Motor Vehicle Safety - Quickie SOPUR P-220 Manuel D'utilisation Et Garantie

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L. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
1. Never sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. In an accident or sudden stop, you
may be thrown from the chair.
•Wheelchair belts are designed to position the user only and will not protect
you in an accident; further injury may result from belts.
2. Always move to an approved vehicle seat. You must be secured with proper motor
vehicle restraints.
3. Never transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
4. Always secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
M. CENTRE OF BALANCE
The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its centre of
balance and stability.
The centre of balance is affected by:
1. The seat height and seat angle.
2. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
3. Using this chair on a ramp or slope.
4. The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of added weight.
5. Drive wheel positioning.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
1. Consult your supplier for information on modifications authorised by Sunrise Medical,
before you modify or adjust this chair.
NOTE– You may need to make additional changes to correct the centre of balance.
2. Use extreme care until you know the balance points of this chair and how to avoid a
fall or tip-over.
N. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that
there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To avoid
a fall:
1. Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your chair. If you fail to do so
you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it.
2. Make sure free wheel mechanism is engaged. This keeps the chair from moving when
you transfer.
3. Work with your health care professional to learn safe methods.
•Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
•Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on your own.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat to which you are transferring. If pos-
sible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. Be careful of the footrests. If you can, remove or swing them out of the way.
•Never stand on footrests when you transfer. Doing so may damage them or cause
your chair to tip.
•Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space between the
footrests.
7. Make sure armrests do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the risk that
you will miss the seat or fall.
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