Quickie
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Q200
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R General Manual
253470 Rev. B
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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:
Chair serial number: located on right side of the base on the bottom front of the battery box.
Fig. 2.2:
Transit fi xation point.
Fig. 2.3:
Warning – Danger of fi nger entrapment (pinch point).
Fig. 2.4:
Warning – Maximum user weight for the wheelchair.
Fig. 2.5:
Location of Motor Serial Number Label.
Fig. 2.6:
Warning – Hot Label on Motor.
2.2 Safety: Temperature
WARNING!
1.
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.
2.
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!
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. 2.7).
•
Wheels (turning and caster)
•
Powered tilt in space adjustment
•
Swing-away bracket of the controller
•
Power elevating leg rests
2.4 Safety: Electromagnetic radiation
CAUTION!
The standard version of your electric wheelchair has been tested on the applicable requirements with
respect to electromagnetic radiation (EMC requirements). In spite of these tests:
It cannot be excluded that electromagnetic radiation may have an infl uence on the wheelchair. For example:
• Mobile
telephones
•
Large-scale medical apparatus
•
Other sources of electromagnetic radiation
It cannot be excluded that the wheelchair may interfere with electromagnetic fi elds. For example:
• Shop
doors
•
Burglar alarm systems in shops
•
Garage door openers
In the unlikely event that such problems do occur, we request that you notify your Sunrise Medical
authorized dealer immediately.
DANGER!
1.
When operating two-way radio, walkie-talkies, C.B. radio, Amateur radio, public mobile radio, and
other powerful transmitting devices the wheelchair should be brought to a halt and turned off .
2.
The operation of cordless, mobile telephones, and cell phones including hands-free devices is
permitted, but if abnormal operation of the wheelchair is encountered then the chair must be brought
immediately to a halt and turned off .
Controller: Refers to the user manual for the controller.
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.7
Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.1
