Sunrise Medical F45 User Manual
F45
Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH
62F45 Issue 6
F45
How to use this manual
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your F45 wheelchair.
This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the chair and its features. It
contains hints on everyday usage and general care in addition to
information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details
about the guarantee. There are a wide range of components and
adjustments available on the F45 for further information about these you
should contact your wheelchair prescriber/supplier.
Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally
inspected before leaving our factory. By following the guidelines for
maintenance and cleaning your wheelchair will maintain its first class
condition and give you complete satisfaction.
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Contents
Introduction page 1
Guarantee page 2
Features and options page 3
Safety warnings and user tips page 4 - 6
Preparing your wheelchair for use page 7 - 8
Emergency freewheel page 9
Dedocking page 9 - 11
Armrests page 12
Footrests page 13 - 14
Seating page 15 - 19
Penny & Giles control pod page 20 - 26
Proportional control page 27 - 29
Parallel swing away arm page 30
Kerb climber page 31 - 33
Batteries and charging page 34 - 43
User tips page 44 - 46
Transportation page 47 - 48
Lap belt instructions page 49 - 51
Maintenance and service history page 52 - 54
Sunrise Medical page 55
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Introduction
The F45 has been designed for use by an individual on a daily basis. It is
suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended for use as a
pavement vehicle, but may also be used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to
the weight of 118Kg who has the cognitive, physical and visual ability to
control the vehicle safely. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the
powerchair, contact your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification, prior
to commencing use.
It is very important to read the relevant section of the owners manual
when making any adjustments. If you have any queries about the use,
maintenance or safety of your wheelchair please contact your local approved
Sunrise Medical service agent. If you do not know of an approved dealer in your
area or have any other questions please write or telephone:
SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED
SUNRISE BUSINESS PARK
HIGH STREET WOLLASTON
WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4PS
ENGLAND
Telephone 01384 44 66 88 Fax. 01384 44 66 99
International Telephone +44 1384 44 66 88 Fax.+44 1384 44 66 99
www.sunrisemedical.co.uk
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality at all stages
of the development, and production of this wheelchair.
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio
interference requirements of EEC directive 89/336/EEC
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
Sunrise is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which
conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use.
Sunrise is accredited to B.S. EN ISO 9001 which is the internationally
recognised standard for quality management systems. This approval ensures
we provide quality in all areas of our business from development through to
final delivery.
SERIAL Number: INSPECTED BY:
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Guarantee
Your guarantee
The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack,
please fill in the relevant details and return to us to
register your entitlement.
THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY
RIGHTS.
Warranty conditions
1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by an
authorised Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.
2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your
wheelchair require attention under these
arrangements, notify the designated Sunrise
Medical service agent immediately giving full
information about the nature of the difficulty.
Should you be operating the wheelchair away from
the locality of the designated Sunrise Medical
service agent work under the “Warranty Conditions”
will be carried out by any other service agent
designated by the manufacturer.
3) Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or
replacement, as a result of a specific
manufacturing or material defect, within twelve
months from the date on which the possession of
the wheelchair was transferred to the original
purchaser, and subject to it remaining within that
ownership, the part or parts will be repaired or
replaced completely free of charge if returned to
the authorised service agent.
Note: This guarantee is not transferable.
4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from
these arrangements for the balance of the warranty
period applicable to the wheelchair.
5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has
expired are covered for a further twelve months.
6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally be
covered during the normal warranty period, unless
such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a
direct result of an original manufacturing defect.
These items include amongst others upholstery,
tyres, inner tubes, and similar parts.
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all
wheelchair parts, for models purchased at full retail
price.
8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will
be accepted where the wheelchair has required
repair or replacement as a direct result of:-
a) The wheelchair or part not having been
maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations, where such
exist. Or failing to use only the specified original
equipment parts.
b) The wheelchair or part having been damaged
by neglect, accident or improper use.
c) The wheelchair or part having been altered from
the manufacturer’s specifications, or repairs
having been attempted prior to the service
agent being notified.
Please keep a note of your local service agent’s
address and telephone number in the space below. In
the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give
all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
The wheelchairs 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 this manual. All figures, measurements,
and capacities shown in this manual are approximate,
and do not constitute specifications.
Your local dealer
Your local dealer
High Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS England
Sunrise Medical Limited
Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99
www.sunrisemedical.co.uk
Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual. Sunrise
Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in
this manual. Your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to
carry out detailed maintenance as and when required. Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts.
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Features and options
Backrests
page 16-19
Batteries
and
Charging
page 34-43
Armrests
page 7,12
Seating
page 15
Control box
page 20-29
Footrests
page 13-14
Emergency
Freewheel
page 9
Tyres
page 52
Kerb Climber
page 31-33
The F45 has been designed for use by an individual, on a daily basis. It is
suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended for use as a
pavement vehicle, but may also be used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant, of limited mobility, up to
the weight of 118Kg, who has the cognitive, physical and visual ability to control
the vehicle safely. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the powerchair,
contact your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification, prior to
commencing use.
Some of the options shown in this manual may not be available in your country.
For further information please consult your Sunrise supplier.
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Safety warning and user tips
Safety is a very important with
any vehicle that is power
driven, here are some helpful
tips to safeguard your use.
General
Always ensure that your
wheelchair is switched off before
attempting to mount or dismount.
Always ensure that you are able to
operate all controls from a
comfortable position. Paying
attention to your posture is
essential to ensure your continued
comfort and well being.
Always make sure that you can be
seen clearly, especially if you intend
using your wheelchair in poor light.
Kerbs
Never descend a kerb Forwards.
Please read carefully the section on
kerb climbing in this manual before
attempting to mount and dismount
any kerbs in your wheelchair.
Do not attempt to climb or dismount
a series of steps. It is unsafe to do
so and could cause personal injury
or damage the chair. The F45 has
only been designed to climb a
single step or kerb
Routine service
Like most things in life a little care
and attention goes a long way and
your chair is no exception. The
recommended service interval is
one year.
(See service history on page 43).
Emergency freewheel
Please remember that you have
no braking facility when the
freewheel lever is moved from
the normal drive position to the
freewheel position.
The wheelchair must never be
left with the lever in the
freewheel position. For a fuller
description of this facility and
its limitations to use please see
later section.
Emergency braking
The simplest and safest way to
stop the wheelchair is to
release the joystick control
lever (see Control pod section).
This will bring the chair to halt
in a controlled manner.
Switching the control system
off whilst the chair is in motion
will also bring the chair to a
halt. This latter method is not
recommended as the stopping
action is very abrupt.
Sharp turns
Full speed turns should not be
attempted. If you need to turn
sharply you must reduce your
speed with the joystick or speed
setting. This is particularly
important when travelling across or
down a slope. Disregarding this
advice could lead to your wheelchair
tipping over.
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Safety warning and user tips
Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as
standard from Sunrise Medical with
maintenance-free batteries. These
only require regular charging.
Do not, under any circumstances,
tamper with the batteries. If in any
doubt contact your local service
agent.
Do not connect the battery charger
to the mains supply until after you
have connected the charger to the
wheelchair. Before charging, please
read the relevant section in this
manual. Take care with battery acid
which is very dangerous. It can
cause burns to the skin as well as
damage to floors, furniture and your
wheelchair. If it comes into contact
with the skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If
it comes into contact with the eye,
immediately flood the eye with
running cold water for at least 10
minutes and seek medical attention
immediately. Acid can be
neutralised with baking soda and
water. Take care to keep batteries
upright at all times, especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
Note: Before using your vehicle
for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a
period of 24 hours.
Tyres
Your wheelchair tyres can wear
depending on use. Check them
regularly in accordance with the
service instructions in this manual,
especially the pressure of the tyres.
NEVER inflate the tyres using a
garage forecourt airline, always
use the pump provided.
Cleaning seating
This is important should the
wheelchair be used by more than
one person to ensure there is no
cross infection.
Cleaning controls
Should the control of your
wheelchair become soiled or dirty, it
can be wiped with a damp cloth
with a dilute disinfectant until clean.
This is important should the
wheelchair be used by more than
one person to ensure there is no
cross infection.
Wheelchair motors
After prolonged use, the motors will
produce heat which is radiated
through the motors outer casing.
Do not touch the motors outer
casing for at least 30 minutes after
using the wheelchair, to allow it to
cool.
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Safety warning and user tips
Wheelchair range
The range of your wheelchair can
be affected by many factors such
as user weight, terrain, ambient
temperature and battery condition.
The stated range in the sales
literature should be seen as the
theoretical maximum and may not
be attained by every user.
We recommend that every user
initially limit their journey to half the
stated range, until they have
confidence in the actual range their
wheelchair can attain. If your
battery indicator is showing a low
charge then do not attempt a long
journey unless you are confident in
reaching your destination and also
returning to your home without the
risk of being left stranded.
Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed
and tested to allow its use on
slopes or gradients of up to 1 in 4
(25%). However, if you have the
option of adjusting the angle of
seating with either tilt seat or
recline back, then in certain
circumstances your wheelchair
could become unstable. Before
attempting to climb or decline a
slope, we strongly recommend that
you return the seat and back to an
upright position.
Use on a slope (continued)
Failure to do this may cause the
wheelchair to become unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the
capabilities of wheelchair on a
slope then do not attempt to drive
up or down the slope, try to find an
alternative route.
Mobile telephones and two way radios.
When operating cordless or mobile
telephones, two way radios, walkietalkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or
other transmitting devices, the
following must be noted:
Mobile telephones or two-way
radios devices must not be
used while operating the
vehicle.
Use of Mobile Phones or Two Way
Radios can cause excessively
strong electromagnetic fields. This
may interfere with the vehicles
electronic systems. If Mobile
Phones or Two Way Radios are
required to be used, the vehicle
must be brought to a halt and the
power turned off before any such
device is switched on or used.
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Armrests-removing
Fig 1a: The armrests on both sides
of the wheelchair can be removed
to allow side transfer. Press the
spring loaded catch mounted on
the side of the armrest frame down
tube (Fig. 1a) and remove armrest
as shown. When seated, lower the
armrest until it locks into the
retaining bracket. For full details
see later pages.
Fig 1b: Turn handle left to loosen
the armrest. Move the tubes of the
armrest out of the receptor tubes.
Fig. 1a Armrest spring loaded catch
Armrests-replacing
Fig 2a: To replace the armrests,
locate the slots over the location
pivot as shown in Fig. 2a and push
the armrest to a vertical position
until you feel it lock automatically
into place. Prior to use ensure the
Armrest is securely locked in place.
Fig 2b: Insert the tubes of the
armrest in the receptor tubes and
turn handle right to fix the position.
Fig. 1b
Fig. 2a
Fig. 2b
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Fitting footrests
Fig.3a
Firstly, offer the footrest assembly
at right angles to the frame
(Fig. 3b), locate the stem into the
frame tube and swing the assembly
forward as in Fig. 3a to lock in
position. To swing away the
footrest, simply depress the
retaining catch and turn the footrest
out. This can now be lifted out if
required.
Control box
Fig 4a: Connect the power lead to
control box (Fig. 4a). The control
box is mounted on a sliding
mechanism which enables the
control to be moved forwards and
backwards. When the most
comfortable position has been
selected, secure the slider by
tightening the locking screw.
Ensure the locking screw is fully
tightened prior to use and
especially when transporting your
wheelchair.
Fig 4b: You can slide the control
along the rail and set as you wish.
To adjust the control arm rotate
handle, located under the rail to the
left. Turn to the right to fix the
position.
Fig. 3
Control pod slide
Locking screw
Fig. 4a
Fig. 4b
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Emergency freewheel and dedocking
Emergency freewheel
By turning the drive handles
outwards (Fig. 5), the drive
becomes disconnected from the
motors. This may only be used in
an emergency, or if you need to
manually push your wheelchair.
It is not intended for permanent
use.
REMEMBER:
The chairs automatic braking
system will not work unless the
handles on both gearboxes are
turned inwards.
Drive handles in ‘drive’ position
ALWAYS RE-ENGAGE THE
EMERGENCY FREEWHEELS
AFTER USE
Dedocking procedure
Some models may be equipped
with a motor dedocking facility: To
dedock the motors follow the
procedure given below:
1. Ensure the power is switched off
at the control pod (Fig. 6). Note
both types of control pod On/Off
switches are illustrated.
2. Disengage the drive levers
following the procedure above
(Emergency freewheel - Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Joystick On/off button
On/Off Switch
Fig. 6
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Dedocking
3. Disconnect the power lead 6 pin
plug from the rear battery (Fig. 7).
Lift and pull the battery basket
rear handle to gain access to the
batteries. Disconnect the battery
connection plug. Depress the
buckle lock to release the rear
battery and lift the battery out.
Unlock the retaining strap on the
front battery and lift it out.
4. Remove the battery basket.
5. Disconnect the motor power
supply plug (Fig. 7).
6. Lift and tilt the chair (Fig. 8), grip
the drive unit handle and push
down the dedocking trigger and
at the same time gently ease the
chair away from the motor unit.
Move the motor unit away from
the chair and repeat the process
on the other motor.
6 pin connector
Battery
connection
plug
Rear handle
Rear runners
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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Dedocking
Refitting motor drive units
1. To refit the motor drive units
ensure the 6 pin plug power
connectors are free.
2. Tilt and lift the locating tongue
under the dedocking socket.
Lower the chair until the
dedocking trigger clicks into
position (Fig. 9).
4. Reconnect the motor drive unit 6
pin power plugs.
5. Fit the battery basket and the
batteries, ensuring that the
batteries are correctly secured
with the retaining straps.
6. Connect the batteries with the
connection plug, slide the battery
basket into its forward postion,
ensuring that it locks positively
over its location studs and finally
connect the 6 pin power plug to
the rear battery socket (Fig 10).
7. Ensure the freewheel levers are
in the drive position.
Fig. 9
6 pin connector
Battery
connection
plug
Ensure the levers are
in the drive position
Fig.10
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Armrests
Adjusting the armrest width
To adjust the width loosen the two
screws as shown in Fig. 11, move
the armrest assembly to the
desired position, and tighten the
screws firmly prior to use.
Width adjusting screws
Fig. 11
Adjusting armrest height
Fig 12a: To adjust the height
loosen the adjusting screw, move
the armrest to the desired position
and tighten the screw.
Fig 12b: Turn the handle to the left
to free the tube of the armrest.
Raise as you wish, and then turn
the handle to the right to fix the
position.
Armrest height adjusting screw
Fig. 12a
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Fig. 12b
Footrests
Footrest
The footrest assembly can be
removed by pulling the release
lever forwards and swinging the
footrest outwards and upwards.
To re-fit the footrest insert the top
into the vertical tube and swing
inwards until the release lever locks
into place (Fig. 13).
Footrest
release lever
Adjusting the footrest angle
To adjust the angle simply loosen
the screw on the knuckle joint.
Move the footrest lower section to
the desired position and tighten the
screw (Fig. 14).
Note: Ensure the serrations in the
knuckle joint are correctly aligned
prior to tightening the screw, and
that the screw is firmly tightened
prior to use.
Fig. 13
Footrest angle adjustment screw
Fig. 14
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Footrests
Adjusting the footrest length
To adjust the footrest length
remove the screw assembly on the
footrest stem as shown in Fig. 11,
adjust the length to suit. Replace
the bolt assembly and tighten.
Ensure the bolt is firmly located and
tightened prior to use.
Note: The internal footrest stem
may require cutting down in length
to allow the footplate position to be
raised (Fig. 15).
Footplate length adjustment
screw assembly
Internal footrest
stem
Footplate
Footplates
The footplates may be flipped up to
aid entry and exit from the chair.
(Fig. 16). Do not use the footplates
to stand on as the full weight of
your body may cause the chair to
tip forwards and damage the
footrests.
Fig. 15
Footplates in raised position
Fig. 16
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Seating
Seat sling tension adjustment
The seat upholstery may be retensioned. To do this, loosen all the
screws as shown in Fig. 17 and
®
detach the Velcro
seat, attach the Velcro
. Re-tension the
®
and
securely tighten the screws.
Firm seat board
The optional Firm Seat Board is
designed to allow pressure relief
cushions such as Jay to be used. If
Retro-fitting the firm seat board you
must ensure the two retaining
screws and collars are fitted and
that the seat hooks are located
behind them prior to use (Fig. 18).
Failure to do this may result in the
seat tipping up and possibly
causing injury.
Loosen all the
screws
Detach the Velcro
Fig. 17
®
Seat cushions
Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise
®
Medical will have Velcro
strips that
correspond to patches on the seat.
You must ensure these are aligned
prior to using the wheelchair. Other
cushions used should also have
®
Velcro
strips in a similar position to
ensure the cushion does not slip off
the seat. The seat cushion supplied
by Sunrise Medical all have
removable covers.
Velcro® strips
Ensure the seat hooks are
correctly located
Fig. 18
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