Sunrise Medical 4 - Manuals

IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCOOTER & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power mobility devices to meet the needs of the rider.However, final selection of a scooter rests solely with you and your health care profession-al. Choosing the best scooter for you depen...

930490 Rev. A V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or scooter move-ment:1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe...

D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer to the source. For thisreason, EMI from hand-held devices is of special concern. (See C.1) A personusing one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very close to yourscooter without you knowing it. E. I...

930490 Rev. A VI. GENERAL WARNINGS Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss ofcontrol may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. A. NOTICE TO RIDER 1. Before using this scooter, you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional. 2...

D. EMI Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended brake releaseor scooter movement: 1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your scooter. 2. Be aware of nearby radi...

930490 Rev. A 2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your scooter 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 scooter or fall. • Never operate your scooter on a slo...

To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over: 1. Consult your supplier for information on modifications authorized by Sunrise before you modify or adjust this scooter. NOTE– You may need to make additional changes to correct the center of balance. 2. Use extreme care until you know the balance points of...

930490 Rev. A O. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seatedin this scooter. P. OBSTACLES Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds, lifts,ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken pavement. These can...

S. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1. Never use your scooter on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. • Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp. • Do not turn or change direction on...

930490 Rev. A V. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Your scooter is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than 1/2 inch high. Doing so may: • Result in a fall or tip-over. • Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other scooter parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. To prevent a fall or tip-over, use whe...

930490 Rev. A 16 E n g l i s h V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create asafety hazard and will void the Warranty. A. ARMRESTS Armrests flip back/down and c...

930490 Rev. A V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s 17 E n g l i s h H. SEATING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this scooter. This may cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Never change the seating system of your scoote...

930490 Rev. A 18 E n g l i s h V I I I . T i p s F o r A t t e n d a n t s VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS 1. Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task. 2. The “Tips” that follow are sugge...

930490 Rev. A I X . S e t - U p , A d j u s t m e n t & U s e 19 E n g l i s h IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE NOTES: 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your scooter. This makesthe steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. 2. Fas...

930490 Rev. A 20 E n g l i s h I X . S e t - U p , A d j u s t m e n t & U s e 3 4 A. BATTERY CASE REMOVAL (Figure 1) To remove the batteries for transporting or servicing: Pull up on battery pack handle (A), disengaging Velcro®. NOTE– Removing the scooter seat may provide better access to the b...

930490 Rev. A I X . S e t - U p , A d j u s t m e n t & U s e 21 E n g l i s h D. SEAT REMOVAL (Figure 5) 1. Lift red lever on right side of seat (A).2. Lift seat off. E. SEAT SWIVEL (Figure 6) 1. Lift red lever on right side of seat (A).2. Swivel seat to desired position.3. Release red lever wh...

930490 Rev. A X . O p e r a t i n g G u i d e 23 E n g l i s h X. OPERATING GUIDE A. CIRCUIT BREAKERS (Figure 1) 1. Notes: Your Guardian Trek has a circuit breaker on the battery case (A). • In the unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload, all power to your scooterwill be shut off. • To r...

930490 Rev. A 24 E n g l i s h X . O p e r a t i n g G u i d e C. MOTOR LOCKS (Figure 3) Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the scooter. (For example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the scooter is off. 2. With either one...

930490 Rev. A X I . B a t t e r i e s 25 E n g l i s h XI. BATTERIES A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: • Batteries supply the power for your scooter. They contain a finite amount of energyand have limits on how long they can store and supply energy. • You can charge batteries only a certain number of times ...

930490 Rev. A 26 E n g l i s h X I . B a t t e r i e s C. ACID BURNS (UNSEALED WET CELL BATTERIES) 1. Use extreme care not to spill acid when you handle wet cell batteries. Keep batteries upright. 2. Avoid contact of acid with bare skin or clothing. 3. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses wh...

930490 Rev. A X I . B a t t e r i e s 27 E n g l i s h F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES 1. All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste. 2. For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority. 3. Always dispose of pr...

930490 Rev. A 28 E n g l i s h X I I . M a i n t e n a n c e XII. MAINTENANCE A. NOTES 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your scooter. 2. Clean your scooter regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make your scooter easier to use. 3. ...

930490 Rev. A 30 E n g l i s h X I I I . S u n r i s e L i m i t e d W a r r a n t y XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY 1. FOR FIVE YEARS We warrant the main frame of this scooter against defects in materials and workmanship for5 years use of the first consumer purchaser. 2. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY We warra...