Quickie
®
NITRUM
249817 Rev. A
5
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit specifi ed by Sunrise Medical. The weight
capacity provided by your manufacturer is for the combined weight of a rider
and items carried using on-board storage. If you do exceed the weight limit,
damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
Weight Capacity
Quickie NITRUM (Open Fixed Front) - 275 lbs/(125kg)
B. INTENDED USE
The NITRUM wheelchair’s intended use is to provide mobility to persons
limited to a sitting position.
WARNING
DO NOT use this device for purposes other than what is intended by the
manufacturer.
1.
The wheelchiar is not designed for weight training and is unsafe for use
as a seat while weight training. Weight training from the wheelchair
substantially changes the stability of the chair and may cause tipping.
2.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
3.
NEVER allow someone to stand on your chair or use it as a step ladder.
4.
This chair is designed for a single rider only.
5.
Unauthorized modifi cations and use of parts or accessories not supplied
or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This
will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. If the warning is
ignored, damage to your chair, and the potential for severe injury of the
person using the chair for unintended purposes can occur.
C. ATTENDANTS AND CAREGIVERS
WARNING
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read all warnings contained in this
manual, and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that after consulting a
healthcare professional, you will need to learn safe and proven body
mechanics to use and create assistive methods best suited to your abilities.
D. ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Unauthorized modifi cations or use of parts, or accessories not supplied or
approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This will void
the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Some problems that may occur, but are not limited to:
1.
Incorrect wheels and/or tires that put the rider at risk of a fall or tip-over.
2.
Adding a component to the frame, changing the structural integrity of the
chair.
3.
Any modifi cation or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe situation
where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
E. KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is diff erent. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before
you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are used to a
diff erent chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too much
force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
WARNING
1.
BEFORE you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this
chair by your health care advisor.
2.
Practice bending, reaching and transfers utnil you know the limit of your
ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or
tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3.
Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best
suited to your level of function and ability.
4.
NEVER try a new maneuver on your own. Ask the advice of your health
care professional to lower the risk of a fall or tip over.
5.
Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
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