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Quickie
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Q700-UP M Seating Manual
2.0 SAFETY
Follow the instructions carefully next to these warning symbols! Not paying careful attention to these
instructions could result in physical injury or damage to the wheelchair or the environment. Wherever
possible, safety information is provided in the relevant chapter.
2.1 Symbols and labels used on the product
The signs, symbols, and instructions affi
xed to the wheelchair comprise part of the safety facilities. They must
never be covered or removed. They must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of
the wheelchair.
Replace or repair all illegible or damaged signs, symbols, and instructions immediately. Please contact your
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer for assistance.
Fig. 2.1:
Warning – Danger of fi nger entrapment (pinch point).
Fig. 2.2:
Warning – Ensure that the seat interface quick release is screwed in tight before using your
wheelchair, especially on a slope.
Fig. 2.3:
Warning – Do not drive your wheelchair on a slope with the backrest reclined.
Fig. 2.4:
Warning – Maximum user weight for the wheelchair.
2.2 Safety: Temperature
WARNING!
1.
Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s motors at all times. Motors are continuously in motion
during use and can reach high temperatures. After use, the motors will cool down slowly. Physical contact
could cause burns. Allow motors to cool down for at least 30 minutes after use before any physical
contact and/or service.
2.
If you do not use the wheelchair, ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight for lengthy periods of
time. Certain parts of the wheelchair, such as the seat, the back, and the armrests can become hot if they
have been exposed to full sunlight for too long. This may cause burns or allergic reactions to the skin.
2.3 Safety: Moving parts
DANGER!
A wheelchair has moving and rotating parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury or
damage to the wheelchair. Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should be avoided. (Fig. 2.5)
1.
Wheels (turning and caster)
2.
Powered tilt in space adjustment
3.
Powered seat lift option
4.
Powered recline adjustment
5.
Swing-away bracket of the controller
6.
Power elevating leg rests
2.4 Safety: Choking hazard
DANGER!
This mobility aid uses small parts which under certain circumstances may present a choking hazard to young
children.
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.5
