Positioning Belts Option; Push Handles Option; Quick-Release Axles; Rear Wheels - Sunrise Medical Zippie TS Manual

Z IPPI E T S
G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
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, ensure you follow the recom-
mendations in this section:
1. Ensure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this
occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate 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, flat,
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 find 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 seat 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.
H. PUSH HANDLES (OPTIONAL)
When you have an attendant, ensure that this chair has push handles or
stroller handles (A).
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 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.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
I. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you ensure that both quick-release
rear axles are locked.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully.
3. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in a fall, tip-over
or loss of control and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
4. 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.
J. REAR WHEELS
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect 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 health care provider to find the best rear axle set-up for
your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS you consult your health
care provider first.
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 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.
K. 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 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.
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