Sunrise Medical Quickie IRIS Manuel D'instructions page 12

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A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL)
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 inches off the ground.
If set higher than 2 inches, they may not prevent a tip-over.
a.
b. If set lower than 1 1/2 inches, 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. PUSH HANDLES
When you have a attendant, make sure that this chair has push handles.
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to hold the rear of this
chair, to prevent a fall or tip-over. Make sure to use push handles when you
have an attendant.
2. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off .
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. STROLLER HANDLE
1. Always keep hands away from the locking mechanism located at the bottom
of the back canes when folding the back down or pulling it back up.
2. Always keep fi ngers away from the interior of the hinge when readjusting the
adjustable stroller handle.
E. CUSHIONS
1. Quickie standard foam cushions are not designed for the relief of pressure.
2. If you suff er 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 fi nd out if you need such a device for your
well-being.
3. Seat pans are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A cushion
or other seating surface should be placed on the seat pan 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.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
F. 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.
G. 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 fi nd 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.
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.
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.
H. 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 are under- or over-infl ated. Check
weekly for proper infl ation 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-infl ated 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.
Recommended Tire Pressures
Recommended Tire Pressures
Tires
Pneumatic - 12-in
Pneumatic - 16-in
Pneumatic - 20-in
Pneumatic - 22-in
Pneumatic - 24-in
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Recommended Pressure
or Pressure Range
kPa
x x 276
x x 241
x x 448
x x 448
x x 517
PSI
40
35
65
65
75