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Directions for use
000690678.01
Xenon SA
Wheelchair
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Foreword
Dear Customer,
We are very happy that you have decided in favour of a
high-quality product from SUNRISE MEDICAL.
This owner's manual will provide numerous tips and ideas
so that your new wheelchair can become a trustworthy
and reliable partner in your life.
Maintaining close ties to our customers means a lot to us
at Sunrise Medical. We like to keep you up-to-date about
new and current developments at our company. Keeping
close to our customers means: fast service, as little red
tape as possible, working closely with customers. When
you need replacement parts or accessories, or if you just
have a question about your wheelchair – we are there for
you.
We want you to be satisfied with our products and
service. At Sunrise Medical we are constantly working to
develop our products further. For this reason, changes
can occur in our palette of products with regard to form,
technology and equipment. Consequently, no claims can
be construed from the data or pictures contained in this
user’s manual.
The management system of SUNRISE MEDICAL is
certified to EN ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.
As the manufacturer, SUNRISE MEDICAL,
declares that the lightweight wheelchairs
conform to the 93/42/EEC guideline.
Please contact your local, authorised SUNRISE
MEDICAL dealer if you have any questions concerning
the use, maintenance, or safety of your wheelchair.
In case there is no authorised dealer in your area, or you
have any questions, contact Sunrise Medical either in
writing or by telephone.
Sunrise Medical Limited
High Street
Wollaston
West Midlands DY8 4PS
Tel.: +34 (0) 9021 42434
www.sunrisemedical.com
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS
MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
Use
Wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to
walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use,
when self-propelling and being moved by a third party
(pushed by attendant) within the home and outdoors.
The maximum weight limit (includes both the user
and any weight of accessories fitted to the
wheelchair) is marked on the serial number label,
which is affixed to the crossbar or stabiliser bar
below the seat.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used
under the specified conditions and for the intended
purposes.
The intended lifetime of the wheelchair is 5 years.
NO NON-STANDARD PARTS are to be fitted, other than
those officially approved by Sunrise Medical.
Area of Application.
The variety of options as well as the modular design
means that it can be used by those who cannot walk or
have limited mobility because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies,
disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia as well as for
elderly people who still have strength in the
upper body.
When considering provision, please also note the body
size, weight, physical and psychological constitution, the
age of the person, living conditions and environment.
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Table of Contents
3.1 Denitions of words used in this manual
Word Definition
DANGER!
Advice to the user of Potential Risk
of serious injury or death if the
advice is not followed
WARNING!
Advice to the user of a potential risk
of injury if the advice is not followed
CAUTION!
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur if
the advice is not followed
NOTE: General advice or best practice
The wheelchair is not designed to be
a seat during transportation.
Reference To Additional
Documentation
NOTE:
Please keep a note of your local service agent’s address
and telephone number in the space provided.
In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give
all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
Dealer signature and stamp
Definitions
Foreword 3
Use 3
Area of Application. 3
Denitions 4
1.0 General Safety Notes and Driving Limits 5
2.0 Warranty 7
3.0 Wheelchair components 8
4.0 Handling 9
5.0 Quick Release Wheels 10
6.0 Options 10
Step Tubes 10
Wheel locks
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Footplate 12
Seating 14
Castors 16
Backrest 17
Headrests 17
Wheel alignment 18
Frame adjustment 18
Sideguard 19
Push handles 20
Crutch holder 21
Anti tips 21
Stabilising bar 22
Transit wheels 22
Lap strap 23
Lap strap (continued) 24
7.0 Daily Checks 25
8.0 Tyres and mounting 25
9.0 Maintenance and Care 25
10.0 Trouble shooting 26
11.0 Disposal / Recycling of Materials 26
12.0 Nameplate 27
13.0 Technical data 27
14.0 Torque Settings 34
NOTE:
The wheelchairs shown and described in this user guide
may not correspond in every detail exactly to your own
model. However, all instructions are completely relevant,
regardless of possible 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.
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General safety notes and driving restrictions
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has been
designed to provide maximum safety. International safety standards
currently in force have either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by improperly using
their wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules must be
strictly observed.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments increase the
risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you are also part of the daily
traffic on streets and pavements, just like anyone else. We would
like to remind you that you are therefore also subject to any and all
traffic laws.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to know your
wheelchair.
Before each use, the following should be checked:
• Quick-release axles on the rear wheels
• Velcro on seats and backrests
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair,
it is important to read the corresponding section of the
user’s manual.
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could
cause this wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or
downhill. When riding over a step or up an incline frontally, the
body should be leaning forward.
Danger!
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 125 kg for driver plus any
items carried on the wheelchair. Please note the weight information
for lighter weight options, which are quoted separately. If you
exceed the maximum load, this can lead to damage to the chair, or
you may fall or tip over, lose control and may lead to serious injury
of the user and other people.
Danger!
Your wheelchair has not been designed for transportation in a
vehicle. DO NOT sit on the wheelchair during any transportation in a
vehicle; always use a properly secured vehicle seat!!
Danger!
Only permanently installed seats and safety belts will offer sufficient
protection in hazardous situations.
Danger!
To avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should rst practice
using your new wheelchair on level ground with good visibility.
Danger!
This wheelchair should be used exclusively to convey one person at
a time. Any other use does not comply with the intended purpose.
Danger!
When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
These should be ipped up beforehand and swung to the outside as
far as possible.
Danger!
Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors, as well as the
centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair, the castors may begin to
wobble at high speeds. This can lead to the castors being blocked
and the wheelchair may tip over. Therefore, please make sure that
the castors are adjusted correctly (see the Chapter "Castors").
In particular, do not travel on an incline without brakes, travel at a
reduced speed. This product has been tested to a maximum speed
of 10kph. At higher speeds, depending on the configuration and/or
physique/physical capabilities of the user, there may be unexpected
castor wobble. This can lead to injury of the user.
Danger!
Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on the
behaviour of the wheelchair, for example on inclines, slopes, all
gradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do this with the secure aid
of a helper.
We recommend that novice users use anti-tip tubes.
Danger!
Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over backwards
unintentionally. Under no circumstances should they take the place
of transit wheels, and be used to transport a person in a wheelchair
with the rear wheels removed.
Danger!
With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most forward position)
and less than perfect posture, the wheelchair may tip over even on a
level surface.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes and
steps.
Danger!
Lean your upper body further back when going down slopes and
steps.
Danger!
Do not hang heavy items such as shopping bags or backpacks, on
the push handles, head rest or backrest of the wheelchair.
These can change the tipping point and there is a risk of tipping
backwards.
Danger!
When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the side or
behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do not lean too far out of
the wheelchair, as if you change the centre of gravity there is a risk
of tipping or rolling over.
Danger!
Only use your wheelchair properly. For example, avoid travelling
against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping
down gaps.
Danger!
Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There is equipment
available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps or lifts, please use them.
If there is no such equipment available, then the wheelchair must be
tipped and pushed over the steps (2 helpers).
In general, any anti-tip tubes tted must be set beforehand, so
that they cannot touch the steps, as otherwise this could lead to a
serious tumble. Afterwards the anti-tip tubes must be set back to
their correct position.
Danger!
Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair using
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securely mounted parts (e.g. not on the footrests or the
sideguards).
Danger!
When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip tubes tted
are positioned outside the danger area.
Danger!
Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring
(e.g. into a car) by using the wheel locks.
Danger!
For high amputees you must use anti-tip tubes.
Danger!
Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is correct. For rear
wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar ( 350 kPa). The max. pressure
is indicated on the tyre.
The knee-lever brakes will only work if there is sufcient tyre
pressure and if the correct setting has been made (see the
Chapter on "Wheel locks").
Danger!
The wheel locks are not intended to brake your wheelchair. They
are only there to ensure that your wheelchair does not begin rolling
unintentionally. When you stop on uneven ground, you should
always use the wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always apply
both wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over.
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as brakes for
a moving wheelchair.
Always make use of elevators and ramps. If these are not
available, you should request the help of an attendant. They
should only grip the wheelchair at securely mounted parts. If antitip tubes are fitted these must be folded away. A wheelchair should
never be lifted with an occupant; it should only be pushed.
Danger!
If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must replace them
immediately.
Danger!
Do not lift or carry the wheelchair by the backtubes or the
pushhandles.
Danger!
Do not fit any unauthorized electronic equipment, powered or
mechanically operated mobility drives, hand-bike or any other
device that changes the intended use or the structure of the
wheelchair.
Any combination with other medical devices requires the approval
of Sunrise Medical.
Danger!
Be careful with re, in particular with burning cigarettes. Seat and
back slings can be set alight.
Danger!
If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially tted
vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants should use the
seats in the vehicle and the appropriate restraint system. This
is the only way to ensure that occupants will have the maximum
protection if there is an accident. When using safety elements
offered by SUNRISE MEDICAL and using a specially designed
safety system, lightweight wheelchairs can be used as a seat
when being transported in a specially tted vehicle. (See the
Chapter on "Transportation").
Danger!
Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear wheels
are set properly and lock in. If the button on the quick-release axle
is not pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be removed.
Danger!
In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, ngers will
easily become hot when braking from a high speed or on long
inclines.
Danger!
If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight for a long period of
time, then parts of the wheelchair (e.g. frame, legrests, brakes and
sideguard) may become hot (>41°C).
Danger!
To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the spokes
or between the rear wheel and wheel lock when driving the
wheelchair.
Danger!
When using the chair outside, always wear leather gloves which
will increase your grip and protect the fingers from dirt and
overheating.
Danger!
Do not use the wheelchair on slopes > 10°.
The Dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair
conguration, the users abilities and the style of riding. As the
users abilities and style of riding cannot be pre-determined
then the max safe slope cannot be determined. Therefore
this must be determined by the user with the assistance of an
attendant to prevent tipping. It is strongly recommended that
inexperienced users have Ant-tips tted.
Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not allowed.
Danger!
With all moving parts there is a natural risk of nger traps.
Please handle with care
Danger!
The wheelchair should not be used in heavy rain, snow,
slippery, or unsound surfaces.
Do not use the wheelchair in hazardous environments.
Note !
The effect of the knee-lever brake as well as the general driving
characteristics are dependant on tyre pressure. The wheelchair
is signicantly lighter and easier to manoeuvre when the rear
wheels are pumped up correctly and both wheels have the
same pressure.
Note !
Make sure that your tyres have sufcient tread!
Please note that you are subject to any and all trafc laws
when driving in public trafc.
Note !
When it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing with
reectors, so that you can be seen more easily. Make sure that
the reectors on the side and back of the wheelchair are clearly
visible. We would also recommend that you t an active light.
Note !
Always be careful with your ngers when working or adjusting
the wheelchair!
The products 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.
Lifetime
The expected lifetime of this product is 5 years.
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2.0 Warranty
Warranty
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN
ANY WAY.
Warranty conditions
1) Repair or replacement is carried out by the authorised
Sunrise Medical dealer.
2) To fulfil the guarantee conditions, should servicing
need to be carried out on your wheelchair under this
agreement, contact the designated Sunrise Medical
customer service agent immediately, with precise details
on the type of difficulty. Should you be using the
wheelchair outside the area covered by the designated
Sunrise Medical customer service agent, the work will be
carried out under “guarantee conditions” by another
agency as 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 24 months (5 years on frame and
cross brace) from the date on which the possession of
the product 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) The guarantee also covers all repaired or replaced
parts for the remaining period of the guarantee for the
wheelchair.
5) For spare parts which are fitted after the start of the
original guarantee, we give a further 24-months
guarantee.
6) Consumable parts are normally excluded from the
guarantee, except in the case that premature wear of the
part is the direct result of a manufacturing fault. These
parts include, amongst others, upholstery, tyres, inner
tubes and similar parts.
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all product
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 product or part has not been maintained or
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations as shown in the User Instructions and/
or the Service Instructions. Accessories have been used
which are not specified as original accessories.
b) The wheelchair or a part of the wheelchair was
damaged through neglect, accident or improper use.
c) Alterations to the wheelchair or parts, which are not in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications or the
carrying out of repairs before informing the customer
service agent.
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1. Push handles
2. Back sling
3. Sideguard
4. Seat sling
5. Footrest
6. Castors
7. Footplate
8. Fork
9. Quick-release axle
10. Wheel locks
11. Handrim
12. Rear wheel
13. Folding backrest
3.0 Wheelchair components
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5
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4.0 Handling
Folding up
First remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair and
flip up the (platform) footplate. Take hold of the sling or
the seat tubes (Fig. 4.1) in the middle, from the back, and
pull it upwards until the folding bracket (Fig. 4.2) clicks
into place.
Transportation
To move the mobility aid, the folded wheelchair should be
lifted by holding the front part of the cross-brace and the
push handles.
Unfolding
Push the release lever of the folding bracket (Fig. 4.3)
downwards and push both frame halves apart. Then
press on the seat tube (see figure). Your wheelchair is
then unfolded. Now snap the seat tubing into position in
the seat saddle. This can be facilitated by slightly tipping
your wheelchair to the side, as this means that the weight
is taken off one of the rear wheels. Be careful not to get
your fingers caught in the cross-tube assembly. Fit
the seat cushion. (Fig. 4.4).
Getting into your wheelchair on your own (Fig. 4.5)
• Push the wheelchair to a wall or a solid piece of
furniture
• Apply the brakes
• Flip the footplates up
• The user can lower themselves into the wheelchair
• Fold the foot plates back downwards and position
your feet in front of the heel loops.
Getting out of your wheelchair on your own (Fig. 4.6)
• Apply the brakes
• Fold the footplates upwards with your foot
• With one hand on the armrest, the person should bend
slightly forward, to bring the body weight to the front of
the seat, and then with both feet firmly on the ground
and one foot behind the other, push up into the upright
position
Fig. 4.1
Fig. 4.6
Fig. 4.5
Fig. 4.4
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.2
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5.0 Quick Release Wheels
Quick-release axles on rear wheel
The rear wheels are equipped with quick-release axles.
The wheels can thus be installed or removed without
using tools. To remove a wheel, simply depress the quickrelease button on the axle and pull the wheel off the axle.
(Fig. 5.1).
Quick release for quads/tetraplegics
Please flip up the release lever (1). The take out the quick
release axles and/or the wheels.
When the wheels/quick release axles have been put on
the chair again, please flip the release lever down.
Please do always ensure that the release mechanism is
closed and fully locked before starting to use the wheel
chair (Fig. 5.2).
CAUTION!
Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed
when inserting the axle into the frame to mount the
rear wheels. Release the button to lock the axle in
place. The quick-release button should snap back to
its original position.
Step Tubes
Step tubes are used by attendants to push a wheelchair
over an obstacle. Simply step on the tube to push a
wheel chair, for example, over a kerb or step, (Fig. 6.1).
Wheel locks
CAUTION!
Braking power can be affected by incorrect fitting and
adjustment of the wheel locks, as well as tyre pressure
which is too low.
Wheel locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks. They
are applied directly against the tyres. To engage, press
both wheel-lock levers forward against the stops. To
release the wheel, pull the levers back to their original
positions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as
brakes for a moving wheelchair. The wheel locks should
therefore never be used to brake a moving wheelchair.
Always use the handrims for braking. Make sure that the
interval between the tyres and wheel locks complies with
given specifications. To readjust, loosen the screw and set
the appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw
(Fig. 6.2 and 6.3).
3.0 mm
Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.2
Fig. 6.1
Fig. 5.1
6.0 Options
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel
lock gap and re-adjust if necessary.
Fig. 5.2
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Wheel lock lever extension
The longer lever helps to minimize the effort needed to set
the wheel locks.
The wheel lock lever extension is screwed to the wheel
locks. By raising this, it can be flipped forward (Fig. 6.4).
CAUTION!
Mounting the wheel lock too close toward the wheel
will result in a higher effort to operate. This might
cause the wheel lock extension lever to break!
WARNING!
Leaning onto the wheel lock extension lever while
transferring will cause the lever to break! Splashing water
from tires might cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
Compact wheel lock
Compact wheel locks are underneath the seat sling and
are operated by pulling the wheel locks towards the rear,
in the direction of the tyre. For the wheel locks to operate
correctly, they must be pulled fully against the stops, (Fig.
6.5).
CAUTION!
Incorrect mounting of the wheel lock will result in a higher
effort to operate.
Drum brakes
Drum brakes permit safe and convenient braking for an
attendant. They can also be applied with the aid of a
locking lever (1).
The locking lever must snap audibly into place.
Performance of the drum brakes is not dependent on the
air pressure inside the tyres.
The wheelchair cannot be pushed when the drum brakes
are set.
WARNING!
Drum brakes should only be adjusted by authorized
dealers.
Fig. 6.4
Fig. 6.5
Fig. 6.6
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