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4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
NOTE– See "Anti-Tip Tubes" (Section VIII) for times you should not use them.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a
tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or
adjust your chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to
the change, and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or
approved by Sunrise may change the chair structure. This will
void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick
surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help.
2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair
to rust or
corrode. This could cause your chair to fail.
a. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of
water. The chair tubing and parts are not water-tight and
may rust or corrode from the inside.
b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your
chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower).
c. Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you
use water to clean it.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
H.TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as
concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough
terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasten-
ers of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be
alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your
chair and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see
you. Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward.
When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
As indicated on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether
your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Option installed.
If your chair is not equipped with the Transit Option:
Zippie wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle
seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle
restraints.
2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from
the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and fur-
ther injury may result from the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It
may shift and interfere with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehi-
cle accident.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
If your chair is equipped with the Transit Option:
See section VIII Warnings: Components and Options, Part A:
Transit Option.
K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all
warnings and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider's doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe
methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you
expect the rider to do. This will put the rider at ease and
reduce the risk of an accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure
points for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall
or tip-over. Check to make sure push handle grips will not
rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper
body mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt
the chair, bend your knees slightly and keep your back as
upright and straight as you can.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the
chair in one easy movement. Do not let the chair drop the
last few inches to the ground. This may damage the chair or
injure the rider.
7. To avoid tipping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of
the way. ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip
tubes in place if you must leave the rider alone, even for a
moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of
control of the chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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