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Cirrus G5

3.3 Intended use and the intended

user environment

Cirrus G5 is designed for both indoor and

outdoor use.

3.4 The user

This wheelchair has been developed for

persons with disabilities and as an aid for

those who have problems with walking. Users

who can control the wheelchair by rolling,

steering and braking it themselves can use the

wheelchair without an assistant. The maximum

user weight is 135 kg. The user must be familiar

with the contents of the user manual before

driving the wheelchair.

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Summary of Contents for Cirrus G5

Page 1: ...Cirrus G5 User manual Manual wheelchair MB3171 EN ...

Page 2: ...2 Cirrus G5 ...

Page 3: ...ations contained in the manual may deviate from the configuration of your product The information made available has been prepared with all possible diligence however Sunrise Medical cannot be held liable for any errors contained in the information or the consequences thereof Sunrise Medical accepts no liability for loss resulting from work executed by third parties Names trade names trademarks et...

Page 4: ...t and seat angle 16 4 12 Moving in and out of the chair 17 4 13 Negotiating obstacles stairs 18 4 14 Negotiating obstacles 18 5 Settings 19 5 1 Adjusting the seat height 20 5 2 Seat height matrix 22 5 3 Adjusting the brakes 25 5 4 Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser 25 5 5 Adjusting the neck support 26 5 6 Adjusting the curvature of the backrest 27 5 7 Adjusting the length of the leg supports angle ...

Page 5: ...ick release hub for the wheels 38 7 7 Recommended air pressures 38 7 8 Tools for adjustments 39 7 9 Inspect after six months and then every year 39 7 10 Repairs 39 7 11 Long term storage more than four months 39 7 12 Changing inflated tyres 40 8 Technical specifications and dimensions 41 8 1 Lifespan 41 8 2 Handling of waste 41 9 Markings on the wheelchair 42 10 Warranty 43 11 Accessories 44 12 Ad...

Page 6: ... information If you are visually impaired this document can be viewed in PDF format at www SunriseMedical com or alternatively is available on request in large text For information about product safety notices and product recalls go to www sunrisemedical eu Please contact your local authorised SUNRISE MEDICAL dealer if you have any questions regarding the use maintenance or safety of your wheelcha...

Page 7: ...ou start to use the chair again Avoid making modifications or alterations to the chair which may affect the safety which is built in to the chair s construction The use of qualified attendants is recommended when transferring into and out of the chair Take care that clothes baggage and other loose items do not get tangled up in the wheel spokes Be aware of the possible danger of crushing injury av...

Page 8: ...s parts of the wheelchair Examine the drawing above and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair The equipment on your wheelchair may vary slightly from that shown in Figure 1 Where the wheelchair is set up as an assistant manoeuvred chair it is equipped with different wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle Backrest and back cushion Armrest Clothes protector S...

Page 9: ...hair has been developed for persons with disabilities and as an aid for those who have problems with walking Users who can control the wheelchair by rolling steering and braking it themselves can use the wheelchair without an assistant The maximum user weight is 135 kg The user must be familiar with the contents of the user manual before driving the wheelchair ...

Page 10: ...ght adjustable Adjusting the height of the push bar Loosen the locking handles at the same time as pulling the push bar upwards or pushing it downwards to the desired height Re tighten the locking handle Removing the push bar For extra safety the push bar is equipped with a snap lock in the topmost position To remove the push bar pull the push bar to the highest position then squeeze in the snap l...

Page 11: ...e lever at the same time as angling the push bar upwards or downwards Release the lever at the desired angle Warning Do not put pressure on the push bar when negotiating kerbs Place one foot on the tipping bar to tilt the wheelchair whilst steering with the pushing bar See 4 14 Negotiating obstacles on page 18 ...

Page 12: ... the release lever and pull up the armrest To remove the armrest swing up the armrest and pull it up Replace the armrest in reverse order Note Ensure that the armrest locks into position when you swing it back down Warning When removing the armrest be aware of the potential risk of getting your fingers or clothes caught in the wheel ...

Page 13: ...ely removed if desired In order to attach it again carry out these steps in reverse order and the handle will lock automatically The complete leg support unit and fastenings can be removed see 5 10 Adjusting the seat depth upper leg length by moving the leg support fitting on page 28 4 6 Adjusting the legrest angle and the calf support Angle adjustable legrest Adjusting the legrest angle The legre...

Page 14: ...the seat to the desired position Note Pull the sliding seat to the fully forward position when transferring into and out of the chair 4 8 Using the brakes Pull the brake lever towards you to engage the brake Warning The brake is only designed to hold the chair when it is stationary Under no circumstances should it be used as a driving brake 4 9 Using the attendant brake Squeeze the brake lever to ...

Page 15: ...rd with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to mount doorsteps etc Warning When the chair is in use always ensure that the anti tip stabiliser is in the correct position The anti tip stabiliser is put into position by turning it backwards The tipping bar is accessible when the anti tip stabiliser is in or out ...

Page 16: ...For safe adjustment of the sitting position the assistant should grip firmly on the pushing handle with one hand and operate the adjustment levers with the other hand Warning The chair might be unstable when the backrest and the seat are angled in the backmost position The anti tip stabiliser should be used when the sitting position is leaning backwards Ensure that hands and other body parts are n...

Page 17: ...supports Tilt the chair forwards Use the sliding seat before moving out of the wheelchair see 4 7 Sliding seat on page 14 The user can now be moved in or out of the wheelchair by means of manual lifting or a person lift or frontal movement if the user has the ability to stand For sideways transfer swing up or remove the armrest ...

Page 18: ... side of the wheelchair Warning Do not lift the wheelchair by The armrests The angle adjustable leg supports The leg support fittings The angle adjustable push bar 4 14 Negotiating obstacles Kerbs If necessary swing the anti tip devices in or up When negotiating kerbs etc place one foot on either of the tipping bars whilst steering with the pushing bar Tilt the chair backwards where necessary to g...

Page 19: ...s Settings are carried out only once and must be executed by qualified specialists unless explicitly stated otherwise Adjustment options can be carried out by the user These adjustment options do not require the use of tools For an overview of tools carry out settings see 7 8 Tools for adjustments on page 39 Warning Changes to the technical specifications of the wheelchair are not permitted Modifi...

Page 20: ... have different seat heights at the front and back as this can affect the balance point and driving characteristics The seat height can be adjusted by 10 cm 4 heights without changing wheels or forks The fork bearing can be turned upside down and spacers can be added for different heights in front The holes in the wheel positioning block gives corresponding adjustment possibilities for the rear wh...

Page 21: ...wist the casing back 90 and retighten the fastening nut well Warning Remember to adjust the brakes and the anti tip stabiliser after you have adjusted the seat height and centre of gravity Note When adjusting the seat height and the centre of gravity you should start by adjusting the driving wheels followed by the height of the castor wheels Adjusting the seat height front by turning the bearing h...

Page 22: ...0 425 2 2 2 B 425 450 3 3 3 C 450 475 4 4 4 D 4 4 4 C 475 500 5 5 5 E 5 5 5 D 500 525 6 6 F 6 6 E 525 550 7 7 F 22 Rear wheel positioning 5 6 8 Front wheel configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a c b 120 B 130 C 130 25 D 130 E 130 25 F 130 C 130 25 D 130 E 130 25 F Seat height mm Fixed seat Sliding seat 22 5 22 6 22 6 22 6 22 6 22 8 22 8 22 8 22 8 a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c 400 42...

Page 23: ...b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c 425 450 1 C 450 475 2 2 D 2 2 C 475 500 3 3 E 3 3 D 500 525 4 4 F 4 4 E 525 550 5 5 F 16 Rear wheel positioning 5 6 8 Front wheel configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a c b A 120 120 B 130 C 130 25 D 130 E 130 C 130 25 D Seat height mm Fixed seat Sliding seat 16 5 16 5 16 6 16 6 16 6 16 8 16 8 a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c 375 400 3 3 A 400 425 4 4 B 425 ...

Page 24: ...astor wheel a smaller castor wheel will give a smaller turning radius and thereby increase the ability to negotiate obstacles in narrow spaces and will also give more room for the legs A larger castor wheel will increase the turning radius but will also improve the ability to negotiate obstacles on uneven surfaces Changing to a longer or shorter castor wheel fork A shorter castor wheel fork lowers...

Page 25: ...ox 5 mm Re tighten the screw 5 4 Adjusting the anti tip stabiliser Adjusting the anti tip device when changing the chair s centre of gravity There should be a maximum of 35 mm from the end of the anti tip device to the floor Length adjustment Push the snap lock Pull or push the anti tip device to the correct position Angle adjustment The anti tip device can be adjusted to three different angles Lo...

Page 26: ...king handles make the adjustment and tighten the locking handles Height adjustment Unscrew the locking wheel raise or lower the neck support and tighten the locking wheel Curvature adjustment only Comfort headrest with straps Adjust the built in straps for lateral support and additional depth support ...

Page 27: ... order to access the straps These can be adjusted to change the backrest curvature and also achieve maximum comfort and support 5 7 Adjusting the length of the leg supports angle adjustable leg support The leg supports have a linear scale which helps to achieve the correct length To adjust the length of the leg supports loosen the screw Adjust the leg supports to the desired length and re tighten ...

Page 28: ... the leg support fitting The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed Loosen the screw using a 4 mm Allen key Pull or push the leg support to the desired position Re tighten the screw Warning The leg support fitting must not be pulled out more than 8 cm Remove the leg support fitting Unscrew using a 4 mm Allen key Pull the leg support fitting out ...

Page 29: ...to the desired position and tighten the bolts There should always be one or two open holes between the bolts Unscrew the gas spring bolt nut and move to the hole that corresponds with the holes for the backrest bracket When using the foremost position of the backrest bracket move bolt nut to the rear hole Warning Adjusting the centre of gravity can affect the chair s driving characteristics balanc...

Page 30: ...ed position Re tighten the screws 5 13 Adjusting the depth of the armrest Loosen the screw Slide the armrest pad forwards or backwards to the desired position Tighten the screw 5 14 Adjusting the height of the cloth protector Loosen the screws Slide the cloth protector up or down to the desired position Tighten the screws ...

Page 31: ... an angle of approx 45 from the fixing position on the wheelchair Make sure the belt is clean and that the locking mechanism works at all times The belt and locking mechanism can be cleaned using a damp cloth Warning Placing the belt over the hip against the soft skin of the stomach can result in the wrong sitting position and the user sliding forward in the wheelchair Correct placing of belt Inco...

Page 32: ...Once the wheelchair is in the vehicle it must be secured with an ISO 10542 approved tie down system that is suited to the weight of that particular wheelchair including any options Caution Ensure that any detachable parts are secured with your mobility aid or separately packed and labelled so they do not get lost during loading and unloading See 6 3 The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car on p...

Page 33: ...air forwards Remove the armrest Loosen the Velcro band that keeps the wires together Pull out the bolt and fold down the backrest Folding the backrest up Carry out this procedure in reverse order to pull the back up Caution Place the wires as shown in the illustration when folding the backrest up ...

Page 34: ...the wheelchair is used as a passenger seat it should be facing forward The wheelchair must be attached to the fastening system it was tested for 4 point fastening system The system is a total system that fastens both the wheelchair and user to the car The system requires fastening rails to be mounted in the car Cirrus G5 has marked off four points that must be used when securing the wheelchair Use...

Page 35: ...is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted Make sure the belt restraints is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as armrests and wheels For correct positioning see figure 49 and 50 The chair must not be tilted backwards when used as a passenger seat in a car Make sure that the seat belt is not kept away from the body by the wheelchair parts such as a...

Page 36: ...es that are fitted to the wheelchair which are not designed for crash safety must be Removed and secured separately in the vehicle or secured to the wheelchair but with energy absorbing padding placed between the table and the user f Where possible other wheelchair accessories should be secured to the wheelchair or removed from the chair and secured in the vehicle during transport so that they don...

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Page 38: ...ts are specified for storage 7 4 Screws and nuts Screws and nuts can loosen over time Therefore remember to check and if necessary tighten them at regular intervals A screw locking agent such as Blue Locktite no 243 may be used If a locking nut has been removed it loses some of its locking properties and should be replaced 7 5 Tools for service and driving wheels The driving wheels are equipped wi...

Page 39: ... correctly Check for slack on the front castor wheel fork Adjust if necessary The axle should run freely about its axis but there should not be any slack in an up down direction Check frame and wheel fixings for defects and cracks Check and if necessary adjust all screwed joints Check all wires visually for any damage Check that tilt and backrest works correctly Adjust if necessary 7 10 Repairs Ap...

Page 40: ...f the tyre over the edge of the rim Use a special tyre lever if necessary Ensure that the inner tube does not get squeezed between the lever and the edge of the rim Fitting the tyre Put the inner tube into the new tyre and apply an anti friction agent tyre fitting agent or soap to the edge of the tyre See that the edge of the tyre is well down inside the rim on one side Bend the tyre over the edge...

Page 41: ...nsport length 850 mm Transport weight 30 3 kg Seat width 540 Max slope for parking brakes 7 Weight of chair 48 kg Seat width 540 Max user weight 135 kg Ignitability Textiles have been tested and approved in accordance with NS EN 1021 2 2006 Ignition source Match flame equivalent 1 The wheelchair in seat width 540 mm exceeds the maximum required dimensions for public access it might not be fit for ...

Page 42: ... of the wheelchair Replace or repair any markings symbols or instructions that have become illegible or damaged immediately Please contact your dealer for assistance A Product name B Name plate Cirrus G5 Product name Maximum safe slope with anti tip tubes fitted Depends on wheelchair setting posture and physical capabilities of the user Seat width Depth maximum Load Maximum CE mark User s guide IS...

Page 43: ...not arise if a repair or replacement of a wheelchair or a part is required for the following reasons a Normal wear and tear which include batteries armrest pads upholstery tyres brakes shoes etc b Any overloading of the product please check the EC label for maximum user weight c The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as shown i...

Page 44: ...eel fastening Castor wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres solid and pneumatic Castor wheel forks in different sizes Leg supports Various leg supports and footplates Leg supports with 70 and 90 hangers Amputation support Headrests Various head rests Armrests and clothes protectors Hemiplegia armrests Miscellaneous accessories Crutch holder Table Various seat and back cushions Positioning belt Ass...

Page 45: ... supplied with your B4Me product is read and understood before the product is first used Sunrise Medical also recommends that the user information is not discarded after reading it but it is kept safely stored for future reference Medical Device Combinations It may be possible to combine this Medical device with one or more other Medical Device or other product Information on which combinations ar...

Page 46: ...s joint injuries Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia Neurological disease patterns Muscle dystrophy Hemiplegia as well as for elderly people who still have strength in the upper body Contraindications The wheelchair shall not be used without attendant in case of Perception disorder Imbalance Loss of both arms if not supported by a caregiver J...

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