Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills; T To Reduce The Risk Of Falls, Tip-Over Or Loss Of Control; U.ramps At Home & Work; Wheelchair Lifts - Sunrise Medical Quickie Melody Manual De Instrucciones

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S. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
The center of balance of your chair changes when
you are on a slope.
NOTE– "Slope" includes a ramp or sidehill. Your chair is less stable when it is
at an angle. Never use this chair on a slope unless you are sure it is
safe.
When in doubt, have someone help you.
Beware Of:
1. Steep slopes. Do Not use this chair on a slope or incline greater than
7°.
2. Wet or slippery surfaces (such as when ice, snow, water or oil film is
present). A loss of traction may cause a fall or tip-over.
3. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These
may cause a fall or tip-over.
4. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. (A drop-off of as small as 3/4
inch can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward).
T. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR
LOSS OF CONTROL
1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so
without losing traction.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
• Do not "cut the corner" on a slope or ramp.
• Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide
enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side.
4. Lean or press your body uphill. This will help adjust for a change in
the center of balance caused by the slope.
5. Keep your chair moving at a slow, steady speed. Keep control over the
chair at all times.
• On a descent, do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal
speed.
• If the chair picks up speed, center the joystick to slow down or
stop.
NOTE– The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help
control your speed when driving on a slope or uphill.
• If you stop, re-start slowly.
U. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK
Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your
area.
1. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to
meet all standards.
2. NOTE– The proper design will vary, depending on such things as:
the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate plat-
form; landing size; doors and the direction of swing; and whether the
ramp includes a turn or angle.
At A Minimum:
1. Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from
going over the edge.
2. Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot
of slope length.
3. Ramp surface must be even, and have a non-skid surface.
4. You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or
drop-off.
5. Ramp must be sturdy. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does not
"bow" when you ride on it.
V. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and build-
ings to help you move from one level to another.
1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you
fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your
chair to drive off the platform. (Be aware that a "roll-stop" at the
end of the platform may not prevent this).
2. Make sure there is not a lip or drop-off at the top or bottom of the
platform. These may cause a fall or tip-over. When in doubt, have
someone help you.
3. Always secure the rider with a positioning belt to help prevent falls
during transfers.
4. Avoid moving forward if a wheel is "hung up" on the lip of the ramp.
Backup, reposition the caster for a more direct approach and slowly
try again.
W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
1. Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more
than one and a half (1.5) inches high. Doing so may:
• Result in a fall or tip-over.
• Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen
fasteners.
2. To prevent a fall or tip-over, use wheelchair access ramps or have
someone help you.
3. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own
risk and use extreme care.
• Go as straight up or straight down as you can. Never turn or
climb or descend at an angle as a fall or tip-over is likely.
• Proceed slowly, at a steady speed.
4. Avoid driving along curb edges and drop-offs. A minimum distance
from the edge of 18" is recommended.
X. STAIRS
Never use this chair to go up or down stairs, even
with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall
or tip-over.
Y. ESCALATORS
Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an
attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
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