Sunrise Medical Quickie Argon, Directions For Use Manual

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Options – Backrest
Height-Adjustable Push Handles
These handles are secured with
pins to prevent them from sliding
out unintentionally. Opening the
quick-release lever (1) makes it
possible to adjust the push hand-
les to meet your individual needs.
As you move the lever, you will
hear a locking mechanism; you
may now easily position the push
handle as desired. The nut (2) on
the tension lever determines how tightly the push
handles are clamped into place. If the nut is loose
after adjusting the tension lever, the push handle will
also be too loose. Turn the push handle from side to
side before use to make sure that it is clamped
securely enough into place. After adjusting handle
height, always clamp the tension lever (1) securely
into place. If the lever is not secure, injuries could
result when ascending stairs.
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Fold-Down Push Handles
If the push handles are not in use,
they can be folded down by
depressing the button (2). When
they are needed again, simply flip
them back up until they click into
place.
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Options – Lap belt
Before using your wheelchair
ensure the lap belt is worn.
The lap belt must be checked on
a daily basis to ensure it is free
from any obstruction or adverse
wear.
Always make sure that the lap
belt is correctly secured and
adjustedprior to use. Too loose a
strap could cause the user to slip
down and risk suffocation or
cause serious injury.
The lap belt is ftted to the wheel-
chair as shown in the illustrations.
The seat belt comprises 2 halves.
They are ftted using the
existing seat stay retaining bolt
ftted through the eyelet on the belt.
The belt is routed under the rear of
the side panel. (Fig. 24)
Adjust the belt position so buckles
are in the centre of the seat. (Fig.
25)
Fig. 24
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 25
Adjust lap belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
If in doubt about the use and operation of the lap belt
then ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair
dealer, carer or attendant for assistance.
Advice to client
The lap belt must only be fitted by an approved Sunrise Medical
dealer / agent. The lap belt should only be adjusted by a
professional, or a Sunrise Medical approved dealer / agent.
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is
adjusted correctly and free from any obstruction or adverse wear.
Sunrise Medical does not encourage the transportation of any
person in a vehicle using this lap belt as a method of restraint.
Please see Sunrise Medical transit booklet for further advice on
transportation.
Maintenance:
Check lap belt, and securing components, at regular intervals for
any sign of frays or damage. Replace if necessary.
NOTE:
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
above. Sunrise Medical recommend that the length and fit of the
belt be checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end
user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive length.
To reduce the belt
length
Feed free belt back
through male buckle
and slide adjusters.
Ensure belt is not
looped at male
buckle.
Feed free belt through slide adjusters and
male buckle to provide more belt length.
To increase the belt length
When fastened check space
between the lap belt and user.
When correctly adjusted it should
not be possible to insert more
than
the fat of the hand between the
lap belt and the user. (Fig. 26)
The lap belt should be fxed so
that the belt sits at an angle of 45
degrees across the users pelvis.
The user should be upright and be
as far back as possible in the seat
when correctly adjusted. The lap
belt should not allow the user
to slip down in the seat. (Fig. 27)
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle into
female buckle.
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards cent-
re whilst gently pulling apart.
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