Intended Use Of The Wheelchair; General Description; Area Of Application: The User - Quickie Q50 R Carbon Notice D'utilisation

3.0 Intended use of the wheelchair

General description

The Q50 R Carbon is a power wheelchair. The design allows you to
have an ideal driving experience indoors as well as outdoors.
Due to its design and simplicity, the Quickie Q50 R Carbon is a perfect
choice for easy service, refurbishment and recycle requirements.
The Q50 R Carbon series fulfils individual preferences, needs or
circumstances and is available in the following configurations:
• Rear wheel drive (RWD): Q50 R Carbon

3.1 Area of application: The user

Power wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to walk or
has limited mobility, for their own personal use indoors and outdoors.
Driving a powered wheelchair requires cognitive, physical and visual
skills. The user must be able to estimate and correct the results of
actions when operating the wheelchair.
The wheelchair cannot transport more than 1 person at a time. The
maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any weight of
accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked on the serial number
label, which is affixed to the chassis of the chair (Fig. 2.9).
The user must be informed of the contents of this user manual before
driving the wheelchair. In addition, the user of the wheelchair must
be given thorough instruction by a qualified specialist before he or
she participates in traffic. The first sessions in the wheelchair should
be practiced under supervision of a trainer/advisor.
Indications
The Q50 R Carbon can be used by those who cannot walk or have
limited mobility because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, disturbance of
equilibrium or cachexia as well as for elderly people who still have
strength in the upper body.
Contraindications
The wheelchair shall not be used in case of:
• Perception disorder
• Imbalance
• Seating disability
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Please note that driving a wheelchair requires sufficient
cognitive, physical and visual skills. The user must be able
to assess the effects of actions during the operation of
the wheelchair and, if necessary, to correct them. These
capabilities and the safe use of the additionally attached
components cannot be assessed by Sunrise Medical. The
manufacturer cannot accept any liability for any damage
resulting from this.
Please refer to the operating instructions of the
wheelchair and the additionally mounted components.
Instruct the user in the safe use of the wheelchair and
the additionally mounted components. Inform users of
specific warnings that need to be read, understood, and
respected.
Basic Components (Fig.3.1).
1. Push handle
2. Joystick
3. Armrest
4. Frame
5. Drive wheel
6. Back rest
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7. Seat cushion
8. Battery box
9. Foot rest
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