V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
CC. Seat Sling
Seat sling includes a folding strap on the seat to assist in folding the chair.
NOTE: The seat sling folding strap is not intended as a carrying strap.
DD. Cushion Installation
a. The Catalyst was designed to be used with a proper wheelchair cushion.
DANGER: Sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair cushion can cause
pressure ulcers which can be serious in nature and result in death.
b. The standard sling upholstery is provided with loop Velcro type fastener strips. The cushion
being used should have hook Velcro type fasteners that can engage the loop of the seat
sling to keep the cushion from sliding out from under you. Make sure the cushion is securely
attached before transferring or sitting in the wheelchair.
c. A standard seat sling may not have been provided with your chair. Check with your wheel-
chair provider if an aftermarket replacement to the original equipment sling has been pro-
vided. If so, make sure you follow the instructions for the use provided by the aftermarket
manufacturer.
WARNING: Failure to secure a cushion can cause it to slide out during use or transfers and
could result in a fall or loss of control and cause severe injury or death.
EE. Oxygen Tank Holder
1. Instructions for Use:
This oxygen tank holder has been designed to secure cylinders to your wheelchair. Make sure that
the bottle is well seated in the bottom of the holder and that the clamp is tightened to the point
that the cylinder cannot be pulled out.
Oxygen tanks can be dangerous, make sure you follow all instructions for use from the tank's
provider.
DANGER: Failure to follow these instructions and the instructions for use of the cylinder from the
cylinder's provider can result in severe injury or death.
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