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5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
5.10 (Powered) seating options
The wheelchair can be equipped by the following mechanical and/or powered
options to adjust your seating position. These options can be operated by the
user without the use of tools.
Powered adjustable seating options (Fig. 5.5 - Fig. 5.7)
How to operate these powered seating options can be found in
(
Controller)
1.
Powered tilt function
2.
Powered seat lift
3.
Powered backrest recline
4.
Powered elevating leg rests
DANGER!
1.
Use of the powered adjustable seating options may infl uence the stability
of the wheelchair.
2.
Only use the powered adjustable seating options when the wheelchair is
on a fl at surface! Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option
while positioned on an incline.
3.
Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in
motion. Sunrise power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel. Users
should be aware of their surroundings while components are in motion.
4.
While driving this seating system in the reclined, elevated, or tilted position
use caution.
5.
Do not attempt to operate any power seating option while this seating
system is in motion.
6.
Do not attempt to operate the lift or tilt power seating options around
children.
7.
Through programming it is possible to reverse the direction of all powered
seating functions; ensure you know which direction your seat is going to
move before operating.
8.
Please be aware that the lift/tilt modules present a trap hazard. Ensure that
during operation the lift/tilt modules are free from all clothing, hands, feet,
and other extremities to prevent injury.
9.
Do not drive on ramps or slopes with the seating in the elevated position.
Before attempting to climb or descend a slope, return the wheelchair to a
standard seated drive position, with the backrest upright.
10.
This power system is designed to automatically reduce the maximum
driving speed to a creep mode when certain power seating limits are
reached. Depending on the confi guration of the chair there might be
multiple creep speeds.
11.
Before operating your chair in creep mode, read all warnings and guidelines
related to this feature. They will help in understanding how to reduce the
risk of a fall or tip-over and how to identify environmental conditions that
could aff ect your safety when driving while the chair is in creep speed.
a.
When driving indoors or outdoors, in creep mode, it should only
be used on fl at, level, and hardscape surfaces.
b.
Driving in creep mode should never be attempted on uneven
terrain like: gravel, grass, bumpy surfaces, uneven sidewalks, or hills.
c.
NEVER raise the seat when the chair is being operated in the
proximity of any of the terrain types listed above, or on any uneven
surface.
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Quickie
Q500
H General Manual
40-in /
1000 mm
251688 Rev. C
Fig. 5.5
Fig. 5.6
Fig. 5.7
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