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V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s
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V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s
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F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
PROHIBITED!
Never
use non-Quickie parts to replace Quickie provided parts or make changes to your
chair unless authorized by Sunrise. (Doing so will void the warranty and may create a
safety hazard.)
Accessories designed by manufacturers other than Sunrise, not available through
Sunrise order process have not been tested or approved for use by Sunrise.
1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip-over.
2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheel-
chair. This voids the warranty. The user then assumes all future liability
for the wheelchair.
G. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR
1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked, even for a moment.
This will prevent:
•Accidental movement from contact with the joystick by you or others.
•Unintended brake release or movement from EMI sources. (See Section V)
2. Make sure that persons who help you (for example, store clerks) are aware
of the joystick and do not touch it. If they do, your chair may move suddenly
when you do not expect it.
H. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Your chair is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm, or in snowy or icy conditions.
1. Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical
malfunction. The frame, motors and other chair parts are not water-tight
and may rust or corrode from the inside. To avoid a chair failure:
•Minimize exposure of your chair to rain or very wet conditions.
•Never take your chair into a shower, tub, pool or sauna.
•Do not use your chair in fresh or salt water (such as at the edge of a stream,
lake, or ocean).
•Make sure battery cover is secure.
•Replace joystick boot if it becomes torn or cracked.
•Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
•Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to clean it.
2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair on a wet
or slick surface.
•When in doubt, have someone help you.
•Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
•Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you may lose
control of your chair or fall.
3. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide secure points for you to
hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
•Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
B. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the maximum weight capacity
identified on the chair.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (user plus
additional weights) exceeds maximum weight capacity.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame, or fasteners, and
may cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
C. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months.
2. Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immediately if you notice
any change in your ability to:
•Control the joystick
•Hold your torso erect
•Avoid running into objects.
D. EMI
Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended brake release or
chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair is on.
Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near you chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your chair off as soon
as it is safe.
E. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in
ease of use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to
your chair).
•If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or adjust the chair. Your supplier
can help you find and correct the problem.
2. Make sure batteries are charged. Green lights on charge indicator will light up
when charge is full. Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting low.
Red lights indicate batteries are in immediate need of charging.
