Sunrise Medical Quickie Xtender User Instruction Manual & Warranty page 27

X I . O p e r a t i n g t h e W h e e l c h a i r
If the wheelchair is used without anti-tip tubes, or if the tubes are shorter
than the "standard length", there is a risk that the wheelchair will tip over.
Never set off until the relevant adjustments have been carried out.
NOTE– • Moving the centre of gravity line towards the front reduces the danger of the
wheelchair tipping up backwards.
• Wheelchair users who have difficulty altering the centre of gravity should
always have an attendant with them.
6. When driving, pay attention to the condition of the battery (battery warning
lights and audible warning signals).
When the battery indicator flashes and you hear a "pip-pip-pip-pip" tone,
change the battery promptly. If you continue to use the power drive and the
battery is completely empty, the battery warning light is constantly illuminated
and a "beep" tone is emitted. The power drive switches off. It is very danger-
ous to get into a situation where you can no longer move. You must change to
a replacement battery. (Follow the "Fitting the Battery into the Charger"
instructions in the "Battery" section of this manual.)
7. Before removing the battery, switch off the power supply. Lift the battery up
and at the same time press the release button. Fit the new battery, adjusting
until you hear it click into place.
Put the protective cap on the old battery immediately. Otherwise there is the
danger of a short circuit if the connecting parts are not covered.
8. When you stop, activate the brakes with the handrims.
IMPORTANT– apply brakes to both rear wheels when stopping or parking on a sloping
surface.
NOTE– to protect the battery, the power supply is automatically switched off when
there is no activation of the handrim when in power drive mode for 5 minutes.
A "Beep" tone is emitted. You must switch off before switching on again.
9. If the wheelchair is to be lifted by an attendant, e.g. to negotiate stairs,
inform him/her of the parts by which the wheelchair is to be gripped.
The wheelchair must not be lifted by the handrims, the battery or the cable. This could
cause damage. Especially when both wheelchair and driver are to be lifted, there is the
danger that the wheelchair could tip over or the user could fall out. Please lift properly.
10. Mobile phones and radio equipment emit radio waves when in use. When you
use such equipment, please observe the following instructions, so that the
Quickie Xtender is not impaired by radio waves.
IMPORTANT–
• Stop your wheelchair on a safe surface and turn off your Quickie Xtender before
using a mobile phone or similar equipment.
• Turn your mobile phone and similar equipment off, before operating your
wheelchair with power drive.
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