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3.0 INTENDED USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING!
1.
If you are under the infl uence of medicines that can have an eff ect on
your ability to drive, you are not permitted to drive a wheelchair.
2.
Adequate vision is required in order to safely operate a wheelchair in the
user situation concerned.
3.
Not more than one person at a time can be seated in the wheelchair.
4.
Do not allow children to ride in the wheelchair unsupervised.
CAUTION!
The user of the wheelchair is at all times completely responsible for
complying with the applicable local safety regulations and guidelines.
Attendants
When an attendant control module is fi tted, the Power Wheelchair may be
operated by an assistant on behalf of the user.
When a Dual Control Module is fi tted the Power Wheelchair may be operated
by the user, or control may be switched to an assistant to operate on behalf of
the user.
1.
Ensure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of
this manual. Warnings that apply to the user also apply to you.
2.
Do not stand or sit on any portion of this seating system.
3.
You need to work with the user, and the user’s doctor, nurse or
therapist, to develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those
of the user.
4.
Check to ensure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off .
5.
Ensure you always have comfortable access to the attendant controls
while the chair is moving and ensure that the controller is fi tted securely
to the chair.
6.
Set the speed of the attendant control to a speed that you can
comfortably follow.
7.
Always turn off the power to the controller when leaving the user in the
chair.
WARNING!
DO NOT use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor vehicle
accident. A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally damage your
wheelchair. There may have been a change to the structure of the chair, and/or
damaged or broken some of the components. Wheelchairs involved in sudden
stops should be inspected for possible failures in frame and/or components.
Frame damage may be represented by but not limited to: visual cracks, dents,
metal distortion, bends, or damage to the seating mounting. If the chair no
longer drives straight, it could be damaged. If damage is questionable or if there
is concern regarding the condition of the chair, Sunrise Medical recommends
replacement of the chair. Wheelchairs involved in collisions should be replaced.
NOTE — The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is involved
in a collision.
3.2 Area of application: The user environment (Fig. 3.2)
This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate both indoor and outdoor
use (ISO-7176). When driving the wheelchair outdoors, drive only on paved
roads, pavements, footpaths, and bicycle paths. The speed must be adapted to
suit the environment.
WARNING!
1.
Drive carefully on slippery roads resulting from rain, ice or snow!
2.
You are required to turn on the lights in case of limited visibility.
3.
When driving at higher speeds you must be extra careful.
4.
Select a lower maximum speed indoors, on the pavement and in
pedestrian areas.
5.
Do not drive off high obstacles.
6.
Do not attach a weight to the wheelchair without the approval of a
qualifi ed specialist. This may negatively aff ect the stability of the product.
CAUTION!
1.
Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sea water: sea
water is caustic and may damage the wheelchair.
2.
Prevent the wheelchair from coming into contact with sand: sand can
permeate into the moving parts of the wheelchair, causing extensive wear
on these parts.
3.
Do not use the wheelchair if temperatures are below: 15˚F (-10˚C) or
above 120˚F (+50˚C).
4.
Do not open doors using the leg rests.
5.
Do not push and/or tow any objects with the wheelchair.
6.
Do not drive through puddles of water.
7.
Ensure the battery cover is secure.
8.
Never take your chair into a shower, tub, pool, or sauna.
9.
Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to
clean it.
Fig. 3.2
