Quickie
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Q200
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R General Manual
253470 Rev. B
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2.0 SAFETY
2.5 Safety: Choking hazard
DANGER!
This mobility aid uses small parts which under certain circumstances may
present a choking hazard to young children.
2.6 Safety: Using a (vehicle mounted) wheelchair lift
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you move from
one level to another.
DANGER!
1.
Ensure that the user and all caregivers fully understand the lift
manufacturer’s instructions for using the passenger lift.
2.
Never exceed the lift manufacturer’s recommended safe working load
and load distribution guidance.
3.
Always turn off all power when you are on the lift. If you fail to do so,
you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off
the platform. Be aware that a roll-stop at the end of the platform may
not prevent this.
4.
Always position the user securely in the chair to help avoid falls while on
the lift.
5.
Always ensure the chair is in drive mode when using passenger lift
(wheels locked, not in freewheel mode).
2.7 Safety: Accessory Trays
Safety: Vent tray
DANGER!
Using a vent tray will aff ect the stability and overall weight of your wheelchair.
1.
Ensure that the batteries and the ventilator are securely fastened to the
tray before use.
2.
Familiarize yourself with the increased size of the wheelchair before
driving to prevent potential collisions.
3.
When activating the recline backrest ensure that the area around the
vent tray is clear.
4.
Be aware that the vent tray assembly can cause a fi nger trap hazard when
the backrest is reclined.
5.
The vent tray is not designed to hold anything other than the vent unit
and its batteries. It is not designed to hold an oxygen bottle etc. Use of
these items may cause your wheelchair to become unstable.
6.
The vent tray must be installed and maintained by a Sunrise Medical
authorized dealer.
2.8 Safety: Lifting the wheelchair
WARNING!
Do not lift this seating system by any parts that are removable. Doing so may
result in damage to the seating system or injury to the user.
2.9 Safety: Stability
WARNING!
1.
Removing the batteries may cause the chair to become unstable causing it
to tip backwards.
2.
Only remove the batteries while the chair is on the ground.
3.
Do not remove the batteries while the chair is on a lift table or on any
other elevated surface.
