VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
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E. FOOTRESTS
WARNING
1.
At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 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 sud-
denly 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 for-
ward.
c.
Footrests should be swung out of the way or removed whenever
entering or exiting the wheelchair.
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.
4.
Never use the footrests of your chair to open doors, this may cause
them to fail prematurely and create an unsafe situation.
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. PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING
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 are 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 control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
A. ANTI-TIP TUBES
WARNING
Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in
normal conditions.
1.
Sunrise recommends the use of anti-tip tubes:
2.
When locked in place (in the “down” position) anti-tip tubes should
be BETWEEN 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the ground.
a.
If set higher than 2 inches, they may not prevent a tip-over.
b.
If set lower than 1 1/2 inches, they may “hang up” on obstacles
and cause a fall or tip over.
3.
If you have to climb or descend a curb, or overcome an obstacle it
may be necessary to have an attendant make sure the anti-tip tubes
are rotated up, and out of the way, so that the chair and rider do
not get stuck and/or become unstable.
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.
B. ARMRESTS
WARNING
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 control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
WARNING
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.
Seat slings are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A
cushion or other seating surface should be placed on the sling
before use.
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.
D. FASTENERS
WARNING
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 control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
Recommended Tire Pressures
