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WARNING
D. FASTENERS
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this power
wheelchair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of
improper fasteners may cause malfunction.
1. Only use fasteners provided by SUNRISE MEDICAL.
2. If fasteners become loose, tighten them immediately.
3. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause
damage to parts.
4. See Section
VIII.
SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE,
for proper torque settings.
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WARNING
E. FOOTRESTS
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least
1.25" (32 mm) off the ground. If set too LOW, they
may get caught on obstacles you can expect to find
normally. This may cause the wheelchair to stop
suddenly and tip forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:
• Make sure your feet do not get hooked on or get
caught in the space between the footplates.
• Avoid putting weight on the foot platform/footplates,
as the wheelchair may tip forward.
• Remove or swing the footrests out of the way,
if possible.
3. The foot platform/footplates should ALWAYS be down
when operating the wheelchair.
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PROHIBITED!
NEVER lift this power wheelchair by its footrests/footplates.
These detach and will not bear the weight of the
wheelchair. Lift it only by non-detachable parts of the
main frame.
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WARNING
F. FREEWHEEL RELEASE LEVERS &
BRAKE RELEASE LEVERS
1. DO NOT engage or disengage freewheel/brake
release levers unless power to the wheelchair is off.
In addition, make sure both levers are completely
engaged before turning the power on to ensure proper
control of the wheelchair.
2. Make sure that the person pushing the wheelchair has
full control when disengaging the levers because the
power wheelchair will not have braking ability.
3. Make sure that the wheelchair is on level ground when
levers are disengaged.
NOTE
- For the freewheel position, to engage or disengage
levers, rock the wheelchair back and forth and/or push against
the wheelchair while moving the lever.
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WARNING
G. ON/OFF SWITCH
1. NEVER use the ON/OFF switch to stop the power
wheelchair except in an emergency. This will result in
an abrupt stop, and may cause a fall.
2. To slow your power wheelchair to a stop, return the
joystick to neutral.
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WARNING
H. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes
your power wheelchair easier to use.
1. DO NOT use this power wheelchair if any of the tires
are under- or over-inflated. Check weekly for proper
inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the wheelchair to
veer to one side and result in a loss of control.
3. An over-inflated tire may burst.
4. NEVER use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire.
Such pumps provide air at high volume, and could
cause the tire to burst. To prevent tire damage:
• Use a hand pump (or low volume air pump) to
inflate tires.
• Use a tire gauge to check pressure.
5. Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to
pneumatic tires and tubes.
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WARNING
I. POSITIONING BELTS
Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture.
Im proper use of such belts may cause severe injury
or death.
1. Make sure you are not at risk to slide down in the seat.
If this occurs, you may suffer chest compression or
suffocate due to pressure from the belt.
2. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep you
from sliding down in the seat. Consult your health care
professional to find out if you need such a device.
3. The belt must be snug, but must not be so tight that
it interferes with breathing. You should be able to
slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and
your body.
4. Make sure you can easily remove the belt in
an emergency.
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PROHIBITED!
NEVER use a positioning belt:
• In place of a motor vehicle seat belt. In an accident
or sudden stop you may be thrown from the
wheelchair. A positioning belt will not prevent this,
and further injury may result from the belt.
• As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
• On a user who is comatose or agitated.
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WARNING
J. PUSH HANDLES
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to
propel and control the power wheelchair. This helps to
prevent a fall or tip-over.
2. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate
or slip off.
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WARNING
K. SEATING SYSTEMS
1. Use of a seating system not approved by SUNRISE
MEDICAL may alter the center of gravity of this power
wheelchair. This may cause a fall or tip-over.
2. NEVER change the seating system of your wheelchair
unless you consult your authorized supplier first.
3. NEVER raise your seating system to a height of more
than 22" (560 mm) (measuring from the front of the
seat pan to the floor).
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WARNING
L. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
1. Replace worn or torn fabric of seat sling, seat cushion
and seat back as soon as you can. If you do not, the
seat may fail and cause you to fall. Worn fabrics may
increase the potential for a fire hazard.
2. Sling fabric will deteriorate with age and use. Look for
fraying, thin spots, or stretching of fabric at rivet holes.
Replace fabric as required.
3. Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation
of the fabric.
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