TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1073955
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Orbit™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
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SPECIAL NOTES
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LABEL LOCATION
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Standard Labels
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
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Stability - All Models
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Anti-Tippers
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Operating Information
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Tire Pressure
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Weight Training
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Weight Limitation
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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
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Stability and Balance
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Coping With Everyday Obstacles
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A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
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Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
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Reaching and Leaning Backwards
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Tipping
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Stairways
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Escalators
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Transferring To and From Other Seats
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SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
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Safety Inspection Checklist
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Troubleshooting
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Maintenance
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SECTION 4—ASSEMBLY
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Assembling/Disassembling the Removable Orbit Wheelchair
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