Changes & Adjustments; G.environmental Conditions; H.terrain; Street Use - Quickie M6 Owner's Manual

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F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-
over.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust your
chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the
change and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved
by Sunrise may change the chair structure. This will void the warran-
ty and may cause a safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface.
If you are in doubt, ask for help.
2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust
or corrode. This could cause your chair to fail.
a. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water.
The chair tubing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or
corrode from the inside.
b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a
damp bathroom while taking a shower).
c. Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water
to clean it.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as con-
crete,asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to
the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair
and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you.
Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in
doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Identify whether your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Option
installed.
If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the
chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury
may result from the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift
and interfere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle acci-
dent.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
If your chair is equipped with the Transit Option: See section VIII. Warnings:
Components and Options, Parts H. Transit Use and I. Transit Option.
K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings
and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Evaluate your ability to help the user control their chair when negoti-
ating obstacles. Generally if the occupant is over 250 lbs, it is difficult
for attendants to assist without increased risk for loss of control or
serious injury. Work with the rider's doctor, nurse or therapist to
learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the
rider to do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an
accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points
for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
4. Do not lift the chair by the armrest, footrest, push handles, stabilizer
bar or cross brace while the chair is occupied.
5. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way.
ALWAYS lock the rear wheels, and lock anti-tip tubes in the down
position if you must leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This
will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of control of the chair.
6. Do not use the stabilizer bar for lifting the chair while it is occupied.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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