I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

 

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INTRODUCTION

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a. Sunrise Listens

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS

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IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

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V. GENERAL WARNINGS

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a. Weight Limit

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b. Weight Training

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c. Getting to Know Your Chair

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d. To Reduce The Risk of an Accident

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e. Safety Checklist

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f. Changes & Adjustments

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g. Environmental Conditions

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h. Terrain

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i. Street Use

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j. Motor Vehicle Safety

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k. When You Need Help

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VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS

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a. Center of Balance

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b. Dressing or Changing Clothes

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c. Wheelies

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d. Obstacles

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e. Reaching or Leaning

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f. Moving Backward

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g. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills

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h. Transfers

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i. Curbs & Steps

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j. Stairs

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k. Escalators

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VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE

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a. Learning to do a “Wheelie”

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b. Descending a Curb or Single Step

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c. Climbing a Curb or Single Step

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d. Climbing Stairs

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e. Descending Stairs

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f. Maintenance

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VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

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a. Anti-Tip Tubes

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b. Armrests

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c. Cushion & Sling Seats

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d. Fasteners

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e. Footrests

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f. Pneumatic Tires

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g. Positioning Belts

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h. Power Drive

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i. Push Handles

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j. Quick-Release Axles

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k. Rear Axles

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l. Rear Wheel Locks

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m.Modified Seat Systems

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n. Upholstery Fabric

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IX. CHAIR BASICS

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a. To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels

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a. To Fold & Unfold Chair

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X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS

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a. Set-up

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b. Tools

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c. To Find and Correct a Problem

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d. Anti-Tip Tubes

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e. Standard & Low Front Seat Heights

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f. Caster Forks

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g. Axle-Plate Adjustable

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h. Toe-in and Toe-out

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i. Rear Wheels - Threaded or Fixed Offset Axles

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j. Rear Wheel Locks

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k. Flip-Back Armrests

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l. Flip-Back Height Adjustable Armrests

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m.Swing-Away Hangers & Footrests

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n. Articulating Legrest & Elevating Legrest

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o. Caster Plates

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p. Caster Mounting

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q. Backrest

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XI. TROUBLESHOOTING

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MAINTENANCE

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XIII.

SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY

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930300 Rev. C

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930300 Rev. C

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