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I

. INTRODUCTION

SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS

Thank you for choosing a Zippie power wheelchair.  

 

We want to hear your questions or comments on this 

Owner's Manual, the safety and reliability of your 

power wheelchair and the service you receive from your 

authorized SUNRISE MEDICAL supplier. Please feel  

 

free to write or call us at the address and telephone 

number below:

SUNRISE MEDICAL

 

Customer Service Department 

SUNRISE

237 Romina Drive, Unit 3

 

Concord ON  L4K 4V3

 

CANADA
Phone: 1-800-263-3390

 

Fax: 1-800-561-5834 

www.sunrisemedical.ca

FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Your authorized supplier knows your power wheelchair 
best and can answer your questions on power wheelchair 
safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in 

 

the following:

Authorized supplier:  ...................................................
 
Sales Person:  .............................................................

Address:  ...................................................................

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Phone:  ......................................................................
 
Fax: ..........................................................................
 
Serial #: ....................................................................

Date purchased: .........................................................

 

USER WARNING

 

!

 

WARNING

 

Notice to users. DO NOT operate this power wheelchair  

without initially reading the Owner's Manual. If you do 

not understand some of the instructions and warnings 

contained in this Manual, please contact your authorized 

supplier or a qualified technician prior to operating your 

Zippie power wheelchair. Not doing so, may result in 

damage and/or injury. 

 

AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER/TECHNICIAN 

 

WARNING

 

!

 

WARNING

 

Notice to authorized suppliers and qualified technicians. 

DO NOT operate or service the power wheelchair 

 

without initially reading this Owner's Manual. If you 

 

do not understand some of the instructions and 

 

warnings contained in this Manual, please contact the 

SUNRISE MEDICAL Technical Service Department prior to 

operating and/or servicing this  Zippie  power wheelchair. 

Not doing so, may result in damage and/or injury.

 

!

 

WARNING

 

Power wheelchairs contain electronic components which 

need to be handled according to the manufacturer's 

instructions. Please refer to the documents specific to 

 

your wheelchair. 

Related Documents

Listed below are additional documents which may be 

referenced in this Owner's Manual:

•  

R-Net module user information sheet

•  

R-Net power module user information sheet 

•  

R-Net intelligent lighting/seating module

•  

R-Net input output module

•  

R-Net on-board programming manual

•  

R-Net OMNI technical manual

•  

VR2 power wheelchair control system

•  

VR2 attendant module

•  

PP1A programming and diagnostics 

 

II

. TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I

. INTRODUCTION

II

. TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

VIII

SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE                                

 

19 - 22

    Adjustment and use  ............................................... 19

 

    Tools you will need

  ................................................. 19

  A.  Battery removal..................................................... 20

  B.  Swing-away footrests  ............................................ 20

  C.  Elevating legrests (optional) 

  ................................... 21

  D.  Center mount adjustment

  ....................................... 21

  E.  Joystick ................................................................. 21

  F.  To adjust the depth of the joystick

  ............................ 21

  G.   To use the swing away function

  .............................. 21

  H.   Dual post height adjustable armrest

  ........................ 22

  I.  Cantilever and reclining armrest adjustment

 ................. 22

 

IX

OPERATING GUIDE                                              

 

23 - 36

  A.  Battery cables and fuses

  ........................................ 23

  B.  Joystick assembly .....................................................23

  C.  Enhanced display ................................................... 24

  D.  Freewheel release levers & brake release levers

 

...... 24

  E.  Locking or unlocking the joystick

  ............................. 25

  F.  Display settings for R-Net color models

  .................... 25

  G.  Performance control settings

  ................................... 26

  H.  Thermal roll-back ................................................... 26

  I.  Power seating operation through the joystick

 

..... 26, 27

  J.  Power tilt operation

  ............................................... 28

  K.  Power seat elevator operation

  ................................ 29

  L.   Power tilt/seat elevate combo operation

  ................. 30

  M.  Power tilt operation

  ............................................... 31

  N.  Power recline operation

  ......................................... 32

 

  O.  Power elevating front riggings operation

 

...........33, 34

 

  P.  Adjustments .................................................34, 35, 36

 

  Q.  Troubleshooting guide for power seating

  ....................36

 

X

BATTERIES                                                           

 

37 - 38

  A.

 

Introduction

 

..........................................................37

 

B.  Battery charger  ................................................37, 38 

  C.  Charging batteries  .................................................38 

  D.  Disposing of batteries

  ............................................ 38

 

XI

MAINTENANCE                                                   

 

39 - 41

  A.  Notes  .................................................................. 39

  B.  Cleaning  .............................................................. 39

  C.  Disinfecting............................................................. 39

  D.  Storage tips ............................................................ 39

  E.  Battery maintenance

  ............................................... 39

  F.  Pneumatic tires  ...................................................... 40

  G.  To repair or replace a tire

 ......................................... 40

  H.  How to change caster forks

  .................................... 41

  I.  Maintenance chart ................................................. 41

  J.  Ordering parts ...................................................... 41

 

XII

SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED WARRANTY                       

 

42 

 XIII

DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTY                                     

 

43

 XIV

  

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 

I

INTRODUCTION                                                           

 

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II

TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                    

 

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III

YOUR POWER WHEELCHAIR AND ITS PARTS                  

 

4

 

IV

NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE                                          

 

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V

EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)                 

 

6 - 7

 

A.  What is EMI? .............................................................6

 

B.  What effect can EMI have?

  .......................................6

 

C.  Sources of EMI  ........................................................6

 

D.  Distance from the source

  ...........................................7

 

E.  Immunity level  ......................................................... 7

 

F.  Report all suspected EMI incidents

 

........................... 7

 

G.  EMI from power wheelchair

  .....................................7

 

VI

GENERAL WARNINGS                                           

 

 8 - 15

 

  A.  Notice to user and attendants 

  ..................................8

  B.  Weight limit ..............................................................9 

  C.  Power module settings

 ................................................9 

  D.  EMI ........................................................................ 9 

  E.  Safety checklist ......................................................... 9

  F.  Modifications & changes 

 

.......................................... 9 

  G.  When seated in a parked wheelchair 

  ......................10 

  H.  Environmental conditions 

 ..........................................10 

  I.  Terrain ...................................................................10 

  J.  Street use  ...............................................................10 

  K.  Motor vehicle safety / Transit use

  ............................11

  L.  Center of Gravity .....................................................11

  M.  Transfers  ................................................................11 

  N.  Reaching or leaning .................................................12 

  O.  Dressing or changing clothes

 .....................................12 

  P.  Obstacles ...............................................................12 

  Q.  Driving in reverse  ....................................................12

  R.  Ramps, slopes & sidehills 

 ..........................................13

  S.  To reduce the risk of falls, tip-over, or loss of control

 

13 

  T.  Ramps at home and work

  ........................................14 

  U.  Wheelchair lifts .......................................................14 

  V.  Curbs & single steps ............................................14, 15 

  W.  Stairs .....................................................................15 

  X.  Escalators ................................................................15

 

VII

WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS              

 

15 - 18

  A.  Armrests .................................................................15

 

  B.  Batteries  ................................................................15

 

  C.  Cushion and sling seats

 .............................................15

 

  D.  Fasteners  ...............................................................16

  E.  Footrests .................................................................16

 

  F.  Freewheel release levers & brake release levers

 

......16

 

  G.  On/Off switch .........................................................16

 

  H.  Pneumatic tires .......................................................17

  I.  Positioning belts  .....................................................17

  J.  Push handles  ..........................................................17

  K.  Seating systems  ..................................................... 17

 

  L.  Upholstery fabric  ...................................................17

 

  M.  Power seating  ........................................................18

  N.  CG tilt power accessory

  .........................................18

 

  O.  11” Power elevate accessory

  ................................. 18 

  P.   Power recline accessory

  .........................................18

  Q.   Power elevating legrest accessory

  ...........................18

Summary of Contents for Xperience-2

Page 1: ...OM TMK180913 2 1000659 REV 02...

Page 2: ...E Joystick 21 F To adjust the depth of the joystick 21 G To use the swing away function 21 H Dual post height adjustable armrest 22 I Cantilever and reclining armrest adjustment 22 IX OPERATING GUIDE...

Page 3: ...has a wide range of power wheelchairs with different styles sizes and settings to meet the user s needs Ultimately the nal selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and your healthcare professio...

Page 4: ...I problems laptop computers without phone or fax cordless phones cell phones TV sets or AM FM radios CD or tape players WARNING D DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you...

Page 5: ...the wheelchair to prevent a fall or tip over Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off WARNING B WEIGHT LIMIT 1 The user and items carried should NEVER exceed the total weight...

Page 6: ...you proceed When in doubt yield until you are sure it is safe WARNING K MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY TRANSIT USE Your power wheelchair has been manufactured with built in transport brackets The standard tran...

Page 7: ...r lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so ALWAYS keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest 3 NEVER reach with both hands you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if yo...

Page 8: ...P OBSTACLES 4 If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk using extreme care and following this procedure Proceed slowly at a steady speed Go as straight up or down as you...

Page 9: ...pressure in a tire may cause the wheelchair to veer to one side and result in a loss of control 3 An over inflated tire may burst 4 NEVER use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire Such pumps provi...

Page 10: ...oint Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power seat lift mechanism while in operation The powered lift modular accessory for this power wheelchair has a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 l...

Page 11: ...in the hanger tube b Reposition the footrest c Re tighten all bolts G E JOYSTICK Please refer to the input device Owner s Manual provided with the information package F TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE JOYS...

Page 12: ...n bolts E on each side 2 Reclining armrest adjustment on seat frame Fig 7 a To adjust loosen screws F on the collar behind the armrest with a 3 16 Allen key and bolt G from the vertical tube b Reposit...

Page 13: ...e freewheel brake levers are disengaged E LOCKING OR UNLOCKING THE JOYSTICK To lock with keypad R Net and VR2 While the control system is switched on depress and hold the on off button After 1 second...

Page 14: ...er module cools the wheelchair will return to normal speed I POWER SEATING OPERATION THROUGH THE JOYSTICK The power tilt reclining backrest elevating seat power elevating and articulating center mount...

Page 15: ...ELEVATOR OPERATION Standard operating instructions WARNING Make sure the power wheelchair is on a level surface before proceeding with elevate mode and drive in reduced speed while elevated 1 SINGLE...

Page 16: ...ion 3 DRIVE LOCK OUT Drive lock out is a safety feature designed to prevent the power wheelchair from being driven while in a tilt angle over 15 relative to the horizontal position DANGER Never operat...

Page 17: ...ION Standard operating instructions LEVEL SURFACE 2nd push button Tip limit switch A A B IX OPERATING GUIDE u WARNING Make sure the power wheelchair is on a level surface INCREASING DECREASING THE RIG...

Page 18: ...back to the seat pan c Reposition the seat to the desired position d Retighten bolts on each side of the backrest pivot plate and tighten the bolts that link the back to the seat pan WARNING At all ti...

Page 19: ...rod u p Nuts and bolts replace quick release hardware t Tightening nut P ADJUSTMENTS continued X BATTERIES u X BATTERIES A INTRODUCTION 1 Notes Batteries supply the power for your wheelchair They con...

Page 20: ...gularly This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make it easier to use 3 To protect your investment have all major service and re pair work done by your authorized supplier WARNING 1 Your...

Page 21: ...e wheel e Inflate tire to proper pressure level Shown on tire sidewall XI MAINTENANCE u H HOW TO CHANGE CASTER FORKS 1 With flat head screwdriver gently remove dust cover 2 Using a socket remove top n...

Page 22: ...products Our only claims relate to the ability of the products to provide safe and reliable powered repositioning on the equipment onto which they are installed 2 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty does...

Page 23: ...ck technology Specialty controls Available Switch It Stealth ASL or MO VIS Effective seat width range Adjustable from 15 to 24 380 mm to 610 mm wide Power seating options Tilt recline elevate elevatin...

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