Sunrise Medical Mighty Lite Center of Balance, Dressing or Changing Clothes, Obstacles

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B. CENTER OF BALANCE

Kid Kart mobility devices are designed for stability and performance. The point where this device will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. The center of balance is also affected by:

The distance between the rear wheels.

The seat height and seat angle.

Backrest angle.

Changes in your child's body position, postures or weight distribution.

Pushing the mobility device on a ramp or slope.

The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of added weight.

To maintain the proper center of gravity and balance:

Consult your therapist and supplier when the mobility device is set up.

Consult your authorized supplier or therapist BEFORE you modify or adjust the mobility device.

C.DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES

Your child's weight may shift if you dress or change your child's clothes while they are seated in the mobility device. To reduce the risk of a fall or tip over while changing clothes or diapers:

Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.

Engage the wheel locks

D. OBSTACLES

Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage your mobility device and may cause a fall, tip over or loss of control. To avoid these risks:

Scan the area well ahead for danger as you push the mobility device.

Make sure the floor areas ahead are level and free of obstacles.

Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom of the ramp.

E.REACHING OR LEANING

If your child reaches or leans it will affect the center of balance of your mobility device. This may cause a fall or tip over.

NEVER allow your child to reach or lean if they must shift their weight sideways, forward, or backward and rise up off the seat.

If your child must reach, move the mobility device as close as you can to the object they wish to reach and rotate the front casters until they are as far for- ward as possible.

NOTE– To do this: Move your mobility device past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it.

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Contents Kid Kart Mighty Lite For Answers to Your Questions Sunrise ListensB l e N t e n t s VIII. SET-UP Matrix IX. Maintenance Limited Warranty III. Your Chair and ITS Parts KID Kart Mighty Lite Color Options Adjustment rangesGetting to Know Your Mighty Lite Weight LimitSafety Checklist IV. General WarningsStreet USE Changes & AdjustmentsMotor Vehicle Safety Environmental ConditionsFor Caregivers Transit USE R n i n g s F eReaching or Leaning Center of BalanceDressing or Changing Clothes ObstaclesCurbs & Steps RAMPS, Slopes & SidehillsTransfers Escalators MaintenanceClimbing Stairs Descending StairsTray Supports Cushions and Seating AccessoriesVI. Warnings for Components & Options Transit OptionWheel Locks Power DriveFootplates Positioning BeltsFolding VII. Operating InstructionsWheel Locks FIG UnfoldingTools Required Transit Option InstallationTo Install the Front Transit Bracket Figure To Install the Rear Transit Bracket Figure Positioning and Growth Adjustments GuideTo adjust the back angle Seat and Back Angle AdjustmentTo adjust the seat angle Range adjustment Footrest AdjustmentsPelvic Positioning Belt Length Adjustment To adjust or remove footrestHeadrest Extensions HarnessAngle Frame Adjustments Seat Depth MatrixVIII. SET-UP Matrices Seat & Back Angle MatrixDegree Seat Angle Footrest Height MatrixT U p T r i c e s IX. Maintenance Limited Warranty Sunrise Medical, Inc