Quantum INFMANU4169 manual Removable Parts Reaching and Bending, Transfers

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I I . S A F E T Y

Positioning belts should be installed as detailed in this manual. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.” Once installed, the belt should be placed across the pelvis as determined by your healthcare provider. Anchor points of the posi- tioning belts should be located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between 45°-75° of horizontal depending on the user’s weight, posture, and seat cushion thickness.

WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your wheelchair, make sure it is fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.

WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your wheelchair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.

Removable Parts

WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a wheelchair by any of its removable parts, including the armrests, seat, and front riggings. Do not attempt to pick up the wheelchair while the seat is occupied. Pride recommends use of only solid, non-removable frame components to lift or move your wheelchair.

Reaching and Bending

Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your wheelchair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your wheelchair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the wheelchair from tipping. Pride recommends that the wheelchair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.

WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of the seat. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. This may cause your wheelchair to tip.

WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.

Transfers

Transferring onto and off of your wheelchair requires a good sense of balance and agility. It is dangerous to transfer on your own. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to prop- erly transfer yourself. To avoid a fall, be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair is not below you.

To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer:

„Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination

to improve wheelchair stability during transfer.

„ Ensure both wheel locks on your wheelchair are engaged. See III. “Your Wheelchair.”

NOTE: This will not keep your wheelchair from sliding away from you or tipping.

„If necessary, remove or flip up one or both armrests.

See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.”

Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position

 

 

 

 

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Contents Quantum Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SIII N T E N T SN T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryUnited Kingdom Australia S a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsS a F E T Y General Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Manual Wheel Locks Braking InformationCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Doors Stairs and EscalatorsElevators Lift Systems/Elevation ProductsTransfers Removable Parts Reaching and BendingPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Flammability PrecautionsAlcohol/Smoking Litestream Junior I . Y O U R W H E E L C H a I RUnfolding Foldable Configuration Only Using the Litestream JuniorFolding Folding Down the Seatback of your Litestream Junior Transporting Your Litestream JuniorTo fold down the back canes on the Litestream Junior Securement Brackets Transit Securement SystemYou may need the following to make comfort Adjustments Comfort AdjustmentsDrive Wheel Adjustments C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T STo change the drive wheel position Depth AdjustmentWheel off. See figure Bracket. See figureAnti-tip Wheel Adjustment To adjust the depth of the Litestream JuniorTo adjust the anti-tip wheels To adjust the seatback angle of the Litestream Junior Seatback Angle AdjustmentScrew. See figure Swing-Away Footrest SFR RemovalSwing-Away Footrest SFR Foot Plate Length To remove the SFRSFR. See or To change the SFR foot plate length Elevating Leg Rest ELR Foot Plate LengthTo change the ELR angle Elevating Leg Rest ELR AngleElevating Leg Rest ELR Calf Pad To change the ELR calf pad heightTo adjust the foot plate angle Angle Adjustable Foot PlatesTo adjust the foot plate depth Flip-up Armrest Height Adjustment Drop-in Armrest Height AdjustmentDrop-in Armrest Removal To adjust the non-latching flip-up armrest angle Flip-up Armrest Angle AdjustmentTo adjust the latching flip-up armrest angle See figure To change the seat angle Seat Angle Dump AdjustmentTo change the caster angle Caster Angle AdjustmentCaster Wheel Removal To remove the bolt-on caster wheelPositioning Belt Temperature Care and MaintenanceA R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E General GuidelinesWeekly Checks Cleaning and DisinfectionMonthly Checks Yearly ChecksWheel Lock Adjustment Wheel ReplacementWhen to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service W a R R a N T Y Litestream Junior Specifications P E N D I X I Specification SP E N D I X I Specification S Drive P E N D I X I I S T F H E I G H T M a T R ILitestream Junior Caster Forks T E S T E S T E S Product Serial # Quality Control Litestream Junior
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