Quickie
®
NITRUM
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1. Back Upholstery
2. Tire
3. Handrim
4. Quick Release Axle
5.
Spokes
6.
Caster Wheel
7. Caster Housing
8. Camber Tube
9.
Caster Fork
10. Footrest
11. Wheel Lock
12. Seat Sling
NOTE: All features may not be available
with some chair setups or in conjunction
with another chair feature. Please consult
your authorized dealer for information.
III. YOUR UNIT AND ITS PARTS
NITRUM
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY
OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet your needs. This
product is intended for single person use only. Final selection of the type of
wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health
care professional. Choosing the best chair for your unique mobility needs, will
depend on such things as:
1.
Your disability, grasping strength, balance and coordination.
2.
The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you live and
work, and other places you are likely to use your chair).
3.
The need for options that will improve your positioning, safety and
comfort (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating
systems).
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read
this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the
warnings often, until they are second nature to you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause
severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in three
main sections, as follows:
1.
V - GENERAL WARNINGS
Here y
ou will fi nd a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to
be aware of before you ride this chair.
2.
VI - SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair, and
how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform daily activities in your
chair.
3.
VII - WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options you
can select for safety. Consult your authorized supplier and your health
care advisor to help you choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE - Where they apply, you will also fi nd “Warnings” in other sections
of this manual. Heed all warnings in these sections. If you fail to do so a fall,
tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or
others.
IV. NOTICE — READ BEFORE USE
Summary of Contents for Quickie Nitrum
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