General Warnings - Sunrise Medical Switch-It CTRL+5 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Sunrise Medical for further instructions.
WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment without fi rst reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the Warnings,
Cautions, and Instructions, contact a qualifi ed clinician or Sunrise Medical authorized dealer - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
WARNING
This device can be aff ected by Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you think the product has
undergone an EMI or RFI event, please contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer immediately.
1. Radio wave sources, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can
aff ect powered control.
2. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the power wheelchair OFF and do not operate until inspected, repaired, and/or
replaced.
3. If the chair acts in an erratic manner, turn the power wheelchair OFF and do not operate until inspected, repaired, and/or replaced.
4. If the joystick stem is damaged, it can cause the chair to operate erratically; turn the power wheelchair OFF and do not operate until
inspected, repaired, and/or replaced.
5. If any of the device cabling becomes frayed, cut, or disconnected in any way, turn the power OFF and do not operate until inspected,
repaired, and/or replaced.

General Warnings

WARNING!
1. Do not open or tamper with the CTRL+5 enclosure. Tampering could cause the internal circuit to fail.
2. Do not tamper with fasteners on the CTRL+5 unless performing routine maintenance.
3. Ensure mounting hardware is hand tight.
4. Check mounting hardware every month to ensure it is hand tight.
5. The wire harness from the CTRL+5 should not be loose or in the way of the seat functions. Ensure that wires are not pinched as the
power chair is actuated.
6. This product is intended for a single user.
7. Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recommended or approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.
8. Never pull on cables. This can result in wires breaking inside the connector or harness. To remove a plug or connector, always grasp
the plug or connector itself.
9. If a button on the CTRL+5 is accidentally pushed that function will become active.
10. Do not reuse any mounting hardware including fasteners.
11. Product labeling may fall off due to environment heat, sun exposure, or moisture. Contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer for a
new label if this occurs.
12. Ensure powerchair is off when not in use.
13. Ensure powerchair is off when operating a motor vehicle.
14. Ensure not to hit, lean on, or hang things from your CTRL+5.
15. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool, or other body of water.
16. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your device in a damp bathroom while taking a shower).
17. Dry your device immediately if it gets wet or damp, or if you use water to clean it.
18. Avoid contact with salt or salty conditions as this may cause damage to the device.
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Switch-It CTRL+5 Owner's Manual
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