Reaching Or Leaning; Dressing Or Changing Clothes; Driving In Reverse - Quickie SOPUR P-220 Manuel D'utilisation Et Garantie

V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s
O. REACHING OR LEANING
Reaching or leaning affects the centre of balance of your chair. If done improperly, a fall or
tip over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach.
To reduce the risk of injury and/or damage to the chair:
1. Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so. Always keep your
buttocks in contact with the backrest.
3. Never reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall
if you lose your balance).
4. Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
5. Never put pressure on the footrests while reaching. This may cause the chair to tip if
you lean too far.
6. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may damage the backrest and
cause you to fall.
IF YOU MUST REACH OR LEAN, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Remember to:
1. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach.
2. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the chair
more stable.
NOTE– To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it.
Backing up will rotate the casters forward.
3. Turn off all power to 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.
4. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This will help to prevent a fall
if the chair tips.
P. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this
chair. To make the chair more stable, rotate the front casters until they are forward.
Q. OBSTACLES (refer to drawings)
Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds, lifts, ramps and
hazards such as potholes and broken pavement. These can damage your chair and may
cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
1. Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous. (Even a small change in height may
stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip). You may need to:
•Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
•Install a ramp at entry or exit doors.
2. Keep your eyes moving when you ride; scan the area well ahead of your chair.
3. Make sure the floor areas where you use this chair are level and free of obstacles.
4. To help correct your centre of balance:
•Lean your upper body forward slightly as you up over an obstacle.
•Press you upper body backward as you do down from a higher to a lower level.
R. DRIVING IN REVERSE
Use extra care when you drive your chair in reverse. You may lose control or fall if one of
the rear wheels hits an object.
1. Operate your chair slowly and at an even speed.
2. Stop often and check to make sure your path is clear of obstacles.
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