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Safety Summary Continued
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If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially
fi tted vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants
should use the seats in the vehicle and the appropriate
restraint system. This is the only way to ensure that
occupants will have the maximum protection if there is
an accident.
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To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should fi rst
practice using your new wheelchair on level ground
with good visibility.
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This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey
one person at a time. Any other use does not comply
with the intended purpose.
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When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the
footplates. These should be fl ipped up beforehand and
swung to the outside as far as possible. (If applicable)
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Depending on the diameter and setting of the casters,
as well as the center of gravity setting of the wheelchair,
the casters may begin to fl utter at high speeds. This can
lead to the casters being blocked and the wheelchair
may tip over.
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In particular, do not travel on an incline without wheel
locks, travel at a reduced speed. Riding sideways on
to a slope or incline, increases the possibility of the
wheelchair tipping over sideways.
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Explore the eff ects of changing the center of gravity on
the behavior of the wheelchair, for example on inclines,
slopes, all gradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do
this with the secure aid of a helper.
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We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
Weight Training
Sunrise Medical DOES NOT recommend the use of its
wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. This product
has NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of
weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight
training apparatus, Sunrise Medical shall NOT be liable for
personal injury or equipment damage and the warranty will
be voided immediately.
WARNING:
Any products left in extreme hot or cold climates
could result in hot/cold surfaces which could result in
personal injury.
Do not expose the product or any of its accessories to
any form of excessive heat or naked fl ame, Including
cigarettes.
This product has moving parts and therefore could
trap the user's fi ngers. Use extreme caution when
moving.
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Safety Summary
Stability and Balance
To assure stability and correct operation of your wheelchair,
you must at all times maintain balance. Your wheelchair has
been designed to remain upright and stable during normal
daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the
center of gravity. All activities which involve movement in
the chair have an eff ect on the center of gravity.
Make sure the casters are pointing in the rearward position
whenever you lean forward. This can be achieved by
advancing the chair and then reversing it in a straight line.
See Fig 1.
Fig 1.
Casters Pointing Rearward
WARNING:
The position of the footrest, camber tube and rear
seat height, as well as the tautness of the back
upholstery are directly related to the chair's stability.
Any change to one or any combination of the three
may cause the chair to decrease in stability. Use
EXTREME caution when using a new seating position
for the fi rst time.
WARNING:
Tire pressure
DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper
tire pressure (P.S.I).
DO NOT over infl ate the tires. Failure to follow these
suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause
bodily harm.
256935 Rev. B
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