3.0 Handling
Delivery:
Your new pulling device is delivered fully assembled in a
cardboard box. In order to avoid any damage
during transportation, loose parts or parts to be fitted, are
packed separately in the cardboard box.
Unpacking:
• Check the shipping cardboard box for external damage
which may have been caused during transportation.
• Remove all packaging material.
• Take the pulling device carefully out of the box and
check that it is complete.
• Check all parts for surface damage, scratches, cracks,
dents, distortions and other defects.
• The scope of delivery consist usually of the pulling
device:
Connecting frame with complete docking system, display,
front light, lithium-ion battery and charger as well as 4
colour kits which contain the relevant mudguard and side
bars (the black kit is fitted).
Fitting the display:
The display has been specifically programmed for your
pulling device and is delivered with the pulling device.
Fit the display as follows:
• undo the gripper clamp of the display and position it
between the throttle and stem round the handlebar.
Tighten the clamp screw in order to fix the display.
• Connect the plug of the display to the free plug
connection on the pulling device. The plug is protected
against polarity reversal and can only be plugged in
one way. Make sure that you do not damage the pins in
the plug during installation.
NOTE: Should you find any damage, or if any parts are
missing please let us know immediately.
CAUTION!
• The pulling device may only be used with the delivered
docking system and the appropriate frame clamps for
your wheelchair. The pulling device must be handed
over ready to use from Sunrise Medical or an
authorised Sunrise Medical dealer.
• Before using for the first time, the battery should be
fully charged.
NOTE:
• Wherever torque settings are specified, it is strongly
recommended that a torque meter (not included), is
used to verify correct torque specification is achieved. If
no other information is given, the generic torque for M6
screws is 7 Nm.
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CAUTION:
• Some of the screws that are used in manufacture have
a thread lock (blue dot on the threads) and can be
used up to three times, then they must be replaced by
new screws with thread lock. Alternatively, you can put
Loctite™ 243.
Apply threadlock to the screws and re-fit them.
Storage:
The pulling device should always be stored in an
environment with low humidity, on an easy to clean
surface at ambient room temperature (+15°C to + 25°C).
Transport:
Your pulling device has not been designed for
transportation in a vehicle.
WARNING!
• DO NOT sit on the pulling device during transportation
in a vehicle.
• Always use a properly secured vehicle seat.
• The product and all its components must be secured
during transport so that they are not damaged (e.g. by
falling over) and do not become any risk to other
people.
CAUTION!
• When loading make sure that the cables are not
caught up, become kinked or otherwise damaged.
• The pulling device may not be used with damaged
cables.
Safety:
• To protect your pulling device against theft and also
against unauthorized use, please use a suitable lock,
such as those designed for bicycles.
• For extra security on the pulling device, please switch
off and remove the battery.
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