Sunrise Medical Ruby - Manual (Page 9)

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VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
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/scooter, you should be trained in its safe use by your health
care professional.
2. Every wheelchair/scooter is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this
chair/scooter before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the safe use of this
chair/scooter 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/scooter. Look for hazards and
learn how to avoid them.
7. Do not allow additional riders on the chair/scooter, armrests or chassis. Doing so may
result in injury or damage.
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/scooter you must release the motor locks.
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Make sure you have full control over the chair/scooter when you release the motor
locks. When you do so the chair/scooter will not have brakes.
3. Propel this chair/scooter by the armrest supports only. If using a seat frame, propel the
chair/scooter by the push handles on the top of the backrest posts. They provide secure
points for you to hold the rear of the chair/scooter to prevent a fall or tip-over.
C. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. Never exceed a total weight of 225 lbs/102.2 kg (Ruby/Garnet) or 250 lbs/113.6 kg
(Ruby 11) for rider plus items carried.
2. Never use this chair/scooter for weight training if the total weight (rider plus addi-
tional weights) exceeds 225 lbs/102.2 kg (Ruby/Garnet) or 250 lbs/113.6 kg (Ruby 11).
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/scooter failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair/scooter
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, tiller or control pod.
•Hold your torso erect.
•Avoid running into objects.
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