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IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet your
needs. This product is intended for single person use only. Final
selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests
solely with you and your Healthcare advisor. Choosing the best
chair for your unique mobility needs, will depend on such things as:
1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where
you live and work, and other places you are likely to use
your chair).
3. The need for options that will improve your positioning,
safety and comfort (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts,
or special seating systems).
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you,
should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instruc-
tions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to
you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that
may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The
“Warnings” are in three main sections, as follows:
1. V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks
you need to be aware of before you ride this chair.
2.
VI– SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your
chair, and how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform
daily activities in your chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and
options you can select for safety. Consult your Premium
Retailer and your health care advisor to help you choose the
best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE–
Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other
sections. Heed all warnings in these sections. If you fail
to do so, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider and/or others.
V. GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEIGHT LIMITS
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit specified by Sunrise Medical. The
weight capacity provided by your manufacturer is for the combined
weight of a rider and items carried. If you do exceed the weight
limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may
occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
Weight Capacity
Breezy Elegance - 275lbs (125kg.)
B. INTENDED USE
The Breezy Elegance Series of wheelchair's intended use is to pro-
vide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
WARNING
DO NOT use this device for purposes other than what is intend-
ed by the manufacturer
1. The wheelchiar is not designed for weight training and is
unsafe for use as a seat while weight training. Weight train-
ing from the wheelchair substantially changes the stability of
the chair and may cause tipping.
2. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
3. NEVER allow someone to stand on your chair or use it as a
step ladder.
4. This chair is designed for a single rider only.
5. Unauthorized modifications and use of parts or accessories
not supplied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the
chair structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a
safety hazard. If the warning is ignored, damage to your
chair, and the potential for severe injury of the person using
the chair for unintended purposes can occur.
C. ATTENDANTS AND CAREGIVERS
WARNING
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read all warnings contained in
this manual, and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that
after consulting a healthcare advisor, you will need to learn safe
and proven body mechanics to use and create assistive methods
best suited to your abilities.
D. ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Unauthorized modifications or use of parts, or accessories not
supplied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair
structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety haz-
ard.
Some problems that may include, but are not limited to:
1. Incorrect Wheels and/or tires that put the rider at risk of a
fall or tip-over.
2. Adding a component to the frame, changing the structural
integrity of the chair.
3. Modification or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe
situation where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
E. KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this
chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth
strokes. If you are used to a different chair, you may use too much
force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair,
a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
