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A L L C O U R T
IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY
OPTIONS
Quickie provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the
needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type
of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and
your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up for
your safety depends on such things as:
1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where
you live and work, and other places you are likely to use
your chair).
3. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as
anti-tip tubes, positioning belts or special seating systems).
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you,
should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instruc-
tions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “
WARNING
” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that
may cause
severe injury or death
to you or to other persons.
The “Warnings” are in three main sections, as follows:
1. V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks
you need to be aware of before you ride this chair.
2. VI — WARNINGS — FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you
perform daily activities in your chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your
chair
4. VIII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and
options you can select for safety. Consult your authorized
Quickie supplier and your health care advisor to help you
choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE–
Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of
this manual. Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a
fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to
the rider or others.
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms),
for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed
the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus
equipment) exceeds 250 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, dam-
age to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this
chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth
strokes. If you are used to a different chair, you may use too much
force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair,
a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
D.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
WARNING
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this
chair by your health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the
limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know
what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe
use best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure
you can do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair.
Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair
and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
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. SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNING
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work
smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of
use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or
damage to your chair).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized Quickie supplier can
help you find and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked.
When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully. If not
locked, the wheel may come off and cause you to fall.
4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
NOTE–
See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you
should not use them.
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.
