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Wheelchairs:

1.  Push handles

2.  Backrest upholstery

3.  Sideguard

4.  Seat sling

5.  Footrest 

6.  Castors

7.  Footboard

8.  Fork 

9.  Quick-release axle

10.  Wheel locks

11.  Handrim

12.  Rear wheel

Wheelchair components

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Helium Rev. 1

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Summary of Contents for Helium

Page 1: ...Directions for use Helium ...

Page 2: ...2 Helium Rev 1 ...

Page 3: ...er 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 Telephone 01384 44 66 66 Telefax 01384 44 66 99 E mail enquiries sunmed co uk Internet www sunrisemedical co uk Foreword about wheelchairs General safety notes and driving limits 4 5 Guarantee 5 Wheelchair components 6 Handling 7 St...

Page 4: ...incline frontally the body should be leaning forward Danger Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring e g into a car by using the brakes Danger For high amputees you must position the rear wheels towards the back and or use anti tip tubes Danger With active centre of gravity adjustment the wheelchair may tip over so anti tip tubes should be used Danger Before setting off check t...

Page 5: ... should not be used in heavy rain on snow covered and or slippy surfaces Guarantee THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY Guarantee 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 authorised...

Page 6: ...Push handles 2 Backrest upholstery 3 Sideguard 4 Seat sling 5 Footrest 6 Castors 7 Footboard 8 Fork 9 Quick release axle 10 Wheel locks 11 Handrim 12 Rear wheel Wheelchair components 7 10 9 11 2 1 3 4 5 6 6 Helium Rev 1 8 12 ...

Page 7: ...o push a wheelchair over an obstacle Simply step on the tube to push a wheelchair for example over a kerb or step Brake lever extension The longer lever helps to minimise the effort needed to set the wheel locks The brake lever extension is screwed to the brakes By raising this it can be flipped forward Fig 7 CAUTION Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result in a higher effor...

Page 8: ...any time the rear wheel position has been altered Options Castors 1 Fig 8 Fig 10 High mount footrest The high mount footrest is fitted on the inner part of the frame and permits a higher footrest position Fig 9 Fig 9 Adjusting the castor To ensure that both forks are set parallel simply count the teeth visible on both sides After setting the castor fork the teeth will guarantee a secure position a...

Page 9: ...crew 6 located closest to the camber tube on the left side of the chair Move the quick release axle inwards or outwards to achieve the desired wheelbase Tighten the screws to 7 Nm Repeat this procedure on the right side of the chair and adjust the gap so that it is the same amount as on the left side 1 2 Adjustable back sling The adjustable back sling can be adjusted for tension by using several s...

Page 10: ... aids while moving Before using your wheelchair ensure the lap belt is worn The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear Always make sure that the lap belt is correctly secured and adjusted prior to use Too loose a strap could cause the user to slip down and risk suffocation or cause serious injury The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair ...

Page 11: ...n the wheelchair thoroughly after exposure The following parts can be removed and sent back to the manufacturer dealer for repair Rear wheels Armrest Footrest holder Anti Tip tubes These components are available as spare parts For further information please see the spare parts catalogue Hygiene measures when being re used Prior to the wheelchair being re used it must be carefully prepared All surf...

Page 12: ...lls to one side Check tyre pressure Check to make sure wheel turns easily bearings axle Check the castor angle Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with the ground Castors begin to wobble Check the castor angle Check to make sure all bolts are secure tighten if necessary see the section on torque Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with the ground Wheelch...

Page 13: ...ack height 250 mm 450 mm Weight of the heaviest individual part 2 1 kg with 24 rear wheel Distance from the footrest to the seat 350 mm 500 mm Static stability downhill 10 10 Angle from leg to seat 95 110 Static stability uphill with anti tip tube 10 10 Distance from the armrest to the seat N A N A Static stability sidewards 10 10 Front position of the armrests N A N A Dynamic stability uphill Pow...

Page 14: ... 32 mm low 44 44 31 45 45 32 46 46 33 high 48 48 35 49 49 36 50 50 37 4 98 mm x 32 mm low 44 44 31 45 45 32 46 46 33 high 48 48 35 49 49 36 50 50 37 111 mm x 32 mm low 45 45 32 46 46 33 47 47 34 high 49 49 36 50 50 37 51 51 38 111 mm x 45 mm low 45 45 32 46 46 33 47 47 34 high 49 49 36 50 50 37 51 51 38 123 mm x 45 mm low 45 45 32 46 46 33 47 47 34 48 48 35 high 49 49 36 50 50 37 51 51 38 52 52 37...

Page 15: ...6 46 33 47 47 34 high 50 50 37 51 51 38 111 mm x 32 mm low 46 46 33 47 47 34 48 48 35 high 50 50 37 51 51 38 52 52 39 111 mm x 45 mm low 47 47 34 48 48 35 high 51 51 38 52 52 39 123 mm x 45 mm low 47 47 34 48 48 35 49 49 36 50 50 37 high 51 51 38 52 52 39 53 53 40 54 54 41 6 123 mm x 45 mm low 50 50 37 51 51 38 high 54 54 41 55 55 42 ...

Page 16: ...16 Helium Rev 1 ENGLISH Torque Torque If no other information is given the torque for M6 screws is 7 Nm ENGLISH ...

Page 17: ...ENGLISH Helium Rev 1 17 ENGLISH Notes ...

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