Future Orion III, Руководство пользователя

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WC ORION III ENGLISH CDN 1230 REV01.DOCX 14 ORION III
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 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.
POSITIONING BELTS
WARNING
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 cannot slide down in the wheelchair
seat.
2. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or
suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate.
6. Make sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an
emergency.
7. 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 further
injury may result from the belts or straps.
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-
release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come
off during use and cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out
fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting
in a fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
REAR WHEEL AXLES
WARNING
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of
balance of your chair.
1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more
likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.