General Safety Notes And Driving Limits - Sunrise Medical Empulse F55 Directions For Use Manual

1.0 General safety notes and Driving limits

The technology and construction of this pulling device
have been designed to provide maximum safety.
International safety standards currently in force have
either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by
improperly using their pulling device. For your own safety,
the following rules must be strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments
increase the risk of accident. As a pulling device user,
you are also part of the daily traffic on streets and
pavements, just like anyone else. We would like to
remind you that you are therefore also subject to any and
all traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride with this pulling
device. Get to know your pulling device.
WARNING!
• Exceeding the maximum load can lead to damage to
the pulling device, loss of control, or serious injury to
the user and other people.
• Exercise caution when using the pulling device. For
example, avoid negotiating obstacles such as, steps,
curbs, path edges or dropping down gaps without
slowing down or braking first.
• The pulling-device is not tested and approved
according to ISO 7176-19. It is therefore not allowed to
transport the user in the wheelchair with the F55
docked in a car. When transporting a combined unit
made up of a pulling device and wheelchair vehicle, the
user must transfer onto the vehicle seat and must not
sit on the combined unit. The combined unit itself
(without user) must be tied down during transportation
and secured against slipping.
• This pulling device should be used exclusively to
convey one person at a time. Any other use does not
comply with the intended purpose.
• Use of the pulling device is only recommended for
those who have the right physical and psychological
constitution to be able to cope with public traffic.
• Please note that you are subject to any and all traffic
laws when riding in public traffic.
• As a beginner, you should ride particularly carefully at
first.
• Familiarise yourself with the braking distances from
various speeds.
• Familiarise yourself with the general traffic laws!
• In order to achieve a stable ride when travelling straight
ahead, wherever possible, you should avoid hasty
steering movements when travelling at speed or going
round corners.
• A three-wheel vehicle is never as stable as a four-wheel
vehicle and it may tip over as a result of sudden
manoeuvres or going round bends too quickly.
• When you are riding, braking or manoeuvring, always
hold the handlebars firmly with both hands. Failure to
do so could increase the risk of an accident through
steering error.
• The speed must be adjusted to suit the technical
capabilities of the bike, terrain and operator.
• At night and dawn/dusk, always use the lights.
• Only ride on asphalt paths, or firm, smooth surfaces.
• Use caution when riding over curbs, steps, potholes,
etc. as there is an increased risk of tipping over.
• Adjust your method of driving to your capabilities.
• Ride slowly and carefully, particularly when riding round
corners.
• Do not touch the motor, because it can get very hot.
Empulse F55 Rev.D
• Your bike should be serviced by your dealer at regular
intervals. (min. every year).
• As with all moving parts, there is a risk that fingers could
become trapped. Please always handle carefully.
• If the traction device is subject to direct sunlight / external
heat sources or low temperatures for long periods, parts
of your pulling device could become very hot (>41°C) or
very cold (<0°).
• The pulling device should not be used in stormy
conditions, heavy rain/snow or on slippery or damaged
surfaces.
• You should only use product combinations which have
been approved by Sunrise Medical.
• The standard version of your electric wheelchair has been
tested on the applicable requirements with respect to
electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements) In spite of
these tests:
• It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic radiation may
have an influence on the wheelchair. For example:
• mobile telephony
• large-scale medical apparatus
• other sources of electromagnetic radiation
• It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair may interfere
with electromagnetic fields. For example:
• shop doors
• burglar alarm systems in shops
• garage door openers
In the unlikely event that such problems do occur, we
request that you notify your dealer immediately.
DANGER!
CHOKING HAZARD – This mobility aid uses small parts
which under certain circumstances may present a choking
hazard to young 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.
NOTE: The pulling devices 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.
NOTE: We would like to point out that the versions of the
pulling device which drive faster than 6 kph are only
permitted in road traffic in certain countries and otherwise
may only be used on private land.
In the absence of approval, in accordance with the road
traffic laws, the versions which drive faster than 6 kph
version may not be driven on public roads or even cycle
ways. It is your responsibility to find out the information
about which legal regulations apply in your particular
country and about the insurance or driving licence
obligations for versions which drive faster than 6 kph.
If you order a version which has a speed of over 6 kph,
please confirm this to Sunrise Medical with your signature,
that you have understood this information and that we
should deliver this version.
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