Drive Medical Sunfire General User manual

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POWER CHAIR
Sunfire General
OWNER’S MANUAL

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1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION ……..………………………………… 3
2. SAFETY NOTICE……………………..………………………………...……
Before driving
While driving
Labeling
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3.
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EMI……………………………………………..………………………………..
PARTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..……….
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5. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………....
Control panel
How to operate your power chair
How to set to freewheel mode
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6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE………………………………………....
Charging the battery
Battery
Replacing batteries / charger
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..….
Inspection
Regular checking record
Battery, fuse and tire
Storage
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8. TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION…………….…………… 26
9. WARRANTY………………………………………………………………….....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using the power chair. Improper use of the power chair
could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents.
This owner’s manual includes operating instructions for every aspect of the power chair, including
assembly instructions and how to deal with possible accidents.
 The symbols used in this manual are explained below:
Read carefully the notes marked with these symbols:
Warning Improper usage could result in serious injury or death
Attention
Improper usage could lead to injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Suggestion
Follow these instructions to keep your power chair in a good operating order.
This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information.
Please keep it in a safe place.
If someone else uses the power chair, please make sure that you provide them with the instruction
manual for his or her consideration.
We reserve the right to make design modifications. As designs change some illustrations and
pictures in the manual may not correspond to the power chair that you have purchased.
Sunfire General Power Chairs have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable, secure
and affordable solution for some mobility requirements.
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices.”
1 . PR E FAC E A N D I N T RO D U C T I O N

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2. SAFETY NOTICE
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING
The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this power chair before driving. Therefore,
please always keep the following safety notices in mind.
The same traffic rules apply to the use of this power chair as apply to pedestrians
For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.
Drive on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never drive on motorways
or dual carriageways.
Please do not drive your power chair after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.
Please be careful when driving your power chair in low light. It has not been designed for use at
night.
Practice operating your power chair
Before using the power chair in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your power chair. Please practice in a wide open area like a park. In order to avoid
accidents with your power chair while driving, please bear in mind the different driving motions, such
as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.
Please turn the speed dial to value 1. Please use the lowest speed for your initial practice.
Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first time.
Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your
power chair.
The Sunfire General Power Chair is only to be used by one person at a time.
Do not carry passengers on your power chair. (including children)
Do not use this power chair to carry or haul goods.
The maximum weight can be carried, please refer to “MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “9.
SPECIFICATION”
2.2 WHILE DRIVING
Carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section “DAILY CHECKING”
Do not move your body out of the power chair while moving.
Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.
Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels

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2. SAFETY NOTICE
Do not use your power chair under any of the circumstances below.
On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snow-covered, icy,
or on canal towpaths not protected by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you
might get the wheels stuck.
Do not drive at night or when it is raining or snowing, misty or windy.
Do not drive your power chair in an “S” pattern or make erratic turns.
Do not take the power chair onto escalators.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE POWER CHAIR BE USED AS A SEAT IN
ANOTHER POWERCHAIR (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).
About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment:
Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication device while driving.
Always switch off the power chair and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.
Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical device from the power chair battery.
Automatic Power Shut Down:
In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your power chair is equipped with an automatic power
shut down facility. If the power chair is turned on, it will automatically turn off after remaining
undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes. When this situation occurs, simply switch your power
chair off and back on and it will be ready to use once again.
Ramps, inclines and drops:
Do not drive onto ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section entitled
“CLIMBING ANGLE” in “9. SPECIFICATION“
Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.
Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes. Refer to the section entitled “MAX.
GROUND CLEARANCE” in “ 9. SPECIFICATION”.
Please slow down when driving on roads with inclines.
Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.
Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.
Starting and Driving:
1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.
2. Fold down the armrests so that you can rest your arms on them.
3. Turn the power switch to “ON”.
4. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have any doubt
about the remaining power, recharge the batteries before departure.
5. Set the speed dial to a position, you feel safe and comfortable.