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Microlite
Garnet, Ruby, Ruby 11
User Instruction Manual & Warranty
SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR/SCOOTER.
RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR/SCOOTER READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Microlite
Garnet, Ruby, Ruby 11
Mode d’emploi et garantie
FOURNISSEUR : CE MANUEL DOIT ÊTRE REMIS À L'UTILISATEUR / UTILISATRICE DE CE FAUTEUIL ROULANT / SCOOTER ÉLECTRIQUE.
UTILISATEUR / UTILISATRICE : AVANT D'UTILISER CE FAUTEUIL ROULANT / SCOOTER ÉLECTRI
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2 I. Introduction English I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Guardian wheelchair/scooter. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair/scooter, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: SUNRISE MEDICAL Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 (800) 333-4000 or (303) 218-4500 Be sur
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3 II. Table of Contents English II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 2 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................... 3 III. YOUR CHAIR/SCOOTER AND ITS PARTS.............................................. 5 IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE............................................................. 6 V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) ..................................
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4 II. Table of Contents English VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS .................................................................... 19 A.To Climb a Curb or Single Step ....................................................... 19 B.To Descend a Curb or Single Step ................................................... 19 IX. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE ............................................................ 20 Notes .........................................................................................
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5 III. Your Chair/Scooter and Its Parts English III. YOUR CHAIR/SCOOTER AND ITS PARTS 8 Garnet 7 1. Basket 2. Tiller adjustment 1 6 3. Tires 4. Freewheel lever (not shown) 5 5. Battery pack 6. Seat 7. Width adjustable armrests 2 8. Control pod 4 3 Garnet Ruby & Ruby 11 7 1. Flip back/down armrest 1 2. Integral controller joystick– programmable 3. Fish-on/High back seat 3 Ruby 4. Front caster 5" 5. Rear anti-tip 2 6. Single plate foot platform 12 7. Fold down seat back 8. Battery pack 8 9. 8" dr
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6 IV. Notice– Read Before Use English IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR/SCOOTER & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power mobility devices to meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a wheelchair/scooter rests solely with you and your health care professional. Choosing the best chair/scooter for you depends on such things as: 1. Your size, disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2. Your intended use, and your level of activity. 3. The
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7 V. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) English V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair/scooter movement: 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair/scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair/scooter. 2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them. 3. If unintended
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8 V. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) English D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer to the source. For this reason, EMI from hand-held devices is of special concern. (See C.1) A person using one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very close to your chair/scooter without you knowing it. E. IMMUNITY LEVEL 1. The level of EM energy is measured in volts per meter (V/m). Every power wheel- chair/scooter can resist EMI up to a certai
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9 VI. General Warnings English VI. GENERAL WARNINGS Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. A. NOTICE TO RIDER 1. Before using this chair/scooter, you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional. 2. Every wheelchair/scooter is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair/scooter before you begin riding. 3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for
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10 VI. General Warnings English E. EMI Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair/scooter movement: 1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair/scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair/scooter. 2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them. 3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your chair/scooter off as soon as it is
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11 VI. General Warnings English 2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair/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 chair/scooter or fall. • Never operate your chair/scooter 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/scooter in a clean, dr
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12 VI. General Warnings English 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 chair/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 this chair/scooter and how to avoid a fall or tip-over. N. TRANSFERS It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware
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13 VI. General Warnings English 3. Turn off all power to your chair/scooter. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joy- stick and cause your chair/scooter to move when you do not expect it. 4. Firmly grasp an armrest with one hand. This will help to prevent a fall if the chair/scooter tips. P. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair/scooter. To make the chair/scooter more stable, rotate the front cast- ers un
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14 VI. General Warnings English T. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1. Never use your chair/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 a slope. 3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side. 4. Lean or p
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15 VI. General Warnings English W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Your chair/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 chair/scooter parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. To prevent a fall or tip-over, use wheelchair/scooter access ramps or have someone help you. 3. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk and use extreme care. • Go as straight
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16 VII. Warnings: Components & Options English VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. A. ARMRESTS Armrests flip back/down and cannot be used to lift chair/scooter or the seat. 1. Never lift this chair/scooter by its armrests. 2. Lift this chair/scooter only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. B. BATTERIES 1. Only an approved battery case should be used in this device.
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17 VII. Warnings: Components & Options English F. MOTOR LOCKS 1. Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair/scooter is off. 2. Be aware that the chair/scooter will not have brakes when motor locks are in the free-wheel position. 3. Make sure that the person pushing the chair/scooter has full control when motor locks are disengaged. G. ON/OFF SWITCH 1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop the chair/scooter except in an emergency. This will result in an abrupt stop and may c
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18 VII. Warnings: Components & Options English J. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of the seat as soon as you can. If you fail to do so, the seat may fail and cause you to fall. Worn fabrics may increase the potential for a fire hazard. 2. Fabric will deteriorate with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or stretching of fabric at rivet holes. Replace fabric as required. 3. Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation of the fabric. K. WIRING Never pull on cables dire
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19 VIII. Tips For Attendants English 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 suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult your health care professional for instructions. A. TO CLIMB A CURB OR SINGLE STEP The following is one way to safel
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20 IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use English 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 chair/scooter. This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. 2. Fasteners: • Many of the screws and bolts on this chair/scooter are special high-strength fasten- ers and may have special coatings. • Many nuts are of the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening. 1. Use of impr
