Quantum INFMANU4169 manual General Guidelines, Modifications, Pre-Ride Safety Check

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I I . S A F E T Y

GENERAL GUIDELINES

MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.

Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of wheelchair and/or seating system to be used is the respon- sibility of the wheelchair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).

The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the wheelchair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the Quantum Rehab Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.

There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the wheelchair user will need to practice operating the wheelchair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a wheelchair user in various daily living activities.

As you begin using your wheelchair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.

Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to oper- ating your wheelchair safely.

Modifications

Pride has designed and engineered your wheelchair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories is available from your Quantum Rehab Provider to further customize your wheelchair to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your wheelchair.

WARNING! Do not modify your wheelchair in any way not authorized by Pride. Do not use accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.

Pre-Ride Safety Check

Get to know the feel of your wheelchair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your wheelchair operates smoothly and safely. Before riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this wheelchair by your Quantum Rehab Provider.

Perform the following inspections prior to using your wheelchair:

„Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.

„Check the manual wheel locks. See V. “Care and Maintenance.”

„Check to make sure that the wheelchair rolls easily and all parts work correctly and there is no noise or vibration.

„Check to make sure that both quick-release drive wheel mechanisms are properly secured. The quick-release button will “pop up” fully when properly secured. If not properly secured, the drive wheel may disengage, resulting in a fall.

„Check that both anti-tip wheels are securely latched, if equipped.

„Check that caster wheel hardware is securely fastened and that caster wheels are set at 90° angles.

NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance and/or repair.

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Contents Quantum F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationN T E N T S IIISafety N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryUnited Kingdom Australia Product Safety Symbols S a F E T YS a F E T Y Modifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Cornering Information Braking InformationManual Wheel Locks Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Inclement Weather PrecautionsPublic Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Lift Systems/Elevation ProductsRemovable Parts Reaching and Bending TransfersAlcohol/Smoking Flammability PrecautionsPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations I . Y O U R W H E E L C H a I R Litestream JuniorFolding Using the Litestream JuniorUnfolding Foldable Configuration Only To fold down the back canes on the Litestream Junior Transporting Your Litestream JuniorFolding Down the Seatback of your Litestream Junior Transit Securement System Securement BracketsComfort Adjustments You may need the following to make comfort AdjustmentsDrive Wheel Adjustments C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SDepth Adjustment To change the drive wheel positionWheel off. See figure Bracket. See figureTo adjust the anti-tip wheels To adjust the depth of the Litestream JuniorAnti-tip Wheel Adjustment Seatback Angle Adjustment To adjust the seatback angle of the Litestream JuniorScrew. See figure Swing-Away Footrest SFR RemovalTo remove the SFR Swing-Away Footrest SFR Foot Plate LengthSFR. See or To change the SFR foot plate length Elevating Leg Rest ELR Foot Plate LengthElevating Leg Rest ELR Angle To change the ELR angleElevating Leg Rest ELR Calf Pad To change the ELR calf pad heightTo adjust the foot plate depth Angle Adjustable Foot PlatesTo adjust the foot plate angle Drop-in Armrest Removal Drop-in Armrest Height AdjustmentFlip-up Armrest Height Adjustment To adjust the latching flip-up armrest angle Flip-up Armrest Angle AdjustmentTo adjust the non-latching flip-up armrest angle Seat Angle Dump Adjustment See figure To change the seat angleCaster Angle Adjustment To change the caster angleCaster Wheel Removal To remove the bolt-on caster wheelPositioning Belt Care and Maintenance TemperatureA R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E General GuidelinesCleaning and Disinfection Weekly ChecksMonthly Checks Yearly ChecksWheel Replacement Wheel Lock AdjustmentWhen to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service W a R R a N T Y P E N D I X I Specification S Litestream Junior SpecificationsP E N D I X I Specification S P E N D I X I I S T F H E I G H T M a T R I DriveLitestream Junior Caster Forks T E S T E S T E S Quality Control Litestream Junior Product Serial #
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