Sunrise Medical 1000 Series General Warnings, Weight Limit, Getting to Know Your Chair

G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s E n g l i s h 5

GENERAL WARNINGS

A. WEIGHT LIMIT

WARNING

Do not exceed the weight limit listed on the product for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip- over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

B. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR

WARNING

Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are used to a dif- ferent chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

C. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT

WARNING

1.BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor.

2.After engaging wheel locks, practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.

3.Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to your level of function and ability.

4.NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely.

5.Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.

6.Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.

If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

D. SAFETY CHECKLIST

WARNING

Before Each Use of Your Chair:

1.Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate loose fasteners, or damage to your chair.)

2.Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem.

3.If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.

NOTE– See “Anti-Tip Tubes” for times you should not use them.

If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.