Quickie
®
NITRUM
249817 Rev. A
14
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
N. SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY
WARNING
1.
Replace worn or torn fabric of seat and seat back as soon as you can. If
you fail to do so, the seat or seat back may fail.
2.
Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or
stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams.
3.
“Dropping down” into your chair will weaken fabric and result in the need
to inspect and replace the seat more often.
4.
Be a
ware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce the fl ame
retardation qualities of the fabric.
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.
O. BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTABLE
WARNING
The Tension Adjustable Backrest is a versatile back intended to replace standard
wheelchair back upholstery. It is designed to provide simple, comfortable and
eff ective support to help maximize function and increase seating tolerance. In
addition, it is lightweight, durable, and easy to use.
Sunrise Medical recommends that a clinician such as a doctor or therapist
experienced in seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the
Backrest Tension Adjustable is appropriate. Back systems should only be installed
by an authorized Sunrise Medical supplier.
Maximum user weight 275lbs. (125 kg.)
WARNING
Installing a back support on a wheelchair may aff ect the center of gravity of the
wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards potentially resulting
in injury.
Always assess for the potential need for anti-tippers to be added to the
wheelchair to help increase the stability.
WARNING
Do not use the Backrest Tension Adjustable to push or lift the wheelchair.
Improper use may cause the back to unexpectedly detach from the wheelchair.
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.
P. FREESTYLE BACK (Option)
WARNING
The Freestyle Adjustable Backrest is a versatile back intended to replace
wheelchair back upholstery. It is designed to provide simple, comfortable and
eff ective support to help maximize function and increase seating tolerance. In
addition, it is lightweight, durable, and easy to use.
Sunrise Medical recommends that a clinician such as a doctor or therapist
experienced in seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the Integral
Adjustable Backrest is appropriate. Backs should only be installed by an
authorized Sunrise Medical supplier.
Maximum user weight 275lbs. (125 kg.)
WARNING
Installing a back support on a wheelchair may aff ect the center of gravity of the
wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards potentially resulting
in injury.
Always assess for the potential need for anti-tippers to be added to the
wheelchair to help increase the stability.
WARNING
Do not use the Freestyle Adjustable backrest to push or lift the wheelchair.
Improper use may cause the back to unexpectedly detach from the wheelchair.
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.
Q. FOLDING LOCK DOWN ANGLE
ADJUSTABLE BACKREST
WARNING
Only adjust backrest angle when in a safe and stable position. You may increase
the likelihood of tipping or instability.
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.
R. SEAT BACK
WARNING
Adjusting the seat back depth could cause the strut tube to be located in a
position where it could contact the user and cause skin breakdown or other
serious injuries.
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.
S. BACKREST - TOWEL BAR
WARNING
NOTE:
extreme impact or force to the backrest towel bar may cause
degradation or failure of the towel bar, release bar or the function of the
backrest.
Summary of Contents for Quickie Nitrum
Page 33: ...249817 Rev A 33 NOTES...
Page 34: ...249817 Rev A 34 NOTES...
Page 35: ...249817 Rev A 35 NOTES...
