Sunrise Medical G-424 instruction manual Weight Limit, Controller Settings, Emi, Safety CHECK-LIST

V I . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S

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 RIDER

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 transferring 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.

B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS

Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of this manual. (Be aware that warnings that apply to the rider also apply to you).

NOTES:

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

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.

3.Propel this chair by the armrest supports only. If using a seat frame, propel the chair by the push handles on the top of the backrest posts.They provide secure points for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.

C. WEIGHT LIMIT

1.Never exceed a total weight of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) or 350 pounds (158.8 kilograms) with the heavy duty option, for rider plus items carried.

2.Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) or 350 pounds (158.8 kilograms) with the heavy duty option.

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.

V I . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S

D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS

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 immediately if you notice any change in your ability to:

•Control the joystick.

•Hold your torso erect.

•Avoid running into objects.

E. EMI

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.

F. SAFETY CHECK-LIST

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 indicator will light up when charge is full.Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting low. Red lights indicate batteries are in immediate need of charging.

G. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS

Never use non-Quickie parts or make changes to your chair unless authorized by Sunrise. (Doing so will void the Warranty and may create a safety hazard).

1.If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip-over.

2.Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheelchair.This voids the warranty.The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair.

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