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I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

 

I. INTRODUCTION

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II. 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. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)

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A. What Is EMI?

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B. What Effect Can EMI Have?

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C. Sources Of EMI

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D. Distance From The Source

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E. Immunity Level

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F. Report All Suspected EMI Incident

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VI. GENERAL WARNINGS

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A. Notice To Rider

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B. Notice To Attendants

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C. Weight Limit

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D. Controller Settings

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E. EMI

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F. Safety Check-List

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G. Changes & Adjustments

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H. When Seated In A Parked Wheelchair

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I. Environmental Conditions

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J. Terrain

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K. Street Use

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L. Motor Vehicle Safety

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M. Center Of Balance

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N. Transfers

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O. Reaching Or Leaning

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P. Dressing Or Changing Clothes

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Q. Obstacles

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R. Driving In Reverse

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S. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills

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T. To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall, Tip-Over Or Loss Of Control

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U. Ramps At Home & At Work

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V. Wheelchair Lifts

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W. Curbs & Single Steps

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X. Stairs

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Y. Escalators

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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

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A. Anti-Tip Levers

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B. Armrests

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C. Batteries

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D. Cushions & Sling Seats

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E. Fasteners

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F. Footrests

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G. Motor Locks

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H. On/Off Switch

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I. Pneumatic Tires

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J. Positioning Belts (Optional)

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K. Push Handles

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L. Rear Wheel Locks (Optional)

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I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s

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M. Seating Systems

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N. Upholstery Fabric

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VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS

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A. To Climb A Curb Or Single Step

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B. To Descend A Curb Or Single Step

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IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE

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A. Swing-Away Footrest

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B. 90º Footboard

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C. Articulating Legrest (Optional)

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D. Elevating Legrest (Optional)

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E. Remote Joystick Installation (Optional)

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F. To Adjust the Height of the Remote Joystick

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G. Remote Joystick Swing-Away Retractable Mount (Optional)

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H. Solid Back And Seat Insert

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I. Wheel Locks

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J. Height-Adjustable Armrest (Optional)

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K. Adjustable Locking Flip-up Armrest (Optional)

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L. Seat Depth

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M. Tilt-In-Space Mechanism

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N. Nontilt

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O. Strut Tubes

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P. Check-Out

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X. OPERATING GUIDE

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A. Performance Control Settings

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B. QTRONIX Programming Pad (Optional)

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C. Thermal Roll Back

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D. Circuit Breakers

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E. Joystick Assembly

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F. Motor Locks

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XI. BATTERIES

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A. Introduction

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B. Battery Charger

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C. Acid Burns

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D. Connecting Batteries in Battery Box(es)

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E. Charging Batteries

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F. Disposing of Batteries

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XII. MAINTENANCE

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A. Notes

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B. Cleaning

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C. Storage Tips

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D. Battery Maintenance

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E. Pneumatic Tires

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F. To Repair or Replace a Tire

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G. Motor Brushes

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H. Ordering Parts

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I. Maintenance Chart

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XIII. WIRING DIAGRAM

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XIV. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY

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930578 Rev. B

930578 Rev. B

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