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Throughout this owner’s manual and on the wheelchair you will see the icons listed
below to identify warnings and potential hazards. It is important to read and under-
stand all of them and understand them.
WARNING!
These warnings must be followed, failure to do so may cause per-
sonal injury or may damage the wheelchair.
PROHIBITED!
Prohibited actions must never be performed. Performing an action
that is prohibited can cause personal injury or may damage the
wheelchair.
Q-NOTE:
Q-Notes are informative statements to help further explain actions,
warnings or product detail.
ESD:
Electrostatic Discharge has a potential to damage printed circuit
boards unless handled correctly. When the ESD symbol is shown
throughout the owner manual, use the Proper Handling Techniques
Insert supplied with the chair to properly handle printed circuit
board.
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A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to
meet the needs of the user. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with
you and your health care professional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on
such things as:
1. Your size, disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. Your intended use, and your level of activity.
3. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (in areas where you are
likely to use your chair).
4. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as positioning belts
or special seat systems).
B. ADJUST CHAIR TO YOUR ABILITY
You need to work with your doctor, nurse or therapist, and your supplier, to fit this
chair and adjust the controller settings for your level of function and ability.
C. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this
entire Manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often,
until they are second nature to you.
D. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or
death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in four main sections, as follows:
1. V — EMI
Here you will learn about electromagnetic interference and how it can affect your
chair.
2. VI — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be
aware of before you ride this chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about your chair. Consult your supplier and your health care
professional to help you choose the best set-up and options for your safety.
4. XI — BATTERIES
Here you will learn about battery and charger safety, and how to avoid injury.
Q-NOTE–
Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of
this Manual.
