Quickie
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SEDEO
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LITE
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2.0 SAFETY
Follow the instructions carefully next to these warning symbols! Not paying careful attention to these
instructions could result in physical injury or damage to the wheelchair or the environment. Wherever
possible, safety information is provided in the relevant chapter.
2.1 Symbols and labels used on the product
The signs, symbols, and instructions affi
xed to the wheelchair comprise part of the safety facilities. They
must never be covered or removed. They must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire
lifespan of the wheelchair.
Replace or repair all illegible or damaged signs, symbols, and instructions immediately. Please contact your
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer for assistance.
Fig. 2.1:
Warning – Danger of fi nger entrapment (pinch point).
Fig. 2.2:
Warning – Maximum user weight for the wheelchair.
Fig. 2.3:
Warning – Ensure that the seat interface quick release is screwed in tight before using your
wheelchair, especially on a slope.
Fig. 2.4:
Warning – Do not drive your wheelchair on a slope with the backrest reclined.
2.2 Safety: Temperature
DANGER/WARNING!
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Avoid physical contact with the wheelchair’s motors at all times. Motors are continuously in motion
during use and can reach high temperatures. After use, the motors will cool down slowly. Physical
contact could cause burns. Allow the motors after using at least 30 minutes to cool down.
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If you do not use the wheelchair, ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight for lengthy periods of
time. Certain parts of the wheelchair, such as the seat, the back, and the armrests can become hot if
they have been exposed to full sunlight for too long. This may cause burns or allergic reactions to the
skin.
2.3 Safety: Moving parts
DANGER/WARNING!
A wheelchair has moving and rotating parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury
or damage to the wheelchair. Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should be avoided (Fig. 2.5).
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Wheels (turning and caster)
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Powered tilt in space adjustment
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Powered seat elevator option
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Swing-away bracket of the controller
2.4 Safety: Choking hazard
DANGER/WARNING!
This mobility aid uses small parts which under certain circumstances may present a choking hazard to young
children.
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.1
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