Pinch Points - Sunrise Medical JAY Fit Manual Del Usuario

E N G L I S H
L. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
DANGER!
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider's
posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe
injury to or death to the rider.
1. Make sure the rider does 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
co-operate. 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 wheelchair.
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
wheelchair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
M. CUSHIONS
WARNING!
• If you suffer 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 find out if you
need such a device for your well-being.
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G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S
N. FASTENERS
DANGER!
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this wheelchair are
special high-strength fasteners.
Use of improper fasteners may cause your wheelchair to
fail.
• ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorised
supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as
indicated by the markings on the heads).
• Over or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause
damage to wheelchair parts.
• If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon
as you can.
• If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your
wheelchair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur
and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
O. PINCH POINTS
WARNING!
When hinged or adjustable components are moved or
adjusted, there is a potential for a pinch point to exist.
To avoid pinch points:
• Use an open Palm to lock or fasten hardware and
components.
• Always be aware of pinch point areas and use caution.
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