Warnings: Components & Options; Armrests; Cushion & Sling Seats; Fasteners - Sunrise Medical Zippie Sphynx Owner's Manual

7.0 WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
A. ARMRESTS
WARNING
Armrests fl ip up and will not bear the weight of this chair.
1. NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or break.
2. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
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.
B. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
WARNING
1. Zippie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for the
relief of pressure.
2. If you suff er from pressure sores or if you are at risk that they will occur,
you may need a special seat system or a device to control your posture.
Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to fi nd out if you need such a
device for your well-being.
3. Seat slings are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A
cushion or other seating surface should be placed on the sling before use.
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.
C. FASTENERS
WARNING
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength
fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.
1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the
same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads).
2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair
parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can.
NOTE- For safety and optimum performance, do not reuse fasteners.
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.
D. FOOTRESTS
WARNING
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 inches (51mm) off
the ground. If set too LOW, they may "hang up" on obstacles you can
expect to fi nd in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly
and tip forward.
2. To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer:
a. Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
b. Do not put weight on the footrests, as the chair may tip forward.
c. Footrests should be swung out of the way or removed whenever
entering or exiting the wheelchair.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear
the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the
main frame.
4. Never use the footrests of your chair to open doors, this may cause
them to fail prematurely and create an unsafe situation.
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.
E. POSITIONING BELTS (Option)
WARNING
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's posture. They can be
used to limit slipping and/or sliding that you might experience when the chair is
in motion. The positioning belt is not a transit rated safety belt and should not
be used in the place of a seat belt while being transported in a motor vehicle.
Improper use of positioning belts may cause severe injury or death. If you use
a positioning belt, be sure to follow the recommendations in this section:
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this
occurs, the rider may suff er chest compression or suff ocate due to
pressure from the belts.
2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with
breathing. You should be able to slide your open hand, fl at, between the
belt and the rider.
3. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from sliding
down in the seat. Consult with the rider's doctor, nurse or therapist to
fi nd out if the rider needs such a device.
4. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make sure
the rider can easily remove the belts in an emergency.
5. NEVER use positioning belts
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop the
rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair positioning belts
will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belts
or straps.
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.
F. PUSH HANDLES
WARNING
Make sure that this chair has push handles.
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of
this chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over.
2. Check to make sure push handle grips (A) will not rotate or slip off .
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. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear
axles are locked.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully. If the
axle is not inserted fully, the wheel may come off during use,
endangering the rider.
3. Quick-Release Axles should be periodically cleaned and inspected for
function and signs of wear or bending. Replace as necessary.
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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