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R H Y T H M
V I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S A N D O P T I O N S
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. ARMRESTS
WARNING
Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair.
PROHIBITED!
Never lift this chair by its armrests. They may come
loose or break.
B. BATTERIES
WARNING
Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you
handle batteries.
PROHIBITED!
Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries.
They are a known explosion hazard.
WARNING
1. Only
deep cycle sealed case
construction batteries should
be used in this device.
2. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries
upright
(wet
cell batteries).
3. Read all of section
X. Batteries
before attempting to change,
or charge batteries.
C. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS
WARNING
1. 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.
D.FASTENERS
WARNING
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special 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 immediately.
3. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage
to chair parts.
•
See Section VIII, “Set-Up, Adjustment & Use”
, for
proper torque settings.
E. FOOTRESTS
WARNING
1. At the lowest point, footrests should be
at least 2 1/2 inch-
es
(65 mm) 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. The footrest should always be in the down position when
operating the chair.
PROHIBITED!
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.
F. MOTOR LOCKS
WARNING
1. Do not engage or disengage motor locks
unless
power to the
chair is
off
. In addition, make sure both free wheel levers are
completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure
the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion.
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.
4. Make sure that the chair is on level ground when motor
locks are disengaged.
NOTE–
To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked
back and forth slightly several times before the lock will release.
G. 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.
H.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
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.
