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Fortress S-Series
2.0 How to Use this Manual
2.1 INtroDUctIoN:
The scooters shown and described in this manual may
not be exactly the same in every detail as your own
model. However, all instructions are still entirely relevant,
irrespective of detail differences.
Note:
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter
without notice any weights, measurements or other
technical data shown in this manual. All figures,
measurements and capacities shown in this manual are
approximate and do not constitute specifications.
• Information regarding the continued safe use of your
product, such as product safety notices or recalls (also
known as FSN/FSCA Field Safety Notice/Field Safety
Corrective Action) may be issued by Sunrise Medical
as required. These can be accessed on the Sunrise
Medical web site (Safety Notifications). The information
will also be provided to the organization which supplied
your product in order that any required actions can
be implemented. It is important that you keep this
organization updated with any changes in your contact
details or if you no longer use this product. Please pass
this manual on to any subsequent users of the product.
2.2 GUArANtee:
Please fill in the warranty card and return it to us to
register your product.
2.3 WArrANty-rePAIr-SerVIce coNDItIoNS:
1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by an
authorized Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.
2) Should your scooter require attention under these
arrangements, notify the designated Sunrise Medical
service agent immediately giving full information about
the nature of the difficulty. Should you be operating
the scooter away from the locality of the designated
Sunrise Medical service agent, work under the
“Warranty Conditions” will be carried out by any other
service agent designated by the manufacturer.
3) Should any part of the scooter require repair or
replacement, as a result of a specific manufacturing
or material defect, within
twenty four months
, from
the date on which the possession of the scooter was
transferred to the original purchaser, and subject to
it remaining within that ownership, the company will
supply free of charge replacement, (or repaired),
parts, to the authorized dealer/service agent. If you
are unsure who your local servicing agent is, please
contact Sunrise Medical using the contact details on
the previous page.
4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these
arrangements for the balance of the warranty period
applicable to the scooter.
5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired
are covered for a further six months.
6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally be
covered during the normal warranty period, unless
such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a
direct result of an original manufacturing defect. These
items include amongst others; upholstery, tires, inner
tubes, batteries, motor brushes etc.
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all scooter
parts for models purchased at full retail price.
8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will
be accepted where the scooter has required repair or
replacement as a direct result of,
•
The scooter or part not having been maintained
or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, as stated in the Owner’s Manual
and/or Service Manual.
•
Failing to use only the specified original equipment
parts.
•
The scooter or part having been damaged by
neglect, accident or improper use.
•
The scooter or part having been altered from the
manufacturer’s specifications, or repairs having been
attempted prior to the service agent being notified.
9) Warranty can only be provided if the product is used
under the specified conditions and for the intended
purpose.
10) Warranty does not include the cost of labour to repair,
remove or install parts.
the expected lifetime is 5 years.
3.0 label explanation/Definitions
lAbel
MeANING
This label shows the
model number, serial
number, max weight and
manufacturer details.
This label shows the
position of the free-wheel
lever.
FREE-WHEEL
DRIVE
This label shows the
location of the power ON
and OFF for the scooter
and ‘read the user manual’
warning.
