Sunrise Medical Breezy EC 4000, Breezy EC 2000, Breezy EC 1000, Breezy EC 2000HD, Breezy EC 3000 User Manual
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Breezy®EC Wheelchairs
User Instruction Manual & Warranty
1000 Series Transport, 2000 Series Standard, 2000HD Series Heavy Duty,
3000 Series Lightweight, 4000 Series High Strength/Lightweight
DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.
USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................ 3
YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS..................................................................... 4
GENERAL WARNINGS................................................................................ 5
WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ................................................................ 8
WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE........................................................................ 12
WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ........................................................ 14
CHAIR BASICS......................................................................................... 17
A. To Fold and Unfold Chair.................................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 18
A. Maintenance Safety Precautions.......................................................... 18
B. Suggested Maintenance Procedures...................................................... 18
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST................................................................. 19
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 20
FRONT RIGGINGS..................................................................................... 21
A. Swing-Away Footrest Assembly Installation .......................................... 21
B Swing-Away Footrest Height Adjustment .............................................. 21
C. Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation ............................................... 21
D. Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly............................................. 21
ARMS ..................................................................................................... 22
A. Removing or Replacing Armrest .......................................................... 22
B. Removing Flip-Back Armrest ............................................................... 22
SEAT AND BACK....................................................................................... 23
A. Fold Down Back – Transport Only ........................................................ 23
B. Replacing the Back Upholstery ........................................................... 23
C. Replacing the Seat Upholstery ............................................................ 23
REAR WHEELS ......................................................................................... 24
A. Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels................................................... 24
B. Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim............................................................ 24
FRONT CASTERS....................................................................................... 25
A. Installing/Replacing Front Casters and Forks......................................... 25
B. Adjusting Forks ................................................................................ 25
C. Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube .......................................... 25
SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT............................................................................ 26
A. Changing Seat-To-Flooor Height .......................................................... 26
ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS .................................................................... 27
A. Anti-Tippers..................................................................................... 27
B. Wheel Lock Adjustment...................................................................... 27
WARRANTY ............................................................................................. 28
FRANÇAIS............................................................................................... 30
ESPAÑOL ................................................................................................ 58
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Y o u r C h a i r a n d I t s P a r t s
YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
1. Armrest
2. Padded seat sling
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3. Footrest
4. Crossbrace
5. Flip-up footplate
6. Bolt-on Front End - Caster housing, fork,
and 8" wheel with over molded tire
7. Push handle
8. Padded backrest
9. 24" over molded tire with mag wheel
(except 1000 Series Transport models)
10. Handrim (except 1000 Series Transport
models)
11. Side frame
12. Threaded axle
13. Swing-away release latch (except Fixed
Footrest models)
14. Wheel lock
READ BEFORE USE
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 wheel-
chair, 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. 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. 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. WARNINGS - FOR SAFE USE
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair.
4. 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.
G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s
GENERAL WARNINGS
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
Do not exceed the weight limit listed on the product 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. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
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 dif-
ferent 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.
C. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
WARNING
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care
advisor.
2. After engaging wheel locks, 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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D. SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNING
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 loose fasteners, or damage
to your chair.)
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem.
3. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
NOTE–
See “Anti-Tip Tubes” 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.
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E. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
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. Always, 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.
F. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
WARNING
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 watertight 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.
G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s
G. TERRAIN
WARNING
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.
H. STREET USE
WARNING
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.
G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s
I. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
WARNING
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.
c. 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.
2. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
3. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
4. 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.
J. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
WARNING
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions
that apply.
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For Attendants:
1. Work with the wheelchair user’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best
suited to your abilities and those of the wheelchair user.
2. Tell the wheelchair user what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the wheel-
chair user to do. This will put the wheelchair user at ease and reduce the risk of an
accident.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to hold the
rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure push handle grips
will not rotate or slip off.
4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When
you lift or support the wheelchair user or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly and
keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
5. Remind the wheelchair user to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. ALWAYS lock
the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must leave the wheelchair user
alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of control of
the chair.
7. For instructions on descending a curb or single step please refer to Descending a Curb
or Single Step section of this manual.
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 wheelchair user or others.
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W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s
WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS
A. CENTER OF BALANCE
WARNING
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its
center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select
and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. Center of balance is affected by:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
• Seating system consisting of cushion and or back support;
• The seat height
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a backpack or other options, and the amount of added weight.
2. To reduce the risk of an accident:
a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position
is best for you.
b. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair. Be aware
that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of balance.
c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and how
to avoid a tip-over.
d. Use anti-tip tubes.
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 wheelchair user or others.
B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
WARNING
Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the
chair more stable.
2. Lock anti-tip tubes in place. (If your chair does not have anti-tip tubes, back it up
against a wall and lock both rear wheels).
3. Engage your wheel locks.
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 wheelchair user or others.
C. WHEELIES
WARNING
Doing a "wheelie" means balancing on the rear wheels of your chair while the
front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over
may occur. However, if you do it safely, a “wheelie” can help you overcome curbs
and obstacles.
1. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you are a good candidate to
learn to do a “wheelie.”
2. Do not attempt a “wheelie” UNLESS you are a skilled wheelchair user of this chair or
you have help.
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 wheelchair user or others.
W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s
D. OBSTACLES
WARNING
Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage
your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
To avoid these risks:
1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom
of the ramp.
5. To Help Correct Your Center of Balance:
a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle.
b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher to a lower level.
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel 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 wheelchair user or others.
E. REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may
cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to
extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so. Always keep
your buttocks in contact with the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall
if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tip tubes locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may damage one or both
backrest tubes and cause you to fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point and makes a fall or tip-over
more likely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
NOTE–
Leaning forward puts pressure on the footrests and may cause the chair to tip if you lean too
far.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach.
d. Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your
knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach to the side of your chair.
e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the
chair more stable.
NOTE–
To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it.
Backing up will rotate the casters forward.
f. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This will help to prevent a
fall if the chair tips.
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 wheelchair user or others.
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F. MOVING BACKWARD
WARNING
Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most stable
when you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the
rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
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 wheelchair user or others.
G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS
WARNING
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of
balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip
tubes may not prevent a fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: one foot in
elevation for every ten feet of slope length.)
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (Do not “cut the corner”
on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are
not at risk that a wheel may fall over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely to cause
your chair to veer out of control.
7. Beware of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may cause a
fall or tip-over.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as small as 3/4 inch can stop
a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.
8. To Reduce the Risk of a Fall or Tip-Over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for the change in the cen-
ter of balance caused by the slope or side hill.
b. Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on a down slope. If you go
too fast you may lose control.
c. Ask for help any time you are in doubt.
9. Ramps At Home & Work - For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all
legal requirements for your area. We recommend:
a. Width. At least four feet wide.
b. Guardrails. To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails (or
raised borders at least three inches high).
c. Slope. Not more than a 10% grade.
d. Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other non-skid material. (Make sure
there is no lip, bump or depression.)
e. Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need bracing so ramp does not “bow”
when you ride on it.
f. Avoid A Drop Off. You may need a section at the top or bottom to smooth out
the transition.
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 wheelchair user or others.
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