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Warnings: Components and Options
WARNINGS!
FOOTRESTS
Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2
INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may "hang up"
on obstacles you can expect to find 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.
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.
PNEUMATIC TyreS
Proper inflation extends the life of your Tyres and makes your
chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the Tyres is under- or over-
inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as listed on
the Tyre sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a rear Tyre 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 Tyres may cause the chair to veer
to one side and result in a loss of control.
4. Over-inflated Tyres 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.
POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's posture.
Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death
of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider can not slide down in the wheelchair
seat. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or
suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
2. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they
interfere with breathing. You should be able to slide your
open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
3. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider
from sliding down in the seat. Consult with the rider's doctor,
nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such a device.
4. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate.
Make sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an
emergency.
5. NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden stop
the rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair seat belts
will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the
belts or straps.
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.
14 ZIPPIE IRIS
Warnings: Components and Options
WARNINGS!
POWER DRIVE
Do not install a power drive on any Zippie wheelchair. If you do:
1. It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may
cause a fall or tip-over.
2. It will alter the frame and void the warranty.
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.
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.
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-
release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come
off during use and cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out
fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in
a fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury to
the rider or others.
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.
REAR AXLES
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of
balance of your chair.
1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more
likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
2. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear
axle set-up for your chair. Do not change the set-up UNLESS
you are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
3. Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the
rear axles.
a. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
b. Make sure lock arms embed in Tyres at least 1/8 inch when
locked.
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.