Sunrise Medical GTX owner manual Viii . Warnings Components and Options

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VIII . WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS

A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL)

WARNING

Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions.

1.Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes:

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 anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.

2.When locked in place (in the “down” position) anti-tip tubes should be BETWEEN 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the ground.

a.If set too HIGH, they may not prevent a tip-over.

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 Anti-Tip Tubes Locked In Place UNLESS:

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 anti-tip tubes are up, out of the way.

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.

B. ARMRESTS

WARNING

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 non-detachable parts of the main frame.

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.

C. CASTER PIN LOCKS

WARNING

Always use both pin locks when transferring in and out of the chair.

Caster pin locks only keep the front caster wheels from changing direction, they do not lock-out the front wheels from rotation. To prevent the wheel- chair from rolling, you must engage the rear wheel locks.

If you propel your wheelchair with the caster pin locks engaged, the chair will be prevented from turning.

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.

D. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS

WARNING

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 doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you need such a device for your well-being.

3.Seat slings are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A cushion or other seating surface should be placed on the sling before use.

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.

E. FASTENERS

WARNING

Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.

1.ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads).

2.Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.

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, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

F. FOOTRESTS

WARNING

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 normal 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 for- ward.

3.NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.

4.Never propel the GTX Fixed Front forward or backward without the footrest being in the lock position. If using Auto Folding footrest ensure that weight is placed onto footrest. Auto Folding footplate not to be used by double amputee.

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. PNEUMATIC TIRES

WARNING

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 are under- or over-inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.

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.Over-inflated tires may burst.

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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