Use; Area Of Application - Sterling S400 Instructions For Use Manual

Use

Intended Use of Scooter's:
Class 2 scooter's are not for road use and have a
maximum speed of 4mph.
Class 3 scooter's are usually large in size, not
necessarily intended for indoor use but capable of
travelling longer distances and negotiating outdoor
obstacles and have a maximum speed of 8mph in the
United Kingdom. Higher speeds are permitted in other
countries.
They are intended for use in public places and similar
locations where there are pavements, pedestrian paths
or floors that have hard and firm surfaces. The safe limit
for slopes and obstacles shall be observed.
They may be used on the roads in compliance with local
country traffic law. They are intended for a user who has
difficulty in walking or limited mobility and is for their own
personal use.
The maximum user weight limit, includes both the user
and any weight of accessories fitted to the scooter), is
marked on the serial number label, which is affixed to the
seat post.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used
under the specified conditions and for the intended
purposes. No unauthorised modifications should
be made to the Scooter. Only approved parts and
accessories shall be fitted.
The intended lifetime of the scooter is 5 years. Please
DO NOT use or fit any 3rd party components to the
scooter unless they are officially approved by Sunrise
Medical.
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Sterling S-Series

Area of application

The electrical power, simple steering and automatic
braking make the Scooter suitable for people who have
limited mobility due to, for example:
• Joint pain and/or stiffness due for example to Arthritis
or Rheumatism
• Difficulty breathing due to Respiratory or Heart
Conditions.
• Difficulty walking due to Stroke
• Certain cases of Obesity
The following should be taken into consideration in
relations to the provision of the scooter and any specific
options available:
• The users body size, weight including the distribution
of body weight.
• The mass of any carry on or stowed items should be
added to the users body mass and together should
not exceed the maximum load of the scooter.
• The user's physical and psychological constitution.
• The age of the user, their living conditions and the
environment in which the scooter is going to be used,
e.g. home surroundings and the intended area of
use.
If in doubt, please consult a health care professional
to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable
risks. A risk assessment may be required in certain
circumstances.
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures
quality at all stages of the development and production of
this scooter.
Important:
Do not use your scooter until this manual has
been read and understood.