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Zippie 

®

 SPHYNX

252843 Rev. B

2

1.0 INTRODUCTION

SUNRISE MEDICAL

®

 LISTENS

Thank you for choosing the Zippie

®

 Sphynx wheelchair. We want to hear your 

questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, 
and the service you receive from your Authorized Sunrise Medical Dealer. Please 
feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:

SUNRISE MEDICAL (US) LLC

Customer Service Department

2842 N. Business Park Avenue

Fresno, CA 93727 USA

(800) 333-4000

Be sure to register your wheelchair and let us know if you change your address. 
This will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety, new 
products, and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If 
you lose your warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.

You can also register your wheelchair at:
www.sunrisemedical.com/register

FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized dealer knows your wheelchair best, and can answer most of your 
questions about chair safety, use and maintenance.

For future reference, please fi ll in the following:

Dealer: ______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________________

Serial #: ____________________ Date/Purchased: _______________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW

No component of this chair was made with Natural Rubber Latex.

www.sunrisemedical.com/register

                    DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION

                          When this product reaches the end of its life, please take it to an  

 

 

 

approved collection or recycling point designated by your local or state   

 

 

government. This  product is manufactured using a variety of materials. 

Your product should not be disposed of as ordinary household waste. You should dispose 
of your product properly, according to local laws and regulations. Most materials that are 
used in the construction of this product are fully recyclable. The separate collection and 
recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and 
ensure that it is disposed in a manner that protects the environment.

Ensure you are the legal owner of the product prior to arranging for the product disposal 
in accordance with the above recommendations.

Summary of Contents for E1161

Page 1: ...n Internet www SunriseMedical com Ingrese a la página del producto específi co para descargar el manual o comuníquese con el proveedor autorizado de Sunrise Medical Au Fournisseur Ce manuel doit être remis à l usager de ce fauteuil roulant À l Usager Veuillez lire tout le manuel et le conserver pour référence ultérieure Chaque fauteuil est livré avec un manuel d instructions en anglais Les versions...

Page 2: ... For future reference please fill in the following Dealer ______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________ Serial ____________________ Date Purchased _______________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW No component of this chair was made with Natural Rubber Latex www s...

Page 3: ...n Sling Seats 11 C Fasteners 11 D Footrests 11 E Positioning Belts Option 11 F Push Handles 11 G Quick Release Axles 11 H Rear Wheel Hub Lock 12 I Modified Seat Systems 12 J Seat and Back Upholstery 12 K Stroller Handle 12 L Tray for Vent and Battery 12 M Accessory Hook 12 8 0 USE AND MAINTENANCE 13 A Introduction 13 B Critical Maintenance Tips 13 C Cleaning Tips 13 D Maintenance Chart 13 E Trouble...

Page 4: ...NERAL WARNINGS Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware of before you ride this chair 2 6 0 SAFETY WARNINGS FALLS TIP OVERS Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair and how to avoid a fall or tip over while you perform daily activities in your chair 3 7 0 WARNINGS COMPONENTS OPTIONS Here you will learn about the components of your c...

Page 5: ...o a different chair you may use too much force and tip over If you use too much force damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others F REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT WARNING 1 BEFORE you begin riding you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor 2 Practice bending reaching and transfers utnil you kno...

Page 6: ...rally damage your wheelchair There may have been a change to the structure of the chair and or damaged or broken some of the components Wheelchairs involved in sudden stops should be inspected for possible failures in frame and or components Frame damage may be represented by but not limited to visual cracks dents metal distortion bends or damage to the seating mounting If the chair no longer driv...

Page 7: ...ur upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle b Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher to a lower level 6 Do not go over an obstacle without help 7 Never push or pull on an object such as furniture or a doorjamb to propel your chair If you fail to heed these warnings you are at a high risk of damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and ...

Page 8: ...educe The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip Over a Lean or press your body UPHILL This will help adjust for the change in the center of balance caused by the slope or sidehill b ASK FOR HELP any time you are in doubt 9 Ramps At Home Work For your safety ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area a AVOID A DROP OFF Make sure there is a section at the top or bottom to smooth out the t...

Page 9: ...to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and can possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others J CURBS SINGLE STEPS WARNING Before riding over curbs and negotiating even a single step ALWAYS ask for assistance first Curbs and steps can cause tipping and serious bodily harm When in doubt as to your ability to avoid or traverse any obstacle always...

Page 10: ...u have someone to help you Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip over 2 Negotiating stairs with a wheelchair always requires at least two attendants for safety 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 N CLIMBING STAIRS WARNING 1 Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up sta...

Page 11: ... situation 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 E POSITIONING BELTS Option WARNING Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider s posture They can be used to limit slipping and or sliding that you might experience when the chair is in motion The positioning belt is not a transit r...

Page 12: ...aying thin spots or stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams 3 Dropping down into your chair will weaken fabric and result in the need to inspect and replace the seat more often 4 Be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce the flame retardation qualities of the fabric 5 If Tension Adjustable upholstery is present loosen straps or remove upholstery prior to folding or unfoldi...

Page 13: ... TIPS 1 Paint Finish a Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least once a month b Protect the paint with a coat of non abrasive auto wax every three months 2 Axles and Moving Parts a Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp not wet cloth b Wipe off or blow away any fluff dust or dirt on axles or moving parts 3 Upholstery a Hand wash machine washing may damag...

Page 14: ...he rod engage the discs 2 To disengage the hub lock press down on the red hub lock rod pedal A with your foot H ADJUSTABLE LOCKING FLIP UP ARMRESTS 1 Flip up and down a Release the upper securing lever 2 b Flip the armrest 1 back it remains attached to the back post c Move armrest down into place d The lever 2 locks itself in position automatically WARNING Armrest should not be used for lifting or...

Page 15: ...will cause undue strain upon the chair frame 5 Adjust straps to desired tightness Fig 8 5 6 If straps need to be replaced a Attach top strap first cut to length b Mount short side of backrest straps to back post A Fig 8 8 c Mount long side of backrest straps on opposite side B Fig 8 9 d Mount crocodile fixator C Fig 8 10 Fixator should be placed in the middle of the strap D E trim as needed Fig 8 11...

Page 16: ...il they contact the recline stop tab as shown in Fig 8 14 While holding the latch handles in this position pull or push the backrest to your desired back to seat angle 2 Check the recline angle marking on the side of the seat frame to ensure you are at the desired angle Possible back to seat angles are 85 90 95 and 100 Fig 8 15 3 Confirm that recline angle is positioned at the same setting on both ...

Page 17: ...s perform this check after using the latch handle and before returning the chair to use Fig 8 17 WARNING Check that backrest pin is fully engaged on both sides of chair Fig 8 20 2 Folding the chair a Pull both latch handles all the way up by shifting the handles past the recline stop tab Fig 8 18 While holding the handles in this position push the backrest until the chair begins to fold b You can ...

Page 18: ...g for looseness or an incorrect attachment The plastic tabs B must be locked into place for safe operation Q STORAGE TIPS 1 Store your chair in a clean dry area If you fail to do so parts may rust or corrode 2 Before using your chair make sure it is in proper working order Inspect and service all items on the Maintenance Chart 3 If stored for more than three months have your chair inspected by an ...

Page 19: ...lbs M6 fasteners 7 Nm 62 in lbs M8 fasteners 10 Nm 88 in lbs For all others torque setting should be 6 8 Nm 60 in lbs All joints secured with threaded fasteners will relax over time resulting in an actual torque that is lower than the initial torque setting This is especially applicable for joints with elastic components 2 Dealer Service and Adjustment Reference materials Go to www sunrisemedical ...

Page 20: ... allen wrench b Slide hanger to desired length c Tighten screw B on back of clamp using 3 16 in allen wrench d Torque to 16 3 Nm 144 in lbs d Repeat on opposite side of chair 3 High Mount Hanger Length Adjustment a Height of footrests can be changed by adjusting high mount clamps i Loosen bolts H ii Adjust position of clamps F and or tube G to achieve desired hanger length iii Tighten bolts H to 1...

Page 21: ...nch into slot D of the recline rod E Fig 9 8 Note you may need to rotate the recline rod E to make the slot accessible 3 To decrease tension increase cable length by loosening bolt C slightly 4 To increase tension decrease cable length by tightening bolt C slightly 5 Place cover B on the latch handle and ensure that the latch pin clevis is fully engaged Fig 9 9 6 If latch pin adjustment is incorre...

Page 22: ...ds Ensure front edge of seat sling and seat sling rods are flush with the telescoping seat tubes Fig 9 13 7 Use a 6mm allen wrench to turn telescoping seat rail tube outward to align holes and insert bolts B on both sides of the chair and fasten with nuts D Fig 9 14 Torque nuts D to 16 3 Nm 144 in lbs with a 10mm torque wrench while securing bolts B with a standard 4mm Allen wrench Do not attempt t...

Page 23: ...ures 9 24 9 25 c With the holes aligned insert bolt as shown in Fig 9 18 Do the same to the other side which should pull the rear end of the rear seat sling taut and insert the bolt while holding the sling taut making sure the holes are aligned Note If the rear end of the seat sling is not taut remove the seat sling and adjust the width of the sling with the Velcro adjustment When the rear seat sl...

Page 24: ...r seat frame Fig 9 32 and Fig 9 33 Tap front upper cross tube with a mallet if needed to move saddles cross tube forward The front edge of each seat rail saddle F should align with the desired seat depth indicator mark on the seat frame G If your desired seat depth is 15 in or greater move the saddles to the 15 mark 7 Tighten again set screws E on saddle with a 2mm allen wrench 8 Rotate telescopin...

Page 25: ...nk from tilt pin If the tilt link doesn t easily detach from the tilt pin use a 4mm allen in tilt pin hole and rotate tilt pin back and forth until tilt link detaches tilt spring releases tilt link Fig 9 41 5 On the same side of the chair remove the spring and small spacer can keep large spacer attached to tilt pin if desired Next remove the tilt pin from the lower link and then from the rear fram...

Page 26: ... with a 5mm Allen Ensure tilt pin is properly seated inside the tilt link adjustment hole while tightening bolt Apply pressure to compress spring slightly to ensure tilt link does not pop off of tilt pin Torque both bolts to 9 Nm 80 in lbs Repeat steps 1 3 for the opposite side of the chair Fig 9 44 Note Gap between tilt link and large spacer should be no more than 5 8 in and spring should be sligh...

Page 27: ... in the USA and Canada only Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply 4 This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first consumer purchase of this wheelchair through an authorized Sunrise Medical dealer D WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages E WHAT AUTHORIZED DEALER ...

Page 28: ...Sunrise Medical 2842 N Business Park Ave Fresno CA 93727 USA In Canada 800 263 3390 Customer Service 800 333 4000 www SunriseMedical com 2021 Sunrise Medical US LLC 08 2021 P N 252843 Rev B ...

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