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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
I. POSITIONING BELTS (Option)
WARNING
The positioning belt is predominately used to support your posture. It can also
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.
Ensure 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. Ensure 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.
J. 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.
K. REAR AXLES
WARNING
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will aff ect the center of balance of your
chair.
1.
The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that
your chair will tip over backward.
2.
Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to fi nd the best rear axle set-up
for your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS you are sure you are
not at risk to tip over.
3.
Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear axles.
a.
If you fail to do so, the wheel locks may not work.
b.
Ensure lock arms embed in the tires at least 1/8 inch (3mm) when
locked.
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.
L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair.
Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a
complete stop.
1.
NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is
moving. Doing so may cause a fall or tip-over.
2.
To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear wheel locks
when you transfer to or from your chair.
3.
Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip
and may allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
4.
Ensure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch (3mm) when locked. If
you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
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.
M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS
Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise Medical may alter the center of
balance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over.
1.
Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult your
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer fi rst.
2.
Use of a seating system not provided by Sunrise Medical is prohibited for
transit 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.
N. TRAY FOR VENT AND BATTERY
NOTE– This option is only compatible with wheelchairs having a minimum
fl oor-to-seat height of 15-in (38 cm).
NOTE– The battery tray components are not compatible with the attendant
wheel lock option or foot release tilt.
Never use this wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle unless all components
are removed from the battery tray, and properly secured separately in the
vehicle.
Always contact Sunrise Medical Technical Service before attaching or removing
the battery tray components to obtain the correct assembly locations of the
strut tubes, roller carriage assembly and caster brackets.
The combined weight of the user plus the ventilator, battery and tray
components should not exceed 300 lbs (136 kg) on the Quickie Access.
O. ACCESSORY HOOK
The weight limit for the accessory hook is 10 lbs (4.5 kg) total for all items.
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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