Owner`s manual

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• Do not disassemble charger; only haveit repaired bythe
manufacturers. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk
of electric shock or fire. To reduce the risk of an electric
shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will
not reduce the risk.
• Never place the charger directly above the battery being
charg ed; gases from the battery will corrode and damage
the charger.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of
battery or charger. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of
dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It could spark or short
circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause
an explosion. Also take off all personal metal effects and
dangling objects when working on the battery.
• Neverchargeafrozenbattery.Afullychargedbatterywillrarely
freeze but the electrolyte of a discharged battery can freeze
at -9° Centigrade. Any battery that is suspected of being
frozen should be thawed completely before charging.
• Neversitwiththechargeronyourlapwhenchargingyour
batteries.
• Thechargercasingwillgethotduringitsnormaloperation.
10.13 Battery warranty
Battery warranties are subject to periods set by the manufacturers.
However, most of these warranties are subject to a wear and
tear clause, and if you genuinely wear out your batteries in 6
months, it will not be possible to obtain a replacement under
warranty.
11 Transportation
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent
level of safety and security of a vehicle seating system.
Sunrise Medical recommends that the user transfers to the
vehicle seating and uses the vehicle-installed restraint system
wherever possible. Sunrise Medical recognises that it is not
always practical for the user to be transferred and in these
circumstances, where the user must be transported whilst in the
wheelchair, the following advice must be followed:
11.1 Transportation warnings:
The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward facing
position and secured by the wheelchair tie down and occupant
restraint straps (WTORS wtie downs meeting the requirements
of ISO 10542 or SAEJ2249) in accordance with the WTORS
manufacturer’s instructions. Refer to the section ‘Tie Down
Instructions’ for further information on transporting your
wheelchair.
The wheelchair’s use in other positions within a vehicle has not
been tested e.g. transportation in a side facing position must not
be carried out under any circumstances. (
Fig 102).
Wherever
possible
r e m o v e
and stow
s a f e l y
a w a y
from the
wheelchair, all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Kerb climbers, Tray tables, Crutches, Loose cushions
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the wheelchair
securement points or to structural and frame or components
without consulting the manufacturer. Failure to do so will
invalidate the ability of the wheelchair to be transported within
a vehicle.
The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical
authorised dealer before re-use following involvement in any
type of vehicle impact.
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to
restrain the occupant (
Fig 103) to reduce the possibility of head
and chest impacts with the vehicle components.
This wheelchair has been successfully crash tested. Sunrise
Medical recommends that you use a suitably positioned
headrest when being
transported in the wheelchair. However it is highly recommended
that as a preference you transfer from your wheelchair to a seat
within the motor vehicle.
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or
relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they
are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-
19:2001 or SAE J2249.
Spill proof sealed batteries such as “gelled electrolyte” must
be installed on powered wheelchairs when used in a motor
vehicle.
11.2 Occupant restraint instructions
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the
pelvis (Fig 103) so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the
preferred zone of 30° to 75° to the horizontal (Fig 104).
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable
i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75°.
Restraint belts must not be held away from the body by
wheelchair
components or parts such as the armrests or wheels. (Fig 105)
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the chest as illustrated. (Fig 106)
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent
with user comfort
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
Fig. 102
Fig. 103
Pelvic
restraint belt
upper torso
restraint belt
Preferred Zone
Fig. 104