Owner`s manual

112786 Rev. F
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I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... 3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ....................................... 4
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......................................... 5
A.Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options ................. 5
B. Review This Manual Often ............................................. 5
C.Warnings.............................................................................. 5
V. GENERAL WARNINGS....................................................... 5
A.Weight Limit ...................................................................... 5
B. Intended Use ..................................................................... 5
C.Attendants and Caregivers.............................................. 5
D.Accessories ......................................................................... 5
E. Know Your Chair .............................................................. 5
F. Reduce The Risk of an Accident ................................... 6
G.Safety Checklist ................................................................. 6
H.Changes & Adjustments .................................................. 6
I. Environmental Conditions .............................................. 6
J. Terrain ................................................................................. 6
K. Street Use .......................................................................... 6
L. Motor Vehicle Safety ........................................................ 6
M.When You Need Help ..................................................... 7
VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS.................. 8
A.Center of Balance ............................................................ 8
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ...................................... 8
C.Obstacles ............................................................................ 8
D.Front Caster Lift ................................................................ 8
E. Reaching or Leaning.......................................................... 8
F. Moving Backward............................................................... 8
G.Escalators............................................................................. 9
H.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ................................................ 9
I. Transfer ................................................................................ 10
J. Curbs & Single Steps......................................................... 10
K. Climbing a Curb or Single Step...................................... 11
L. Descending a Curb or Single Step................................. 11
M.Stairs ..................................................................................... 11
N.Climbing Stairs .................................................................. 11
O.Descending Stairs ............................................................. 11
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ................. 12
A.Anti-Tip Tubes ................................................................... 12
B. Armrests ............................................................................. 12
C.Caster Pin Locks................................................................ 12
D.Cushion & Sling Seats ...................................................... 12
E. Fasteners ............................................................................ 12
F. Footrests.............................................................................. 12
G.Pneumatic Tires ................................................................. 12
H.Offset Seating...................................................................... 13
I. Positioning Belts Option .................................................. 13
J. Push Handles Option........................................................ 13
K. Quick-Release Axles ........................................................ 13
L. Rear Wheels ...................................................................... 13
M.Rear Wheel Locks ............................................................ 13
N.Modified Seat Systems ..................................................... 13
O.Seat and Back Upholstery .............................................. 13
P. Backrest Tension Adjustable ............................................ 14
Q.Folding Lock Down Adjustable Backrest ..................... 14
R. Seat Back.............................................................................. 14
VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 15
A.Introduction ........................................................................ 15
B. Critical Maintenance Tips................................................. 15
C.Maintenance Chart ........................................................... 15
D.Cleaning Tips....................................................................... 15
E. Troubleshooting Chart..................................................... 15
F. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels............................ 16
G.Wheel Locks....................................................................... 16
H.Anti-tip Tubes...................................................................... 16
I. Single Post Height Adjustable Armrests ....................... 17
J. Padded Swing-away Armrests ......................................... 17
K. Seat Sling Adjustment........................................................ 17
L. Ultra Light Seat Sling......................................................... 17
M.Cushion Installation........................................................... 17
IX DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................... 18
A.Dealer Service Introduction............................................ 18
B. Critical Maintenance Tips................................................. 18
C.Cleaning................................................................................ 18
D.Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment................................. 18
E. Wheel Locks....................................................................... 18
F. Anti-tip Receiver................................................................ 19
G.Armrest Receiver Attachment........................................ 19
H.Padded Swing Away Armrest........................................... 19
I. Casters ................................................................................. 20
J. Anti-Flutter Kit Installation ............................................. 21
K. Footrest Height Adjustment............................................ 21
L. Adjusting Rear Seat Height ............................................. 22
M.Depth Adjustable Backrest .............................................. 22
N.Back Angle Adjustment .................................................... 23
O.4-LINK Rear Suspension.................................................. 23
P. Rear Axle ............................................................................. 24
Q.Rear Wheel Spacing ......................................................... 26
R. Backrest Tension Adjustable ............................................ 26
S. Back Angle Adjustment..................................................... 27
X. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................... 28
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