Vi. General Warnings - Quickie SOPUR P-220 User Instruction Manual & Warranty

V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s

VI. GENERAL WARNINGS

Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others.
A. NOTICE TO USER
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe use by your health care pro-
fessional.
2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you
begin using.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the safe use of this chair,
that are best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and transfers until you learn how
to do them safely.
5. Never try a new manoeuvre on your own unless you are sure it is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for hazards and learn
how to avoid them.
B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of this manual.
(Be aware that warnings that apply to the user also apply to you).
NOTES –
1. You need to work with the user, and the user's doctor, nurse or therapist, to develop
safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the user.
2. To manually push the chair you must release the free wheel mechanism.
•Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the free wheel
mechanism. When you do so, the chair will not have brakes.
3. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide secure points for you to hold
the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
•Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
Helping the user overcome an obstacle:
1. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When
you lift or support the user or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly and keep your
back as upright and straight as you can.
2. Before each manoeuvre, tell the user what you plan to do, and explain what you expect
the user to do. This will put the user at ease and reduce the risk of an accident.
3. Go straight up and straight down a curb or stair. If you turn, or climb or descend at
an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
4. Remind the user to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
5. Lower the chair slowly. Do not let the chair drop to the pavement or ground. Doing
so may damage the chair or injure the user.
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. The user plus items carried should never exceed a total weight of 140 kg.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (user plus additional
weights) exceeds 140 kg.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame or fasteners and may
cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
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