VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
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S. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER
OR LOSS OF CONTROL
WARNING
1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can
do so without losing traction.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
• Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.
• Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. The ramp needs to be
wide enough so that the wheel won’t roll off of the side of
the ramp.
4. Keep your chair moving at a slow, steady speed. Keep con-
trol over the chair at all times.
• On a descent, do not let your chair accelerate beyond its
normal speed.
• If the chair picks up speed, center the joystick to slow down
or stop.
• If you stop, re-start slowly
WARNING
Before driving on a ramp, survey the condition of the ramp. On
slippery ramps traction may be reduced causing your wheelchair
to slide.
WARNING
NOTE – Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area.
1. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel
the ramp to meet all local codes and standards.
2. The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the
length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate
platform; landing size; doors, and the direction of swing, and;
whether the ramp includes a turn or angle.
At A Minimum:
1. Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your
chair from going over the edge.
2. Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every
one foot of slope length (approximately 10º).
3. Ramp surface must be even, and have a non-skid surface.
4. You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to
avoid a lip or drop-off.
5. Ramp must be sturdy. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does
not “bow” when you ride on it.
U. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
WARNING
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you
move from one level to another.
1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a
lift. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by acci-
dent and cause your chair to drive off the platform. (Be
aware that a “roll-stop” at the end of the platform may not
prevent this).
2. Make sure there is not a lip or drop-off at the top or bot-
tom of the platform. These may cause a fall or tip-over.
When in doubt, have someone help you.
3. Always position the user securely in the chair to help prevent
falls while on a lift.
4. Avoid moving forward if a wheel is “hung up” on the lip of
the ramp. Backup, reposition the caster for a more direct
approach. And slowly try again.
V. DRIVING IN LOW-LIGHT OR AT NIGHT
WARNING
The Lighting system on the QM-7 base is designed to aid in visibility
while operating the chair in low-light or nightime driving. It is also
intended to make the chair more visible to others. Do not use any
lighting system that has been designed by manufacturers other than
Sunrise Medical, and that has not been tested or approved for use
by Sunrise Medical.
1. Because a lighting system cannot illuminate all obstacles that
could endanger the rider, it is important to keep low-light,
or nightime driving to a minimum if possible.
2. Be aware that you are not always visible to driver’s or
pedestrians when the lights are on, especially if they are
viewing you from locations on either side of the chair.
W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS
WARNING
1. Sunrise Medical recommends that you avoid climbing and/or
descending a curb, single step, or other obstacle, and that a
ramp or curb cutout is always used.
2. If you must climb or descend a curb, single step, or other
obstacle that is greater than 2.5", it is recommended to have
a person assist you in doing so.
3. DO NOT try to climb a curb, single step, or other obstacle
greater than 4" high.
4. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your
own risk using extreme care and use the following procedure:
• Proceed slowly, at a steady speed
• Go as straight up or down as you can over the obstacle.
Never turn when trying to climb or descend an obstacle,
doing so may result in a fall or tip-over.
5. Failure to follow the above recommendations may cause:
• A Fall or Tip Over
• Damage to the frame, wheels, axles or other parts, or
loose fasteners.
X. STAIRS
WARNING
Never use a power chair to go up or down stairs, even with an
attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
Y. ESCALATORS
WARNING
Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant.
Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.
Z
. WHEN SEATED AND DRIVING IN LIFT MODE
WARNING
Your chair may be configured with a Power Seat Lift.
Before operating your chair in Lift mode, read all warnings and
guidelines related to this feature. They will help in understanding
how to reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over, and how to identify
environmental conditions that could affect your safety when
driving while the seat lift is operated.
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 300 pounds (136 kg)
(See section B- Weight limits).
1. When driving indoors, or outdoors, the lift mode should
only be used on flat, level, and hardscape surfaces.
2. Driving in lift mode should never be attempted outdoors on
uneven terrain like: gravel, grass, bumpy surfaces, uneven
sidewalks, or hills.
3. This feature may be equipped with a system that allows the
power chair to drive up to 3 mph when the seat is elevated.
4. NEVER raise the seat when the chair is being operated in
the proximity of any of the terrain types listed above, or on
any uneven surface.
T. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK
MK-100158 Rev. G
MK-100158 Rev G
