General Warnings; Weight Limit; Intended Use; C.attendants And Caregivers - Sunrise Medical Zippie ZONE Manuel D'instructions

E N G L I S H
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit specified by Sunrise Medical.
The weight capacity provided by your manufacturer is for the
combined weight of a rider and items carried using on-board
storage. If you do exceed the weight limit, damage to your
chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
Weight Capacity
Zippie Zone ® - 165lbs/(75kg).
B. INTENDED USE
DO NOT use this device for purposes other than what is intended by
the manufacturer
1. The wheelchair is not designed for weight training and is unsafe
for use as a seat while weight training. Weight training from the
wheel-chair substantially changes the stability of the chair and
may cause tipping.
2. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
3. NEVER allow someone to stand on your chair or use it as a step
ladder.
4. This chair is designed for a single rider only.
5. Unauthorized modifications and use of parts or accessories not
sup-plied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair
struc-ture. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety
hazard. If the warning is ignored, damage to your chair, and the
potential severe injury of the person using the chair for
unintended purposes can occur.
C. ATTENDANTS AND CAREGIVERS
Before you assist a rider, be sure to read all warnings contained in this
manual, and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that after
consulting a healthcare advisor, you will need to learn safe and proven
body mechanics to use and create assistive methods best suited to
your abilities.
D. ACCESSORIES
Unauthorized modifications or use of parts, or accessories not supplied
or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This
will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
Some problems that may occur, but are not limited to:
1. Incorrect Wheels and/or tires that put the rider at risk of a fall or
tip-over.
2. Adding a component to the frame, changing the structural
integrity of the chair.
3. Any modification or disassembly can potentially create an unsafe
situ-ation where rider and/or attendant are put at risk.
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E. KNOW YOUR CHAIR
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair
before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you
are used to a different chair, you may use too much force and tip over.
If you use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
1. BEFORE you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use
of this chair by your health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit
of your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can
cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use
best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own. Ask the advice of your
health care provider to lower the risk of a fall or tip over.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
G. SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly.
Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (This may
indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your
chair).
2. Inspect any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find
and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. When
locked, the axle button will "pop out" fully. If not locked, the
wheel may come off and cause you to fall.
4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
H. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a
tip-over UNLESS you make other adjustments as well.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or
adjust your chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to
the change, and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications by the end-user, dealer or any
other individual, including the use of parts not supplied or
approved by Sunrise may change the chair structure. This will
void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over
or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or
others.
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