User manual STERLING MELODY

[. . . ] Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference. Before using your wheelchair please read this manual carefully. It will provide you with all the information you will require. [. . . ] NOTE­ The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help control your speed when driving on a slope or uphill. Never use this chair to go up or down stairs, even with an attendant. Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards. NOTE­ The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate platform; landing size; doors and the direction of swing; and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle. Never take this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going over the edge. Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of slope length. You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop-off. Add bracing if needed, so ramp does not "bow" when you ride on it. Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when motor locks are in the free-wheel position. Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged. Armrests flip back and cannot be used to lift chair or the seat. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop the chair except in an emergency. This will result in an abrupt stop and may cause you to fall. To slow your chair to a stop, return the joystick to neutral, before turning off the chair. Only Sunrise authorized batteries should be used in this device. Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. Read all of section X Batteries before attempting to change or charge batteries. [. . . ] The wheelchair shown and described in this manual may not be exactly the same in every detail as your own model. However, all instructions are still entirely relevant, irrespective of detail differences. The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights, measurements, or other technical data shown in the manual. All figures, measurements, and capacities shown in this manual are approximate, and do not constitute specifications. [. . . ]