Quickie
®
NITRUM
249817 Rev. A
12
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
A. ANTI-TIP TUBES
WARNING
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.
a.
If set higher than 2 inches, they may not prevent a tip-over.
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
WARNING
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. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
WARNING
1.
Quickie sling seats and 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 slings are not intended to be used as a direct seating surface. A
cushion or other seating surface should be placed on the sling 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.
D. FASTENERS
WARNING
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.
E. FOOTRESTS
WARNING
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.
4.
Never use the footrests of your chair to open doors, this may cause
them to fail prematurely and create an unsafe situation.
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.
F. PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING
Proper infl ation 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
Pressure or Pressure
Range
Tires
N
itr
um
kPa
PSI
Pneumatic - 20”
x
448
65
Pneumatic - 22”
x
448
65
Pneumatic - 25”
x
448
65
Pneumatic - 26”
x
448
65
High Pressure Clincher (24”)
x
758
110
High Pressure Clincher (26”)
x
758
110
Knobby V-Track (24”)
x
448
65
Schwalbe Marathon (22”)
x
586-1000
85-145
Schwalbe Marathon (24”)
x
586-1000
85-145
Schwalbe Marathon (25”)
x
586-1000
85-145
Schwalbe Marathon (26”)
x
586-1000
85-145
Schwalbe Speed Run (24”)
x
586-1000
85-145
Schwalbe Speed Run (26”)
x
586-1000
85-145
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