Sunrise Medical GTX Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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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 ............................. 5
V. GENERAL WARNINGS.......................................... 5
A.Weight Limit ............................................................. 5
B.Weight Training ......................................................... 5
C.Getting to Know Your Chair .................................... 5
D.To Reduce The Risk of an Accident .......................... 5
E. Safety Checklist ........................................................ 5
F. Changes & Adjustments ........................................... 6
G.Environmental Conditions ........................................ 6
H.Terrain ...................................................................... 6
I. Street Use ................................................................. 6
J. Motor Vehicle Safety ................................................ 6
K.When You Need Help .............................................. 6
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS....................... 7
A.Center of Balance ..................................................... 7
B.Dressing or Changing Clothes .................................. 7
C.Wheelies ................................................................... 7
D.Obstacles .................................................................. 7
E. Reaching or Leaning .................................................. 7
F. Moving Backward ..................................................... 8
G.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ......................................... 8
H.Transfers ................................................................... 8
I. Curbs & Steps............................................................ 8
J. Stairs ......................................................................... 8
K.Escalators .................................................................. 8
VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE................................ 9
A.Learning To Do A “Wheelie” .................................... 9
B.Descending A Curb or Single Step ........................... 9
C.Climbing A Curb or Single Step ............................... 9
D.Climbing Stairs .......................................................... 9
E. Descending Stairs ...................................................... 9
F. Maintenance ............................................................. 9
VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS......... 10
A.Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional).......................................... 10
B.Armrests ................................................................... 10
C.Caster Pin Locks........................................................ 10
D.Cushion & Sling Seats ............................................... 10
E. Fasteners .................................................................. 10
F. Footrests.................................................................... 10
G.Pneumatic Tires ........................................................ 10
H.Offset Seating ............................................................ 11
I. Positioning Belts......................................................... 11
J. Power Drive ............................................................. 11
K.Push Handles............................................................. 11
L. Quick-Release Axles ................................................. 11
M.Rear Wheels ............................................................. 11
N.Rear Wheel Locks .................................................... 11
O.Modified Seat Systems .............................................. 11
P. Upholstery Fabric ..................................................... 12
Q.Rear Suspension ........................................................ 12
R.Travel Wheels ............................................................ 12
IX. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS.............................. 13
A.To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels......................... 13
B.Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment............................. 13
C.Padded, Swing-Away Armrests.................................. 13
D.Height Adjustable Armrests ...................................... 14
E. Three-Point Height Adjustable Armrest ................... 14
F. Back Depth Adjustment ............................................ 14
G.Swing-In/Out Hangers and Footrests........................ 15
H.Articulating Legrest or Elevating Legrest................... 15
I. Footrest Height Adjustment...................................... 15
J. Backrest .................................................................... 15
K.Back Angle Adjustment ............................................. 16
L. Fitting the Jay Precision Back..................................... 16
M.Seat Sling ................................................................... 17
N.Cushion Installation ................................................... 17
O.Rear Axle................................................................... 17
P. Rear Wheel Spacing................................................... 19
Q.Wheel Locks.............................................................. 19
R.Casters....................................................................... 20
S. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional)......................................... 20
T. Travel Wheels ............................................................ 21
U.Folding and Unfolding................................................ 21
V. Check-Out................................................................. 21
X. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 22
XI. MAINTENANCE ................................................... 23
A.Introduction............................................................... 23
B.Maintenance Chart ................................................... 23
C.Maintenance Tips....................................................... 23
D.Cleaning..................................................................... 23
E. Storage Tips............................................................... 23
XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY.......................... 24
ESPAÑOL ............................................................... 25
FRANÇAIS.............................................................. 48