Sunrise Medical Quickie P300 - Manual (Page 13)

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V I . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
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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.
H. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR
1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked, even for a
moment.This will prevent:
• Accidental movement from contact with the joystick by you or others.
• Unintended brake release or movement from EMI sources. (See Section V)
2. Make sure that persons who help you (for example, store clerks) are aware
of the joystick and do not touch it. If they do, your chair may move suddenly
when you do not expect it.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Your chair is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm,or in snowy or icy conditions.
1. Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical
malfunction.The frame, motors and other chair parts are not water-tight
and may rust or corrode from the inside.To avoid a chair failure:
• Minimize exposure of your chair to a rain storm or very wet conditions.
• Never take your chair into a shower, tub, pool or sauna.
• Do not use your chair in fresh or salt water (such as at the edge of a
stream, lake, or ocean).
• Make sure battery covers are secure.
• Replace joystick boot if it becomes torn or cracked.
• Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
• Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to clean it.
2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair on a wet
or slick surface.
• Do so only if you are sure it is safe.
• Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you may lose
control of your chair or fall.
• Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there is snow, ice, water
or oil film present.
• When in doubt, have someone help you.
3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry place.
J. TERRAIN
1. This chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt
and indoor flooring.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so
may damage wheels, bearings, axles or motors, or loosen fasteners.