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Z I P P I E G S
D. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
1. Quickie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not
designed for the relief of pressure.
2. If you suffer 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 find out if you need such a device for your well-being.
3. When using the growing seat pan (optional), when removing
and reattaching the seat pan, check for engagement by
pulling up lightly on the seat pan. It should not move upward.
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. FASTENERS
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are spe-
cial 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.
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. FOOTRESTS
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2
INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may "hang up"
on obstacles you can expect to find 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. Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may
tip forward.
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.
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. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair
easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under- or over-
inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation 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.
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4. Over-inflated 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.
H.POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's
posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe
injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat.
If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffo-
cate 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.
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
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, loss of
control may occur or cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. POWER DRIVE
Do not install a power drive on any Zippie wheelchair. If
you do:
1. It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause
a fall or tip-over.
2. It will alter the frame and void the warranty.
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. PUSH HANDLES (OPTIONAL)
When you have an attendant, 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 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.
K. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-
release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off
during use and cause a fall.
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