Zippie
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SPHYNX
252843 Rev. B
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3.0 YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
ZIPPIE SPHYNX
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY
OPTIONS
Sunrise Medical provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs
of your child. However, fi nal selection of the type of device,
options, and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor.
Choosing the best device and set-up for safety depends on such things as:
1.
The child’s disability, strength, balance, coordination, and the limits of
their abilities.
2.
The types of hazards that must be overcome in daily use (where you live
and work), and other places you are likely to use the device.
3.
The dependents need of options for their safety and comfort (such as
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.
5.0 - GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will fi nd a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to
be aware of before you ride this chair.
2.
6.0 - 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.
7.0 - 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
advisor to help you choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE - Where they apply, you will also fi nd “Warnings” in other sections 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.
4.0 NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
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Push Handle
2.
Push Handle Angle Adjustment
button
3.
Latch Release (Recline and Folding)
4.
Backrest
5.
Hub Lock and Axle Plate Assembly
6.
Quick Release Rear Wheel and Tire
7.
Caster Fork
8.
Caster Wheel and Tire
9.
Footplate
10. Quick Release Legrest Assembly
11. Seat Frame
NOTE: All features may not be
available with some chair setups or in
conjunction with another chair feature.
Please consult your authorized dealer
for information. Your authorized dealer
can also provide you with information on
accessories.
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