Sizewise SW Advantage User manual

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User
Manual
Rev. 1.0 #8056
SIZEWISE
04.26.2013
User Manual
SW Advantage™ Wheelchair

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Table of Contents
Definition of Symbols..................................................................................................................... 3
Manual Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings and Cautions............................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 4
Device Information......................................................................................................................... 7
Description of the SW Advantage™ Wheelchair....................................................................... 7
Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 8
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions................................................................................................ 9
Unpacking/Parts Breakdown ...................................................................................................... 9
Wheelchair Set-Up...................................................................................................................... 9
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................... 10
Folding and Unfolding the Wheelchair..................................................................................... 10
Proper Use of the Wheelchair....................................................................................................... 12
Center of Balance...................................................................................................................... 12
Curbs and Single Steps ............................................................................................................. 12
Doorways and Obstacles........................................................................................................... 13
Motor Vehicle Safety................................................................................................................ 14
Reaching or Leaning................................................................................................................. 14
Slopes........................................................................................................................................ 15
Streets and Roadways............................................................................................................... 15
Transfers ................................................................................................................................... 16
Features......................................................................................................................................... 17
Armrests.................................................................................................................................... 17
Casters and Pneumatic Tires..................................................................................................... 18
Footrests and Leg Rests............................................................................................................ 18
Elevating Leg Rest (optional)............................................................................................... 19
Rear Wheel Locks..................................................................................................................... 20
Positioning Belts....................................................................................................................... 21
Safety Tips.................................................................................................................................... 22
General Safety........................................................................................................................... 22
Transport................................................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning Instructions.................................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 26
Fasteners ................................................................................................................................... 26

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Storage and Disposal................................................................................................................. 27
Parts and Assembly....................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................... 30
Sizewise Rentals™, LLC (Sizewise) Limited Warranty .......................................................... 30
Manufacturer Disclaimer.......................................................................................................... 31
User Assistance Information......................................................................................................... 32

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Definition of Symbols
Manual Definitions
Throughout this manual different type fonts and icons are used to aid user readability and
understanding of the content. Below are some examples.
Standard Text Used for regular information.
Bold Face Text Emphasizes a word or phrase.
NOTE SETS APART SPECIAL INFORMATION OR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION
CLARIFICATION.
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings/Cautions: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating, maintenance or servicing instructions. Disregarding a
warning could result in user and/or user injury as well as damage to equipment.
Manufacture label:
WARNING: The wheelchair is to be used in accordance with each facility’s
policies and procedures.

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For user and patient safety, read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to use of the
SW Advantage™ Wheelchair.Before using this wheelchair, the user must know what to do to
ensure safety.
Put the user at ease. The care provider should communicate with the user by telling them what
they are planning to do.
Work with the user’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to the care
provider’s abilities and those of the patient.
Always use good posture and proper body mechanics. When possible use assistive safe patient
handling devices, if necessary to manually lift or support the patient, bend knees slightly and
keep back as upright and straight as possible.
Important Safety Instructions
The wheelchair is to be used in accordance with each facility’s policies and procedures.
Specifications
Exceeding the weight capacity and/or safe working load listed in the specifications could
result in user injury as well as damage to equipment or other property.
Unpacking and Set-Up Instructions
Failure to follow the set-up instructions could result in user injury as well as damage to
equipment or other property.
Operating Instructions
Keep fingers and arms away from rotating parts when mechanisms are moving.
Operating this wheelchair with any part of the body in the frame can result in injury.
DO NOT use the wheelchair near an open flame or an extreme heat source.
Use only parts, accessories and adapters authorized by the manufacturer.
DO NOT use the wheelchair with any missing or abnormal parts.
Never take the wheelchair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to
cause the wheelchair to tip and injure the user, attendant or others.
Never let a person’s fingers come between moving parts when wheelchair is being
opened or closed. Doing so may cause a pinch or crush type injury.
Proper Use of the Wheelchair
The point where the wheelchair will tip forward, tip backward or to the side depends on
the center of balance and stability. Follow the instructions in regard to center of balance
to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care provider.
The impact from dropping down from a curb or step can damage the frame or other
wheelchair parts and may loosen fasteners. Check for damage to the wheelchair or loose
fasteners before each use to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care provider.
Sizewise wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating. Follow the
instructions for motor vehicle safety to avoid a fall or injury to the user and/or care
provider.
Sizewise does not endorse or recommend the use of this wheelchair on streets or
roadways. Other means of transportation must be used under these conditions.