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G. | POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) | |
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1.Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
2.The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they interfere with breathing. You should be able to slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
3.A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from sliding down in the seat. Consult with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such a device.
4.Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. Make sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an emergency.
5.NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a.As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.
b.On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. 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.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
H. POWER DRIVE
Do not install a power drive on any Quickie wheelchair. If you do:
1.It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause a fall or
2.It will alter the frame and void the warranty.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
I. PUSH HANDLES (OPTIONAL)
When you have a attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1.Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of this chair, to prevent a fall or
2.Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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J.QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1.Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both
2.An axle is not locked until the
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
K. REAR WHEELS
A change in
1.The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
2.Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear axle
3.Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear axles.
a.If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
b.Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. Use the only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop.
1.NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. Doing so may cause you to veer out of control.
2.To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear wheel locks when you transfer to or from your chair.
3.Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and may allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
4.Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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