Sunrise Medical F50 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
How to use this manual
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Powertec F50
powerchair. 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 accessories and
adjustments available on the Powertec F50 for further information about
these you should contact your wheelchair perscriber/supplier.
Your wheelchair will reach you in excent 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 page 4 - 6
Preparing your wheelchair for use page 7 - 12
The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod page 13 - 19
Parallel Swing-Away page 20
Using your Wheelchair page 21 - 22
Batteries and Battery Charging page 23 - 30
User Tips page 31 - 33
Transportation page 34
Lap belt instructions page 35
Maintenance page 36
Maintenance Chart page 37
Service History page 38
Sunrise Medical page 39
Introduction
en 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
and 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 recognized
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:
1 Issue 4
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.
Sunrise Medical authorised Service Agent
Name:
Address:
Tel:
Postcode:
Sunrise Medical authorised Service Agent
Name:
Address:
Tel:
Postcode:
High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS
Sunrise Medical Limited
England
Tel 01384 4466 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.
Issue 4 2
Features and options
Backrest
page 12
Emergency
Freewheel
page 21
Wheels
and Tyres
page 36
Armrest
page 11
Speed and Directional
Control page 13-19
Seating
page 9 -11
Kerb Climber
page 21-22
Batteries
and
Charging
page 23-30
Footrest
page 12
The Powertec F50 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 warnings
Safety warnings
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 F50 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 later
page).
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.
Issue 4 4
Safety warnings
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.
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
Should the seating 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.
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.
Note: Before using your
vehicle for the first time,
please charge your batteries
for a period of 24 hours.
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 warnings
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 (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 on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed
and tested to allow its use on
slopes or gradients of up to 8° or
10°. 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 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.
Issue 4 6
Preparing your wheelchair for use
Power-base assembly
Your Sunrise electric wheelchair
has been designed with a unique
capability - the front and rear
sections of the powerbase will
separate, allowing for greater ease
when transporting your chair
(Fig.1). To “re-dock” the two halves
tilt the rear unit backwards resting
unit on the small anti-tip wheels
(Fig.1). Ensure that the drive lever
is engaged, this will prevent the
power base from moving. Offer the
front sub frame studs “A” (Fig.1a) to
the lower slots in the rear sub
frame brackets and locate. The
two halves now form an arch, push
the front of the rear unit down
(Fig.1b) to couple both units
together. Secure the coupling by
locking over the seat location bar to
engage studs “B” (Fig.1c).
Location
stud “A”
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
Push
Down
If the above procedures have been
performed correctly, the front and
rear sections of the wheelchair
should now be completely secure.
Test by lifting the seat location bar
(Fig.1a) without any downward
movement, which would cause the
two section to part (Fig.1c). If the
chair is correctly ‘Docked’, the pins
will remain firmly in their slots. Redock if not.
The term “de-dock” is used to
describe the separation of the front
and rear sub frames. To de-dock
push seat location bar towards front
sub frame and lift in one
movement.
Fig. 1C
Fig. 1
Location
stud “B”
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Fitting the batteries
Your Sunrise wheelchair batteries
are located in two battery boxes.
With your powerbase fully
assembled, drop the battery boxes
into the centre of the powerbase. It
is important to note that there is a
left and a right hand battery box.
The easiest way to remember
which battery box locates where, is
to ensure that the curved side
panel of each battery box forms a
natural wheel arch to the rear
wheels.
Locate securely, the battery boxes
and lid clips. Take the leads from
each battery box and connect
together.
Connect battery socket on Battery
loom to socket on loom coming out
of rear chassis moulding.
Connecting
plugs
Battery
box clip
Fig. 2
Attaching the rear view mirror
1. Firstly set the Pilot Plus remote
pod arm into the desired
position.
2. Place the metal clamp over the
remote arm, between the adjust
bracket and the rubber gaiter of
the pilot plus swing-away. The
holes must be toward the
outside of the chair.
3. Place the mirror through the
clamp holes and then, using the
locking handle, begin to tighten
the mirror in position.
4. The mirror should stand
vertically once in position but
can be subsequently adjusted by
slackening off the locking
handle, adjusting the mirror and
then re-tightening.
Fig. 3
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Fitting the seat frame
To fit the seat frame to a fully
assembled powerbase, locate the
rear seat lugs into the two outer
grooves on the seat location bar
(Fig. 4). Lower seat to position the
seat stem into the receiving collar
(Fig. 5).
Ensuring that seat is supported,
fold down finger lever and pull
outwards against the spring loaded
pin allowing the adjustable seat
stem to locate in the receiving
collar at a required height. Release
the finger lever to lock the pin into
one of the holes provided in the
seat stem. Fold up the finger lever
to lock the position of the pin
(Fig. 6).
Location bar
Seat
lugs
Fig. 4
Warning
The chair seat is not locked
when the finger bar is in the
lower position. If this occurs,
check for alignment of the
locking pin with the appropriate
hole in seat stem. The seat
stem is only locked when the
finger bar is in the upper
position as Fig. 6.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Finger lever
(unlocked
position)
Finger lever
(locked position)
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Seat stem adjustment
In order to provide fine adjustment
of the angle of the seat frame, you
will note that the seat stem is fitted
with a locknut where the seat stem
meets the under seat cross bar. To
adjust the seat angle to a position
between that normally provided for
by the series of holes in the seat
stem. To increase the angle turn
the stem anti-clock wise, to
decrease turn stem clockwise.The
holes in the seat must always be
aligned so that the locking pin is
always free to engage with the
desired hole in the seat stem.
Once the adjustment has been
made and with the knob correctly
engaged with the appropriate seat
stem hole, the locknut must then be
fully retightened.
Locknut
12mm (1/2”)
Max
Fig. 7
The adjustment provided by the
above means, is intended for
adjustment between hole spacings
only. The gap between the top of the
seat stem and locknut must not
exceed 12mm (1/2”) (Fig. 7).
If in doubt consult Sunrise
Medical or your local dealer.
Always check to see if the seat
stem locking mechanism has
properly located into the seat stem
hole by exerting downward
pressure with your palm on the seat
itself.
Issue 4 10
Preparing your wheelchair for use
Never attempt to adjust the
seat angle with the user still
occupying the chair. Never
attempt to drive the
wheelchair with set angle in
excess of 15° from horizontal.
Removal of seat frame
To remove the seat frame press
down the finger bar and pull
backwards to release the seat stem
and lift the seat upwards until it can
be raised no further. With the tip of
the seat stem resting in it’s
receiving hole, pull the whole seat
gently towards you (lifting at the
same time) until the seat is clear of
the powerbase.
Armrests/skirt guard
To fit the armrest/skirt guard
assembly, ensure that locking pin (A)
(Fig. 9) is in the ‘unlocked’ position
shown. Lower the armrest into the
support cups and press down to
ensure a firm location. Release the
locking pin lever to lock position. To
adjust the height of the armrest pull
back the lever of locking pin (B) and
hold. Lift or lower armrest to the
required position and release pin to
lock position, check armrest has
seated properly.
Adjustment
bolts
Seat pan height adjustment
In addition to being able to adjust
the single angle of the seat pan to
the power base by selection of the
appropriate hole in the seat stem,
the height of the complete seat pan
can be adjusted to suit the chair
user (Fig. 8). The chair will normally
be supplied with the seat pan at its
lowest setting. To raise the rear of
the seat pan, remove two nuts and
bolts at either end of the seat
location bar. The seat location bar
may now be raised to the desired
level and bolts reinserted.
Having raised the seat location bar,
it will be necessary to select a
higher position with the seat stem.
Fig. 8
Locking pin “A”
Fig. 9
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Locking pin “B”
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