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Z I PP IE VOYAGE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT DEVICE & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the
needs of your child. However, final selection of the type of device,
options, and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care
advisor. Choosing the best early intervention device and set-up for
safety depends on such things as:
1. The child's disability, strength, balance, coordination, and the
limits of their abilities.
2. The types of hazards that must be overcome in daily use
(where you live and work), and other places you are likely
to use the device.
3. The dependents need of options for their safety and comfort.
INTENDED USE: The Zippie Voyage is intended for medical pur-
poses to provide mobility to persons under 60lbs(27kg) restricted
to a sitting position.
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this device you, and each person who may assist you,
should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instruc-
tions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to
you.
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit
and 5 If the limit is exceeded, damage to your device, a fall, tip-over
or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider and/
or others.
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With a Max User Weight of 75lbs (34 kg)
WARNING
Never hang items greater than 5lbs (2.3kg) from stroller handle or seat
back handle. A fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur.
B. INTENDED USE
C. ATTENDANTS AND CAREGIVERS
1.
Work with the child's health care professional to learn safety
methods best suited to your abilities and those of your child.
2.
To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body
mechanics when lifting, or tilting your child.
3.
Remind the dependent to lean back when you tilt the mobil-ity
device backward.
4.
When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the mobility
device in one easy movement.
5.
NEVER leave the dependent child alone.
6.
parking brake and lock caster wheels to help minimize unintended
movement. When making adjustments to the mobility device,
always engage the
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C. WARNINGS
The word "WARNING" refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that
may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The
"Warnings" are in three main sections, as follows:
1. V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks
you need to be aware of before you ride this device.
2. VI — WARNINGS — FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn how to avoid a fall or tip-over while
performing daily activities with the device.
3. VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of the
device.
4. VIII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Here
you will learn about the components of the device and
options you can select for safety. Consult your authorized
dealer and your health care advisor to help you choose the
best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE - Where they apply, you will also find "Warnings" in other sections
of this manual. Heed all warnings. If you fail to do so, a fall, tip-
over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the
rider and/or others.
D. ACCESSORIES
Unauthorized modifications or use of parts, or accessories not supplied
or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This
will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Some problems that may occur, but are not limited to:
1. Incorrect Wheels and/or tires that put the rider at risk of a fall or
tip-over.
2. Adding a component to the frame, changing the structural
integrity of the chair.
3. Any modification or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe
situation where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
E. KNOW YOUR DEVICE
Every device is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair
before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you
are used to a different chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If
you use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. TO REDUCE THE RISK OR AN ACCIDENT
1. BEFORE using this device, you should be trained in Its safe use by
your health care professional.
2. Practice transfers until you know your limits and the extent of your
child's abilities. Always ask if you need to have someone help you
to avoid a fall or tip-over.
3.
Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use
best suited to your level of function and ability.
NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you
4.
can do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your device,
look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
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IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
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