II . TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

2

E. Fasteners

10

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

3

F. Footrests

10

III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS

4

G.Pneumatic Tires

10

IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

5

H.Transit Use

11

V. GENERAL WARNINGS

5

I. Transit Option

11

A. Weight Limit

5

J. Positioning Belts

11

B. Weight Training

5

K. Push Handles

11

C.Getting to Know Your Chair

5

L. Quick-Release Axles

11

D.To Reduce The Risk of an Accident

5

M.Rear Wheels

11

E. Safety Checklist

5

N.Rear Wheel Locks

11

F. Changes & Adjustments

6

O.Modified Seat Systems

12

G.Environmental Conditions

6

P. Upholstery Fabric

12

H.Terrain

6

IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT AND USE

13

I. Street Use

6

A. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels

13

J. Motor Vehicle Safety

6

B. Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment

13

K. When You Need Help

6

C.Padded, Swing-Away Armrests

13

VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS

7

D.Height Adjustable Armrests

14

A. Center of Balance

7

E. Swing-In/Out Hangers and Footrests

14

B. Dressing or Changing Clothes

7

F. Fixed Front Footrest Height Adjustment

14

C.Wheelies

7

G.Angle Adjustable Footplates

15

D.Obstacles

7

H.Backrest

15

E. Reaching or Leaning

7

I. Angle Adjustable Backrest

15

F. Moving Backward

8

J. Seat Sling

16

G.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills

8

K. Cushion Installation

16

H.Transfers

8

L. Rear Axles

16

I. Curbs & Steps

8

M.Wheel Locks

17

J. Stairs

8

N.Casters

17

K. Escalators

8

O. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional)

18

VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE

9

P. Plastic Side Guards

19

A. Learning To Do A “Wheelie”

9

Q.Folding and Unfolding

19

B. Descending A Curb or Single Step

9

R. Check-Out

19

C.Climbing A Curb or Single Step

9

X. TROUBLESHOOTING

20

D.Climbing Stairs

9

XI. MAINTENANCE

21

E. Descending Stairs

9

A. Introduction

21

F. Maintenance

9

B. Maintenance Chart

21

VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

10

C.Maintenance Tips

21

A. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional)

10

D.Cleaning

21

B. Armrests

10

E. Storage Tips

21

C.Caster Pin Locks

10

XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY

22

D.Cushion & Sling Seats

10

 

 

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