Sunrise Medical F55 owner manual Road Use, Adverse conditions, Ramps

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Safety warnings and user tips

WARNING

Road Use

Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road.

Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheel chair backing off the kerb into the road. If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe.

Always cross the road as quickly as possible; there may be other traffic.

WARNING

Adverse conditions

Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in adverse conditions, e.g. on wet grass, mud, ice, snow, or other slippery surfaces, you may experience a reduction in the grip and traction of your wheelchair. We recommend you take extra precautions in these conditions, particularly on hills and slopes, your wheelchair could become unstable or skid causing possible injury. Extreme variances in temperature may trigger the self protect mechanism in the control system. If this occurs the control system will temporarily shut down to prevent damage to the electronics or the chair.

WARNING

Ramps

When using a ramp, please ensure that is capable of taking the combined weight of the powerchair and yourself. If a ramp is being used to load a chair into a vehicle, please ensure the ramp is properly secured to the vehicle. Always approach the ramp head-on and exercise caution (Fig. A).

WARNING

Never drive on ramps with the seat tilted, reclined or raised if fitted with a seat riser. Before attempting to climb or decline a slope, always return the chair to an upright position.

Fig. A

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Contents Owner’sManual How to use this manual 72 + Sunrise Medical Limited IntroductionYour guarantee GuaranteeFeatures and options Safety warnings Safety warnings and user tipsKerbs Cleaning paintwork Cleaning controlsSurface temperatures BatteriesWheelchair range Powered seat tilt and recline Wheelchair motorsUse on a slope Mobile telephones and two way radiosSolid Tyres Fasteners Torque SettingsWashers and Spacers Speciality ControlsRoutine service Weight LimitEnvironmentalTerrain Adverse conditions Road UseRamps Further information Passenger liftsSafety information on wheelchairs with a riser Armrests Preparing your wheelchair for usePower lead attachment Seat back fitting and removal Fitting footrestsEmergency freewheel Emergency freewheelFreewheel is not intended for permanent use If you need to manually push yourRemoving ArmrestsReplacing armrests Adjusting the armrest height Adjusting the armrest widthCleaning instructions for the Comfort Pad Cleaning instructions for the Contour PadRefitting FootrestsFootplates Adjusting the footrest lengthLegrest Cleaning InstructionsFitting Angle Adjustable Legrest Footrest into desired position Manual Articulating Legrest ALRPower Articulating Legrest ALR Seating Seat depth adjustmentBackrest removal and refitting Manual seat tilt adjustment Backrest angle Powered adjustment optionalSeat tilt angle Manual recline adjustment Seat riser adjustmentMaximum load is reduced to 100 kg if this option is fitted Cleaning instructions for contoured seating Cleaning instructions for standard seatingRecaro Seating Headrest Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Power supplyImmobiliser plug To activate the immobiliserAdjustable speed setting Horn button IndicatorsMain lights Hazard lightsMenu select Actuator mode functionUp/down movement Programme portOperating the control joystick Charging socketSummary Parallel Swing-Away Attendant and Dual Control, Pilot+ Centre bar mounted Pilot+ Centre tray mounted Pilot+ Rear lights and indicators Lights and indicators optional extrasFront lights and indicators Crutch holder optional extras Using a crutch holderFitting Warning Swing away tray optional extrasSide Cushions optional extras Mounting the kerb Kerb climberDismounting the kerb Batteries and charging Removing/Refitting Battery care Maintenance free batteriesGeneral information Do not interrupt the charging cycle Maintenance free battery care planFault finding guide Safety featuresNo charging indicator Mains supplyProcedure for charging using 24V charger Safety and caution notes Battery warranty Myths and legends Range of your vehicleTransfer to and from the chair User tipsGradients descents Gradients ascentsGradients Seat riser option Maintenance and service history Controllers Maintenance and service history F55 maintenance and routine inspection Year Service historyClamp points Transportation of the vehicleTransportation in vehicles Lap belt instructions Recaro Step Use 50mm Aircraft buckle lap strap Lap belt instructions Lap belt instructions Minimum Maximum Technical dataSunrise Medical Limited Sunrise MedicalIssue Sunrise Medical Limited