Power Seating Safety; Swing Away Joystick Arm - Sunrise Medical Zippie Q300 M Mini Manual

4.0 WARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS

4.11 Power seating safety

1. Operation
a. While driving this seating system in the elevated or tilted position
use caution.
b. Do not attempt to operate any power seating option while
positioned on an incline.
c. Do not attempt to operate any power seating option while this
seating system is in motion.
d. Do not attempt to operate the lift and/or tilt power seating
options around children.
e. Through programing it is possible to reverse the direction of all
powered seating functions; ensure it is known which direction the
seat is going to move before operating. Please discuss with a Sunrise
Medical authorized dealer which direction the power seating functions
have been programed.
2. Reduced Speed Driving (Creep and/or C-Me)
This power system is designed to automatically reduce the maximum driving
speed to a creep and/or C-Me mode when certain power seating limits are
reached. Depending on the confi guration of the chair there might be multiple
creep and/or C-Me speeds. Please discuss the multiple creep and/or C-Me
speeds with a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
Before operating the chair in creep and/or C-Me mode, read all warnings
and guidelines related to this feature. They will help in understanding how
to reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over and how to identify environmental
conditions that could aff ect the rider's safety when driving while the chair is
in creep and/or C-Me speed.
a. When driving indoors or outdoors, in creep mode, it should only
be used on fl at, level, and hardscape surfaces.
b. Driving in creep mode should never be attempted on uneven terrain
like: gravel, grass, bumpy surfaces, uneven sidewalks, or hills.
c. This feature may be equipped with a system that allows the power
chair to drive up to 3 mph when the seat is elevated, this feature
is called C-Me.
d. NEVER raise the seat when the chair is being operated in the
proximity of any of the terrain types listed above, or on any
uneven surface.
3. Pinch points
Pinch points may occur when operating the powered seating options on
this system. Ensure all hands and body parts are clear of all power seating
components that may result in pinch points before operating them.
4. Tilting Power Base with Push Handles
Do not attempt to tilt power wheelchairs by pulling down on the push
handles. Power wheelchairs have heavy bases. As such, attempting to tilt a
power seating system to traverse obstacles can damage components in the
seating system and/or modular actuators.
5. Remain Clear During Power Accessory Operation
Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in motion.
Sunrise Medical power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel. Users
should be aware of their surroundings while components are in motion.
6. Maximum User Weight
Do not exceed the weight capacity for the specifi c system/seating system
confi guration. Doing so could result in premature failure or injury.
7. Latch Mode
While operating any power seating function in latched mode use caution.
In latch mode, powered seating will not stop until a reverse command is
performed or the end of travel is met. Please consult a Sunrise Medical
authorized dealer to receive training before using latch mode. Failure to do
so may result in potential serious injury.
DANGER!

4.12 Swing away joystick arm

Before adjusting the swing away arm, switch off the controller to avoid
accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted movement of
the wheelchair. Be aware that the width of the chair may have increased, and the
chair may not be able to go through certain obstacles.
1. Only operate the wheelchair at a low and maneuverable speed when the
parallel swing-away is in use. (Fig 4.1)
2. When transferring to and from the wheelchair, do not use the remote as a
means of support.
3. Do not hang any items on or over the parallel swing-away remote assembly
as this could damage the swing-away mechanism.
Note: hanging items on/near the joystick may cause unwanted movement and
potential of serious injury or death!
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