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V.
3. The Quickie Rhapsody with the following configuration was
tested and found to be immune to at least 20 V/m:
Quickie Rhapsody power wheelchair with a right-hand
mounted Penny & Giles VR2, highback seat, flip-back arm-
rests, solid flip-up footplate and U1 gel cell batteries.
WARNING
Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of
a specialty control input device known not to be
immune to 20V/m, or not known, should exercise extra
care around known sources of EMI.
WARNING
There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add
accessories or modify this chair. Any change to your
chair may increase the risk of EMI. Parts from other
suppliers have unknown EMI properties.
F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI
INCIDENTS
WARNING
You should promptly report any unintended movement
or brake release. Be sure to indicate whether there was
a radio wave source near your chair at the time.
Contact: Sunrise Medical Customer Service
Department at (800) 333-4000.
3. Long-Range Transceivers:
These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers
and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: The following are not likely to
cause EMI problems: Lap-top computers (without phone or fax),
Cordless phones, TV sets or AM/FM radios, CD or tape players.
D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
WARNING
EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get
closer to the source. For this reason, EMI from hand-
held devices is of special concern. (See C.1 above) A
person using one of these devices can bring high levels
of EM energy very close to your chair without you
knowing it.
E. IMMUNITY LEVEL
WARNING
1. The level of EM energy is measured in volts per meter (V/m).
Every power wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain level.
This is called its “immunity level”.
2. The higher the immunity level, the less the risk of EMI. It is
believed that a 20 V/m immunity level will protect the power
wheelchair user from the more common sources of radio
waves.
V I . G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S
B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS
WARNING
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instruc-
tions in each section of this manual. (Be aware that
warnings that apply to the rider also apply to you).
Notes:
1. You need to work with the rider and the rider’s doctor,
nurse or therapist, to
develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those
of the rider.
2. To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.
Make sure you have full control over the chair when you
release the motor locks. When you do so the chair will not
have brakes.
3. Propel this chair by the armrest supports only. If using a seat
frame, propel the chair by the push handles on the top of the
backrest. They provide secure points for you to hold the rear
of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
1. Never exceed a total weight of 300 pounds (136.3 kilograms)
for rider plus items carried.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight
(rider plus additional weights) exceeds 300 pounds (136.3
kilograms).
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a
fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to you or others.
A. NOTICE TO RIDER
WARNING
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe use
by your health care professional.
2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel
of this chair before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the
safe use of this chair that are best suited to your level of
function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and
transferring until you learn how to do them safely.
5. Never try a new maneuver on your own unless you are sure
it is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair.
Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
7. Do not allow additional riders on the chair, armrests or chas-
sis. Doing so may result in injury or damage.
