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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
H. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper
use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death to the rider.
1.
Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If
this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due
to pressure from the belts.
2.
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.
3.
A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from slid-
ing down in the seat. Consult with the rider’s doctor, nurse or ther-
apist to find out if the rider needs such a device.
4.
Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make
sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an emergency.
5.
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.
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.
I. PUSH HANDLES (OPTIONAL)
WARNING
When you have an attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1.
Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear
of this chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over.
2.
Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
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.
J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1.
Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release
rear axles are locked.
2.
An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully.
3.
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.
• Quick-Release Axles should be periodically cleaned and inspected
for function and signs of wear or bending. Replace as necessary.
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.
K. REAR WHEELS
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.
2.
Consult your healthcare advisor to find the best rear axle set-up for
your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS you consult your health-
care advisor first.
3.
Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear
axles.
a.
If you fail to do so, the wheel locks may not work.
b.
Make sure lock arms embed in the tires at least 1/8 inch when
locked.
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.
L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair.
Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a
complete stop.
1.
NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair
when it is moving. Doing so may cause a fall or tip-over
2.
To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear wheel
locks when you transfer to or from your chair.
3.
Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side
to slip and may allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
4.
Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked. If
you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
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.
M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS
WARNING
Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of bal-
ance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over.
1.
Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult
your authorized supplier first.
2.
Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may affect the fold-
ing mechanism of this chair.
3.
Use of a seating system not provided by Sunrise is prohibited for
transit 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.
N. SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY
WARNING
1.
Replace worn or torn fabric of seat and seat back as soon as you
can. If you fail to do so, the seat or seat back may fail.
2.
Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying, thin
spots, or stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams.
3.
“Dropping down” into your chair will weaken fabric and result in
the need to inspect and replace the seat more often.
4.
Be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce the flame
retardation qualities of the fabric.
5.
If Tension Adjustable upholstery is present, loosen straps or remove
upholstery prior to folding or unfolding the chair.
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.
