4.16 Adverse conditions
Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in
adverse conditions, e.g. on wet grass, mud, ice, snow or
other slippery surfaces, you may experience a reduction
in the grip and traction of your wheelchair .
WARNING!
We recommend you take extra precautions in these
conditions, particularly on hills and slopes; your
wheelchair could become unstable or skid causing
possible injury.
DANGER!
When you are using a Powered Wheelchair, take extra
care with loose or long items of clothing.
Moving parts, such as wheels, can be potentially
dangerous or even fatal if clothing becomes entangled.
4.17 Ramps
WARNING!
When using a ramp, please ensure that it is capable of
taking the combined weight of the powered wheelchair
and yourself. If a ramp is being used to load a wheelchair
into a vehicle, please ensure the ramp is properly secured
to the vehicle.
Always approach the ramp head-on and exercise caution.
CAUTION!
Please ensure your ramp is suitable for the product you
are transporting.
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4.18 Transfer to and from the wheelchair
WARNING!
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Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your
health care professional for assistance in developing
your personal front or side transfer technique to best
suit your needs and avoid any personal injury.
•
Ensure controller is switched off during transfers to
avoid unintentional movement.
4.19 Lift and tilt modules
WARNING!
Please be aware that the lift and tilt modules present
a trap hazard. Make sure that when operating the tilt
and lift it is free from all clothing, hands, feet and other
extremities to prevent injury.
WARNING!
•
Do not drive on ramps or slopes with the seat tilted,
reclined or raised. Before attempting to climb or
decline a slope, return to an upright position
•
The power Tilt and power Lift/Tilt modules are factory
fitted for optimum stability and for conformance to
strict standard requirements. Changing the fitted
position of the module can reduce the stability of the
product, therefore do not change this setting.
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