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VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a
fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to your or others.
A. NOTICE TO RIDER
WARNING
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe use
by your health care professional.
2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel
of this chair before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the
safe use of this chair that are best suited to your level of
function and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and
transfering 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 chair.
Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS
WARNING
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each
section of this manual. (Be aware that warnings that apply to the
rider also apply to you).
Notes:
1. You need to work with the rider, and the rider’s doctor,
nurse or therapist, to develop safe methods best suited to
your abilities and those of the rider.
2. To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.
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Make sure you have full control over the chair when you
release the motor locks. When you do so the chair will
not have brakes.
3. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide
secure points for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent
a fall or tip-over.
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Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or
slip off.
Helping The Rider Overcome An Obstacle:
1. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper
body mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt
the chair, bend your knees slightly and keep your back as
upright and straight as you can.
2. Before each maneuver, tell the rider what you plan to do,
and explain what you expect the rider to do. This will put the
rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident.
3. Go straight up and straight down a curb or stair. If you turn,
or climb or descend at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely.
4. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
5. Lower the chair slowly. Do not let the chair drop to the
pavement or ground. Doing so may damage the chair or
injure the rider.
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
1. Never exceed the following weight capacities:
S-636 SC = 400 lbs; S-636 MPC = 300 lbs; S-646 = 300 lbs.
The weight capacity of your S-636/S-646 is identified by a label
located on the inside cover of the battery compartment door.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight
(rider plus weights lifted) exceeds the indicated weight
capacity of the wheelchair.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame
or fasteners and may cause severe injury to you or others
from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
D.CONTROLLER SETTINGS
WARNING
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of
your chair to reduce the risk of a collision, fall or tip-over.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or
more often, if needed).
2. Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immedi-
ately if you notice any change in your ability to:
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Control the joystick.
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Hold your torso erect.
• Avoid running into objects.
E. EMI
WARNING
Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintend-
ed brake release or chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to
your chair is on.
Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use
near your chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming
close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your
chair off as soon
as it is safe.
F. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
WARNING
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates smoothly. Check for noise,
vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate low
tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your chair).
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If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or adjust
the chair. Deferring repair or adjustment could increase
the risk for injury. Your supplier can help you find and
correct the problem.
2. Make sure batteries are charged. Green lights on charge indi-
cator will light up when charge is full. Yellow lights indicate
battery charge level is getting low. Red lights indicate batter-
ies are in immediate need of charging.
