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V. GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
1.
NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2.
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.
3.
NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift
and interfere with the driver.
4.
ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5.
Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle acci-
dent. The frame and/or components may have been changed due to
the accident. Such items could be, but are not limited to: bent, loos-
ened, and/or broken components that were subjected to an impact.
Failure to heed these warnings puts you and others that may assist you at a
high risk of injury.
M. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
WARNING
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and fol-
lows all warnings and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1.
Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe meth-
ods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2.
Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the
rider to do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an
accident.
3.
Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for
you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check
to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
4.
To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body
mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend your
knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
5.
Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6.
When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in
one easy movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to
the ground. This may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7.
To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way.
8.
Whenever you aren’t attending the wheelchair, ALWAYS use the wheel-
lock to secure the rear wheels, and lock the anti-tip tubes in place.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
WARNING
1.
Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet
or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help.
2.
Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to
rust or corrode. Avoid all extreme weather situations if possible.
a.
Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water.
The chair tubing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or
corrode from the inside.
b.
Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a
damp bathroom while taking a shower).
c.
Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use
water to clean it.
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. TERRAIN
WARNING
1.
Based on ANSI/RESNA testing, Sunrise Medical recommends the use
of a caster wheel with a minimum diameter of 5”, if the wheelchair
will be overcoming obstacles up to 1/2” on a regular basis.
2.
Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as con-
crete, asphalt, indoor flooring, and carpets.
3.
Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil, or over rocky terrain.
4.
If you use your chair on terrain that is rougher than described above
there is a danger that screws and bolts will loosen prematurely, and
that damage to wheels or axles could put the rider at risk of a fall,
tip-over, or loss of control.
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. STREET USE
WARNING
1.
This product is not intended for street use.
2.
Avoid streets whenever possible.
3.
Obey and follow all legal pedestrian pathways, and laws that apply to
pedestrians.
4.
Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles in parking lots, or if you
must cross a road.
If you fail to heed this warning, damage to your chair, and a possible colli-
sion may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
L. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to the Original Equipment
Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the OEM vehicle restraint.
Sunrise Medical does provide a WC-19 Wheelchair Tie-Down and
Occupant Restraint System, otherwise called a Transit Option. To Identify
whether your wheelchair has been manufactured with the Transit Option
installed, look for four points of securement. Two Front points (A), and
two rear points (B). These points are recognized by the securement point
decal which can be found on or near the securement points.
If you wheelchair is equipped with the Transit Option, please review the
Transit Securement supplement that was provided with the wheelchair for
additional information and instructions. You can request a copy from your
authorized supplier, or call Sunrise medical at 1-800-333-4000 if you don’t
have it.
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Look for this symbol on your wheelchair. It indicates wheel-
chair securement points which conform to ANSI/RESNA
(1998) V.1 - Section 19 and/or ANSI/RESNA (2012) V.4 WC-19.
For more Transit related information, see the “Transit
Securement Supplement” included with your chair.
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Front Transit hook
Rear Transit hook
A
B
