Sunrise Medical Quickie IRIS Manuel D'instructions page 9

VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
G. ESCALATORS
NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall
or tip-over is likely.
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. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
Whenever possible, avoid riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill. This
will change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable and more
difficult to maneuver. when it is at an angle. When moving up a hill, anti-tip tubes
may not prevent a fall or tip-over.
1. DO NOT use your chair on a slope steeper than 6°.
2. ALWAYS go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (Do not "cut
the corner" on a slope or ramp.)
3. DO NOT turn or change direction on a slope.
4. When you have to use a ramp, always stay in the CENTER of the ramp.
Make sure ramp is wide enough that you have no risk of going off the edge.
5. DO NOT stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your
chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely
to cause your chair to veer out of control.
7. ALWAYS be aware of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may
cause a fall or tipover.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope or ramp. A drop-off as small as
3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.
8. To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for the change in
the center of balance caused by the slope or sidehill.
b. Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on a down
slope. If you go too fast you may lose control.
c. ASK FOR HELP any time you are in doubt.
9. Ramps At Home & Work– For your safety, ramps at home and work must
meet all legal requirements for your area:
a. AVOID A DROP-OFF
Make sure there is a section at the top or bottom to smooth out the
transition.
b. ALWAYS stay in the center of the ramp and control your speed.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and can possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others
I. TRANSFER
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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. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer methods
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during
a transfer.
a. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer on
your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer.
3. Be aware that the chair can still slide and/or tip. The wheel lock keeps the
rear wheels from rolling while you are performing the transfer.
4. Make sure that the pneumatic tires are properly infl ated. Low tire pressure
may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. (see table in Section VII:H "Pneumatic
Tires")
5. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to.
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IF you need to go down a hill:
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a. The Downslope should be
less than 6°.
b. GO SLOW Control your speed.
c. ALWAYS Go Straight down.
d. NEVER turn on a hill.
e. ALWAYS lean backward.
IF you need to go up a hill:
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a. The Upslope should be
less than 6°.
b. ALWAYS Go Straight up.
c. DON'T STOP.
d. NEVER turn on a hill.
e. ALWAYS lean forward.
IF you need to traverse a Sidehill:
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a. The sidehill must be less than
6° or you are at risk of a tip
over.
b. DON'T STOP.
c. NEVER turn on a hill.
IF you need to traverse a
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Ramp:
a. Go Slowly.
b. Watch out for Drop-off s.
c. ALWAYS Go Straight down.
d. Stay centered on the Ramp.
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