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. GENERAL WARNINGS
!
WARNING
Read all warnings in this section. If you do not comply with
these warnings, 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 power wheelchair, you should be
trained in its safe use by your health care professional.
2. Every power wheelchair is different. Take the time
to learn the feel of this wheelchair before you begin
using it.
3.
Be aware that you must develop your own methods for
the safe use of this wheelchair, 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
power wheelchair. Look for hazards and learn how to
avoid them.
7. ALWAYS wear a positioning strap.
8. DO NOT use your power wheelchair if the joystick
does not spring back to the neutral position.
9. DO NOT use your power wheelchair if the joystick
rubber gaiter is ripped or damaged.
10. DO NOT try to tip your power wheelchair without an
attendant present.
!
WARNING
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 the power wheelchair by any parts that
are removable as this may result in damage to the
wheelchair or injury to the user.
3. ALWAYS keep your hands and body parts clear of
moving parts to prevent injuries.
!
WARNING
ATTENDANTS
Make sure you read all warnings and follow all instructions
in each section of this Owner's Manual. Be aware that
warnings that apply to the user also apply to you.
1. DO NOT stand or sit on any portion of the
power wheelchair.
2. You need to work with the user, and the user
ʼ
s doctor,
nurse or therapist, to develop safe methods best suited
to your abilities and those of the user.
3. To manually push the power wheelchair you must
disengage the freewheel levers or brake release levers:
• DO NOT engage or disengage freewheel/brake
release levers unless power to the wheelchair is off.
In addition, make sure both levers are completely
engaged before turning power on to ensure proper
control of the wheelchair.
• Make sure you have full control over the wheelchair
when disengaging the levers because the power
wheelchair will not have braking ability.
• Make sure the wheelchair is on level ground when
levers are disengaged.
NOTE
- For the freewheel position, to engage or disengage
levers, rock the wheelchair back and forth and/or push against
the wheelchair while moving the lever.
4. Propel this power wheelchair by the push handles only.
They provide secure points for you to hold onto at
the rear of the wheelchair 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 and items carried should NEVER exceed
the total weight capacity identified on your
power wheelchair.
2.
NEVER use this power wheelchair for weight training if
the total weight (user and additional weights) exceeds
weight capacity.
3.
Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat,
power seating options, frame, or fasteners and may
cause severe injury to you or others around the
damaged wheelchair.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
!
WARNING
C.
POWER MODULE SETTINGS
If your environment or your level of function and ability
change, you may need to get the settings on your
wheelchair
ʼ
s power module adjusted. Your authorized
supplier is best suited to adjust these settings.
Contact your authorized supplier to adjust the power
module 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
on EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended
power wheelchair movement:
1. NEVER turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while
power to your wheelchair is on. Use extra care if you
believe that such a device may be in use near your
power wheelchair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid
coming close to them.
3. If unintended movement occurs, turn your power
wheelchair off as soon as it is safe.
!
WARNING
E.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before each use:
1. Make sure the power wheelchair 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 wheelchair).
• If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or
adjust the wheelchair. Your authorized 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 power wheelchair in a
clean, dry place.
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PROHIBITED
F.
MODIFICATIONS & CHANGES
NEVER make any modifications or changes
to any part of your Zippie power wheelchair unless
explicitly authorized by SUNRISE MEDICAL.
Doing so will
void the warranty and may create a safety hazard.
!
WARNING
Adding accessories manufactured by any other third-party
manufacturer without prior approval by SUNRISE MEDICAL
will void the warranty and may create a safety hazard
as these accessories haven
ʼ
t been tested or approved
by SUNRISE MEDICAL.
1. Modifying or changing your Zippie
power wheelchair
may increase the risk of a fall
or tip-over.
2.
Modifications not authorized by SUNRISE MEDICAL,
constitute remanufacturing of the power wheelchair
and will void the warranty. The user then assumes all
future liability for the power wheelchair.
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. GENERAL WARNINGS
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