AMYPOWER ALLTRACK R3 & R SERIES - Owner’s Manual (Rev. A)
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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 USER AND ATTENDANTS
WARNING -
User
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, which are best suited to
your level of function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending,
reaching and transfers 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. Always wear a positioning strap.
8. Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not
spring back to the neutral position.
9. Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is
ripped or damaged.
10. Do not try to tip this wheelchair without an attendant
present.
User and Attendants
1. When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair
never use the footplate as a platform.
2. Do not lift this wheelchair by any parts that are
removable, doing so may result in damage to the
wheelchair or injury to the user.
3. Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the
wheel locks (if applicable). Wheel locks are
designed to prevent the chair from moving when
stopped. They are not brakes.
4. Always keep your hands and body parts clear of
moving parts to help prevent injuries.
WARNING -
Attendants
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in
each section of this manual. Be aware that warnings that apply
to the user also apply to you.
1. Do not stand or sit on any portion of this wheelchair.
2. 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.
3. To manually push the chair you must release the motor
locks.
Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless
power to the chair is off. In addition, make sure
both free wheel levers are completely pushed in
before turning the power on to ensure the
wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward
motion.
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.
Make sure the chair is on level ground before you
release the motor locks.
NOTE- To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may
need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times
before the lock will release.
4. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide
secure points for you to hold onto 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.
WARNING
- B. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the
total
weight capacity identified on your chair.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total
weight (user plus additional weights) exceeds 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.
WARNING
- 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.
WARNING
- 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 your 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.
WARNING
- 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. (These
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.
3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean dry
place.
