108833 Rev. C
12
S - 6 3 6 / S - 6 4 6
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
WARNING
Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized
by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void
the Warranty.
A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS
WARNING
Never remove or alter anti-tip levers. They help keep
your chair from tipping over backward in normal use.
Make sure rubber rollers are in good condition.
B. ARMRESTS
WARNING
Armrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair.
1.
Never
lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or
break.
2. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
C. BATTERIES
WARNING
1. Only
deep cycled sealed case
construction batteries should
be used in this device.
2. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries
upright
(wet
cell batteries only).
3.
Never
smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. They are
a known explosion hazard.
4. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you han-
dle batteries.
5. Read all of
section
XI Batteries
before attempting to change
or charge batteries.
D.CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
WARNING
1. Quickie sling seats, standard foam cushions, and other body
supports, are not designed for the relief of pressure.
2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that
they will occur, you may need a special seat system or a
device to control your posture.
•
Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you
need such a device for your well-being.
E. FASTENERS
WARNING
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are spe-
cial high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners
may cause your chair to fail.
1.
Only
use fasteners provided by Sunrise.
2. If fasteners become loose, tighten them as soon as you can.
3. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage
to chair parts.
•
See
Section IX,
Set-Up. Adjustment, & Use
, for prop-
er torque settings.
F. FOOTRESTS
WARNING
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be
at least 2 1/2 inch-
es
off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on
obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This may
cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer:
•
Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in
the space between the footrests.
•
Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may
tip forward.
•
Remove or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible.
3.
Never
lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and
will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by
non-detachable parts of the main frame.
G. MOTOR LOCKS
WARNING
1. Do not engage or disengage motor locks
unless
power to
the chair is
off
.
2. Be aware that the chair
will not have brakes
when motor
locks are in the free-wheel position.
3. Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control
when motor locks are disengaged.
H. ON/OFF SWITCH
WARNING
1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop the chair except in an
emergency. This will result in an abrupt stop, and may
cause you to fall.
2. To slow your chair to a stop, return the joystick to neutral.
I. PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING
Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes
your chair easier to use.
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-
inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as listed on
the tire sidewall.
2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one
side and result in a loss of control.
3. An over-inflated tire may burst.
4. Never use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire. Such pumps
provide air at high volume, and could cause the tire to burst.
To prevent tire damage:
•
Use a hand pump (or a low volume air pump) to inflate
tires.
•
Use a tire gauge to check pressure.
5. Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to pneumatic
tires and tubes.
J. POSITIONING BELTS
(STANDARD OR OPTIONAL)
WARNING
Use a positioning belt only to help support your pos-
ture. Improper use of such belts may cause severe
injury or death.
