Sunrise Medical QUICKIE F55 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
How to use this manual
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your F55
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 F55 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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Introduction page 2
Contents
Guarantee page 3
Features and options page 4
Safety warnings and user tips page 5 - 12
Safety information on wheelchairs with a riser page 13
Preparing your wheelchair for use page 14 - 16
Emergency freewheel page 17
Armrests page 18 - 20
Footrests and Hangers page 21 - 26
Seating page 27 - 32
Headrest page 33
Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod page 34 - 40
Parallel Swing-Away page 41
Attendent and Dual control Pilot + page 42
Centre bar and Tray mounted Pilot + page 43 - 44
Optional Extras page 45 - 48
Kerb climber page 49 - 50
Batteries and charging page 51 - 59
User tips page 60 - 61
Maintenance and service history page 62 - 65
Transportation page 66 - 67
Lap belt instructions page 68 - 71
Technical data + Sunrise Medical page 72 + 73
Introduction
The F55 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 127 kg (100 kg with seat lift option) 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 Owner’s 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 to or telephone:
SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED
HIGH STREET, WOLLASTON, STOURBRIDGE
WEST MIDLANDS, DY8 4PS, ENGLAND
Telephone 01384 44 66 88 Fax. 01384 44 66 99
International Telephone +44 (0)1384 44 66 88 Fax.+44 (0)1384 44 66 99
www.sunrisemedical.com
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.com
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
Armrests
pages 18 - 20
Control Systems
pages 34 - 44
Footrests
pages 21 - 26
Backrests Adjustments
pages 27 - 31
Headrests page 33
Seating
pages 27 - 32
Batteries and
Charging
page 51 - 59
Emergency
Freewheel
page 17
Kerb Climber
pages 49 - 50
Lighting
page 45
The F55 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 127 kg (100 kg with seat lift option) 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 and user tips
Safety warnings
Safety is a very important with any vehicle
that is power driven, here are some helpful
tips to safeguard your use.
WARNING
The word “WARNING” refers to a
hazard or unsafe practice that may
cause severe injury or death to you
or to other persons.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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 F55 has only been
designed to climb a single step or kerb.
WARNING
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
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tipping over.
Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard
from Sunrise Medical with maintenancefree 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.
WARNING
Cleaning seating
It is important that you clean all upholstery
including headrest, armrests, calfpads and
footplates on a regular basis using the
correct methods as stated in this manual.
This is important should the wheelchair be
used by more than one person to ensure
there is no cross infection.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Cleaning paintwork
Clean with a damp, soapy cloth. Make
sure that it is completely dry before using.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths.
WARNING
Surface temperatures
Storing the vehicle in a hot environment
or in direct sunlight can cause surfaces
to become hot.
NOTE: Before using your vehicle
for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period
of 24 hours.
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WARNING
Upholstery
Please ensure ONLY genuine Sunrise
Medical upholstery is fitted to your
product by an authorised Sunrise
Dealer
Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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:
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Powered seat tilt and recline
Danger of injury by moving parts:
Make sure that neither you nor anyone
else is injured by placing hands, feet or
other body extremities under the seat
whilst operating the power options.
WARNING
Wheelchair motors
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.
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 and user tips
WARNING
Pneumatic Tyres
Always maintain the correct pressure for
the tyre. These are listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Always use the pump that is supplied with
the chair.
Never use a forecourt pump.
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
Do not drive over anything that could cause
punctures in the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your
path that could possibly become lodged in
your chair mechanism or in the spokes of
the rear wheels. This could cause the chair
to come to a sudden stop.
WARNING
Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid
Always maintain the correct pressure for
the tyre. These are listed in the maintenance
section of this manual.
Always use the pump that is supplied with
the chair.
Never use a forecourt pump.
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
Do not drive over anything that could cause
punctures in the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your
path that could possibly become lodged in
your chair mechanism or in the spokes of
the rear wheels. This could cause the chair
to come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the
wheelchair castors or wheels to become
lodged, causing the chair to come to a
sudden stop.
WARNING
Solid Tyres
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
Ensure that there are no objects in your
path that could possibly become lodged in
your chair mechanism or in the spokes of
the rear wheels. This could cause the chair
to come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the
wheelchair castors or wheels to become
lodged, causing the chair to come to a
sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the
wheelchair castors or wheels to become
lodged, causing the chair to come to a
sudden stop.
The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary
repair to the tyre. It must be replaced or
repaired as soon as possible.
The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous
but may cause irritation to the skin with
prolonged contact.
First Aid measures for OKO fluid
Skin - Wash skin with plenty of water
Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with
plenty of water for at least 5 minutes
holding the eye open.
Ingestion - Drint lots of water - Seek
medical attention immediately.
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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Fasteners
• Many of the screws and bolts on
this chair are special high-strength
fasteners and may have special
coatings.
• Many nuts are of the Nyloc type.
Nylocs are single use fasteners and
must be replaced when removed.
They have a plastic insert to help
prevent loosening.
• Only use screws, bolts and nuts
provided by Sunrise.
1. Use of improper fasteners may
cause the chair to fail.
2. Over or under-tightened fasteners
may fail or cause damage to chair
parts.
Torque Settings
• A torque setting is the optimal
tightening for a particular fastener.
Use a torque wrench to secure
screws, nuts and bolts on this chair.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, use
a torque setting of 13.5Nm for all
fasteners.
WARNING
Speciality Controls
• Any specialist controls may have a
detrimental effect on stability. We
strongly recommend you apply
caution when negotiating slopes and
inclines.
3. If bolts or screws become loose,
tighten them as soon as you can.
Loose bolts or screws can cause
damage to other chair parts causing
them to fail.
Washers and Spacers
• Note the position of washers and
spacers before disassembly.
• To avoid damage to the frame,
replace all washers and spacers
when you reassemble parts.
WARNING
User injury could occur when allowing
3rd party individuals to gain access to
the control system.
WARNING
Speciality control programming must
only be preformed by an Authorised
Sunrise Dealer.
WARNING
Be aware that latch drive can be
dangerous when using speciality
controls, please review the manual that
comes with your product for correct
use.
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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Environmental
Use extra care if you must ride your
chair on a wet or slick surface. If in
doubt ask for help.
Contact with water or excess moisture
may cause your chair to rust or
corrode. This could cause your chair to
fail.
Do not use your chair in a shower, pool
or other body of water. The chair tubing
and other parts are not water tight and
may rust or corrode from the inside.
Avoid excess moisture (e.g. do not leave
your chair in a damp bathroom while
taking a shower).
Dry your chair as soon as possible if it
gets wet, or if you use water to clean it.
Don’t store your chair in direct sunlight.
WARNING
WARNING
Terrain
Your chair is designed for use on firm,
even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt
and indoor floors and carpeting.
Do not operate your chair in sand, loose
soil or over rough terrain. This may
damage wheels or axles, loosen
fasteners or could make your chair
unstable.
Be aware of your terrain and look ahead
for any possible hazards.
Riding over drains or grids could cause
the wheelchair castors or wheels to
become lodged, causing the chair to
come to a sudden stop.
Ensure that there are no objects in your
path that could possibly become lodged
in your chair mechanism or in the
spokes of the rear wheels. This could
cause the chair to come to a sudden
stop.
Weight Limit
1. The user plus items carried should
never exceed a total weight of 127kg
(100kg for seat riser).
2. Never use this chair for weight
training if the total weight (user plus
additional weights) exceeds 127kg
(100kg for seat riser).
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to
damage the seat, frame or fasteners,
and may cause severe injury to you
or others from chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void
the warranty.
Do not ride over anything that could
cause a puncture in the pneumatic
wheels or castors
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).
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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Road Use
Please show the utmost consideration
the other traffic on the road.
Remember that the last thing a car or
lorry driver expects to see is a wheel
chair backing off the kerb into the road.
If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the
road until you are certain that it is safe.
Always cross the road as quickly as
possible; there may be other traffic.
for
WARNING
Adverse conditions
Please be aware that when driving your
wheelchair in adverse conditions, e.g.
on wet grass, mud, ice, snow, or other
slippery surfaces, you may experience
a reduction in the grip and traction of
your wheelchair. We recommend you
take extra precautions in these
conditions, particularly on hills and
slopes, your wheelchair could become
unstable or skid causing possible injury.
Extreme variances in temperature may
trigger the self protect mechanism in the
control system. If this occurs the control
system will temporarily shut down to
prevent damage to the electronics or the
chair.
WARNING
Ramps
When using a ramp, please ensure that
is capable of taking the combined weight
of the powerchair and yourself. If a
ramp is being used to load a chair into a
vehicle, please ensure the ramp is
properly secured to the vehicle. Always
approach the ramp head-on and
exercise caution (Fig. A).
WARNING
Never drive on ramps with the seat
tilted, reclined or raised if fitted
with a seat riser. Before attempting
to climb or decline a slope, always
return the chair to an upright
position.
Fig. A
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Safety warnings and user tips
WARNING
Passenger lifts
Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses
and buildings to help you move from one
level to another.
Ensure that the user and all carers fully
understand the lift manufacturers
instructions for using the passenger lift.
Never exceed the lift manufacturers
recommended safe working load and load
distribution guidance.
Always turn off all power when you are
on the lift. If you fail to do so, you may
touch the joystick by accident and cause
your chair to drive off the platform. Be
aware that a rollstop at the end of the
platform may not prevent this.
Further information
For further information on:
DB2004(02) Stability of wheelchairs.
DB2003(03) Safe use of wheelchairs
and vehicle-mounted passenger lifts.
DB2001(03) Safe transportation of
wheelchairs.
Go to the MHRA website at:
http://www.mhra.gov.uk
Always position the user securely in the
chair to help avoid falls while on the lift.
WARNINGS
Be sure to keep all parts of the chair
away from naked flames and sources of
extreme heat.
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Safety information on wheelchairs with a riser
WARNING
Danger of injury if the wheelchair
tips over
1. Never exceed the maximum
permissible load (100 kg).
2. Avoid dangerous driving situations
when the riser is in a raised
position, such as trying to overcome
obstacles like kerbs or driving up or
down gradients.
3. Never lean out of the seat when the
riser is raised.
4. Inspect the riser module at least once
a month to make sure the automatic
speed reduction, which reduces the
speed of the wheelchair when the
riser is raised, is working properly.
Notify your authorised dealership
immediately if it is not working
properly.
WARNING
Danger of malfunction of the Riser
Module
1. Inspect the riser at regular intervals
to make sure there are no foreign
objects or visible damage and to
make sure the electronic plugs are
firmly inserted into their sockets.
5. Do not drive the wheelchair outdoors
when in the raised position.
WARNING
Danger of injury by moving parts
1. Never let the objects get caught in the
space underneath a raised riser.
2. Make sure that neither you or anyone
else is injured by placing hands, feet
or other body extremities under the
raised seat.
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Armrests
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.1) and remove
armrest as shown. When seated, lower
the armrest until it locks into the
retaining bracket. For full details see
pages 18 & 19.
WARNING
Keep your fingers and clothing etc
clear of the inside of the retaining
bracket until the armrest is locked
in place.
Fig. 1 Armrest catch
Control pod
The control pod is mounted on a sliding
mechanism, which enables the control to
be moved forward or backwards (Fig.
2). When the most comfortable position
has been selected, secure the slider by
tightening the locking Allen screw, using
an Allen key.
WARNING
Ensure the locking screw is fully
tightened prior to use and
especially when transporting your
wheelchair.
The pod can also be swung away at
right angles to the armrest to allow the
chair to move close to tables.
Slide
adjustment
screw
Sliding
arm
Fig. 2
WARNING
Trapping hazard could occur when
moving swing-away arm, please
take care.
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Power lead attachment
The power lead must also be plugged
into the socket as shown in Fig. 3.
WARNING
When unplugging the power lead
pull off by gripping the outer plastic
cover. Never pull the cable to
disconnect the plug.
Power
supply
Fig. 3
Attaching the rear view mirror
Outer
cover
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 swingaway. 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 - See Fig. 4.
Always make sure that when using the
mirror that it is clean and unbroken so
that it does not impair your visibility.
Fig. 4
WARNING
To avoid injury to people around you please
be aware that the mirror protudes outside
the space envelope of the chair and could
cause injury to someone when driving past.
The mirror must be used on the 10KPH model
on UK roads.
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Preparing your wheelchair for use
Fitting footrests
Firstly, offer the footrest assembly at
right angles to the frame (Fig. 5), locate
the stem into the frame tube and swing
assembly forward as shown in Fig. 6 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.
Fig. 5
Retaining catch
Seat back fitting and removal
The seat back is fitted by sliding the two
mounting tubes into the two receivers as
shown in Fig. 7.
Once in place the two locking knobs
must be firmly tightened to secure the
backrest. To remove the backrest simply
reverse the fitting procedure.
NOTE
Please note this does not apply to
Recaro Seat option.
Fig. 6
Locking knobs
Receiver
Fig. 7
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Emergency freewheel
Emergency freewheel
By pulling the drive lever up, the drive
becomes disconnected from the motors.
This may only be used in an
emergency, or if you need to manually
push your wheelchair (Fig. 8).
WARNING
Freewheel is not intended for
permanent use.
REMEMBER:
The chairs automatic braking
system will not work unless the
handle on the right hand side of the
chair is pushed down (Fig. 9).
ALWAYS RE-ENGAGE THE
EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL AFTER
USE.
If you need to manually push your
wheelchair, pull the handle up,
move the chair, and then return the
handle to the drive position. Never
leave the chair with the drive lever
up, or attempt to enter or dismount
the chair with the lever in the up
position.
Remember that the wheelchair is
very heavy and you may not be able
to stop the wheelchair from rolling
away if you engage the freewheel
on sloping ground.
Fig. 8
Handle in freewheel position
Handle in drive position
Fig. 9
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Armrests
Removing
To remove the armrest press the
unlocking lever down (Fig. 10) and push
the armrest outwards, as shown in Fig.
11A. At all times please ensure you hold
the armrest to avoid it falling on the floor.
Replacing armrests
To replace the armrests, locate the slots
over the location pivot, as shown in Fig.
11A, and push the armrest to a vertical
position until you feel it lock
automatically into place (Fig. 11B). Prior
to use ensure the armrest is securely
locked in place.
WARNING
Keep fingers and clothing etc clear
of the inside of the retaining
bracket until armrest is locked in
place.
Armrest
unlocking lever
Fig 10
Fig. 11A
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Fig. 11B
Armrests
Adjusting the armrest width
To adjust the width, loosen the two bolts
as shown in Fig. 12, move the armrest
assembly to the desired position and
tighten the bolts firmly prior to use.
Adjusting the armrest height
To adjust the height, loosen the adjusting
Allen screw, move the armrest to the
desired position and tighten the Allen
screw (Fig. 13).
Adjustment bolts
Fig. 12
Armrest height adjustment Allen screw
Fig. 13
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Armrests
Cleaning instructions for the
Contour Pad
Clean regularly to prevent build up or
soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse
well with clean water. Dry the surface
thoroughly.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as
specified by their manufacturer. Ensure
surfaces are then rinsed with clean
water and dried thoroughly.
Cleaning instructions for the
Comfort Pad
Clean regularly to prevent build up or
soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse
well with clean water. Dry the surface
thoroughly.
A soft brush with soapy water may be
used to remove stubborn dirt. Ensure
surfaces are then rinsed and dried.
Some chemical colourings, e.g. ball point
pen, food colourings or clothes dyes
should be removed immediately to
prevent long term staining.
Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives,
synthetic detergents, wax polishes or
aerosols.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as
specified by their manufacturer. Ensure
surfaces are then rinsed with clean water
and dried thoroughly.
WARNINGS
Do not try to move the chair by the
armrests.
Ensure that the armrests are correctly
fitted and locked in place.
Keep your fingers and clothing etc clear
of the inside of the retaining bracket
until the armrest is locked in place.
WARNING
Keep armrest away from any heat
sources and naked flames.
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Footrests
Removing
The footrest assembly can be removed
by pulling the release lever backwards,
and swinging the footrest outwards and
upwards (Fig. 14).
Refitting
To re-fit the footrest, insert the top into
the vertical tube and swing inwards until
the release lever locks into place
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 14 Release lever
Vertical
tube
Fig. 15
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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. 16, 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. 16). This modification
must only be undertaken by an
approved Sunrise Medical service
agent.
Screw assembly
Footplates
The footplates may be flipped up to aid
entry and exit from the chair (Fig. 17).
WARNING
Do not use the footplates
on, as the full weight of
may cause the chair
to tip
forwards, and could damage the
footrests.
to stand
your body
Fig. 16
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Footplates in
up position
Fig. 17
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