Quickie Quickie Revolution, Owner'S Manual

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4 Revolution
Issue 5
Safety tips
Wheelies
Doing a wheelie (tilting the
wheelchair backward to its balance
point) is dangerous, as the chair
may tip over. Wheelies should only
be performed by experienced
users. Do not attempt to learn or
practice this manoeuvre without the
aid of an attendant.
Footrest
The lowest point of the footrest
should be at least 63mm (2½") from
the ground to allow proper
clearance. Never stand on the
footrest because the chair may tip
over.
Kerbs, inclines, obstacles and
ramps
Always practice with a qualified
attendant before attempting to
negotiate kerbs, inclines or ramps
alone. It is important for you to
develop safe techniques suited to
your abilities. Do not attempt to go
up or down inclines greater than
10% (1 in 10).
Anti-tip tubes
Under normal use, anti-tip tubes
will prevent the wheelchair from
tipping over backwards. Anti-tip
tubes are available from your local
wheelchair prescriber/supplier.
Sunrise Medical recommends anti-
tip tubes for first time and less
experienced wheelchair users.
Tyre pressure
Ensure that pneumatic tyres are
properly inflated. The correct tyre
pressure is 450 kilopascals/4.5 bar
(65 psi) for the pneumatic rear
wheels, and 250 kilopascals/2.5 bar
(36 psi) for pneumatic castor
wheels. Low tyre pressure may
allow the rear wheels locks to slip.
Armrests
Always secure swing-away
armrests before using the
wheelchair. Never lift the
wheelchair by the armrests. These
parts are detachable and lifting the
wheelchair by them may cause
damage to the chair and/or injury to
the user.
Transfers
Guidelines on how to do a side
transfer are provided in this manual,
however, this is only one method of
transfer and you should work with
your wheelchair prescriber/supplier
to develop a technique which best
suits your abilities.