Sunrise Medical GT User Manual

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I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 2
A. Sunrise Listens ........................................................................... 2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................... 3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS............................................................ 5
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE............................................................. 6
A.Choose the Right Chair & Safety Option........................................... 6
B.Review this Manual Often .............................................................. 6
C. Warnings..................................................................................... 6
V. GENERAL WARNINGS ...................................................................... 7
A.Weight Limit ............................................................................... 7
B.Weight Training ........................................................................... 7
C. Getting to Know Your Chair ........................................................... 7
D.To Reduce The Risk of an Accident.................................................. 7
E. Safety Checklist ........................................................................... 7
F. Changes & Adjustments................................................................. 8
G.Environmental Conditions .............................................................. 8
H.Terrain........................................................................................ 8
I. Street Use ................................................................................... 8
J. Motor Vehicle Safety..................................................................... 9
K.When You Need Help .................................................................... 9
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ....................................................... 10
A.Center of Balance......................................................................... 10
B.Dressing or Changing Clothes ......................................................... 10
C. Wheelies ..................................................................................... 10
D.Obstacles .................................................................................... 11
E. Reaching or Leaning..................................................................... 11
F. Moving Backward ......................................................................... 12
G.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills.............................................................. 12
H.Transfers ..................................................................................... 13
I. Curbs & Steps .............................................................................. 13
J. Stairs ......................................................................................... 13
K.Escalators ................................................................................... 14
VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE............................................................... 15
A.Learning to do a “Wheelie”............................................................ 15
B.Descending a Curb or Single Step ................................................... 15
C. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ....................................................... 15
D.Climbing Stairs ............................................................................ 16
E. Descending Stairs......................................................................... 16
F. Maintenance................................................................................ 16
VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ............................................... 17
A.Anti-Tip Tubes ............................................................................. 17
B.Armrests ..................................................................................... 17
C. Caster Pin Locks........................................................................... 17
D.Cushions & Sling Seats.................................................................. 17
E. Fasteners .................................................................................... 18
F. Footrests .................................................................................... 18
G.Offset Seating ............................................................................. 18
H.Pneumatic Tires ........................................................................... 18
I. Positioning Belts.......................................................................... 19