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930354 Rev.B
930354 Rev.B
V.GENERAL WARNINGS
H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,
asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand,loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of 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.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the
danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor,use reflective tape on your chair and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye
contact with drivers before you go forward.When in doubt, yield until you are
sure it is safe.
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.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Quickie wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
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 accident.
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.
V.GENERAL WARNINGS
E. SAFETY CHECKLIST
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. Repair any problem.Your authorized supplier can help you find and cor-
rect 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.
Note:See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them.
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. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-over
UNLESS you make other changes as well.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust your chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change, and
are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. 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.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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.This could cause your chair to fail.
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.
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.