Emergency Braking; Sharp Turns; Batteries; Tyres - Quickie Puma 40 Instructions For Use Manual

4.7 Emergency braking

There are three ways to stop your wheelchair:
1. Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release
the joystick (see Hand Control section
chair to a halt in a controlled manner.
2. Pulling back the joystick will brake the chair abruptly with a fast
stop
3. Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in motion
will also bring the chair to a halt.
WARNING!
This third method is only to be used in an emergency situation
as the stopping action is very abrupt.

4.8 Sharp turns

DANGER!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to turn
sharply you must reduce your speed with the joystick or speed
setting. This is particularly important when travelling across
or down a slope. Disregarding this advice could lead to your
wheelchair tipping over.

4.9 Batteries

Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise Medical
with maintenance-free batteries. These only require regular
charging. Before charging, please read section 12 in this
manual.
WARNING!
Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries.
If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer.
CAUTION!
Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please charge
your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
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Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type batteries
or wet batteries. Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as
7). This will bring the
well as damage to floors, furniture and your wheelchair. If it
comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If it comes into contact with the eye,
immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Acid can
be neutralised with baking soda and water. Take care to keep
batteries upright at all times, especially when transporting your
wheelchair.
Battery and charger type:
24V (2x12V) / 73 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 260 x 171 x 210 mm.
24V (2x12V) / 60 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 256 x 169 x 178 mm.
Connector: 3 pins "Neutrik" type (polarity scheme in section
17)

4.10 Tyres

Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use. Check
them regularly in accordance with the service instructions in
this manual, especially the pressure of the tyres. The tyre type
used for the drive wheels can be solid or pnumatic 3.00-8.
The 6 inch castor wheels are specific to the Puma 40 Sedeo
Ergo (mid-wheel drive) and need to be ordered through your
approved Sunrise Medical service agent.
Never inflate the tyres using a garage forecourt airline, always
use the pump provided.

4.11 Weight limit

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WARNING!
DANGER!
DANGER!
The user plus items carried should never exceed a total
weight of 160 Kg.
Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight,
(user plus additional weights), exceed a total weight of 160
Kg.
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
Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
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