V. GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEIGHT LIMITS
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit specified by Sunrise Medical. The weight
capacity provided by your manufacturer is for the combined weight of a rider
and items carried using on-board storage. If you do exceed the weight limit,
damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
Weight Capacity
Quickie 5R - 265lbs/(120Kg).
B. INTENDED USE
The Quickie 5R wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to persons
limited to a sitting position.
WARNING
DO NOT use this device for purposes other than what is intended by the
manufacturer
1. The wheelchair is not designed for weight training and is unsafe for
use as a seat while weight training. Weight training from the wheel-
chair substantially changes the stability of the chair and may cause
tipping.
2.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
3.
NEVER allow someone to stand on your chair or use it as a step
ladder.
4.
This chair is designed for a single rider only.
5.
Unauthorized modifications and use of parts or accessories not sup-
plied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair struc-
ture. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. If
the warning is ignored, damage to your chair, and the potential for
severe injury of the person using the chair for unintended purposes
can occur.
C. ATTENDANTS AND CAREGIVERS
WARNING
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read all warnings contained in this
manual, and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that after consulting
a healthcare professional, you will need to learn safe and proven body
mechanics to use and create assistive methods best suited to your abilities.
D. ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Unauthorized modifications or use of parts, or accessories not supplied or
approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This will void
the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Some problems that may occur, but are not limited to:
1. Incorrect Wheels and/or tires that put the rider at risk of a fall or tip-
over.
2. Adding a component to the frame, changing the structural integrity of
the chair.
3. Any modification or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe situa-
tion where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
E. KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair
before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are
used to a different chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you
use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet your needs.
This product is intended for single person use only. Final selection of the
type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your
health care professional. Choosing the best chair for your unique mobility
needs, will depend on such things as:
1.
Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you
live and work, and other places you are likely to use your chair).
3. The need for options that will improve your positioning, safety and
comfort (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating
systems).
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should
read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the
warnings often, until they are second nature to you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause
severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in
three main sections, as follows:
1. V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you
need to be aware of before you ride this chair.
2.
VI– SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair,
and how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform daily activities
in your chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options
you can select for safety. Consult your authorized dealer and your
health care professional to help you choose the best set-up and
options for safe use.
NOTE –
Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sec-
tions of this manual. Heed all warnings in these sections. If you
fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider or others.