Foreword; Use; Area Of Application - Sunrise Medical Empulse F55 Directions For Use Manual

Foreword

Dear Customer,
We are very happy that you have decided in favour of a
high-quality product from SUNRISE MEDICAL.
This owner's manual will provide numerous tips and ideas
so that your new pulling device can become a trustworthy
and reliable partner in your life.
For Sunrise Medical, it is very important that we have a
good relationship with our customers. We like to keep
you up-to-date about new and current developments at
our company. Keeping close to our customers means:
fast service, as little red tape as possible, working closely
with customers. Whenever you need replacement parts
or accessories, or if you just have a question about your
pulling device – we are there for you.
We want you to be satisfied with our products and
service. At Sunrise Medical we are constantly working to
develop our products further. For this reason, changes
can occur in our range of products with regard to form,
technology, and equipment. Consequently, no claims can
be construed from the data or pictures contained in this
user's manual.
The management system of SUNRISE MEDICAL is
certified to EN ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
As the manufacturer, SUNRISE MEDICAL,
declares that the pulling devices conform
to the Medical Device Regulation
(2017/745).
A notice to the user and/or patient that any serious
incident that has occurred in relation to the device should
be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or
patient is established.
Please contact your local, authorised SUNRISE
MEDICAL dealer if you have any questions regarding the
use, maintenance or safety of your pulling device.
In the case of there being no authorised dealer in your
area and you have any questions regarding product
safety or recalls, contact Sunrise Medical either in writing
or by telephone.
Sunrise Medical
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 2LD
England
Phone: 0845 605 66 88
Fax: 0845 605 66 89
www.SunriseMedical.co.uk
Do not use your pulling device until this manual
has been read and understood.
Please follow the instructions contained within
the Owner's Manual.
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Use

The Empulse F55 is a powered pulling device, which is
attached to a wheelchair, to support the mobility and
integration of the wheelchair user in daily life. It is
designed for personal use indoors or outdoors.
The maximum user weight (including both the user
and any weight of accessories fitted to the pulling
device) is marked on the serial number label. The
serial number label is located on the frame as well as
in the owner's manual.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used
under the specified conditions and for the intended
purposes.
Service life
The expected life of the pulling device is 5 years, provided
that:
- It is used in strict accordance with the intended use.
- All service and maintenance requirements are fulfilled.
DANGER!
• Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment.

Area of application

The pulling device provides the user with the potential to
safely cover long distances in an ergonomically and
ecologically efficient manner, using their own wheelchair.
It expands the activity radius significantly.
The attached wheelchair must be equipped in accordance
with road traffic regulations when used on public roads,
pavements and spaces.
The traction device can be operated by people (adults and
adolescents) who:
• are physically and mentally capable of safely operating
the pulling device in all operating situations (steering,
braking, ..) and can meet the legal requirements for use
on public roads.
• have been advised and trained in its use by Sunrise
Medical or an authorised Sunrise Medical dealer.
Operating Conditions
The pulling device should be able to cope with tarmac
surfaces and firm paths with different topography. Avoid
driving on unpaved or loose surfaces (e.g. on loose
gravel, in sand, mud, snow, ice or through deep puddles
of water), as this may expose the user to unforeseen
risks.
We herewithin advise, that using the Empulse F55 with
max. speed-settings higher than 6 kph is only permitted
on public roads in certain countries and otherwise may
only be used on private property.
In the absence of approval, in accordance with the road
traffic laws, the Empulse F55 may not be driven on public
roads, bicycle-lanes and pavements. You need to inform
yourself about the country specific legislation regarding
usage and your legal obligation to insure the Empulse
F55.
When you´re travelling with your F55, always check the
specific legislation in the respective country.
Empulse F55 Rev.C