Sunrise Medical Z-Bop owner manual VI . General Warnings, Weight Limit, Controller Settings, Emi

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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 you or others.

A. NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS

WARNING

User

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 transfers 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.

7.Always wear a positioning strap.

8.Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not spring back to the neutral position.

9.Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is ripped or damaged.

10.Do not try to tip this wheelchair without an attendant pres- ent.

User and Attendants

1.When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair never use the footplate as a platform.

2.Do not lift this wheelchair by any parts that are removable, doing so may result in damage to the wheelchair or injury to the user.

3.Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the wheel locks (if applicable). Wheel locks are designed to prevent the chair from moving when stopped. They are not brakes.

4.Always keep your hands and body parts clear of moving parts to help prevent injuries.

Attendants

WARNING

Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instruc- tions in each section of this manual. Be aware that warn- ings that apply to the user also apply to you.

1. Do not stand or sit on any portion of this wheelchair.

1.You need to work with the user, and the user’s doctor, nurse or therapist, to develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the user.

2.To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.

•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.

•Make sure the chair is on level ground before you release the motor locks.

VI . GENERAL WARNINGS

B. WEIGHT LIMIT

WARNING

1.NEVER exceed the weight limit of 165 pounds (74.8 kilo- grams), for combined weight of rider and items carried.

2.Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds the weight limits out- lined above.

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.

C.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:

•Control the joystick.

•Hold your torso erect.

•Avoid running into objects.

D.EMI

WARNING

Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended 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.

E.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). 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.

3.If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them into place (manual carrier only).

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