Positioning Belts; Quick Release Axle; Rear Axles; Rear Wheel Locks - Sunrise Medical Quickie IRIS Mode D'emploi

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I. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
The positioning belt is predominately used to support your posture. It
can also be used to limit slipping and/or sliding that you might experience
when the chair is in motion. The positioning belt is not a transit rated
safety belt and should not be used in the place of a seat belt while being
transported in a motor vehicle. Improper use of Positioning belts may
cause severe injury or death. If you use a positioning belt, be sure to
follow the recommendations in this section:
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 slid-
ing 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, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release
rear axles are locked.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully. If
the axle is not inserted fully, the wheel may come off during use,
endangering the rider.
3. Quick-release axles should be periodically cleaned and inspected for
function, and signs of wear or bending. Replace as necessary.
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.
K. REAR AXLES
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance
of your chair.
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
set-up for your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS you are
sure you are not at risk to tip over.
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, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair.
Use them 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 a fall or tip-over
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, tip-over or
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS
Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of bal-
ance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over.
1. Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult
your authorized supplier first.
2. Use of a seating system not provided by Sunrise is prohibited for
transit 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.
N. TRAY FOR VENT AND BATTERY
NOTE– Vent tray only available on the Quickie IRIS.
NOTE–
This option is only compatible with wheelchairs having a mini-
mum floor-to-seat height of 15" (38 cm).
NOTE– The battery tray components are not compatible with the
Attendant Wheel Lock option or foot release tilt.
Never use this wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle unless all com-
ponents are removed from the battery tray, and properly secured
separately in the vehicle.
Always contact Technical Service before installing or removing the
battery tray components to obtain the correct assembly locations of
the strut tubes, roller carriage assembly and caster brackets.
The combined weight of the user plus the ventilator, battery and tray
components should not exceed 225 lbs (102 kg) on the Zippie IRIS,
250 lbs (114 kg) on the Quickie IRIS, and 350 lbs (159 kg) on the
heavy duty option.
O. ACCESSORY HOOK
The weight limit for the accessory hook is 10lbs (total) for all items
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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