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Quickie
ACCESS
A. ANTI-TIP TUBES
Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in normal
conditions.
1.
Sunrise Medical recommends the use of anti-tip tubes:
2.
When locked in place (in the "down" position) anti-tip tubes should be
BETWEEN 1 1/2 to 2 inches (38 to 51mm) off the ground.
a.
If set higher than 2 inches (51mm), they may not prevent a tip-over.
b.
If set lower than 1 1/2 inches (38mm), they may "hang up" on
obstacles and cause a fall or tip over.
3.
If you have to climb or descend a curb, or overcome an obstacle it may
be necessary to have an attendant ensure the anti-tip tubes are rotated
up, and out of the way, so that the chair and rider do not get stuck and/
or become unstable.
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. ARMRESTS
Armrests detach 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.
C. PUSH HANDLES
When you have an attendant, ensure 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. Ensure you use push handles when
you have an attendant.
2.
Check to ensure push handle grips 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.
D. STROLLER HANDLE
1.
Always keep hands away from the locking mechanism located at the
bottom of the back canes when folding the back down or pulling it back
up.
2.
Always keep fi ngers away from the interior of the hinge when readjusting
the adjustable stroller handle.
E. CUSHIONS
1.
Quickie 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 pans are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A
cushion or other seating surface should be placed on the seat pan 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.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
F. FASTENERS
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 a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer (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 it is best to 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.
G. FOOTRESTS
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.
Ensure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space
between the footrests.
b.
Avoid putting 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.
H. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper infl ation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to
use.
1.
Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-infl ated. Check
weekly for proper infl ation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.
2.
Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip
and allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
3.
Low pressure in any of the tires may cause the chair to veer to one side
and result in a loss of control.
4.
Over-infl ated tires may burst.
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.
Recommended Tire Pressures
Tires
Pneumatic - 12-in
Pneumatic - 16-in
Pneumatic - 20-in
Pneumatic - 22-in
Pneumatic - 24-in
12
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Recommended Pressure
or Pressure Range
kPa
PSI
276
40
241
35
448
65
448
65
517
75
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