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H. PNEUMATIC TIRES
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair 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 chair 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 a 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.
I. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL)
Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture. Improper use of such belts
may cause severe injury or death.
1. Make sure you are not at risk to slide down in the wheelchair 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 breath-
ing. You should be able to slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and your
stomach.
4. Make sure you can easily remove the belt in an emergency.
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 chair. 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.
J. PUSH HANDLES
1. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to propel and control the
chair. 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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K. SEATING SYSTEMS
1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of
balance of this chair. This may cause a fall or tip-over.
2. Never change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your
supplier first.
L. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC
1. Replace worn or torn fabric of seat back as soon as you can. If you fail to do so,
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.
M. POWER SEATING
1. Operation
• While driving this wheelchair in the reclined, elevated, or tilted position use
caution.
• Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while positioned on an
incline.
• Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while this wheelchair is
in motion.
• Do not attempt to operate the lift or tilt power seating options around children.
2. Reduced Speed Driving (Creep)
This power chair is designed to automatically reduce the maximum driving speed
to a creep mode when certain power seating limits are reached.
3. Pinch points
Pinch points may occur when operating the powered seating options on this
chair. 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 wheelchair
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 power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel. Users should be
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