Sunrise Medical Wheelchair Breezy 100, Wheelchair Breezy 150 User Manual

Breezy 100/150 Wheelchair

User

Instruction

Manual &

Warranty

I. INTRODUCTION

SUNRISE LISTENS

Thank you for choosing a Breezy 100/150 wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:

SUNRISE HOME HEALTHCARE GROUP

Personal Care Products Division 745 Design Court, #602 Chula Vista, CA 91911 phone: (800) 333-4000 email: customer.service@sunmed.com

Please complete the warranty card below, and let us know if you change your address. This will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety, new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If you lose your warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.

FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best, and can answer most of your questions about chair safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in the following:

Supplier: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________________

Serial #: _____________________________________ Date/Purchased: ________________________

(Located on Cross Brace)

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................................... 25

A.To Fold & Unfold Chair ........................................................................................ 25

1. To Fold Chair: ..................................................................................................... 25

2. To Unfold Chair:................................................................................................. 25

X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT................................................................................. 26

A.Set-Up ....................................................................................................................... 26

1. Fasteners .............................................................................................................. 26

2. Washers & Spacers ............................................................................................ 26

B. Tools.......................................................................................................................... 26

1. Basic Tool Kit....................................................................................................... 26

2. Torque Wrench................................................................................................... 26

C.To Find & Correct a Problem ............................................................................. 27

D. Standard & Low Front (Hemi) Seat Heights ................................................... 28

1. Adjustment to 171/2” Seat Height ................................................................ 28

Front Casters...................................................................................................... 29

Rear Wheels: ....................................................................................................... 28

E. Detachable Armrests............................................................................................. 30

1. Installation............................................................................................................ 30

2. Removal................................................................................................................ 30

F. Swing-Away Footrests ............................................................................................ 31

1. Installation............................................................................................................ 31

2. Removal................................................................................................................ 31

3. Footplate Height-Adjustment.......................................................................... 32

4. Changing Footrest from Left to Right........................................................... 32

5. Adjusting Position of Release Lever .............................................................. 32

G.Elevating Legrest (Optional) ................................................................................ 33

1. Installation............................................................................................................ 33

2. Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 33

3. Changing Elevating Legrest Direction From Left to Right ....................... 33

4. Lowering Elevating Legrest for Hemi Seat Height (17 1/2") ................... 34

XI. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................... 35

A.Introduction............................................................................................................. 35

B. Maintenance Chart ................................................................................................ 35

C.Maintenance Tips .................................................................................................... 36

1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: ........................................................................................ 36

D. Cleaning.................................................................................................................... 36

1. Paint Finish........................................................................................................... 36

2. Axles and Moving Parts .................................................................................... 36

3. Upholstery ........................................................................................................... 36

E. Storage Tips ............................................................................................................. 36

XII. WARRANTY............................................................................................................ 37

A. 5 Year Limited Warranty ....................................................................................... 37

B. For Three (3) Years ................................................................................................ 37

C.For One (1) Year .................................................................................................... 37

D. Limitations................................................................................................................ 37

E. What We Will Do.................................................................................................. 38

F. What You Must Do................................................................................................ 38

G.Notice To Consumer............................................................................................. 38

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 3

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... 4

III. YOUR CHAIR AND IT’S PARTS ................................................................... 6

A.Specifications ........................................................................................................... 7

IV. READ BEFORE USE ............................................................................................ 8

A.Choose the Right Chair and Safety Options................................................... 8

B. Review This Manual Often ................................................................................... 8

C.Warnings .................................................................................................................. 8

1. V — General Warnings..................................................................................... 8

2. VI — Falls & Tip-Overs..................................................................................... 8

3. VII — For Safe Use............................................................................................ 8

4. VIII — Components & Options ..................................................................... 8

V. GENERAL WARNINGS...................................................................................... 9

A.Weight Limit............................................................................................................ 9

B. Weight Training ....................................................................................................... 9

C.Getting To Know Your Chair ............................................................................... 9

D. To Reduce the Risk of an Accident.................................................................... 9

E. Safety Checklist....................................................................................................... 10

F. Changes & Adjustments ........................................................................................ 10

G.Environmental Conditions.................................................................................... 10

H.Terrain.......................................................................................................................11

I. Street Use................................................................................................................ 11

J. Motor Vehicle Safety .............................................................................................. 11

K. When You Need Help ........................................................................................... 12

VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS.............................................................. 13

A.Center of Balance .................................................................................................. 13

B. Dressing or Changing Clothes............................................................................ 13

C.Wheelies................................................................................................................... 14

D. Obstacles.................................................................................................................. 14

E. Reaching or Leaning............................................................................................... 15

F. Moving Backward ................................................................................................... 16

G.Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills................................................................................... 16

H.Transfer ..................................................................................................................... 17

I. Curbs & Steps ......................................................................................................... 18

J. Stairs.......................................................................................................................... 18

K. Escalators ................................................................................................................. 18

VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE......................................................................... 19

A.Descending a Curb or Single Step ..................................................................... 19

B. Climbing a Curb or Single Step .......................................................................... 19

C.Climbing Stairs ........................................................................................................ 20

D. Descending Stairs................................................................................................... 20

E. Maintenance............................................................................................................. 20

VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ........................................... 21

A. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) .................................................................................... 21

B. Armrests................................................................................................................... 21

C.Cushions & Seat Slings .......................................................................................... 21

D. Fasteners .................................................................................................................. 22

E. Footrests .................................................................................................................. 22

F. Power Drive............................................................................................................ 22

G.Push Handles ........................................................................................................... 23

H.Rear Wheels ............................................................................................................ 23

I. Rear Wheel Locks.................................................................................................. 24

J. Modified Seating Systems ..................................................................................... 24

K. Upholstery Fabric................................................................................................... 24

1. Removable armrest

2. Padded seat sling

3. Swing-away footrest

4. Crossbrace

5. Flip-up composite 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 6-spoke mag wheel

10. Handrim

11. Side frame

12. Threaded axle

13. Swing-away release latch

14. Wheellock

III. YOUR CHAIR AND IT’S PARTS

BREEZY 100 BREEZY 150

1. Removable armrest

2. Padded seat sling

3. Swing-away footrest

4. Crossbrace

5. Flip-up composite 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 6-spoke mag wheel

10. Handrim

11. Side frame

12. Threaded axle

13. Swing-away release latch

14. Wheellock

V. GENERAL WARNINGS

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A. WEIGHT LIMIT

NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tipover or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

B. WEIGHT TRAINING

NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus equipment) exceeds 250 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tipover or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR

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 different 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.

D. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT

1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor.

2. After engaging wheellocks, 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.

IV. 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 wheelchair, 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 three

main sections, as follows:

1. V — 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. VI — 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. VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE

HERE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT PRACTICES FOR THE SAFE USE OF YOUR CHAIR

4. VIII — 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.

V. GENERAL WARNINGS

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H. TERRAIN

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.

I. STREET USE

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.

J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

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.

2. 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.

3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and

interfere with the driver.

4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.

5. 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.

V. GENERAL WARNINGS

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E. SAFETY CHECKLIST

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” (Section VIII) 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.

F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS

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.

G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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 water-tight and may rust or corrode from the inside.

b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a damp bath-

room 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.

VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS

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A. CENTER OF BALANCE

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. The Most Important Adjustments Are: a. The position of the rear wheels.The more you move the rear wheels

toward the casters, the more likely your chair will tip over backward.

2. The Center Of Balance Is Also Affected By:

a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:

• The distance between the rear wheels.

• Seating system consisting of cushion and or back support.

• The seat height and seat angle.

• Backrest angle. 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 back pack or other options, and the amount of added weight.

3. 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

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 wheellocks.

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.

V. GENERAL WARNINGS

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K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP

For The Rider:

Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that apply.

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 wheelchair 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: (p. 19 sec A. Descending a Curb or Single Step).

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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