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Fortress S-Series
Use
Intended Use of Scooters:
They are intended for use in public places and similar
locations where there are pavements, pedestrian paths
or floors that have hard and firm surfaces. The safe limit
for slopes and obstacles shall be observed.
They may NOT be used as vehicles on the roads. They
are intended for a user who has difficulty in walking or
limited mobility and is for their own personal use.
The maximum user weight limit, includes both the user
and any weight of accessories fitted to the scooter. It is
marked on the serial number label, which is affixed to the
seat post.
Warranty coverage can only be applied if the product
is used under the specified conditions and for the
intended purposes. No unauthorized modifications
should be made to the scooter. Only approved parts and
accessories shall be fitted.
The intended lifetime of the scooter is 5 years. Please
DO NOT use or fit any 3rd party components to the
scooter unless they are officially approved by
Sunrise Medical.
Area of application
The electrical power, simple steering and automatic
braking make the scooter suitable for people who have
limited mobility due to, for example:
•
Joint pain and/or stiffness due for example to arthritis
or rheumatism
•
Difficulty breathing due to respiratory or heart
conditions.
•
Difficulty walking due to stroke
•
Certain cases of obesity
The following should be taken into consideration in
relation to the provision of the scooter and any specific
options available:
•
The user’s body size and weight including the
distribution of body weight.
•
The mass of any carry on or stowed items should be
added to the user’s body mass and together should
not exceed the maximum load of the scooter.
•
The user’s physical and psychological constitution.
•
The age of the user, their living conditions and the
environment in which the scooter is going to be used,
e.g. home surroundings and the intended area of
use.
If in doubt, please consult a health care professional
to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable
risks. A risk assessment may be required in certain
circumstances.
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures
quality at all stages of the development and production of
this scooter.
Important:
Do not use your scooter until this manual has
been read and understood.
