D.distance From The Source; Immunity Level; Report All Suspected Emi Incidents; General Warnings - Sunrise Medical Quickie Owner's Manual

E N G L I S H
D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you
get closer to the source. For this reason, EMI from
hand-held devices is of special concern. (See C.1
above) A person using one of these devices can
bring high levels of EM energy very close to your
chair without you knowing it.
E. IMMUNITY LEVEL
1. The level of EM energy is measured in volts per meter (V/m). Every
power wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain level. This is called
its "immunity level".
2. The higher the immunity level, the less the risk of EMI. It is believed
that a 20 V/m immunity level will protect the power wheelchair user
from the more common sources of radio waves.
3. The Quickie/Sterling Melody with the following configuration was
tested and found to be immune to at least 20 V/m:
Quickie/Sterling Melody power wheelchair with a right-hand mount-
ed Penny & Giles VR2 integral controller, contour seat, flip-back arm-
rests, solid flip-up footplate and battery pack.
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 its 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 the safe use
of this chair that are best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and transferring
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.
7. Do not allow additional riders on the chair, armrests or chassis.
Doing so may result in injury or damage.
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.
101266 Rev. B
Individuals with physical limitations requiring the
use of a specialty control input device known not to
be immune to 20V/m, or not known, should exer-
cise extra care around known sources of EMI.
There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you
add accessories or modify this chair. Any change to
your chair may increase the risk of EMI. Parts from
other suppliers have unknown EMI properties.
F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS
You should promptly report any unintended move-
ment or brake release. Be sure to indicate whether
there was a radio wave source near your chair at
the time. Contact: Sunrise Medical Customer
Service Department at (800) 333-4000 or +44 1384
44 66 22.
V I . G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S
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 armrest supports only.
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. Never exceed a total weight of 250 pounds (113.4 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 (113.4 kilograms).
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame, or fas-
teners and may cause severe injury to you or others from chair fail-
ure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the con-
troller 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.
6