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5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
5.9 (Powered) seating options
The wheelchair can be equipped by the following mechanical and/or powered
options to adjust your seating position. These options can be operated by the
user without the use of tools.
Powered adjustable seating options (Fig. 5.5 - Fig. 5.7)
How to operate these powered seating options can be found in
Cont Seating:
1.
Powered tilt function
2.
Powered elevating leg rests
DANGER!
1.
Use of the powered adjustable seating options may infl uence the stability
of the wheelchair.
2.
Only use the powered adjustable seating options when the wheelchair is
on a fl at surface! Do not attempt to operate any power seating option
while positioned on an incline.
3.
Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in
motion. Sunrise Medical power mechanisms move over large ranges of
travel. Users should be aware of their surroundings while components are
in motion.
4.
While driving this seating system in the tilted position use caution.
5.
Do not attempt to operate any power seating option while this seating
system is in motion.
6.
Do not attempt to operate the tilt power seating options around children.
7.
Through programming it is possible to reverse the direction of all powered
seating functions. Ensure you know which direction your seat is going to
move before operating.
8.
Please be aware that the tilt module presents a trap hazard. Ensure that
during operation the tilt module is free from all clothing, hands, feet, and
other extremities, to prevent injury.
9.
This power system is designed to automatically reduce the maximum
driving speed to a creep mode when certain power seating limits are
reached.
10. Before operating your chair in creep mode, read all warnings and guidelines
related to this feature. They will help in understanding how to reduce the
risk of a fall or tip-over and how to identify environmental conditions that
could aff ect your safety when driving while the chair is in creep speed.
a.
When driving indoors or outdoors, in creep mode, it should only be
used on fl at, level, and hardscape surfaces.
b.
Driving in creep mode should never be attempted on uneven terrain
like: gravel, grass, bumpy surfaces, uneven sidewalks, or hills.
Fig. 5.5
Fig. 5.6
Fig. 5.7
