Sunrise Medical QUICKIE LXI - Manual (Page 6)

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V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-over UNLESS
you make other changes as well.
1. Consult your authorized Quickie supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust
your chair.
2. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change,
and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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. This could cause your chair to fail.
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.
H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,
asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.
I. STREETS USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to
the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair and
clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye
contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you
are sure it is safe.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Quickie wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
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.
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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.
K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and
instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider's doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods 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.
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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 mecha-
nics. 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. ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must
leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip
over or loss of control of the chair.
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