System information

2 HULA
Rev.1.0
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE YOUR Wheelchair UNTIL
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
User Information
Intended use power wheel wheelchairs:
This power wheelchair was designed for persons
whose ability to walk is impaired but who have sufficient
eyesight and have the physical and mental attributes to
be able to operate an electric wheelchair safely. It has
been classified according to EN 12184 as a class A
mobility product (indoor use).
The Quickie HULA powered wheelchair has been
designed for indoor use, however the Hula can be used
outdoors provided its use remains within the stated
criteria:
The Hula can be used on slopes/ramps where the
gradient or slope does not exceed 6 degrees (1 in 10
slope). Ramps and slopes for many buildings have a
slope of 1 in 12 (5 degrees)
The Hula can be used to climb kerbs or obstacles to
a maximum height of 50mm (2”). Most door threshold
steps will be less than 50mm.
It is important the user does not attempt to use the
wheelchair in the home environment where the slopes/
gradient are greater than 6 degrees or steps that are
greater than 50mm.
Please refer to the technical specification
(section 13), of this manual for further
information.
Area of application
The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular
design mean that it can be used by those persons who
are mentally and physically able to control an input
device to operate the wheelchair and its functions in a
safe way, but cannot walk or have limited mobility e.g.
because of:
Paralysis•
Loss of extremity (leg amputation)•
Extremity defect deformity•
Joint injuries•
Strokes and brain injuries•
Neurological disabilities (e.g. MS, Parkinson…)•
Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, •
disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia as well as
for elderly people who still have the strength in the
upper body.
Sunrise Medical declares under its sole responsibility
that this product is in conformity with the requirements of
the directive 93/42/EEC amended by 2007/47/EEC.”
Sunrise Medical declaresthatthisproductfullsthe
Performance requirements of ISO 7176-19 - Wheeled
mobility devices for use as a seat in a motor vehicle;
(known as the Crash Test).
When considering provision, please also note the body
size, weight including the distribution of body weight, the
user’s physical and psychological constitution, the age of
the user, their living conditions and their environment.
If in doubt a health care professional should be involved
to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable risks.
Sunrise Medical has a quality management system that
is certified to ISO 9001:2008, that covers all stages
of development, production and manufacture of this
wheelchair.