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A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL)
1.Sunrise Recommends Use Of
a.UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
b.Each time you modify or adjust your chair. The change may make it easier to tip backward. Use
2.When locked in place (in the “down” position)
a.If set too HIGH, they may not prevent a
b.If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect in normal use. If this occurs, you may fall or your chair may tip over.
3.Keep
a.You have an attendant; or
b.You have to climb or descend a curb, or overcome an obstacle and can safely do so without them. At these times, make sure
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
B. ARMRESTS
Armrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair.
1.NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or break.
2.Lift this chair only by
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
C. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
1.Quickie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for the relief of pressure.
2.If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that they will occur, you may need a special seat system or a device to control your posture. Consult your doc- tor, nurse or therapist to find out if you need such a device for your
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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D. FASTENERS |
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Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special
1.ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized Quickie supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads).
2.Over- or
3.If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
E.FOOTRESTS
1.At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2 INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in nor- mal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2.To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer:
a.Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space between the footrests.
b.Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may tip forward.
3.NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
F. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use.
1.Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under- or
2.Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side to slip and allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
3.Low pressure in any of the tires may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in a loss of control.
4.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall,
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