General Warnings - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q700 M SEDEO ERGO Manual

2.3 Safety: General warnings
DANGER!
• Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls from
a comfortable position. Paying attention to your posture is
essential to ensure your continued comfort and well being.
• Always make sure that you can be seen clearly. Use the
lights, especially if you intend using your seating system in
poor light.
• This seating system has been set up to match the needs of a
particular user. If used by another user then it may need to
be adjusted.
• Do not let children or others use your seating system.
• Avoid spilling liquids on to the controller or its connections.
Especially hot, sticky, sugary or corrosive liquids. Such
contamination may compromise the safe operation of the
control system and damage the seating system upholstery.
WARNING!
DO NOT use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident. A sudden stop and/or collision may
structurally damage your wheelchair. There may have been a
change to the structure of the chair, and/or damaged or
broken some of the components. Wheelchairs involved in
sudden stops should be inspected for possible failures in
frame and/or components. Frame damage may be
represented by but not limited to: visual cracks, dents, metal
distortion, bends, or damage to the seating mounting. If the
chair no longer drives straight, it could be damaged. If the
wheelchair has been involved in an accident, discontinue use
immediately and contact your Authorized Dealer for a
thorough inspection. If damage is questionable or if there is
concern regarding the condition of the chair, Sunrise Medical
recommends replacement of the chair.
Wheelchairs involved in collisions should be replaced.
NOTE- The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is
involved in a collision.
Q700 M Ergo Seat
2.3.1 User
DANGER!
Every seating system is different.
1.
Take the time to learn the feel of this system before
2.
you begin riding.
Be aware that you must develop your own methods for
3.
the safe use of this system 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 maneuver on your own unless you are
sure it is safe.
Get to know the areas where you plan to use your
6.
system. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
7.
Always wear a positioning strap.
Do not use a seating system if the joystick does not
8.
spring back to the neutral position.
Do not use your seating system if the joystick boot is
9.
ripped or damaged.
10.
Do not try to tip this seating system without an
attendant present.
11.
Do not allow additional riders, the system may become
unstable.
2.3.2 User and Attendants
DANGER!
1. When transferring the user in or out of the seating
system never use the footplate as a platform.
2. When transferring the user in or out of the seating
system never use the armrest as a means of support.
3. Do not lift this seating system by any parts that are
removable, doing so may result in damage to the
seating system or injury to the user.
4.
Never try to stop or slow this seating system with the
wheel locks (if applicable). Wheel locks are designed to
prevent the system from moving when stopped. They
are not brakes.
5. Always keep your hands and body parts clear of moving
parts to help prevent injuries.
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