Sunrise Medical Breezy Style User Manual page 9

• If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially fitted
vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants should use the
seats in the vehicle and the appropriate restraint system. This is
the only way to ensure that occupants will have the maximum
protection if there is an accident. When using safety elements
offered by SUNRISE MEDICAL and using a specially designed
safety system, lightweight wheelchairs can be used as a seat
when being transported in a specially fitted vehicle. (See the
Chapter on "Transportation").
• Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors, as well as
the centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair, the castors may
begin to wobble at high speeds. This can lead to the castors
being blocked and the wheelchair may tip over. Therefore,
please make sure that the castors are adjusted correctly (see
the Chapter "Castors"). In particular, do not travel on an incline
without brakes, travel at a reduced speed. We recommend that
novice users use anti-tip tubes.
• Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over backwards
unintentionally. Under no circumstances should they take the
place of transit wheels, and be used to transport a person in a
wheelchair with the rear wheels removed.
• When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the side or
behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do not lean too far
out of the wheelchair, as if you change the centre of gravity there
is a risk of tipping or rolling over. The hanging of additional load
(back pack or similar items) onto your chair backposts can affect
the rearward stability of your chair, especially when used in
combination with recliner backrests. This can cause the chair to
tip backwards causing injury.
• Adjustments to your wheelchair, particularly to safety-related
components must be carried out by an approved dealer. This
applies to adjustments to wheel locks, anti-tip tubes, backrest
angle and height, lower leg length, COG, lap belt, rear wheel
toe-in and camber, seat height as well as toe-in and directional
stability of the castor fork.
• When using mobility accessories fitted to the wheelchair such as
handbikes, electronic power assist, etc, make sure that your
wheelchair is fitted with the appropriate castor forks, approved
for this use. Please contact your dealer if you have any
questions.
• Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment, powered or
mechanically operated mobility drives, hand-bike or any other
device that changes the intended use or the structure of the
wheelchair.
• Any combination with other medical devices requires the
approval of Sunrise Medical.
• Please note that in certain configurations the wheelchair may
exceed a width of 700 mm. If this is the case, under certain
circumstances, it may not be possible to use some or all of the
available escape routes from a building. It may be more difficult
or impossible to travel on public transport.
• Further information and safety instructions can be provided by
your authorised dealer.
• For thigh amputees you must use anti-tip tubes.
• Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is correct. For
rear wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar (350 kPa). The max.
pressure is indicated on the tyre. The knee-lever brakes will only
work if there is sufficient tyre pressure and if the correct setting
has been made (see the Chapter on "Brakes").
• If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must replace them
immediately.
• Be careful with fire, in particular with burning cigarettes. Seat
and back slings can be set alight.
• If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight for a long period of
time, then parts of the wheelchair (e.g. frame, legrests, brakes
and sideguard) may become hot (>41°C).
• Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear
wheels are set properly and lock in. If the button on the quick-
release axle is not pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be
removed.
• Always take care to avoid getting your clothing trapped in the
drive wheels.
WARNING!
• The effect of the knee-lever brake as well as the general driving
characteristics are dependent on tyre pressure. The wheelchair
is significantly lighter and easier to manoeuvre when the rear
wheels are pumped up correctly and both wheels have the same
pressure.
• Make sure that your tyres have sufficient tread! Please note that
you are subject to any and all traffic laws when driving in public
traffic.
• Always be careful with your fingers when working or adjusting
the wheelchair!
WARNING!
CHOKING HAZARD – This mobility aid uses small parts which
under certain circumstances may present a choking hazard to small
children.
The wheelchairs shown and described in this user guide may not
correspond in every detail exactly to your own model. However, all
instructions are completely relevant, regardless of possible detail
differences.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any
weights, measurements or other technical data shown in this
manual. All figures, measurements and capacities shown in this
manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications.
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality at all
stages of the development and production of our products. This
product complies with the standards set forth in EU directives.
Optional equipment and accessories are available at extra charge.
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