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Owner’s Manual

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Page 2: ...andards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee There are a wide range of accessories and adjustments available on the Powertec F50 for further information about these you should contact yo...

Page 3: ...e page 7 12 The Penny and Giles Pilot control pod page 13 19 Parallel Swing Away page 20 Using your Wheelchair page 21 22 Batteries and Battery Charging page 23 30 User Tips page 31 33 Transportation...

Page 4: ...E 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 ww...

Page 5: ...ply to all wheel chair parts for models purchased at full retail price 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted where the Wheelchair has required repair or replacement as a dire...

Page 6: ...nitive 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 prior to c...

Page 7: ...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 later page Emergency freewheel Please remember that...

Page 8: ...when transporting your wheelchair Note Before using your vehicle for the first time please charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours Tyres Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use Check th...

Page 9: ...er 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 t...

Page 10: ...es now form an arch push the front of the rear unit down Fig 1b to couple both units together Secure the coupling by locking over the seat location bar to engage studs B Fig 1c If the above procedures...

Page 11: ...ach battery box and connect together Connect battery socket on Battery loom to socket on loom coming out of rear chassis moulding Attaching the rear view mirror 1 Firstly set the Pilot Plus remote pod...

Page 12: ...adjustable seat stem to locate in the receiving collar at a required height Release the finger lever to lock the pin into one of the holes provided in the seat stem Fold up the finger lever to lock t...

Page 13: ...e aligned so that the locking pin is always free to engage with the desired hole in the seat stem Once the adjustment has been made and with the knob correctly engaged with the appropriate seat stem h...

Page 14: ...he complete seat pan can be adjusted to suit the chair user Fig 8 The chair will normally be supplied with the seat pan at its lowest setting To raise the rear of the seat pan remove two nuts and bolt...

Page 15: ...n Position the locating tube into the hanger receiver and lock by swinging the hanger forward To swing away the footrest push the retaining catch on the hanger whilest turning the footrest out Fig 11...

Page 16: ...ctivate the immobiliser 1 Switch the chair on via the On Off button Fig 13 2 Insert the immobiliser plug into the charger programmer socket located on the front of the control pod 3 Remove the plug af...

Page 17: ...10 km h chair the vehicle is set at 4mph Please note that this is the maximum speed permitted for pavement use Battery level indicator This has ten colour coded lights 3 red 4 orange and 3 green and d...

Page 18: ...left button operates the left side front and rear indicators To cancel press the button again Fig 16 Fig 16 The Penny and Giles Pilot control pod Fig 17 The horn button When pressed the horn buzzer wi...

Page 19: ...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 18 Fig 18 Fig 19 Hazard lights button Main light...

Page 20: ...e 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...

Page 21: ...he joystick is released and allowed to return to its centre position On level ground this should bring you to a halt within one chair s length 6 km h model On a steep hill it may travel slightly furth...

Page 22: ...confident when driving the power chair 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 Swi...

Page 23: ...vering 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...

Page 24: ...s 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 that the drive wheels climb th...

Page 25: ...er than 5cm 2 in the forwards direction 8 Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than straight on 90 degrees to the edge of the kerb 9 Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the k...

Page 26: ...essed 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 fr...

Page 27: ...teries 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 main...

Page 28: ...rth connection is 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...

Page 29: ...nd the batteries has not been made Mains supply Check that the mains supply is on that any fuses are intact and that the charger is switched on Deeply discharged batteries If the battery voltage is be...

Page 30: ...ete and there have been no faults found charging will commence This is indicated by a flashing orange only light 5 On return of 90 or the bulk of the charge a steady orange light will be visible 6 Whe...

Page 31: ...eries wet electrolyte batteries or batteries of the wrong voltage 7 Repairs should only be carried out by Sunrise Medical 8 The charger is designed for mains input voltages of 110V AC and 220V AC to 2...

Page 32: ...f 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 A...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...ou may 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 unst...

Page 35: ...nd 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...

Page 36: ...erate 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 s...

Page 37: ...Restraint as per the diagram shown Fig 35 Fig 35 Transportation in vehicles Users should not remain seated in the wheelchair while travelling aboard any form of primary or secondary transportation On...

Page 38: ...ening 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 Step 3 Secure lap belt round back posts using t...

Page 39: ...nnections When 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 indi...

Page 40: ...wet 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 cle...

Page 41: ...3 4 Service dates Upholstery Seat Back Armpads Electrics Condition of loom Connections Lights where fitted Test run Forwards Reverse Emergency stop Left turn Right turn Up down slope Over obstacles Pa...

Page 42: ...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 sa...

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Page 44: ...Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 4466 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk...

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