Sunrise Medical Empulse F55, Directions For Use Manual

Page: 32 / 116

ENGLISH
32 Empulse F55 Rev.E
Definitions of words used in this manual
Word Definition
DANGER!
Advice to the user of Potential Risk
of serious injury or death if the
advice is not followed
WARNING!
Advice to the user of a risk of injury
if the advice is not followed
CAUTION!
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur if
the advice is not followed
NOTE: General advice or best practice
Reference To Additional
Documentation
NOTE:
• Please keep a note of your local service agent’s
address and telephone number in the space provided.
• In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to
give all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
• The pulling devices shown and described in this user
guide may not correspond in every detail exactly to your
own model. However, all instructions are completely
relevant, regardless of possible detail differences.
• 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.
Dealer signature and stamp
Contents
Foreword 33
Use 34
Area of application 34
1.0 General safety notes and Driving limits 35
Safety instructions – prior to each ride. 36
Safety instructions – while driving 36
Safety instructions - after your ride: 36
2.0 Warranty 37
Liability 37
3.0 Handling 38
Delivery: 38
Unpacking: 38
Fitting the display: 38
Storage: 38
Transport: 38
Safety: 38
4.0 Fitting to the wheelchair for the first time 39
4.1. Fitting the clamps to the wheelchair 39
4.2. Fitting the pulling device and adjusting the fitting
angle correctly 40
5.0. Docking and de-docking of the pulling device
by the user 44
5.1. Docking 44
5.2. De-Docking 45
5.3. Transport: Folding down or removing the
intermediate sub-frame 46
6.0 Operation 46
6.1. Brakes 46
6.2. Switching on and off 47
6.3. Selecting the direction of travel 47
6.4. Controlling the speed (throttle) 47
6.5. Selecting the drive levels 48
6.6. Cruise control 48
6.7. Functions of the display 48
7.0 Battery and charger 50
7.1 Introduction 50
7.2 Safety instructions for the battery and charger 51
7.3. Notes for transportation in aeroplanes 53
7.4. Switching the battery on and off 53
7.5. Charge status display for the battery 53
7.6. Detaching the battery 54
7.7. Charging the battery 54
7.8 Battery warranty: 54
8.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting 55
8.1. Fitting and repairing the tyre (14”): 55
8.2. Regular maintenance 55
8.3. Electrical system 55
9.0 Technical Specifications 56
10.0 Notes on storage 58
11.0 Cleaning and hygiene 58
12.0 Disposal and recycling 59
13.0 Nameplate 59