Sunrise Medical G-424 Wheelchair Lifts, Curbs & Single Steps, Stairs, Escalators, Armrests

V I . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S

V. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you move from one level to another.

1.Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off the platform. (Be aware that a “roll-stop” at the end of the platform may not prevent this).

2.Make sure there is not a lip or drop-off at the top or bottom of the platform. These may cause a fall or tip-over.When in doubt, have someone help you.

3.Always secure the rider with a positioning belt to help prevent falls during transfers.

4.Avoid moving forward if a wheel is “hung up” on the lip of the ramp. Backup, reposition the caster for a more direct approach and slowly try again.

W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS

1.Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than two

(2) inches high. Doing so may:

•Result in a fall or tip-over.

•Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners.

2.To prevent a fall or tip-over, use wheelchair access ramps or have someone help you.

3.If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk and use extreme care.

•Go as straight up or straight down as you can. Never turn or climb or descend at an angle as a fall or tip-over is likely.

•Proceed slowly, at a steady speed.

4.Make sure that persons who assist you review the “Tips For Attendants” and heed all warnings.

X.STAIRS

Never use this chair to go up or down stairs, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.

Y.ESCALATORS

Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over.

V I I . ▲! W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S

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

Armrests flip back and cannot be used to lift chair or the seat.

1.Never lift this chair by its armrests.

2.Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.

B. BATTERIES

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 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 handle batteries.

5.Read all of section XI Batteries before attempting to change or charge batteries.

C. CUSHIONS

1.Quickie Contour and Highback Contour seats are designed for comfort, not specifically 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 such as can be provided by the Seat Frame, 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

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 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 proper torque settings.

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