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Fortress S-Series
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1.0 your Scooter
1.1 ProDUct INForMAtIoN:
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of
your Fortress S-Series scooter. This Owner’s Manual
will familiarize you with the scooter and its features. It
contains hints on everyday usage and general care in
addition to information on the high quality standards
which we adhere to and details about the guarantee.
Your scooter should be delivered ready for your use;
there are a wide range of accessories available for the
scooter. For further information about these you should
contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
Your scooter will reach you in excellent condition having
been personally inspected before leaving our factory.
Following the guidelines for maintenance and cleaning
your scooter will maintain its first class condition and give
you complete satisfaction.
This scooter is designed for comfort, safety and durability
and has been exhaustively researched and tested by our
experts. The Fortress S-Series S425 is classified as a
category B vehicle and the S700 as a category C under
the European scooter standard EN 12184.
It is intended for the use of people of all ages who may
have difficulty walking distances or for periods of time.
It is ideal for indoor, (S425), shopping malls and outdoor
use, (S700) and suitable for users up to 160 kg for S700
model and 150 kg for S425 model. Variation in load
weight can affect performance. The scooter is designed
to be driven on paved ground but should not be driven
through mud, water, snow or loose unstable ground. If
you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the power
scooter, contact your local Sunrise Medical approved
supplier for clarification, prior to commencing use.
Note:
Using your scooter on walk-ways and paved
areas may be subject to the applicable legal requirements
of local traffic laws.
It is very important to read the relevant section of
the owner’s manual when making any minor
adjustments. Consult the Technical Manual or
your local Sunrise Medical authorized dealer for
more complex adjustments.
Note:
Sunrise Medical recommends, as a safeguard,
that you review the various insurance policies available
for scooter users.
DeAler ADDreSS/StAMP
Note:
Please keep a note of your local service agent’s
address and telephone number in the space below.
In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give
all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
Note:
If you have any questions about the use,
maintenance or safety of your scooter, please contact
your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent. If
you do not know of an approved dealer in your area or
have any other questions please write or telephone:
Distributed by:
Sunrise Medical Canada Inc.
237 Romina Drive, Unit 3
Concord, ON
L4K 4V3
Phone: 1-800-263-3390
Fax: 1-800-561-5834
www.SunriseMedical.ca
Foreword
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label explanation / Word definitions
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Use
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Area of application
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Features
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contents
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1.0 your Scooter
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2.0 How to Use this Manual
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3.0 label explanation/Definitions
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4.0 Safety Information
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5.0 Assembly & options
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6.0 Using the Scooter
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7.0 Scooter control System
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8.0 troubleshooting - Display
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9.0 batteries and charging
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10.0 Adjustments
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11.0 cleaning
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12.0 Shipping and Storage
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13.0 Disposal
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14.0 torque Settings
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15.0 Specification Sheets
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16.0 Guarantee
40
17.0 Service Advice/History
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18.0 Service and Maintenance
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19.0 Nameplate
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