IRIS QUICKIE User manual

Owner’s Manual
*Quicki ®IRIS *Quicki ®IRIS SE
*Zippi ®IRIS SE
*with transit option *without transit option
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MK-100151 Rev. A 2
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I. INTRODUCTION
SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS
Thank you for choosing a Quickie/Zippie IRIS tilt in space wheelchair.
We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the
safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from
your Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the
address and telephone number below:
SUNRISE MEDICAL
Customer Service Department
2842 Business Park Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
[phone]
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change
your address. This will allow us to keep you up to date with informa-
tion about safety, new products and options to increase your use and
enjoyment of the wheelchair. If you lose your warranty card, call or
write and we will gladly send you a new one.
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best, and can answer
most of your questions about chair safety, use and maintenance. For
future reference, fill in the following:
Supplier: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________________
Serial #:_____________________________ Date/Purchased: ________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
No component of this chair was made with Natural Rubber Latex.

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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS..................................................4
IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE ....................................................4
V. ENERAL WARNIN S .................................................................5
A.Weight limits................................................................................5
B. Intended Use................................................................................5
C. Attendants and Caregivers......................................................5
D. Accessories
E. Know your Chair........................................................................5
F. Reduce the risk of an Accident ...............................................5
.Safety Checklist...........................................................................5
H.Changes and Adjustments.........................................................5
I. Environmental Conditions........................................................6
J. Terrain ...........................................................................................6
K.Street Use ...................................................................................6
L. Motor Vehicle Safety...................................................................6
M.When you need help .................................................................6
VI. SAFETY WARNIN S: FALLS & TIP-OVERS.............................7
A.Center of Balance.......................................................................7
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ................................................7
C.Obstacles ......................................................................................7
D. Front Caster Lift.........................................................................7
E. Reaching or Leaning...................................................................7
F. Moving Backward.........................................................................7
.Escalators......................................................................................8
H. Ramps, Slopes, and Sidehills.....................................................8
I. Transfer .........................................................................................8
J. Curbs and Single Steps ...............................................................9
K.Climbing a Curb or Single Step...............................................9
L. Descending a Curb or Single Step .........................................9
M.Stairs............................................................................................10
N. Climbing Stairs.........................................................................10
O. Descending Stairs ....................................................................10
P. Tilt Use and Back Angle Adjustment (Mono Back)..........10
VII. WARNIN S: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS..........................11
A.Anti-tip Tubes ............................................................................11
B. Armrests.....................................................................................11
C.Push Handles .............................................................................11
D. Stroller Handle..........................................................................11
E. Cushions.....................................................................................11
F. Fasteners ....................................................................................11
. Footrests....................................................................................11
H Pneumatic Tires.........................................................................11
I. Positioning Belts........................................................................12
J. Quick Release Axle..................................................................12
K.Rear Axles..................................................................................12
L. Rear Wheel Locks....................................................................12
M. Modified Seat Systems............................................................12
N. Tray for vent and battery.......................................................12
O. Accessory Hook ......................................................................12
VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................13
A. Introduction ............................................................................13
B. Critical Maintenance Tips .......................................................13
C.Maintenance Chart...................................................................13
D.Cleaning......................................................................................13
E. Troubleshooting Chart............................................................13
F. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels....................................14
.Cushion Installation .................................................................14
H. Wheel Locks.............................................................................14
I. Hub Lock....................................................................................14
J. Anti-Tip Tubes-Rear...................................................................14
K. Dual-Post Armrests.................................................................15
L. Height-Adjustable Armrests...................................................15
M.Adjustable Locking Flip-up Armrests...................................15
N.Cantilever Armrests.................................................................16
O.Swing-away Hangers/Footrests..............................................16
P. Heavy-duty, Lift-off Footrests ................................................16
Q.Articulating Legrest .................................................................16
R. Elevating Legrest.......................................................................17
S. Tilt-in-Space Mechanism.........................................................17
T. Stroller Handle Extension ......................................................18
U.Reclining Back ...........................................................................18
V. Mono Back Stroller handle ....................................................18
W.Folding the Mono back for Transport.................................18
X.Check-out ..................................................................................18
IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT.........................................19
A.Dealer Service Introduction..................................................19
B. Critical Maintenance Tips .......................................................19
C.Cleaning......................................................................................19
D.Rear Axle....................................................................................19
E. Hub Lock Adjustment .............................................................20
F. Wheel Locks .............................................................................20
.Single-Post Armrest Receiver................................................20
H.Adjustable Locking Flip-up Armrests...................................21
I. Cantilever Locking Flip-back armrests................................21
J. Swing-Away Height Adjustment............................................22
K.Heavy-Duty Lift-Off Footrest................................................22
L. Articulating Legrest..................................................................22
M.Elevating Legrest.......................................................................22
N.Contracture Footrest ............................................................23
O.Tilt-in-space Mechanism .........................................................23
P. Standard Backrest.....................................................................24
Q.Mono Back.................................................................................24
R.Dynamic Mono Back ................................................................25
S. Dynamic Mono Back Elastomer Replacement ..................26
T. Ventilator Hanger Bracket ....................................................26
U.Fixed Stroller Handle...............................................................26
V. Adjustable Stroller Handle (Mono Back)............................26
W.Caster/Fork Assembly.............................................................27
X.Frame Depth .............................................................................27
Y. Frame Width..............................................................................28
Z.Seat Pan ......................................................................................29
AA.Carriage....................................................................................29
BB.Attendant Wheel Lock Installation.....................................30
CC.Footplate Adapter Bracket..................................................30
DD.Lap Belt Instructions.............................................................31
EE.Check-Out................................................................................31
X. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................32
ESPAÑOL .......................................................................................34
FRANÇAIS......................................................................................70
ITALIANO....................................................................................106
DEUTSCH....................................................................................142

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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RI HT 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 and set-up for your safety
depends on such things as:
1. Your disability, 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. WARNIN S
The word “WARNIN ” 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– ENERAL WARNIN S
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you
need to be aware of before you ride this chair.
2. VI– SAFETY WARNIN S: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learnabout 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– WARNIN S– COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options
you can select for safety. Consult your Premium Retailer 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 find “Warnings” in other sections
of this manual. Heed all warnings in this section. 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.
1. Headrest
2. Push Handle/Back Cane
3. Armrest
4. Footrest Hanger
5. Footplate
6. Carriage
7. Caster fork
8. Caster tire
9. Wheel Lock
10. 12" Rear wheel
11. Anti-tip
12. Adjustable seat pan
13. Tilt-in-space mechanism release lever
NOTE– Not all options are available on both
the Quickie and Zippie IRIS.
Please refer to the order form for
specific option availability.
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V. GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEI HT LIMITS
WARNIN
NEVER exceed the weight limit specified 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 Capacities
Quickie IRIS - 250lbs/(113Kg).
Zippie IRIS - 165lbs/(75kg).
Quickie IRIS HD - 350lbs/(159kg).
B. INTENDED USE
The Quickie and Zippie IRIS Series of wheelchair's intended use is to pro-
vide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
WARNIN
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 wheel-
chair 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 modifications and use of parts or accessories not sup-
plied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair struc-
ture. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. If
the warning is ignored, damage to your chair, and the potential
severe injury of the person using the chair for unintended purposes
can occur.
C. ATTENDANTS AND CARE IVERS
WARNIN
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 advisor, you will need to learn safe and proven body mechanics
to use and create assistive methods best suited to your abilities.
D. ACCESSORIES
WARNIN
Unauthorized modifications 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 modification or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe situa-
tion where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
E. KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNIN
Every wheelchair is different. 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 different 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
WARNIN
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by
your health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until 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 until you are sure you can
do it safely.
5. et to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Sunrise recommends using anti-tip tubes in evey circumstance.
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.
. SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNIN
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly.
Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may
indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your chair).
2. Immediately repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help
you find and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. When
locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully. If not locked, the wheel
may come off and cause you to fall.
4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
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.
H. CHAN ES & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNIN
1. See your healthcare advisor and have them adjust seating compo-
nents any time a change or adjustment needs to be made.
2. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or
approved by Sunrise may change the chair structure. This will void
the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
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.

WARNIN
If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the
chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury
may result from the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift
and interfere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle acci-
dent. The frame and/or components may have been changed due to
the accident. Such items could be, but are not limited to: bent, loos-
ened, and/or broken components that were subjected to an impact.
M. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
WARNIN
For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and fol-
lows all warnings and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe meth-
ods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the
rider to do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an
accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for
you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check
to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body
mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend
your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you
can.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in
one easy movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to
the ground. This may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7. To avoid tipping, or getting hung up on objects, unlock and rotate
anti-tip tubes up, and out of the way.
8. Whenever you aren’t attending the wheelchiar, ALWAYS use the
wheel-lock to secure the rear wheels, and lock anti-tip tubes in
place if you must leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will
reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of control of the chair.
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.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
WARNIN
1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a
wet or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for
help.
2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to
rust or corrode. Avoid all extreme weather situations if possible.
a. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water.
The chair tubing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or
corrode from the inside.
b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a
damp bathroom while taking a shower).
c. Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use
water to clean it.
J. TERRAIN
WARNIN
1. Based on ANSI/RESNA testing, Sunrise Medical recommends the use
of a caster wheel with a minimum diameter of 5”, if the wheelchair
will be overcoming obstacles up to 1/2” on a regular basis.
2. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as con-
crete, asphalt, indoor flooring, and carpets.
3. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil, or over rocky terrain.
4. If you use your chair on terrain that is rougher than described above
there is a danger that screws and bolts will loosen prematurely, and
that damage to wheels or axles could put the rider at risk of a fall,
tip-over, or loss of control.
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.
K. STREET USE
WARNIN
1. This product is not intended for street use.
2. Avoid streets whenever possible.
3. Obey and follow all legal pedestrian pathways, and laws that apply to
pedestrians.
4. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles in parking lots, or if you
must cross a road.
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
L. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to the Original Equipment
Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the OEM vehicle restraint.
Sunrise Medical does provide a WC-19 Wheelchair Tie-Down and
Occupant Restraint System, otherwise called a Transit Option. To Identify
whether your wheelchair has been manufactured with the Transit Option
installed, look for four points of securement. Two Front points (A), and
two rear points (B). These points are recognized by the securement point
decal which can be found on or near the securement points. If your wheel-
chair is equipped with the Transit Option please review the Transit
Securement supplement that was provided with the wheelchair for addi-
tional information and instructions. You can request a copy from your
authorized supplier, or Sunrise medical at 1-800-333-4000 if you don’t have
it.
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Front Transit hook
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Rear Transit hook
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AB
Look for this symbol on your wheelchair. It indicates wheel-
chair securement points which conform to ANSI/RESNA (1998)
V.1 - Section 19 and/or ANSI/RESNA (2012) V.4 WC-19. For
more Transit related information, see the “Transit Securement
Supplement” included with your chair.

VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, do not go over an obstacle without
help.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obsta-
cle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb)
to propel your chair.
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.
D. FRONT CASTER LIFT
WARNIN
Front caster lift can occur when the front wheels, ordinarily in contact with
the ground, are either intentionally, or unintentionally caused to lift from
the ground while the rear wheels remain in contact. Pitch control (partial
or full) should NEVER be attempted without consulting your healthcare
advisor and making sure that anti-tips are installed.
If you fail to heed this warning, you are at a high risk of damage to your
chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control that may occur and cause severe
injury to the rider or others.
E. REACHIN OR LEANIN
WARNIN
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may
cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to
extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up
off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do
so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch your-
self to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tip tubes
locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may
damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point and makes
a fall or tip-over more likely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to
reach, then back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the cast-
ers forward.
d. Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching
down between your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach
to the side of your chair.
e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possi-
ble. This makes the chair more stable.
f. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This will
help to prevent a fall if the chair tips.
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.
F. MOVIN BACKWARD
WARNIN
Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most
stable when you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over
if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
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.
A. CENTER OF BALANCE
WARNIN
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on
its center of gravity and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you
select and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. The Most Important Adjustment is:
a. The position of the rear wheels. The more you move the rear
wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over back-
ward.
b. The position of the carriage.
2. The Center of Balance is also Affected by:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
• The seat height and seat angle.
• Backrest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a back pack or other options, and the location and
amount of added weight can change the balance of your chair,
3. To Reduce The Risk Of An Accident:
a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle
and caster position is best for you.
b. Consult your authorized dealer, BEFORE you modify or adjust
this chair. Be aware that you may need to make other changes
to correct the center of balance.
c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points of
your chair and how to avoid a tip-over.
d. Use anti-tip tubes.
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.
B. DRESSIN OR CHAN IN CLOTHES
WARNIN
Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this
chair.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
This makes the chair more stable.
2. Lock anti-tip tubes in place. (If your chair does not have anti-tip
tubes, back it up against a wall and lock both rear wheels).
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.
C. OBSTACLES
WARNIN
Riding over curbs or obstacles can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. If
you have any doubt that you can safely cross any curb or obstacle, ALWAYS
ASK FOR HELP. Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations.
Develop new skills only with the help of a companion.
To avoid the risk of traversing obstacles:
1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chair
as you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free
of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop
off at the bottom of the ramp.
5. To Help Correct Your Center Of Balance:
a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over
an obstacle.
b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from
a higher to a lower level.
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. ESCALATORS
WARNIN
NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall or tip-over is likely.
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.
H. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
WARNIN
Whenever possible, avoid riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill. This will change the cen-
ter of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable and more difficult to manuever when it is at an
angle. When moving up a hill, anti-tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip-over. Always ask for help when
riding on slopes.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10°.
2. Avoid Sidehills. Do not use your chair on a sidehill with a slope steeper than 6°.
3. Always go straight up or straight down a slope. Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.
4. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely to cause your chair
to veer out of control.
7. ALWAYS be aware of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may cause a fall or tip-
over.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope or ramp. A drop-off as small as 3/4 inch can stop a
front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.
8. To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for the change in the center of balance
caused by the slope or sidehill.
b. Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on a down slope. If you go too fast
you may lose control.
c. Ask for help any time you are in doubt.
9. Ramps at home & work– For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal require-
ments for your area:
a. Avoid a drop off. You may need a section at the top or bottom to smooth out the transition.
b. Stay in the center of the ramp and control your speed.
10. When you have to use a ramp, always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure the ramp is
wide enough so that you have no risk of going off the edge.
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.
I. TRANSFER
WARNIN
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a
point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To Avoid A Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe transfer methods
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer.
3. Be aware that the chair can still slide and/or tip. The wheel lock keeps the rear wheels from
rolling while you are perforrming the transfer.
4. Make sure that the pneumatic tires are properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear
wheel locks to slip. (see table in Section “Pneumatic Tires”
5. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to.
If possible, use a transfer board.
6. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
7. If you can, remove the footrests, or swing them out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip.
8. Make sure armrests are removed, or out of the way and do not interfere with the transfer.
9. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the risk that the chair will
tip or move away from you.
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.
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Downslo e less than 10°
Straight down
Control S eed
Go Slow
No Turns
U slo e less than 10°
Lean Forward
Straight u
Don’t sto
No Turns
Sidehill less than 6°
Don’t sto
No Turns
Ram s
Straight Down
Stay centered
No Dro -offs
Go Slow
GET READY TRANSFER ADJUST
1. 2. 3.
Before transferring, remove the arm-
rests, and footrests, and make sure the
wheel lock is set.
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J. CURBS & SIN LE STEPS
WARNIN
Before riding over curbs, or negotiating even a single step, ALWAYS ask for assistance first. Curbs and steps
can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to our ability to avoid, or traverse any obstacle,
ALWAYS ask for help. Be aware of your riding skills and personal limitations, develop new skills only with the
help of a companion.
For Attendant: Each person who assists the rider with curbs and steps should read and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings pertaining to attendants, and caregivers.
1. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches high) UNLESS you have help. Doing so may
cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over.
2. With the help of an attendant, go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb or descend
at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
3. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen fas-
teners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and can
possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others.
K. CLIMBIN A CURB OR SIN LE STEP
WARNIN
For Attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Continue backward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear
wheels to the top of the curb.
3. Pull the chair backwards until the caster wheels have cleared the edge of the curb and return the chair
to it’s rolling position.
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.
L. DESCENDIN A CURB OR SIN LE STEP
WARNIN
For Attendant:: Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going FORWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step, tip the chair slightly and pull it backward.
3. When the chair is at it’s balance point, carefully step forwards until the rear wheels reach the edge of
the curb or step. Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
4. Push the chair forward until you are standing on the lower level.
5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair back to its balance point.
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.
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.
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M. STAIRS
WARNIN
1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a
fall or tip-over.
2. Negotiating stairs with a wheelchair always requires at least 2 attendants for safety.
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.
WARNIN
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” in Section V, Part K and follow all
instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities.
N. CLIMBIN STAIRS
WARNIN
1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs.
2. Move the chair and rider BACKWARD up the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair back to its balance point.
4. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-detachable part of the front frame and lifts the chair
up and over one stair at a time.
5. The attendants move to the next stair up. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing.
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. DESCENDIN STAIRS
WARNIN
1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down stairs.
2. Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs.
3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels
and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the chair frame. He or she low-
ers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing.
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. TILT USE AND BACK AN LE ADJUSTMENT (MONO BACK)
WARNIN
BEFORE you operate the tilt mechanism, or back angle adjustment (MONO back):
1. Always verify that the arms of the rider are stable on the armrests or within the armrests.
2. Always verify that the legs of the rider are stable on the footrest/legrest.
3. Never place hands, feet or foreign objects into the tilt mechanism.
4. Never push or propel the chair with the seat tilted in a forward position.
5. Never add chair accessories that are not specifically designed for the IRIS.
6. Never exceed a tilted position that aligns the backrest parallel to the ground.
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.
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