Quickie QM-710 Instructions For Use Manual - page 13
Jive Up / QM-710 Stand Up
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Rev.2.0
WARNING!
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In certain circumstances your wheelchair could
become unstable. Before attempting to climb or
descend a slope or a kerb, caution should be taken
when using weight shift options (e.g. powered ,
recline or standing), of the seat and/or your body for
a counter balance weight.
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To improve stability lean forward when driving uphill,
with the seat and back in an upright position.
•
Alternatively sit in an upright position when travelling
in a forward, downhill direction or and/or recline the
seat backwards.
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We strongly recommend that you return the seat
and back to an upright lowered and seated position
before attempting to climb or descend a slope.
Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to
become unstable.
•
If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your
wheelchair on a slope then do not attempt to drive
up or down the slope/kerb; try to find an alternative
route.
4.21 Gradients: ascents
WARNING!
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When going uphill, keep the chair moving.
•
Steer by carefully moving the joystick forwards
making slight Left and Right adjustments as you go.
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If you have stopped on a hill, you should start slowly.
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If necessary lean forward.
4.22 Gradients: descents
On descents, it is important not to let the wheelchair
accelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed.
WARNING!
Proceed slowly down steep descents, (below the
speed of 5kph) and stop if any anxiety arises regarding
directional control.
If the chair picks up speed, centre the joystick to slow it
or to stop all forward movement, then restart slowly and
do not allow the speed to increase.
4.17 Transfer to and from the chair
WARNING!
• Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your
healthcare professional for assistance in developing
your personal front or side transfer technique to best
suit your needs and avoid any personal injury.
• Ensure controller is switched off during transfers to
avoid unintentional movement.
4.18 Stand Up module
WARNING!
Please be aware that the standing module present a trap
hazard. Make sure that during operation the standing
module is free from all clothing, hands, feet and other
extremities to prevent injury.
Do not drive on ramps or slopes with the seating in stand
up position. Before attempting to climb or decend a
slope, return the wheelchair to a standard seated drive
position, with the backrest upright.
4.19 Castors
CAUTION!
Make sure that castors are not damaged or worn before
using your chair.
Check the castors are functioning correctly on a regular
basis.
4.20 Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to allow
its use on slopes or gradients of up to 10° (18%) in
standard configuration. However, you have the option of
adjusting your position with the standing option powered
centre mount legrest or a combination of these options.
WARNING!
• Standing and legrest adjustments can affect the
wheelchair centre of gravity. Under certain conditions
this might cause instability that could lead to
unintentional tipping. It may be necessary to carry
out a risk assessment if the wheelchair is adjusted to
extremes.
• Stopping distances on slopes can be significantly
longer than on level ground.