Anti-Tip Tubes; Armrests; Cushions & Sling Seats; Fasteners - Sunrise Medical Breezy Ultra 4 Mode D'emploi

B REEZ Y UL TRA 4
A. ANTI-TIP TUBES
Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in
normal conditions.
1. Sunrise recommends the use of anti-tip tubes:
2. When locked in place (in the "down" position) anti-tip tubes should
be BETWEEN 1 1/2 to 2 in, (6.25cm) off the ground.
a. If set higher than 2 in, (6.25cm) they may not prevent a tip-over.
b. If set lower than 2 in, (6.25cm) they may "hang up" on obstacles
and cause a fall or tip over.
3. If you have to climb or descend a curb, or overcome an obstacle it
may be necessary to have an attendant make sure the anti-tip tubes
are rotated up, and out of the way, so that the chair and rider do
not get stuck and/or become unstable.
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
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. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
1. Breezy 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.
D. FASTENERS
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.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
E. FOOTRESTS
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 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 sud-
denly 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.
c. Footrests should be swung out of the way or removed whenever
entering or exiting the wheelchair.
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 use the footrests of your chair to open doors, this may
cause them to fail prematurely and create an unsafe situation.
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. SOLID TIRES
Replace your solid tires if any of the following is evident:
1. Cracked, worn, or broken tire material.
2. Flat spots on the tires that prevent smooth rolling.
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. POSITIONING BELTS (Optional)
The positioning belt is predominately used to support your posture. It can
also be used to limit slipping and 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 recom-
mendations below:
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 ther-
apist 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.
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