I
. INTRODUCTION
SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS
Thank you for choosing a Zippie power wheelchair.
We want to hear your questions or comments on this
Owner's Manual, the safety and reliability of your
power wheelchair and the service you receive from your
authorized SUNRISE MEDICAL supplier. Please feel
free to write or call us at the address and telephone
number below:
SUNRISE MEDICAL
Customer Service Department
SUNRISE
237 Romina Drive, Unit 3
Concord ON L4K 4V3
CANADA
Phone: 1-800-263-3390
Fax: 1-800-561-5834
www.sunrisemedical.ca
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier knows your power wheelchair
best and can answer your questions on power wheelchair
safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in
the following:
Authorized supplier: ...................................................
Sales Person: .............................................................
Address: ...................................................................
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Serial #: ....................................................................
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USER WARNING
!
WARNING
Notice to users. DO NOT operate this power wheelchair
without initially reading the Owner's Manual. If you do
not understand some of the instructions and warnings
contained in this Manual, please contact your authorized
supplier or a qualified technician prior to operating your
Zippie power wheelchair. Not doing so, may result in
damage and/or injury.
AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER/TECHNICIAN
WARNING
!
WARNING
Notice to authorized suppliers and qualified technicians.
DO NOT operate or service the power wheelchair
without initially reading this Owner's Manual. If you
do not understand some of the instructions and
warnings contained in this Manual, please contact the
SUNRISE MEDICAL Technical Service Department prior to
operating and/or servicing this Zippie power wheelchair.
Not doing so, may result in damage and/or injury.
!
WARNING
Power wheelchairs contain electronic components which
need to be handled according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Please refer to the documents specific to
your wheelchair.
Related Documents
Listed below are additional documents which may be
referenced in this Owner's Manual:
• R-Net module user information sheet
• R-Net power module user information sheet
• R-Net intelligent lighting/seating module
• R-Net input output module
• R-Net on-board programming manual
• R-Net OMNI technical manual
• VR2 power wheelchair control system
• VR2 attendant module
• PP1A programming and diagnostics
II
. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I
. INTRODUCTION
II
. TABLE OF CONTENTS
III
. YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR AND ITS PARTS
IV
. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
V
A. What is EMI? .............................................................6
VI
8 - 15
B. Weight limit .............................................................. 9
D. EMI ........................................................................ 9
I. Terrain ...................................................................10
J. Street use ...............................................................10
M. Transfers ................................................................11
P. Obstacles ............................................................... 12
S. To reduce the risk of falls, tip-over, or loss of control 13
W. Stairs .....................................................................15
X. Escalators ................................................................15
VII
15 - 18
A. Armrests .................................................................15
B. Batteries ................................................................15
D. Fasteners ...............................................................16
E. Footrests .................................................................16
F. Freewheel release levers & brake release levers ......16
J. Push handles ..........................................................17
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Adjustment and use ............................................... 19
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E. Joystick ................................................................. 21
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IX
A. Battery cables and fuses ........................................ 23
D. Freewheel release levers & brake release levers ...... 24
P. Adjustments ................................................. 34, 35, 36
Q. Troubleshooting guide for power seating .................... 36
X
A. Introduction .......................................................... 37
XI
A. Notes .................................................................. 39
B. Cleaning .............................................................. 39
C. Disinfecting ............................................................. 39
D. Storage tips ............................................................ 39
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. SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED WARRANTY
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