Sunrise Medical Z-Bop To Reduce the Risk of a FALL, TIP- Over or Loss of Control, Stairs

ENGLISH VI .

R. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS WARNING

The center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope.

Q-NOTE–“Slope” includes a ramp or sidehill. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Never use this chair on a slope unless you are sure it is safe. When in doubt, have someone help you.

Beware Of:

1.Steep slopes. Do Not use this chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.)

2.Wet or slippery surfaces (such as when ice, snow, water or oil film is present). A loss of traction may cause a fall or tip-over.

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

4.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).

S.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP- OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL

WARNING

1.Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction.

2.Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.

•Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.

•Do not turn or change direction on a slope.

3.Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side.

4.Lean or press your body uphill. This will help adjust for a change in the center of balance caused by the slope.

5.Keep your chair moving at a slow, steady speed. Keep control over the chair at all times.

•On a descent, do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal speed.

•If the chair picks up speed, center the joystick to slow down or stop.

•If you stop, re-start slowly.

T.RAMPS AT HOME & WORK

WARNING

Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area.

1.For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards.

Q-NOTE–The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate platform; landing size; doors and the direction of swing; and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle.

At A Minimum:

1.Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going over the edge.

2.Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of slope length.

3.Ramp surface must be even, and have a non-skid surface.

4.You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop-off.

5.Ramp must be sturdy. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it.

U. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

WARNING

Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you move from one level to another.

1.Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by acci- dent and cause your chair to drive off the platform. (Be aware that a “roll-stop” at the end of the platform may not prevent this).

2.Make sure there is not a lip or drop-off at the top or bottom of the platform. These may cause a fall or tip-over. When in doubt, have someone help you.

3.Always secure the rider with a positioning belt to help pre- vent falls during transfers.

4.Avoid moving forward if a wheel is “hung up” on the lip of the ramp. Backup, reposition the caster for a more direct approach and slowly try again.

V.CURBS & SINGLE STEPS

WARNING

1.It is recommended to climb and/or descend a curb, single step, or other obstacle that a ramp or curb cutout is always used.

2.If you must climb or descend a curb, single step, or other obstacle that is greater than 2.5", it is recommended to have a person assist you in doing so.

3.In no case should you try to climb a curb, single step, or other obstacle greater than 4" high.

4.If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk using extreme care and follow the following procedure:

•Proceed slowly, at a steady speed

•Go as straight up or down as you can over the obstacle. Never turn when trying to climb or descend and obstacle, doing so may result in a fall or tip-over.

5.Failure to follow the above procedures may cause:

•A Fall or Tip Over

•Damage to the frame, wheels, axles or other parts, or loose fasteners.

W.STAIRS

WARNING

Never use this chair to go up or down stairs, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.

X. ESCALATORS

WARNING

Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.

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