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Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may cre-
ate a safety hazard and will void the Warranty.
A. ARMRESTS
Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair.
PROHIBITED!
Never lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or break.
B. BATTERIES
Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries.
PROHIBITED!
Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. They are a known explosion
hazard.
1. Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in
this device.
2. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright (wet cell batteries).
3. Read all of section X. Batteries before attempting to change, or charge batteries.
C. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
1. Standard foam cushions and other body supports are not designed for the relief
of pressure.
2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that they will occur, you
may need a special seat system or a device to control your posture.
•Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you need such a device for
your well-being.
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D. FASTENERS
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners.
Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.
1. Only use fasteners provided by Sunrise.
2. If fasteners become loose, tighten them immediately.
3. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.
•See Section VIII, "Set-Up, Adjustment & Use", for proper torque settings.
E. FOOTRESTS
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches (65 mm) off the
ground. If set too LOW, they may "hang up" on obstacles you can expect to find
in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:
•Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space between the
footrests.
•Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may tip forward.
•Remove or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible.
3. The footrest should always be in the down position when operating the chair.
PROHIBITED!
Never lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear the weight
of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
F. MOTOR LOCKS
1. Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off.
2. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when motor locks are in the
free-wheel position.
3. Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks
are disengaged.
4. Make sure that the chair is on level ground when motor locks are disengaged.
G. ON/OFF SWITCH
1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop the chair except in an emergency.
This will result in an abrupt stop, and may cause you to fall.
2. To slow your chair to a stop, return the joystick to neutral.
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