into their respective
(color-coded) openings located on the front face of the seat
assembly.Holding each at a horizontal position parallel to the
front face of the frame, as shown, insert the footrest paddle fully,
then rotate it to its down position.
16. If mounting, or remounting, the seat cushion to the
aluminum seat assembly, press the Velcro located on the front
face of the cushion to the front of the chair first, then lower it on to
Velcro located at the top of the aluminum seat pan, from front to
back, as you stretch the cushion toward the rear of the seat.
The seat and back cushions are constructed of high-quality
closed-cell foam thoughtfully designed and manufactured to
assure maximum comfort and protection. Ensure that you do not
place any heavy and/or pointed objects on top of them or pack
anything on top of them (such as any other part of the chair).
Because the foam is closed-cell, it will not spring back after being
compressed for extended periods of time. Any indentations in the
foam caused by such compression may become permanent. Do
not place anything sharp on top of the cushions as the vinyl
surface can puncture or tear.
17. Assembly is complete. Return the accessory pouch with
the upholstered foam divider, to the travel case for storage.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS ENGAGE THE WHEEL AND
CASTER LOCKS BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO OR FROM THE
CHAIR. FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY AND SAFETY, ENSURE
THAT THE CASTERS ARE LOCKED IN THE POSITION SUCH
THAT THE WHEELBASE IS AT ITS MAXIMUM, I.E.: THE
WHEELS ARE NOT TURNED IN, BENEATH THE CHAIR.
Engage the brakes on the casters by pushing down on the brake
levers. Release them by lifting up on the levers.
2. IMPORTANT: Never attempt to use your GO-Anywhere
Chair™without both cross-braces being properly installed.
Attempting to use the chair without them could cause structural
failure which could result in serious injury or death.
3. The armrests are constructed of double-thick walled
aluminum tubing for the purpose of supporting the weight of users
who wish to use them to push up on. Please be advised,
however, that the armrests, or their brackets, can bend,
depending upon the weight of the user and where on the armrest
his, or her, hands are placed. For the least amount of stress on
the aluminum tubing (reducing the chances of the armrests, or
brackets, being bent), it is recommended that the user push up on
the armrest as close to the backrest as possible. The further out
on the armrest weight is placed, the greater the chances are that
it may bend.
4. Following each use, towel dry all parts of the chair.
Occasionally, remove the seat and seatback cushions and dry
both the aluminum base and the backs of the cushions to prevent
the growth of any mold or mildew.

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DISASSEMBLY & PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the (optional) travel case on a raised, flat surface
such as a bed, table or luggage rack. Remove the accessory
pouch and place it nearby.
2. Lock all four brakes and wheel locks.
3. Remove the footrest assemblies, first collapsing them to
their shortest positions possible, then folding each at its hinge and
placing them in the zippered accessory pouch.
4. Remove the push handles from the backrest supports and
place both into the zippered accessory pouch.
5. Remove the through-pins securing the armrests, raise the
armrests so they are parallel to the backrest and reinstall the
through-pins, locking
both armrests into
their vertical position.
6. Remove the
upholstered foam
divider from the
travel case and place
it on top of the seat
cushion. Failure to
do so may result in
permanent impressions being left in your seat cushion.
7. While standing behind the chair, remove the locking pins
from the backrest. Pull-up on and fold the backrest down over the
seat base. Re-install the locking pins to prevent the backrest from
falling open in the next step. Until the chair is broken-in, should
the backrest fit too snugly, you may need to give it a “pop” with the
palm of your hand, beneath the backrest, at its center. The fittings
will relax with use.
8. Turning it over, place the rolling frame / seat assembly
(including the upholstered foam divider), with its legs pointing
up, into the open travel case.

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9. Loosen both black knobs and remove the cross-braces
w/ wheel locks. Secure them in folded position using the black
knobs.
10. Remove both 20”-diameter wheel assemblies by
depressing the spring pin button located on the leg extension and
pulling up on the assembly while turning it slightly from side-to-
side. Set the 20”-diameter wheel assemblies aside.
11. Depress the spring pin
buttons on the castered legs and
remove both legs w/ casters. Store
both legs w/ casters inside the
accessory pouch and seal the
pouch.
12. Place the sealed accessory pouch on top, and inside of,
the rolling frame / seat assembly.
13. Place either 20”-
diameter wheel assembly on
top of the collapsed rolling
frame / seat assembly with its
leg above the wheel.
14. Place the remaining 20”-
diameter wheel assembly on
top of the first one, this time, leg
down such that the wheels are
slightly offset from one another
and the legs interlock.
15. Lay the cross-braces in
the open space alongside the
wheels.
16. Close the travel case.

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Following each use, towel-dry all parts of the chair. If used
as an everyday-use chair, it is recommended that, after each use,
your Go-Anywhere Chair™ be laid on its side for a little while to
permit any accumulated moisture to drain out. Over time,
moisture could cause the rubber stem at the top of the caster
assembly to loosen and become dislodged from the tubular leg.
Should this occur, follow the steps delineated below under
“Troubleshooting Tips”.
2. From time-to-time, remove the seat and seatback cushions
and dry both the aluminum base and the backs of the cushions to
prevent the growth of any mold or mildew. Make sure to peel the
cushions off only when they are dry to prevent having the Velcro
peel off with them.
Hydrogen peroxide sprayed on the cushions works very well to
clean them or you may wipe them down with an antibacterial
soap.
3. Periodically apply 100% silicone spray to the bolt threads
at the hinges and to the casters. You can find silicone spray at any
hardware store, and it's great for all kinds of stuff.
4. Replacement cushions may be ordered from GO! Mobility
Solutions either on-line at www.goesanywhere.com or by calling
[phone].

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TRAVEL WITH YOUR GO-ANYWHERE CHAIR™
When traveling entails flying and airport security, be prepared!
You are, most assuredly, going to be confronted with one or more
potential obstacles.
Know your rights! There are numerous resources available on-line
from which you may easily glean the specifics using a keyword
search for “airline and wheelchair”. Your Go-Anywhere Chair™
is a “fragile medical device” which should be “gate-checked”
whenever possible and is not chargeable as passenger baggage.
You can review a chart of all airlines baggage fees at:
http://www.bestfares.com/news-newsID589-
Airline_Checked_Baggage_Fee_Chart.html.
Review TSA regulations specific to travelers with disabilities at:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm.
Air travel for people with disabilities is a hassle and can be
embarrassing and downright uncomfortable. Following the steps
in the aforementioned process will not change this fact,
unfortunately, though it will make it a little less miserable.
And, because your rights are protected by the Air Carrier Access
Act (14 CFR, Pt 382) if you experience any sort of problem that is
directed solely to your disability, immediately ask for a Complaint
Resolution Official. The C.R.O. is there to resolve problems that
may arise due to your disability and for no other purpose. They
are, by law, supposed to be available to any departing or arriving
flight. Do not be forced into any "assistance" that you did not ask
for or do not want and on the other hand, ask for assistance that is
supposed to be there but is not readily available. Go to the
following link for more information:
http://www.disabilitytravel.com/airlines/air_carrier_act_details.htm
FOR ADDITIONAL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
www.GoesAnywhere.com.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
1. PROBLEM: The foam sleeves on my armrests or
push handles slip off of the aluminum tubing.
SOLUTION: Wrap the aluminum tube in two or three
locations along the aluminum tube with some electrical
or duct tape in order to provide additional friction.
2. PROBLEM: The seat assembly becomes detached
from the rolling frame and needs to be remounted.
SOLUTION: Lay the rolling frame on its side and slide
the seat assembly on to its nylon rollers located on the
underside of the rolling frame. The retractable spring
lock located on the front of the seat assembly should
automatically lock when the seat is slid into the proper
position with the lock in “auto-lock” position [See #6
under “Operating Instructions”, above].
3. PROBLEM: I am concerned that the adjustable non-
skid swivel glides located at the bottom of each of the
four legs on the tub section might slide or that they
could scratch or damage the surface of the bathtub.
SOLUTION: Place a rubber bath mat on the floor of
the tub before placing the tub section down.

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LIMITED WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICIES
Please read this BEFORE operating or using your “Go-
Anywhere” Commode, Shower ‘n Bath Chair™.
By operating or using the GO-Anywhere Chair, you agree to the
terms of this warranty. If you do not agree, return the chair to
GO! Mobility Solutions BEFORE use to receive a full refund of
the price you paid. Thereafter, this product may be returned at
anytime within 30 days following delivery for a full refund, less
a 20% restocking fee and at your own shipping expense
(assuming the product is in “like new” condition), and less a
$50 non-refundable fee for the cushions which are yours to
keep. Health codes prohibit the resale of cushions, used or not.
What does GO! Mobility Solutions' limited warranty
cover?
The manufacturer of this GO! Mobility Solutions product, GO!
Mobility Solutions warrants to the holder of a valid proof of
purchase ("Consumer" or "you") that the product and all
accessories provided by GO! Mobility Solutions in sales package
("Product") are free from material defects in material and
workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions,
when used normally and in accordance with operation
instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the
Consumer for Products purchased and used in the United States
of America.
What will GO! Mobility Solutions do if the Product is not
free from material defects in materials and workmanship
during the limited warranty period ("Materially Defective
Product")?
If the product is received within the warranty period and if the
product is found by to be defective within the terms of this
warranty GO! Mobility Solutions will repair or replace the
defective product at its option and cost. There is a twelve
month limited warranty extended for all parts except cushions.

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How long is the limited warranty period?
GO! Mobility Solutions warrants its products to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for up to one year starting
from the date of original purchase from GO! Mobility. This
limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement
Products for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the
repaired or replacement Product is shipped to you or (b) the
time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty,
whichever is longer.
What is not covered by this limited warranty?
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Product that has been subjected to misuse, accidental
damage, shipping or other physical damage, abnormal
operation or handling, neglect, fire, excessive heat,
natural disaster; or
2. Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration
or modification by anyone other than an authorized
service representative of GO! Mobility Solutions; or
3. Product whose warranty/quality stickers, Product serial
numbers plates or electronic serial numbers have been
removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
4. Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair
from outside the United States, or used for commercial
or institutional purposes (including but not limited to
Products used for rental purposes); or
5. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2
below); or
6. Foam and vinyl (cushions), beyond a thirty (30) day
period, due to their fragile nature; or
7. SOFT TRAVEL CASE –DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE
ALUMINUM CONTENTS IF DROPPED OR IF OBJECTS ARE
DROPPED ON IT. DO NOT CHECK LUGGAGE AT
AIRPORTS. GATE CHECK UNLESS EXPRESSLY
FORBIDDEN.
How do you get warranty service?
To obtain warranty service in the United States of
America. Call 1-800-359-4021 for instructions regarding