Breezy Series Wheelchair
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
500 Series
600 Series
1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N
SUNRISE LISTENS
Thank you for choosing a Breezy wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:
SUNRISE HOME HEALTHCARE GROUP MOBILITY PRODUCTS DIVISION
Customer Service Department
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 218-4500
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change your address. This will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety, new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If you lose your warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best, and can answer most of your questions about chair safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in the following:
Supplier:______________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________________
Serial #: _____________________________________ Date/Purchased: ________________________
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. |
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a. Sunrise Listens ...................................................................................... |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. |
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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ................................................ |
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IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE .................................................. |
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V. GENERAL WARNINGS.................................................................... |
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a. Weight Limit ........................................................................................ |
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b. Weight Training .................................................................................... |
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c. Getting to Know Your Chair ............................................................ |
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d. To Reduce The Risk of an Accident ................................................ |
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e. Safety Checklist .................................................................................. |
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f. Changes & Adjustments .................................................................... |
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g. Environmental Conditions ................................................................ |
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h. Terrain .................................................................................................... |
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i. Street Use ............................................................................................ |
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j. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... |
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k. When You Need Help ........................................................................ |
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VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS .......................................... |
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a. Center of Balance .............................................................................. |
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b. Dressing or Changing Clothes ........................................................ |
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c. Wheelies .............................................................................................. |
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d. Obstacles .............................................................................................. |
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e. Reaching or Leaning .......................................................................... |
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f. Moving Backward ................................................................................ |
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g. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills ................................................................ |
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h. Transfers ................................................................................................ |
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i. Curbs & Steps ...................................................................................... |
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j. Stairs ...................................................................................................... |
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VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE ...................................................... |
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a. Learning to do a “Wheelie” ............................................................ |
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b. Descending a Curb or Single Step .................................................. |
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c. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ...................................................... |
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d. Climbing Stairs .................................................................................... |
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e. Descending Stairs ................................................................................ |
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f. Maintenance .......................................................................................... |
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a. Anti-Tip Tubes ...................................................................................... |
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b. Armrests .............................................................................................. |
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c. Cushion & Sling Seats ........................................................................ |
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d. Fasteners .............................................................................................. |
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e. Footrests ................................................................................................ |
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f. Pneumatic Tires .................................................................................. |
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g. Positioning Belts .................................................................................. |
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h. Power Drive ........................................................................................ |
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i. Push Handles ........................................................................................ |
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j. Quick-Release Axles .......................................................................... |
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k. Rear Axles ............................................................................................ |
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l. Rear Wheel Locks .............................................................................. |
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m.Modified Seat Systems ...................................................................... |
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n. Upholstery Fabric .............................................................................. |
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IX. CHAIR BASICS .................................................................................. |
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a. To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels ................................................ |
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a. To Fold & Unfold Chair .................................................................... |
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X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... |
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a. Set-up .................................................................................................... |
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b. Tools ...................................................................................................... |
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c. To Find and Correct a Problem........................................................ |
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d. Anti-Tip Tubes ...................................................................................... |
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e. Standard & Low Front Seat Heights .............................................. |
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f. Caster Forks ........................................................................................ |
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g. Axle-Plate Adjustable ........................................................................ |
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h. Toe-in and Toe-out .............................................................................. |
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i. Rear Wheels - Threaded or Fixed Offset Axles .......................... |
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j. Rear Wheel Locks .............................................................................. |
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k. Flip-Back Armrests .............................................................................. |
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l. Flip-Back Height Adjustable Armrests ............................................ |
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m.Swing-Away Hangers & Footrests ................................................ |
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n. Articulating Legrest & Elevating Legrest ...................................... |
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o. Caster Plates ...................................................................................... |
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p. Caster Mounting ................................................................................ |
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q. Backrest .............................................................................................. |
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XI. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... |
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MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ |
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SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. |
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BREEZY 500
1.Flip-back armrest
2.Padded seat sling
3.Swing-away footrest
4.Crossbrace
5.Flip-up composite footplate
6.Caster housing dust cover
7.Caster housing
8.Caster fork
9.8” (203 mm) caster wheel with molded tire
10.Push handle and adjustable backrest tube
11.Backrest
12.24” (540 mm) molded tire with 6-spoke mag wheel
13.Handrim
14.Side frame
15.Threaded axle
16.Swing-away release latch
17.Anti-tip tube (optional)
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Weight
33-35 lbs. (15kg-15.9 kg)
Adjustments
1” (25 mm)Vertical Caster
Adjustment with
2 Hole Fork
Footrest Extension Adjustment
Frame Dimensions
Seat Width: 16”,18” (406 mm, 457 mm)
Seat Depth: 16” (406 mm)
Colors
Silver Texture
Backrest
17”-19” (432 mm-483 mm) Adjustable
Seat Sling
Standard: Padded Seat Sling
Optional: Nonpadded
Armrests
Flip-Back w/Desk-Length Pad, FlipBack w/Full-Length Pad, Flip-Back Height Adjustable w/Desk-Length Pad, Flip-Back Height-Adjustable with Full-Length Pad
Hangers
Standard: 60o Swing-Away
Optional:Articulating or Elevating Legrests
Footplates
Composite
Axle Assembly
Threaded Rear Axles
Anti-Tip Tubes
Rear Anti-Tip Tubes
Casters
8” (203 mm) Caster with Molded Tire
Wheel Locks
High-Push, High-Pull
Wheel Lock, Options: 6” (152 mm) Extension Handles with Bungie
Rear Wheels
24" (540 mm) Molded Tire with
6-Spoke Mag Wheel
All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your authorized supplier for more information.
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BREEZY 510
1.Flip-back armrest
2.Padded seat sling
3.Swing-away footrest
4.Crossbrace
5.Flip-up composite footplate
6.Caster housing dust cover
7.Caster housing
8.Caster fork
9.8” (203 mm) polyurethane caster tire
10.Push handle backrest tube
11.Backrest
12.24” (540 mm) low-profile polyurethane tire
13.6-spoke mag wheel
14.Handrim
15.Step tube (not shown)
16.Threaded axle
17.Swing-away release latch
18.Anti-tip tube (optional)
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Weight
30 lbs. (13.6 kg)
Adjustments
1” (25 mm) Vertical Caster
Adjustment with
2 Hole Fork
Footrest Extension Adjustment
Colors
Blue, Silver Texture, Chrome
Frame Dimensions
Seat Width: Std. - 14”, 16”,18” (356 mm, 406 mm,457 mm)
Opt - 20” (508 mm)
Seat Depth:
Std - 16” (406 mm)
Opt - 18” (457 mm)
Backrest
17”-19” (432 mm-483 mm) adjustable
Hangers
Std - 60o Swing-Away
Opt - 70o Swing-Away Articulating or Elevating Legrests
Footplates
Std - Composite with heel loops
Opt - Extension Tubes: Short,
Medium, Long
Casters
Std - 8” polyurethane
Opt - 5” low-profile polyurethane with composite caster rims
Armrests
Flip-Back w/Desk-Length Pad, FlipBack w/Full-Length Pad, Flip-Back Height Adjustable w/Desk-Length Pad, Flip-Back Height-Adjustable with Full-Length Pad
Axles
Std - threaded
Opt - threaded offset, quick-release
Anti-Tip Tubes
Opt - Rear Anti-Tip Tubes
Rear Wheels
Type: Std -mag, Opt
Sizes: Std - 24”, 22”, Opt - 20” Tires: Std - low profile polyurethane Opt - pneumatic, full-profile polyurethane, airless inserts
Handrims
Std - composite, aluminum
Opt - plastic-coated
Projections Handrims
Opt - 8,12 vertical or oblique
Wheel Locks
Std - High push-to-lock, High pull-to-lock,
Opt - 6” (152 mm) extension handles with bungee, grade aids
All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your authorized supplier for more information.
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BREEZY 600
1.Flip-back armrest
2.Padded seat sling
3.Swing-away footrest
4.Crossbrace
5.Flip-up composite footplate
6.Caster housing dust cover
7.Caster housing
8.Caster fork
9.Caster wheel
10.8” (203 mm) polyurethane caster tire
11.Push handle backrest tube
12.Backrest
13.24” (540 mm) low-profile polyurethane tire
14.6-spoke mag wheel
15.Composite handrim
16.Step-tube (not shown)
17.Threaded axle
18.Swing-away release latch
19.Anti-tip tube (optional)
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Weight
28 lbs. (12.7 kg)
Adjustments
1” (25 mm) Vertical AxleAdjustment,
2-Hole Fork Footrest Extension
Adjustment,Adjustable Caster
Housing, Backrest Adjustment
Colors
Blue, Silver Texture, Forest Green
Frame Dimensions
Seat Width - Std
14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
(356 mm, 381 mm, 406 mm, 432 mm,
457 mm, 483 mm, 508 mm) Seat Depth
14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”
(356 mm, 381 mm, 406 mm, 432 mm,
457 mm)
Backrest
16” - 19” (406 mm - 483 mm)
Hangers
60o, 70o, 90o ELR,ALR
Footplates
Std - composite with heel loop Opt - 90o Flip up
Ext. tubes - short, med., long
Casters
5”, 6”, 8” (127 mm, 157 mm, 203 mm) Polyurethane & pneumatic
1 1/2” & 3/4” (38 mm & 19 mm) caster fork stem
Axles/Axle Plate
Std - Offset Fixed
Opt - Quick-Release
Anti-Tip Tubes
Opt - Rear Anti-Tip Tubes
Rear Wheels
Type - mag
Sizes - 20”, 22”, 24”
Tires - Polyurethane
Pneumatic
Handrims
Std - composite, aluminum
Opt - plastic-coated
Projections Handrims
Opt - 8,12 vertical or oblique
Wheel Locks
Std - High push-to-lock, High pull- to-lock,
Opt - 6” (152 mm) extension handles, grade aids
All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your authorized supplier for more information.
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I V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E
A.CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up for your safety depends on such things as:
1.Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2.The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you live and work, and other places you are likely to use your chair).
3.The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating systems).
B.REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to you.
C.WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons.The “Warnings” are in four main sections, as follows:
1.V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware of before you ride this chair.
2.VI — WARNINGS — FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform daily activities in your chair.
3.VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE
HERE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT PRACTICES FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR CHAIR
4.VIII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options you can select for safety. Consult your authorized supplier and your health care advisor to help you choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
Note: Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this manual. Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
▲! V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
A.WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B.WEIGHT TRAINING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus equipment) exceeds 250 pounds (113.6 kg). If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
Every wheelchair is different.Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are used to a different chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
D.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
1.BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor.
2.Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3.Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to your level of function and ability.
4.NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely.
5.Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6.Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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▲! V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S
E.SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1.Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your chair).
2.Repair any problem.Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem.
3.Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked.When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully. If not locked, the wheel may come off and cause you to fall.
4.If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
Note: See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1.If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well.
2.Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust your chair.
3.We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change, and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4.Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise may change the chair structure.This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1.Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help.
2.Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode.This could cause your chair to fail.
a.Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water. The chair tubing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or corrode from the inside.
b.Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower).
c.Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to
clean it.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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H. TERRAIN
1.Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2.Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1.At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair and clothing.
2.Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward.When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Breezy wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1.NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a.ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b.ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2.In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belts or straps.
3.NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver.
4.ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5.Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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