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F45 Issue 6

Contents

Introduction

page 1

Guarantee

page 2

Features and options

page 3

Safety warnings and user tips

page 4 - 6

Preparing your wheelchair for use

page 7 - 8

Emergency freewheel

page 9

Dedocking

page 9 - 11

Armrests

page 12

Footrests

page 13 - 14

Seating

page 15 - 19

Penny & Giles control pod

page 20 - 26

Proportional control

page 27 - 29

Parallel swing away arm

page 30

Kerb climber

page 31 - 33

Batteries and charging

page 34 - 43

User tips

page 44 - 46

Transportation

page 47 - 48

Lap belt instructions

page 49 - 51

Maintenance and service history

page 52 - 54

Sunrise Medical

page 55

Summary of Contents for F45

Page 1: ...EN G LISH F45 Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...62 F45 Issue 6 ...

Page 3: ...y standards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee There are a wide range of components and adjustments available on the F45 for further information about these you should contact your wheelchair prescriber supplier Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our factory By following the guidelines for maintenance and cleaning y...

Page 4: ...el page 9 Dedocking page 9 11 Armrests page 12 Footrests page 13 14 Seating page 15 19 Penny Giles control pod page 20 26 Proportional control page 27 29 Parallel swing away arm page 30 Kerb climber page 31 33 Batteries and charging page 34 43 User tips page 44 46 Transportation page 47 48 Lap belt instructions page 49 51 Maintenance and service history page 52 54 Sunrise Medical page 55 ...

Page 5: ...do not know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED SUNRISE BUSINESS PARK HIGH STREET WOLLASTON WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4PS ENGLAND Telephone 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 International Telephone 44 1384 44 66 88 Fax 44 1384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified which ensures quality at all sta...

Page 6: ...e of the warranty period applicable to the wheelchair 5 Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are covered for a further twelve months 6 Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect These items include amongst others upholstery ty...

Page 7: ...y intended for use as a pavement vehicle but may also be used when crossing between pavements This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to the weight of 118Kg who has the cognitive physical and visual ability to control the vehicle safely If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the powerchair contact your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification pr...

Page 8: ...in life a little care and attention goes a long way and your chair is no exception The recommended service interval is one year See service history on page 43 Emergency freewheel Please remember that you have no braking facility when the freewheel lever is moved from the normal drive position to the freewheel position The wheelchair must never be left with the lever in the freewheel position For a...

Page 9: ...oda and water Take care to keep batteries upright at all times especially when transporting your wheelchair Note Before using your vehicle for the very first time please charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours Tyres Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use Check them regularly in accordance with the service instructions in this manual especially the pressure of the tyres NEVER inflat...

Page 10: ... with either tilt seat or recline back then in certain circumstances your wheelchair could become unstable Before attempting to climb or decline a slope we strongly recommend that you return the seat and back to an upright position Use on a slope continued Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to become unstable If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of wheelchair on a slope then do ...

Page 11: ... it locks into the retaining bracket For full details see later pages Fig 1b Turn handle left to loosen the armrest Move the tubes of the armrest out of the receptor tubes Armrests replacing Fig 2a To replace the armrests locate the slots over the location pivot as shown in Fig 2a and push the armrest to a vertical position until you feel it lock automatically into place Prior to use ensure the Ar...

Page 12: ...rol box Fig 4a Connect the power lead to control box Fig 4a The control box is mounted on a sliding mechanism which enables the control to be moved forwards and backwards When the most comfortable position has been selected secure the slider by tightening the locking screw Ensure the locking screw is fully tightened prior to use and especially when transporting your wheelchair Fig 4b You can slide...

Page 13: ...vers following the procedure above Emergency freewheel Fig 5 Emergency freewheel By turning the drive handles outwards Fig 5 the drive becomes disconnected from the motors This may only be used in an emergency or if you need to manually push your wheelchair Fig 5 Drive handles in drive position Joystick On off button On Off Switch It is not intended for permanent use REMEMBER The chairs automatic ...

Page 14: ...n plug Depress the buckle lock to release the rear battery and lift the battery out Unlock the retaining strap on the front battery and lift it out 4 Remove the battery basket 5 Disconnect the motor power supply plug Fig 7 6 Lift and tilt the chair Fig 8 grip the drive unit handle and push down the dedocking trigger and at the same time gently ease the chair away from the motor unit Move the motor...

Page 15: ...nit 6 pin power plugs 5 Fit the battery basket and the batteries ensuring that the batteries are correctly secured with the retaining straps 6 Connect the batteries with the connection plug slide the battery basket into its forward postion ensuring that it locks positively over its location studs and finally connect the 6 pin power plug to the rear battery socket Fig 10 7 Ensure the freewheel leve...

Page 16: ...s firmly prior to use Adjusting armrest height Fig 12a To adjust the height loosen the adjusting screw move the armrest to the desired position and tighten the screw Fig 12b Turn the handle to the left to free the tube of the armrest Raise as you wish and then turn the handle to the right to fix the position Width adjusting screws Fig 11 Armrest height adjusting screw Fig 12b Fig 12a ...

Page 17: ... inwards until the release lever locks into place Fig 13 Adjusting the footrest angle To adjust the angle simply loosen the screw on the knuckle joint Move the footrest lower section to the desired position and tighten the screw Fig 14 Note Ensure the serrations in the knuckle joint are correctly aligned prior to tightening the screw and that the screw is firmly tightened prior to use Footrest rel...

Page 18: ... tightened prior to use Note The internal footrest stem may require cutting down in length to allow the footplate position to be raised Fig 15 Footplates The footplates may be flipped up to aid entry and exit from the chair Fig 16 Do not use the footplates to stand on as the full weight of your body may cause the chair to tip forwards and damage the footrests Footplate length adjustment screw asse...

Page 19: ...and collars are fitted and that the seat hooks are located behind them prior to use Fig 18 Failure to do this may result in the seat tipping up and possibly causing injury Seat cushions Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have Velcro strips that correspond to patches on the seat You must ensure these are aligned prior to using the wheelchair Other cushions used should also have Velcro s...

Page 20: ...g 19 depress the two catches on the base of the backrest and pull up the back To attach the backrest repeat the process in reverse You must ensure the two catches are securely locked in position and the backrest is correctly and firmly attached prior to using your chair Optima backrest upholstery The F45 can be supplied with optima backrest upholstery Fig 20 which can be adjusted to the individual...

Page 21: ...straps are securely fastened and replace the padded cover prior to use Changing seat depth To change the seating depth remove the two bolts Fig 22 on the top plate on both sides of the chair The backrest can now be moved to the desired position Replace the two bolts ensuring they are firmly tightened A greater depth reduction can be achieved by swapping the L H and R H brackets around If this is d...

Page 22: ...crews are fully tight prior to use Fig 23 Fig 23 Fig 24 Lumbar support The Lumbar support can be adjusted or removed as required Fig 24 Access to the Lumbar bag is via the zipped cover on the backrest see below Removable covers The covers are all fully removable using zips once all the brackets have been removed The zip for the backrest is located on the underside of the cushion Zip off backrest c...

Page 23: ... back to the required position The angle can be set by inserting the locking pin into its locating position Please ensure you support the weight of the user when raising or lowering the backrest Fig 25 JAY backrest posts To enable the fitting of a JAY backrest which is available as an optional extra Fig 26 The JAY backrest posts do not offer any depth adjustment This is available on the JAY back i...

Page 24: ...mobiliser 1 Switch the chair on via the On Off button Fig 28 2 Insert the immobiliser plug into the charger programmer socket located on the front of the control pod 3 Remove the plug after 1 2 seconds 4 Your chair should now be immobilised To de activate the immobiliser 1 Switch the chair on via the On Off button Fig 28 2 Insert the immobiliser plug into the charger programmer socket located on t...

Page 25: ...third or middle speed indicator light is selected on a 10 km h chair the vehicle is set at 4mph Please note that this is the maximum speed permitted for pavement travel Battery level indicator This has ten colour coded lights 3 red 4 orange and 3 green and denotes the state of charge of the batteries Fig 30 Green is high Orange is low and Red is dangerously low The most accurate reading is attaine...

Page 26: ...es the right side front and rear indicators the left button operates the left side front and rear indicators To cancel press the button again Fig 31 Fig 32 The horn button When pressed the horn buzzer will sound it stops when you release the button Fig 32 Left indicator button Right indicator button ...

Page 27: ...ights This is effective either when the chair is switched On or Off The two indicators will flash intermittently until cancelled by pressing the button again Fig 33 Hazard lights button Main lights Depressing this button will operate the lights Fig 34 only when the chair is switched on Pressing it again will switch the lights off Fig 34 ...

Page 28: ...ich function can be used Legrest left Backrest recline Seat tilt Legrest right Both legrests When the desired function has been chosen you can activate the electric actuator system If you attempt to operate the electric functions when driving the chair will automatically come to a safe stop We recommend you only use the electric options whilst stationary Up down movement Once the relevant electric...

Page 29: ...o soon the battery level indicator display will flash disabling drive to your wheelchair Whilst this is not harmful to your wheelchair you will need to switch off and then back on to clear the system To steer simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go Proceed slowly at first i e do not push the joystick too far forward Brakes will operate as soon as the joystick is released and allow...

Page 30: ...feel confident when driving the powerchair Adjust the speed range as explained on the previous pages 4 The brakes will automatically stop the wheelchair from any speed when the joystick is released 5 Switching off immediately applies braking and is not recommended for normal use 6 It is important that the chair is stationary when changing direction from reverse to forward 7 Always switch to off be...

Page 31: ...ies a smooth flow of electrical power to your motors via the movement of the joystick Push the joystick gently forward to increase forward speed When the joystick is at its full extent your powerchair is travelling at full speed as set by the speed setting lever on the rear of the control box As the joystick is released the wheelchair will automatically engage motor brakes and stop In front of the...

Page 32: ...ed to switch off and then back on to clear the system Fig 41 To steer simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go Proceed slowly at first i e do not push the joystick too far forwards Anticipation of the direction of travel is soon acquired and correction is then made instinctively in the same way that a car driver always turns the steering wheel in the direction he wants to go even t...

Page 33: ...stationary when changing direction from reverse to forward 7 Always switch to off before getting out of the chair Penny and Giles Integral control TruCharge battery gauge Pilot Pilot Control This is a 10 segment illuminated display which indicates if the controller is turned on and also gives the status of the battery the controller and the wheelchair electrical system Fig 42 Red yellow and green ...

Page 34: ...ering such as positioning the wheelchair closer to table tops etc To revert to the normal driving position switch off the power and pull the arm outwards and then forwards before returning the arm to its home position Make sure the controller is fully engaged in its home position before switching on and operating the wheelchair in the normal manner Caution Do not hang any items on or over the para...

Page 35: ...ease the locking pin 3 Align the two pins on the right hand side of the bar with the cut outs on the right hand location bracket 4 Allow the tension in the spring to locate the kerb climber into the right hand location bracket 5 Release the locking lever and ensure the locking pin is correctly positioned in the locating hole Fig 46 6 Reverse the procedure to remove the kerb climber Fig 45 Location...

Page 36: ...sition prior to climbing kerbs Fig 47 Mounting the kerb 1 Approach the kerb head on driving forwards slowly and steadily Fig 48 2 As the Kerb Climber makes contact with the kerb the wheelchair should be moving slowly Small kerbs can be climbed from a standstill 3 Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb and then apply slightly more power and speed so tha...

Page 37: ...er that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road If in any doubt do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe 2 Always cross the road as quickly as possible there may be other traffic 3 Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 10 cm 4 high kerb 4 Do not attempt to use the kerb climber on a series of steps 5 Do ...

Page 38: ...e that the tray is securely locked into place and cannot slide back prior to use If it is not correctly fitted it could cause your wheelchair to be unstable on slopes Safety cut outs In the event of a short circuit there are safety systems built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits Cut outs Fig 51 are positioned on the battery box rear and are 15 amp for the controller and mo...

Page 39: ...ts available power is expressed in amps per hour e g 30amp hr The higher the number the bigger the battery size weight and potentially the greater the distance you can travel Sunrise Medical only fit as standard maintenance free batteries into this type of wheelchair Maintenance free batteries This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte commonly referred to as gel that is held w...

Page 40: ...atteries and can lead to shortened distances and premature failure 7 Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge 8 As a general rule maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries 9 The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion If any corrosion is apparent then clean the te...

Page 41: ... required Some larger sizes may be electrically earthed and this will be clearly stated on the label The 3 pin UK mains input plug contains a replaceable fuse The rating of this fuse is shown on the charger label Always replace with the same type and size of fuse as specified Fitting of different fuses can result in damage to the charger or failure of the charger to operate properly If your charge...

Page 42: ...fter commencement of charging depending on the discharged state of the batteries The charging light will remain on Green charge complete This will illuminate when the battery is fully charged This can be anywhere from 8 5 hours to 14 5 hours after commencement of charging depending on how discharged the batteries were The mains light will remain on Please note that after the charge complete light ...

Page 43: ...d batteries or batteries of the wrong voltage or type Consult Sunrise Medical or your local Sunrise Medical dealer The charger has a designed in safety feature which prevents it from commencing to charge if the battery voltage is lower than 16 volts for a 24 volt battery This low voltage battery condition is usually the result of very deep discharge or totally worn out batteries Yellow mains on li...

Page 44: ...tteries and charge in a more convenient location making sure that the two batteries are connected together 2 Connect the charger to the mains supply by means of the mains plug and switch on The yellow mains on indicator should light up immediately Fig 55 followed shortly afterwards by the orange charging indicator 3 The battery is fully charged when the green charge complete light illuminates if n...

Page 45: ... North America a different charger will be needed please consult local Sunrise Medical Dealer 9 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Sunrise Medical may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure the cord is located so that it will not b...

Page 46: ...r Never Smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or charger Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on to the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion Also take off all personal metal effects and dangling objects when working on the battery Never Charge a frozen battery A fully charged battery ...

Page 47: ...rd to their charge and discharge cycle Following the relevant care plan is the best advice we can give The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same Sunrise Medical measure the ...

Page 48: ...ay experience a reduction in the grip and traction of your wheelchair We recommend you take extra precautions in these conditions particularly on hills and slopes your wheelchair could become unstable or skid causing possible injury Extreme variances in temperature may trigger the self protect mechanism in the control system If this occurs the control system will temporarily shut down to prevent d...

Page 49: ...o and from the chair Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your healthcare professional for assistance in developing your personal front or side transfer technique to best suit your needs and avoid any personal injury Fig 57 and 58 Fig 58 ...

Page 50: ...ccelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed In fact it is safer to proceed slowly down steep descents and stop immediately if any anxiety arises regarding directional control If the chair picks up speed centre the control to slow it or to stop all forward movement then restart slowly and do not allow the speed to increase The solid state controller has the benefit of a logic system that will...

Page 51: ...has been crash tested to ISO 7176 Part 19 However we do not recommend that you transport the F45 in a vehicle Should you still choose to transport the F45 please clamp the product using a 4 Point Webbing Restraint as per the diagram shown Fig 61 Fig 61 ...

Page 52: ...edical postural lap belts are for postural support only and not suitable as restraints during transportation 8 Any detachable accessories or components of the wheelchair must be removed and stored securely in the vehicle luggage compartment during transportation 9 The Tie down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the karabiner stickers and in the User Man...

Page 53: ... adjustment blocks to user s requirements Step 3 Position belt such that fastening buckle is situated in the middle of the stomach The positioning belt should be adjusted so that a hand can be placed between the user and the belt Note Lap belts are fitted as positional aids and are not suitable as transportation restraints ...

Page 54: ...the strap For φ1 tube use outer hole for φ7 8 tube use inner hole Tighten the screw into the barrel nut through the side of the post bracket body Snap the screw caps over both screw heads Thread the positioning belt back through the tri glide to form a loop around the back post Thread positioning strap through tri glide Thread lap belt under universal bottom bracket Lap belt instructions Sling Bac...

Page 55: ...ure lap belt in place as per Recline back upholstery method utilisation of universal bottom brackets 3 For Optima upholstery secure lap belt in place as per Recline back upholstery method Notes 1 ForJay upholstery take the positioning belt strap and wrap around back post Thread the positioning belt back through the tri glide to form a loop around the back post If Jay upholstery fixing brackets are...

Page 56: ... inspecting electrical connections pay attention to the battery connections the connection of batteries to power loom and plug in sockets for the joystick control box and lights and indicators Tyre wear When inspecting the tyres for signs of wear look for significant scuff marks cuts and a diminished tyre tread Tyres will need to be changed when the tread cannot be seen over the complete surface o...

Page 57: ... batteries only SAFETY MUST BE OBSERVED Ensure all electrical connections are made and firm Wipe vehicle with a damp cloth Check tyre pressures Ensure lights and indicators are operational and clean Check tyres for wear Battery terminals inspection Clean and protect with petroleum jelly SAFETY MUST BE OBSERVED Check condition of upholstery and seating Complete inspection safety check and service s...

Page 58: ...sell or exchange your vehicle in the future this will prove most helpful to you Your Service Agent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the Wheelchair when service or repair work is carried out The Service Agent will complete this section and return the manual to you Dealer stamp Date Signed YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service dates Controller On off switch Output plug Oper...

Page 59: ...y caring for our customers We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products but also on our commitment to offer an excellent standard of customer service both during and after sale In addition to your new wheelchair Sunrise also manufacture oxygen concentrators nebulizers and hoists We have a vast range of aids to daily living which include the Merlin Bath Lifter ...

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