Armrests; Cushions & Sling Seats; Fasteners; Footrests - Quickie User Instruction Manual & Warranty

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C. 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 con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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 doc-
tor, 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 con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
E. 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 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 con-
trol 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 nor-
mal 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 con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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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.
4. Over-inflated tires may burst.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of con-
trol 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 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. 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 fur-
ther 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 TS 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 con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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