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930373 Rev. B
930373 Rev. B
V1. GENERAL WARNINGS
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. Never exceed a total weight of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for rider plus
items carried.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional
weights) exceeds 250 pounds.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame, or fasteners,and
may cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair to
reduce the risk of a collision,fall or tip-over.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or more often,
if needed).
2. Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immediately if you notice any
change in your ability to:
• Control the joystick.
• Hold your torso erect.
• Avoid running into objects.
E. EMI
Read Section V to learn about EMI.To reduce the risk of unintended brake
release or chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair is on.
Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs,turn your chair off as soon as it is safe.
F. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates 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).
• If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or adjust the chair.Your supplier
can help you find and correct the problem.
2. Make sure batteries are charged.Green lights on charge indicator will light up
when charge is full.Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting low. Red
lights indicate batteries are in immediate need of charging.
G. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
Never use non-Quickie parts or make a changes to your chair unless authorized by
Sunrise. (Doing so will void the Warranty,and may create a safety hazard).
1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip-over.
2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheelchair.
This voids the warranty.The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair.
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
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 you or others.
A. NOTICE TO RIDER
1. Before using this chair,you should be trained in safe use by your health
care professional.
2. Every wheelchair is different.Take the time to learn the feel of this chair
before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to
your level of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending,reaching and transfers until you learn
how to do them safely.
5. Never try a new maneuver on your own unless you are sure it is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair.Look for hazards and
learn how to avoid them.
B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of
this manual. (Be aware that warnings that apply to the rider also apply to you).
NOTES:
1. You need to work with the rider,and the rider’s doctor,nurse or therapist, to
develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.
• Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the
motor locks.When you do so the chair will not have brakes.
3. Propel this chair by the push handles only.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.
HELPING THE RIDER OVERCOME AN OBSTACLE:
1. 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.
2. Before each use, 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. Go straight up and straight down a curb or stair. If you turn,or climb or
descend at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
4. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
5. Lower the chair slowly.Do not let the chair drop to the pavement or ground.
Doing so may damage the chair or injure the rider.