Footrests; Pneumatic Tires; G.positioning Belts - Sunrise Medical Quickie Iris Manuel D'utilisation Et Garantie

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E. FOOTRESTS
Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair
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 forward.
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.
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. PNEUMATIC TIRES
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 is 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.
G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's posture. Improper use of
these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider can 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 sliding 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.
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