Sunrise Medical GT instruction manual Moving Backward, RAMPS, Slopes & Sidehills

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V I . W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s

F. MOVING BACKWARD

Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most stable when you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling.

1.Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.

2.If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in place.

3.Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.

If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS

Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of

balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip-over.

1.Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.)

2.Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.)

3.Do not turn or change direction on a slope.

4.Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall over the edge.

5.Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair.

6.NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of control.

7.Beware Of:

a.Wet or slippery surfaces.

b.A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may cause a fall or tip-over.

c.A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as small as 3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.

8.To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:

a.Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for the change in the cen- ter of balance caused by the slope or side hill.

b.Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on a down slope. If you go too fast you may lose control.

c.Ask for help any time you are in doubt.

9.Ramps At Home & Work - For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area. We recommend:

a.Width. At least four feet wide.

b.Guardrails. To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails (or raised borders at least three inches high).

c.Slope. Not more than a 10% grade.

d.Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other non-skid material. (Make sure there is no lip, bump or depression.)

e.Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need bracing so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it.

f.Avoid A Drop Off. You may need a section at the top or bottom to smooth out the transition.

If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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Contents Quickie GT T r o d u c t i o n Sunrise ListensFor Answers to Your Questions N t s G l i s hT a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Padded, Swing-Away ArmrestsI . Y o u r III. Your Chair and ITS PartsQuickie GT Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options T i c e R e a d B e f o r e U s eIV. NOTICE- Read Before USE Review this Manual OftenA l General WarningsChanges & Adjustments E n e r a l W a r n i n g sEnvironmental Conditions TerrainWhen YOU Need Help For The RiderFor Attendants W a r n i n g s F a l l s & T i p O v e r s VI. Warnings Falls & TIP-OVERSCenter of Balance Dressing or Changing ClothesR s Reaching or LeaningMoving Backward RAMPS, Slopes & SidehillsCurbs & Steps StairsEscalators Learning to do a Wheelie Descending a Curb or Single StepClimbing a Curb or Single Step Maintenance R n i n g s F o r S a f e U s eClimbing Stairs Descending StairsVIII. Warnings Components & Options ANTI-TIP Tubes OptionalArmrests Caster PIN-LOCKSI I . W a r n i n g s C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s FastenersFootrests Offset Seating OptionalPower Drive Optional Push Handles OptionalQUICK-RELEASE Axles Rear WheelsRear Wheel Locks Optional Modified Seat SystemsRear Suspension Optional Upholstery FabricIX. SET-UP & Adjustment Rear Wheel Axle NUT Adjustment Figures 3S e t U p To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels Figures 1Height Adjustable Armrests Figure Back Angle Adjustment Figures 7T U p & a d j u s t m e n t Seat Sling Adjustment Figure Adjusting Rear Seat Height FigureCushion Optional Installation Offset Seating Optional FigureSetting Toe-in toe-out to zero Figures 14, 15, 16 Setting the Toe to Zero Figures 14T U p J u s t m e n t Wheel Camber FigureAdjusting Caster Angle Figures 20 Rear Wheel Spacing Figures 18Casters Checking for Caster SquarenessFootrest Height Adjustment Figure S e t U p J u s t m e n tWheel Locks ANTI-TIP Tubes Optional Figures 27Adjusting Travel Wheels for Frame Angle Figures 30 Travel Wheels Figures 30CHECK-OUT Removing Travel Wheels from Receivers FigureTroubleshooting TroubleshootingMake sure all nuts and bolts are snug On radial spoke wheelsXI. Maintenance Maintenance ChartService by Authorized Supplier IntroductionMaintenance Tips CleaningM a i n t e n a n c e Storage TipsXII. Sunrise Limited Warranty Service à la clientèle Concord Ontario L4K Tél 800 Téléc Sunrise À L’ÉCOUTEFournisseur Adresse No de téléphone No série Date d’achat È r e s II. Table DES MatièresR e s T r e A v i s À L i r e a v a n t U s a g e IV. Avis a Lire Avant UsageChoix DU Fauteuil Roulant Approprié ET Options DE Sécurité Révisez Souvent CE ManuelAvertissements Généraux AvertissementV e r t i s s e m e n t s G é n é r a u Changements ET AjustementsConditions Environmentales Rues ET ChausséesSécurité À Bord DES Véhicules Motorisés Lorsque Vous Avez Besoin D’ASSISTANCELintention de l’usager Lintention des accompagnateursE r VI. Avertissements Tomber ET BasculerCentre Déquilibre Pour Shabiller OU Changer DE VêtementsObstacles Pour S’ÉTIRER OU S’INCLINER Pour Atteindre UN ObjetPour éviter ces risques Pour Reculer RAMPES, Inclinaisons ET Pentes LatéralesPour réduire le risque de basculement ou de chute Transfert Trottoirs ET MarchesEscaliers Escaliers MobilesVII. Pour UN Usage Sécuritaire Avertissement AVERTISSEMENT\Pour Apprendre À Effectuer UN «CABRÉ» Pour Descendre UN Trottoir OU UNE Seule MarcheI . P o u r u n U s a g e S é c u r i t a i r e Pour Monter UN Trottoir OU UNE Seule MarchePour Monter DES Escaliers Pour Descendre DES EscaliersVIII. Avertissements Composants ET Options ANTI-BASCULANTS OptionnelAPPUI-BRAS Goupilles DE Blocage DE Roue AvantS a Coussins ET Sièges DE ToileAttaches APPUI-PIEDSPneus Ceintures DE Positionnement OptionnelAjout D’UNE Conduite Motorisée Optionnel M p o s a n t s e t O p t i o n s Poignées DE Poussée OptionnelEssieux À Dégagement Rapide Roues ArrièreModification AU Système DE Posture Suspension Arrière OptionnelTissu DE Rembourrage Dossier DE SiègeN t a g e U s t e m e n t s IX. Montage ET AjustementsPour Monter ET Démonter LES Roues Arrière Figures 1 ET APPUI-BRAS Coussinés Pivotants Optionnel FigureAPPUI-BRAS Réglables EN Hauteur Figure Réglage DE L’ANGLE DU Dossier Figures 7 ETInstallation DU Coussin Optionnel N t a g e A j u s t e m e n t sSiège Excentré Optionnel Figure Ajustement DE LA Toile DE Siège FigureEssieu Arrière Ajustement du centre de gravité FigureAngle d’inclinaison des roues Figure N t a g e e t a j u s t e m e n t s Espacement DES Roues Arrière Figures 18 ETRoues Avant Pour régler le pincement à zéro figures 14 etRéglage DE LA Hauteur DE L’APPUI-PIEDS Figure Freins DE BlocageRemise à l’équerre de vos roues avant figures 22 et Freins de blocage Ergo ciseau montage élevé FigureANTI-BASCULANTS Optionnel Figures 27 ET Suspension Arrière FigureInsertion des anti-basculants dans le récepteur Figure Ajustement de la roue de l’anti-basculant FigureRoues DE Voyage Figures 30 ET VérificationEnlèvement des roues de voyage des récepteurs figure Insertion des roues de voyage dans les récepteurs figureX . D é p a n n a g e a d e r DépannageSymptômes T r e t i e n XI. EntretienTableau D’ENTRETIEN Hebdomadaire Trimestrielle Bi-annuelle AnnuelleConseils D’ENTRETIEN NettoyageConseils D’ENTREPOSAGE T é e XIII. Garantie Limitée DE SunriseSunrise Medical Inc 050105 Rev. C
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