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1. WHEEL LOCKS Never engage wheel locks to slow or stop this product when it is moving To keep the rear wheels from rolling always engage both rear wheel locks when you transfer your child to or from this mobility device Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1 8 when locked I MODIFIED SEATING SYSTEMS Do not change the seating system of your chair UNLESS you consult your health care professional J UPHOLSTERY FABRIC Replace worn or torn seating cover fabrics as soon as you can and be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of the fabric 100336 Rev B VII Operating Instructions 15 VII OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A WHEEL LOCKS FIG 1 1 To engage pull both wheel lock levers back until the locking bar pushes into the wheel and the lever snaps into the locked position 2 To disengage lift both wheel lock levers until the locking bar comes free of the tire and the lever travels to its end position B UNFOLDING 1 Unhook closure strap 2 Stand chair on the rear wheels hold one handle Fig 2A and press firmly on the seat rail on the opposite side Fig 2B 3 Press down the seat rail until the chair is com pletely open 4 With your foot press down the locking brace in its full extended position Fig 3A A WARNING Before seating a child always check that the mobility base is properly locked in its upright position and that the wheel locks are engaged C FOLDI2. 32 25 16 19 5 100336 Rev B 6 IV General Warnings IV GENERAL WARNINGS Throughout this section you will find general warnings for the safe use of your depen dent mobility device It is important that you read and understand these warnings before you use this product If you fail to do so a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider you or others AWARNING A WEIGHT LIMIT Never exceed the weight limit for the rider or items carried The weight limit for the rider is 150 lbs without transit option or 120 lbs with transit option Never use the mobility device for more than one rider B GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MIGHTY LITE Read all instructions before using this product In particular you should 1 Be trained in the safe use of this product by your health care professional 2 Practice bending reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip over and how to avoid doing so 3 Be aware that you must develop methods for safe use best suited to your level of function and ability 4 Never try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely 5 Get to know the areas where you plan to use your mobility device Look for haz ards and learn how to avoid them C SAFETY CHECKLIST Before each use of this product 1 Wheel locks must be adjusted to maintain proper performance Always eng
3. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier or ones of the same type and strength as indicated by the markings on the heads do not over or under tightened fasteners and If screws or screws become loose tighten them as soon as you can 100336 Rev B 14 VI Warnings For Components Options E FOOTPLATES 1 Atthe lowest point footplates should be at least 2 off the ground If set too low footrest may interfere with obstacles you may encounter during normal use 2 Adjustment of the footplate may cause interference with the casters in some positions This may affect your ability to steer the Mighty Lite chair 3 Avoid putting weight on the footrest The mobility device may tip forward or backward if shell has been reversed 4 Never lift this mobility device by the footrest F POSITIONING BELTS Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the child s posture 1 Make sure the rider does not slide down in the mobility device seat The belts must be snug but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing You should be able to slide your open hand flat between the belt and the rider 2 Use positioning belts with a cooperative rider only Make sure that you can remove the belts in an emergency 3 NEVER Use Positioning Belts eAs a restraint eOn a child who is comatose agitated or is prone to seizures eAs a motor vehicle restraint G POWER DRIVE Do not install a power drive on this product H
4. of the ramp Use a ramp with guardrails or raised borders at least 3 high Always go straight up and straight down on hills or ramps Do not stop on a steep slope Watch for a drop off at the bottom of a slope or ramp Do not engage the wheel locks to slow or stop your mobility device 10 Beware of wet or slippery surfaces 12 Ask for help any time you are in doubt Uo Oo CON DU amp G TRANSFERS 1 Work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer and lifting methods 2 Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer of your child on your own 3 Engage the wheel locks before you transfer This keeps the rear wheels from rolling 4 Move your child s mobility device as close as you can to the seat you are trans ferring to 5 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible 6 Transfer your child as far back onto the seat surface as you can This will reduce the risk that the mobility device will tip or move away from you H CURBS amp STEPS Follow the instructions below for descending or climbing a stair or curb Do not try to climb a high curb or step more than 4 high unless you have help Doing so may cause your mobility device to exceed its balance point and tip over To descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD 1 Stay at the rear of the mobility device 2 Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step turn the mobility around and pull it ba
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6. Kid Kart Mighty Lite User SUPPLIER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OR OWNER OF THIS DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE Instruction BEFORE USING THIS DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE READ M THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE anua Warranty SUNRISE MEDICAL 2 I Sunrise Listenms II Table of Contents 3 I SUNRISE LISTENS HL YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS s esrssecrisisecressriisnrerersrorsrssssrsnrr uresa 4 IV GENERAL WARNINGG ccsccsscescescescescsceecescescescescescescescesseseeeees 6 Thank you for choosing this dependent mobility device We want to hear your ques As WeTODE IINE Soosoiims ote T nanie pU IU nup Ea Um DI ARR s UMS UTI SUE USE 6 tions or comments about this manual the safety and reliability of your mobility B Getting to Know Your Mighty Ej T O 6 device and the service you receive from your Sunrise Medical supplier Please feel free C Safety Checklist P M m 6 to write or call us at the address and telephone number below D Changes amp Adjustments UPM 7 E Environmental Conditions a cexseeeuu Peut PX bo PUR S Ir VII NE Mix d TERT Een FONS TEFSE FE Iu Y 7 SUNRISE MEDICAL F Street a A 7 G Motor Vehicle Sale eiren iror yate Ux canwncuawoensacamacauoes ain ule svauiascumemadeatontaces 7 AA ERE TEE Ny Re FOr CALC GIy C15 cnsnccengceaueasiecenentcepoanasiuasee EE 8 Longmont CO
7. NG The transport chair is designed to fold compactly for ease of portability 1 Engage wheel locks Remove the child from the product 2 Remove headrest extension Fig 4A and swing footrests to the side Fig 4B 3 With your foot lift the locking brace Fig 3A from the center 4 Hold one push handle Fig 2A as you pull the opposite seat rail towards you Fig 2B 5 Lean chair on its back and press the foot plates down to a complete fold 6 Use the closure strap to maintain the chair in a compact package Fig 4C 100336 Rev B 16 VII Operating Instructions VII Operating Instructions 17 D TRANSIT USE 1 If possible and feasible the rider should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraints 2 If the mobility base is used for transport it must be used with occupant facing forward in the E POSITIONING AND GROWTH ADJUSTMENTS GUIDE AWARNING If necessary a healthcare professional should make any changes to the positioning and vehicle growth adjustments These adjustments are 3 The occupant must not weigh more than 120 very important to the orthopedic and neurolog pounds ical needs of the child Care should be taken to 4 The location of the securement points is shown make sure they are appropriate See Figs 5 6 Use the provided tools to perform the adjustment of 5 Use only with WTORS that have been installed in your Mighty Lite accordance with the manufacturer s instru
8. UDS PIA TIR QI RUN NC dE 20 VIN SET UP MATRIX errire acres cond sume ates e sein oduechtimdiden iom pibe va e M UE eai 21 ONU MAINTENANCE 22 X LIMITED WARRANTY asso eee epos ova Rana S Uo E PR Ro SU RR ean ERN UU o EF EE ERES VP E aes 23 100336 Rev B 100336 Rev B OU KR WP H 100336 Rev B III Your III YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS KID KART MIGHTY LITE Wheel locks Wheel Folding Mechanism Caster Push Handle Transit Securement Points optional Chair and Its Parts III Your Chair Color Options Frame black Fabric navy or raspberry Adjustment ranges Measurements Weight Seat width hip Knee width Top of headrest to seat Top of backrest to seat Headrest width Backrest width and Its Adjustable Seat Angle 15 amp 22 Adjustable Back Angle 85 90 95 12 32 25 11 75 16 5 30 23 10 13 5 All features may not be available with some configurations or in conjunction with another product feature Please con sult your supplier or customer service for more information Your authorized suppli 7 Footplate er can also provide you with more infor 8 Three points positioning belt mation on accessories 9 H Harness amp Padded Covers 10 Closure Strap 11 Headrest Extension 12 Locking Brace Parts TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14 32 25 13 75 18 5 30 23 12 15 5 16 32 6 15 5 19 75 32 25 14 17 5 18 33 17 5 20 75
9. age the wheel locks before transferring a child 2 Make sure the mobility device rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly Check for noise vibration or a change in ease of use They may indicate loose fasten ers or other damage 3 Repair any problem you may encounter Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct any problems 4 Never seat your child in the mobility device until is fully unfolded and locked 5 Use a pelvic positioning belt when the child is seated 6 Never leave your child unattended 100336 Rev B ar General Warnings 7 D CHANGES amp ADJUSTMENTS 1 See your health care professional and have them adjust components and acces sories as your child grows 2 Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the product s structure This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard E ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 1 Your mobility device is designed for use on firm even surfaces such as concrete asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting 2 Use extra care if you must use this mobility device on a wet or slick surface If you are in doubt ask for help 3 Do not use this product in a shower pool or other bodies of water Do not operate your mobility device in sand loose soil or over rough terrain F STREET USE This product is not intended for street use Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots At nig
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11. ckward 3 While looking over your shoulder carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level 4 Pull your mobility device toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level 100336 Rev B 12 V Warnings For Safe Use 5 When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level tilt the mobility device back to its balance point This will lift the front casters off the curb or step 6 Keep the mobility device in balance and take small steps backward Turn the mobility device around and gently lower front casters to the ground To climb a step or curb going FORWARD 1 Stay behind the mobility device 2 Face the curb and tilt the mobility device up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step 3 Move forward placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge 4 Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level I CLIMBING STAIRS 1 Use at least two attendants to move this mobility device up stairs 2 Move the mobility device and rider BACKWARD up the stairs 3 The person at the rear is in control He or she tilts the mobility device back to its balance point 4 A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non detachable part of the front frame and lifts the mobili
12. ctions and SAE J2249 6 Attach WTORS to the securement points in accor dance with the manufacture s instructions and In general positioning and growth adjustments should be done in the following order Adjust seat SAE J2249 7 Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 NOTE To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Adjust back Adjust pelvic positioning belt Adjust footrest Adjust head support OU KR UU Ne Occupant Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles please contact SAE International on the internet at www sae org or by phone at 724 776 4841 Make other standard and optional adjustments needed 7 Check to be sure that all adjustment screws are tight OD SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Determine the proper seat depth 2 To change seat depth undo the Velcro9 that attaches the back panel to the seat panel of the sling Fig 7 3 Relieve fabric tension by partially folding the chair 4 Depress spring button on the side of the seat rail Fig 8A and move seat tube to the desired depth until spring button relocates Fig 8B 5 Repeat operation on other side of seat Fig 8C 6 Reattach the seat panel to the back panel of the sling Fig 7 for proper adjustment 100336 Rev B 100336 Rev B 18 VII Operating Instructions G SEAT AND BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the seat angle 1 Locate the seat angle adjustment bolt alon
13. dify the range of adjustment of the footrest by inverting the housing bracket 1 Remove footrest 2 Using a Philips screw driver remove both screws from the housing bracket Fig 13A 3 Relocate the housing facing up or down as desired Fig 13 4 Put both screws back in place To modify the range of adjustment by inverting the footrest extension tube 1 Remove the footrest 2 Remove the cap head screw Fig 14A from the footplate support using a hex wrench and pull the footplate assembly off the extension tube 3 Reverse the footrest extension tube orientation 4 Insert the footplate assembly back in place and tighten the cap head screw Depth Adjustment 1 Loosen both fasteners on the footplate Fig 15A 2 Slide the footplate to the desired position 3 Tighten both fasteners I PELVIC POSITIONING BELT LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove any belt twists and place the belts outside of the seating area 2 Engage wheel locks seat the child and snap the pelvic positioning belt ends together 3 Adjust belt length to provide a snug fit The adjusters Fig 16A on both sides must be adjusted symmetrically J CRUTCH STRAP DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 1 Determine the appropriate depth for the user 2 Undo the adjuster Fig 17A 3 Relocate the strap in the appropriate slot Fig 17B 4 Thread the strap back in the adjuster K H HARNESS H Harness Adjustment 1 Place child in the chair and fasten th
14. e pelvic positioning belt 2 Position the child s hips and buckle the pelvic positioning belt to the proper position 3 Connect both straps of the H harness to the pelvic positioning belt 4 Adjust both shoulder straps using the adjusters to get a snug fit Fig 18A If required the height of the attachment point of the shoulder straps can be adjusted To do so undo the knob Fig 19 and take the insert out of the grommet on the upholstery Relocate the insert in the suitable position and tighten in place with the knob L HEADREST EXTENSIONS Height Adjustment All head supports Adjust the rubber stop up or down along the stem Fig 20A on both sides of the headrest extension Width Adjustment 1 Remove the headrest cover from the structure Fig 20B 2 Extend or reduce to the desired width by adjusting the independent flaps one on the other Fig 20C 3 Put the cover back in place Taking the headrest extension on and off the chair 1 To remove headrest extension fold the chair slightly and pull the stems out the sleeves VII Operating Instructions 2 To put the headrest extension back in place fold the chair slightly and slide the stems into the sockets until the down to the rubber stops 100336 Rev B VIII Set Up Matrix VIII SET UP MATRIX SEAT AND SEAT TO BACK ANGLE Hole Pattern 100336 Rev B 22 IX Maintenance IX MAINTENANCE 1 Lubricate moving parts periodica
15. g the seat rail Fig 9A 2 Loosen and remove fasteners from both sides of the seat and relocate as required in the top or bottom hole Fig 10 See Set up matrix Page 23 for proper location 3 Secure the nuts tightly CAUTION The modification of the seat angle will affect the back angle Consult matrix to validate the adjust ment of the back in conformity of the seat to back angle Refer to the Back Angle Adjustment section if necessary To adjust the back angle 1 To adjust the back angle relative to the seat consult the Set up Matrix Page 23 2 To relocate the back post along the seat rail loosen and remove fasteners from both sides of the seat Fig 10 and align the back posts along the seat rail in the required location 3 Put fasteners back in place and secure the nuts tightly 4 When the adjustment of the top of the back post is necessary according to the Set up Matrix remove fasteners from both sides of the frame Fig 11 Align the cross brace along the back post in the required location Insert fasteners on both sides Secure the nuts tightly H FOOTREST ADJUSTMENTS To adjust or remove footrest 1 Pull out the locking pin Fig 12A 2 Move the footplate extension tube up or down to the desired position 3 Align the holes of the footrest with the holes of the housing bracket 4 Putthe locking pin back in place 100336 Rev B VII Operating Instructions Range adjustment To mo
16. ht or when lighting is poor use reflective tape or clothing Due to your child s low position it may be hard for drivers to see the rider Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward When in doubt yield until you are sure it is safe AU Ne G MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY As indicated on the front cover of this user manual identify whether your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Option installed If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option Mobility device products do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this product while in a moving vehicle 2 ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat 3 ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints 4 In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the mobility device Mobility device pelvic positioning belts will not prevent this and further injury may result from these belts or straps 5 NEVER transport this mobility device in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 6 When being transported in a vehicle ALWAYS secure the unoccupied mobility device so that it cannot roll or shift 7 Do not use this product if it has been involved in a motor vehicle accident If your chair is equipped with the Transit Option See sections Warnings for Safe Use Transit Use Warnings for Components amp Options and the Operating Instructions 100336 Rev B 8 IV Genera
17. ir or replace covered parts This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages WHAT YOU MUST DO 1 Obtain from use while this warranty is in effect prior approval for return or repair of covered parts 2 Return the product or parts s freight pre paid to Sunrise Mobility Call Sunrise Medical customer service at 800 333 4000 for a return address 3 Pay the cost of labor or repair remove or install parts NOTICE TO CONSUMER 1 If allowed by law this warranty is in place of any other warranty written or oral express or implied including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 2 This warranty gives you certain legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state 100336 Rev B SUNRISE MEDICAL www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical Inc 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont Colorado 80503 USA 800 333 4000 In Canada 800 263 3390 2005 Sunrise Medical 5 05 930495 Rev B
18. ken pavement can damage your mobility device and may cause a fall tip over or loss of control To avoid these risks e Scan the area well ahead for danger as you push the mobility device e Make sure the floor areas ahead are level and free of obstacles e Install a ramp at entry or exit doors Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom of the ramp E REACHING OR LEANING If your child reaches or leans it will affect the center of balance of your mobility device This may cause a fall or tip over e NEVER allow your child to reach or lean if they must shift their weight sideways forward or backward and rise up off the seat e If your child must reach move the mobility device as close as you can to the object they wish to reach and rotate the front casters until they are as far for ward as possible NOTE To do this Move your mobility device past the object you want to reach then back up alongside it 100336 Rev B V Warnings For Safe Use 11 F RAMPS SLOPES amp SIDEHILLS Pushing the mobility device on a slope including ramps or hills will change the center of balance A few safety reminders include 1 Do not push this product on a slope steeper than 10 A 10 slope means one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length 2 Do not turn or change direction on a slope or ramp For your child s safety ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area Always stay in the CENTER
19. l Warnings H FOR CAREGIVERS 1 Work with the child s health care professional to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of your child To prevent injury to your back use good posture and proper body mechanics when lifting or tilting your child Remind the child to lean back when you tilt the mobility device backward When you descend a curb or single step slowly lower the mobility device in one easy movement NEVER leave the child alone When making adjustments to the mobility device always engage the wheel locks to help minimize unintended movement 100336 Rev B V Warnings For Safe Use 9 V WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE A TRANSIT USE T If possible and feasible the child should be transferred to a car seat and the vehicle restraint used If the mobility device is used for transport and has been installed with the Transit Option it must be used in a vehicle equipped for forward facing secure ment during transport The rider must not weigh more than 120 lbs Figures 1 amp 2 show the location of the transit securement points A for this product Use only with Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS that have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 See your local medical equipment supplier Attach WTORS to securement points in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 Attach occupant restraints in accordance
20. lly to keep the chair easy to fold 2 At least every four months check all screws and knobs for tightness If parts are missing broken damaged or won then stop use of the product until repairs are made using factory authorized parts Wipe down all frame components periodically to maintain cleanliness Hand wash and air dry the fabric components as needed Keep wheel lock and wheel free of mud dirt or snow 6 Lubricate all moving components with Teflon lubricant only CAUTION Use of any other types of lubricant tend to foul moving components and may void warranty praes 7 Check the wheel locks for proper operation Rear wheels should skid rather than roll when pushed with a child in the product 100336 Rev B X Limited Warranty 23 X LIMITED WARRANTY FOR FIVE YEARS Sunrise warrants the frame for five years for original purchaser FOR ONE YEAR We warrant all other parts and the fabric upholstery of the chair for one year from consumer purchase LIMITATIONS WE DO NOT WARRANT 1 Tires and push handle grips eDamage from neglect misuse or from improper installation or repair eDamage resulting from transit use eDamage from exceeding the weight limit for the rider plus items carried 2 This warranty is void if the original serial number is removed or altered 3 This warranty applies in the USA only Check with your supplier if international warranties apply WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repa
21. that may cause severe injury to the child caregiver or others A TRANSIT OPTION 1 Use only Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems WTORS which meet the requirements of SAE J2249 Recommended Practice Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles Do not use WTORS designed to rely on the transport chair structure to transfer occupant restraint loads to the vehicle 2 The Kid Kart Mighty Lite has been dynamically tested with the occupant facing forward mode for a 30 mph 48 km h frontal impact test 3 To reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants mobility device mounted accessories such as trays and respiratory equipment should be removed and secured separately 4 Postural supports and positioning devices should not be relied on for occupant restraint 5 Do not alter or substitute mobility device frame parts components or seating 6 Sudden stops or impacts may structurally damage your transport chair Mobility devices involved in such incidents should be replaced B TRAY SUPPORTS 1 Do not lift this product by its tray supports 2 Do not rest drinks on tray supports C CUSHIONS AND SEATING ACCESSORIES This mobility device s seating was designed for comfort and postural support If seat ing component modifications are necessary consult your therapist or clinician D FASTENERS Many of the screws screws and nuts on this product are special high strength fasteners
22. ty device up and over one stair at a time 5 The attendants move to the next stair up Repeat for each stair until you reach the landing J DESCENDING STAIRS 1 Use at least two attendants to move an occupied mobility device down stairs 2 Move the mobility device and rider FORWARD down the stairs 3 The person at the rear is in control He or she tilts the mobility device to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step 4 A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the frame He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge 5 The attendants move to the next stair down Repeat for each stair until you reach the landing K ESCALATORS NEVER use this mobility device on an escalator even with an attendant L MAINTENANCE Proper maintenance of your mobility device will ensure a long life for the product Inspect and maintain this mobility device per the Maintenance details listed in the back of this booklet If you detect a problem make sure to service or repair the prod uct before use 100336 Rev B VI Warnings For Components Options 13 VI WARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS amp OPTIONS Below are warnings for various standard and optional components for your Mighty Lite Options may vary based on your model If you fail to heed these warnings you may cause damage to your chair a fall tip over or a loss of control
23. with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 NOTE To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles please contact the Society of Automotive Engineers 724 776 4841 or www sae org 100336 Rev B V Warnings For Safe Use B CENTER OF BALANCE Kid Kart mobility devices are designed for stability and performance The point where this device will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability The center of balance is also affected by e The distance between the rear wheels e The seat height and seat angle e Backrest angle e Changes in your child s body position postures or weight distribution e Pushing the mobility device on a ramp or slope e The use of a backpack or other options and the amount of added weight To maintain the proper center of gravity and balance e Consult your therapist and supplier when the mobility device is set up e Consult your authorized supplier or therapist BEFORE you modify or adjust the mobility device C DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Your child s weight may shift if you dress or change your child s clothes while they are seated in the mobility device To reduce the risk of a fall or tip over while changing clothes or diapers e Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible e Engage the wheel locks D OBSTACLES Obstacles and road hazards such as potholes and bro
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