Sunrise Medical Breezy 2000 Series Standard Manual Download

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Breezy

EC Wheelchairs

User Instruction Manual & Warranty

1000 Series Transport, 2000 Series Standard, 2000HD Series Heavy Duty,
3000 Series Lightweight, 4000 Series High Strength/Lightweight

DEALER

: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.

USER:

BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Summary of Contents for Breezy 2000 Series Standard

Page 1: ...ies Transport 2000 Series Standard 2000HD Series Heavy Duty 3000 Series Lightweight 4000 Series High Strength Lightweight DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR USER BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...eight Adjustment 21 C Elevating Legrest Assembly Installation 21 D Adjusting the Elevating Legrest Assembly 21 ARMS 22 A Removing or Replacing Armrest 22 B Removing Flip Back Armrest 22 SEAT AND BACK 23 A Fold Down Back Transport Only 23 B Replacing the Back Upholstery 23 C Replacing the Seat Upholstery 23 REAR WHEELS 24 A Removing Installing the Rear Wheels 24 B Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim 24 FR...

Page 3: ...ing 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 Warn...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ... inside b Avoid excess moisture for example do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom 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 G TERRAIN WARNING 1 Your chair is designed for use on firm e...

Page 6: ...o 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 wheel chair 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 Che...

Page 7: ...ccur and cause severe injury to the wheelchair user or others B DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES WARNING 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 ba...

Page 8: ... your weight sideways or rise up off the seat 2 NEVER reach or 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 the chair tips 4 NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti tip tubes locked in place 5 DO NOT reach or lean over the top of ...

Page 9: ...to slow or stop your chair This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of control 7 Beware of a Wet or slippery surfaces b A change in grade on a slope or a lip bump or depression These may cause a fall or tip over c A drop off at the bottom of a slope A drop off of as small as 3 4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward 8 To Reduce the Risk of a Fall or Tip Over a Lean ...

Page 10: ...d follow the warnings For Safe Use section 2 Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone UNLESS you are a skilled wheel chair user of this chair and a You can safely do a wheelie and b You are sure you have the strength and balance to do so 3 Unlock and rotate anti tip tubes up out of the way so they do not interfere 4 Do not try to climb a high curb or step more than 4 inches high UNLESS ...

Page 11: ...he wheelchair user or others B CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP WARNING Follow these steps to help the wheelchair user climb a curb or single step going FORWARD 1 Stay behind the chair 2 Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step 3 Move forward placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge 4 Co...

Page 12: ...t for each stair until you reach the landing 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 E MAINTENANCE WARNING 1 Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart 2 If you detect a problem make sure to service or repair the chair before use 3 At least once a year have a complete inspe...

Page 13: ...ay hang up on obstacles you can expect in normal use If this occurs you may fall or your chair may tip over 3 Keep anti tip tubes locked in place UNLESS a You have an attendant or b You have to climb or descend a curb or overcome an obstacle and can safely do so without them At these times make sure anti tip tubes are up out of the way If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall...

Page 14: ...tip forward 2 To Avoid A Trip or Fall When You Transfer a Make sure your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests b Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward 3 NEVER lift this chair by the footrests Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair Lift this chair only by non detachable parts of the main frame If you fail to heed these...

Page 15: ...8 inch when locked If you fail to do so the locks may not work 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 J MODIFIED SEATING SYSTEMS WARNING Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair This may cause the chair to tip over 1 Do not chan...

Page 16: ...e you fold chair Swing away flip up or remove footrests c Remove cushion if any d Stand to one side of chair e With both hands grasp center of seat sling and lift sharply until chair folds 2 To Unfold Chair a Stand to one side of chair b From side tilt chair toward you far enough to take the weight off the opposite wheel c Push down on the seat rail closest to you until chair opens fully d Make su...

Page 17: ...O NOT over inflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm 2 If tires are pneumatic recommend tire pressure is listed on the sidewall of the tire 3 The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced when necessary by your authorized dealer or by a qualified technician 4 Periodically check hand rim...

Page 18: ...n hardware REAR WHEELS No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun HANDRIMS Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling SPOKES Inspect for broken spokes FRONT CASTER Inspect wheel fork assemblly for proper tension by spin ning caster Caster should come to a gradual stop Loosen tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Wheel bearings are clean and free of moistur...

Page 19: ...inches 16 inches 18 in 16 inches 16 18 in ARM STYLES Fixed Full Length Fixed or Removable Removable Full Length Removable Desk Length Removable Desk Length Flip Back Removable Full or Desk Length Removable Desk Length Desk Length FRONT RIGGING Swing Away Footrest Fixed Footrest Swing Away Footrest Swing Away Footrest Swing Away Footrest Swing Away Footrest Swing Away Footrest Elevating Legrest Ele...

Page 20: ...for the other footrest if necessary 6 Replace impact guards and or calf strap if necessary C ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION FIGURE 3 1 Place legrest assembly on the outside of the wheelchair and install the hinge plates A onto the hinge pins B on wheelchair frame 2 Rotate legrest assembly toward the inside of the wheelchair until it locks in place 3 Repeat this procedure for other legrest...

Page 21: ...utton A located on the armrest 2 Remove the armrest from the arm sockets B by pulling straight up 3 Replace the armrest by reversing STEPS 1 2 Breezy Plus Models NOTE Armrest may be reversed to allow greater access for propelling B REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMREST 4000 Series armrests only WARNING Make sure the armrest is securely locked BEFORE using the wheelchair 1 Press the armrest release lever loca...

Page 22: ...es to make sure the back is locked in place WARNING Make sure the release levers are securely locked in place BEFORE using the wheelchair B REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY FIGURE 2 1 Remove the screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes 2 Position new back upholstery D on back canes as shown in FIGURE 2 3 Securely tighten the new back upholstery to the back canes w...

Page 23: ...heel onto the wheelchair reverse STEPS 1 2 NOTE Make sure axle spacer is between rear wheel and wheelchair frame B REPLACING REAR WHEEL HANDRIM FIGURE 2 1 Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair 2 Remove the nuts F and washers that secure the handrim G to the rear wheel 3 Remove the existing hand rim 4 Install the new hand rim by reversing STEPS 1 3 5 Repeat the procedure for the opposite rear w...

Page 24: ...m the fol lowing check a Tip back the wheelchair to floor b Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc simultaneously c Let casters drop to bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position d Adjust locknuts D according to freedom of caster swing 3 Test wheelchair for maneuverability 4 Readjust locknuts if necessary and repeat STEPS 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...Refer to INSTALLING REPLACING SIX OR EIGHT INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS in the FRONT CASTERS section of this manual 3 Refer to the chart of front caster fork and rear wheel sizes to determine mounting positions for obtainable seat to floor heights 4 Reinstall the front casters onto the wheelchair Refer to Refer to INSTALLING REPLAC ING SIX OR EIGHT INCH FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS in the FRONT CASTERS...

Page 26: ... inflated to the recommended psi on the sidewall of the tire 1 Ensure the Wheel Lock A is in the open unlocked position 2 Loosen the bolt and locknut B that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheel chair frame C 3 Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measurement between the rear wheel D and the wheel lock shoe E is between 5 32 and 5 16 inches 4 Securely tighten the bolt and locknut 5 En...

Page 27: ... written consent d Damage from exceeding the weight limit 2 This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered 3 This warranty applies in the USA only Check with your supplier to find out if interna tional warranties apply E WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts This is the exclusive remedy for con sequential damages F WHAT YOU MU...

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