Sunrise Medical Garnet, Ruby 11 instruction manual VII. Warnings Components & Options

16 E n g l i s h 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

VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

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/down and cannot be used to lift chair/scooter or the seat.

1.Never lift this chair/scooter by its armrests.

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

B.BATTERIES

1.Only an approved battery case should be used in this device.

2.To prevent an acid spill, always keep battery case upright. (wet cell batteries only)

3.Never smoke or hold an open flame near battery case. They are a known explosion hazard.

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

5.Always remove batteries using straps or handle provided. Pinched fingers may occur if the batteries are removed by grasping the battery casings.

C.CUSHIONS

1.Guardian 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/scooter are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair/scooter 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/scooter parts.

•See Section IX, “Set-Up, Adjustment & Use”, for proper torque settings.

E. FOOTPLATE & FOOTRESTS

1.At the lowest point, the foot platform and footrests should be at least 1.0" off the ground. If set too LOW, it may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in nor- mal use. This may cause the chair/scooter 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 surrounding or in between the footrests.

•Avoid putting weight on the footplate or footrests, as the chair/scooter may tip forward.

•Flip the footplate back or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible.

3.Never lift this chair/scooter by the footplate or footrests. Footrests fold or detach and will not bear the weight of this chair/scooter. Lift this chair/scooter only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.

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