Preface And Introduction; Before Driving; Whilst Driving - Drive Medical Sunfire Plus EC Owner's Handbook Manual

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner's handbook before
using the powerchair. Improper use of the
powerchair could result injury, damage or traffic
incidents.
This handbook includes a copy of the service record
and warranty information. Please keep it in a safe
place or with the powerchair. If someone else uses
the powerchair, provide them with this handbook
for their information.
As designs change some illustrations and pictures
herein may not correspond to the powerchair
purchased. We reserve the right to make design
modifications.
The Drive range of powered wheelchairs have been
designed and manufactured to provide a
comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for
some mobility requirements. All Drive powerchairs
have a fixed base (not folding) with a separate seat.
There a number of mid-wheel and rear-wheel drive
configurations available.
The models in the Drive powerchair range are:
• Sunfire General rear wheel drive powerchair
• Sunfire Plus GT RWD powerchair
• Sunfire EC RWD powerchair
• Image EC mid wheel powerchair
• Image GT mid wheel powerchair
• Geo Indoor RWD powerchair
Your Drive powerchair is CE marked by Drive
Medical, who are an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485
certified medical device manufacturer.
2. SAFETY

Before Driving

• The user needs to be familiar with the use and
operation of this powerchair before driving.
• Ride on the pavement and pedestrian areas
only. Never ride on motorways or dual
carriageways. Only use roads to cross to other
side of the pavement.
• Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.
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• Use extreme caution when driving your
powerchair in busy areas such as shopping malls.
• Do not drive the powerchair under the influence
drink or drugs, or when you are tired.
• Be careful when using the powerchair in low
light. It has not been designed for use at night.
• Before using the powerchair in busy or
hazardous environments, familiarise yourself
with the operation of the powerchair. Practice in
an open and safe area which is free from
hazards and other people. Use a low speed for
your initial practice.
Always remain in seat whilst using the
powerchair. Do not stand on the
footplate.

Whilst Driving

• Do not use your powerchair on surfaces that are
muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over,
icy; or on towpaths near to canals which are not
guarded.
• Do not use your powerchair outside when it is
raining, snowing, misty or windy.
• Do not make erratic turnings on your
powerchair.
• Bear in mind driving motions such as
accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, and
the effect of gradients.
• Slow down when driving on gradients. Always
lean forward when climbing a steep gradient. Do
not travel on gradients exceeding those stated
in the specification. Most access ramps are 5º
which is a suitable incline for all Drive
powerchairs.
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