Sunrise Medical Sterling Midi Owner'S Manual Download

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Thank you for choosing a Sunrise Medical Sterling Scoota.

Before using your Scoota please read this manual carefully. It will provide

you with all the information you will require however, if you have any queries

about the use, maintenance or safety of your Scoota please contact your

local Sunrise Medical Service Agent. If you have any other questions please

write or telephone the address below.

This Scoota is designed for comfort, safety and durability and has been

exhaustively researched and tested by our experts.

It is intended for the use of people of all ages who may have difficulty

walking distances or for periods of time. It is ideal for indoor and outdoor

use and suitable for users up to 113kg in weight (250 lbs).

It has been manufactured to comply with the requirements of the

Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, the radio interference requirements of

EEC Directive 89/336/EEC and the battery charger

requirements of EEC Directive 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.

Sunrise Medical is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which

conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use. We are

BS ISO 9001 accredited which is the internationally recognised standard for

quality management systems. This approval ensures we provide quality in

all areas of our business from development through to final delivery.

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 Tel44 1384 44 66 88 Fax.+44 1384 44 66 99

www.sunrisemedical.co.uk

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Introduction

Summary of Contents for Sterling Midi

Page 1: ...o 113kg in weight 250 lbs It has been manufactured to comply with the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC the radio interference requirements of EEC Directive 89 336 EEC and the battery charger requirements of EEC Directive 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Sunrise Medical is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their...

Page 2: ...anty period applicable to the Scoota 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 tyres inner tubes b...

Page 3: ...9 Flip up armrests page 13 Seating page 13 Emergency Freewheel page 20 Seat Swivel Lever page 13 Rear Panel Serial No is on this panel Bumper Tiller Control Pod pages 14 17 Tiller Adjustment lever page 12 Control Levers page 18 Features and options Senior featured ...

Page 4: ...Corners Always reduce your speed when turning corners particularly when travelling down hill Disregard of this advice could lead to your Scoota tipping over Kerb climbing Midi Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 5cm 2 Midis are not a kerb climbing vehicle Senior Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 10cm 4 Always mount and dismount kerbs with caution and directl...

Page 5: ...ger battery or Scoota to direct heat i e Gas fires or naked flame Freewheel mechanism Never sit on your Scoota whilst in freewheel since the Scoota will no longer automatically stop Tyres Do not inflate your Scoota tyres using a powered airline Always use the pump provided Midi Each tyre pressure should be 207 Kilopascals 30 P S I Senior Each tyre pressure should be 138 Kilopascals 20 P S I Emerge...

Page 6: ...sively strong electromagnetic fields This may interfere with the vehicle s electronic systems If mobile phones or mobile radios are required to be used the vehicle must be brought to a halt and the power turned off before any such device is switched on or used If you are in any doubt about your ability to drive the Scoota due to any medical condition or treatment then consult your doctor ...

Page 7: ...n Fig 2 ii Take the tiller handlebar in one hand and the dedock cable at the rear of the baseboard in the other hand iii Slide the baseboard docking arms onto the guide rails of the drive assembly Fig 2a iv Push the baseboard back sharply so that the docking pins on the docking arms drop into the locked position on the guide rails Once they have locked into position you will hear a click Tiller ad...

Page 8: ...pective recesses in the baseboard Fig 4 Ensure that the battery connector socket on the top of each battery is facing inwards ii Connect the battery plugs Fig 4 by locating one end of the connector and pushing down with the palm of your hand The connector is spring loaded so it should locate easily Remember to connect both batteries Fig 4 Fig 3 Assembly and disassembly Power lead plug Motor socket...

Page 9: ...y downwards to secure the cover into position To ensure that it is correctly fitted push on the cover handle which is at the front of the cover Fig 6 iii Note If lights are fitted ensure that the connecting lead and plug are free of the rear cover and located in the power socket Fig 5 Seat stem Freewheel Mechanism Cover handle Power lead for lights where fitted ...

Page 10: ...ounting Disassembly 1 Fold down the seat back Hold the seat as shown in Fig 7 8 and lift the release swivel lever Pull upwards and the seat will come free of the seat stem 2 Remove the rear body cover by pulling the cover handle with one hand and lifting the cover over the freewheel mechanism and the seat stem with the other hand 3 Disconnect the battery plugs and remove the batteries by using the...

Page 11: ...r lead plug from the motor socket on the drive assembly Fig 9 5 Holding the tiller handlebar in the one hand release the baseboard docking pins by lifting the dedock cable Fig 10 and pull the baseboard free of the rear assembly Power lead plug Dedock cable Baseboard Rear assembly Motor socket ...

Page 12: ...cation hole in the seat stem and refit the bolt Fig 11 Note Ensure that the nut and bolt are replaced and tightened securely before mounting your Scoota Note It may be necessary to lift the cover on the seat stem for access to the nut and bolt Tiller adjustment The angle of the tiller may be quickly and simply adjusted by turning the tiller adjustment lever and pulling or pushing the handlebars to...

Page 13: ...ivel lever is located at the front of the seat Fig 14 Seat slide adjustment where fitted The distance of the seat from the tiller may be adjusted backwards or forwards by the sliding seat mechanism To operate unlock the seat slide latch lever Fig 14 and push the seat backwards or forwards to achieve the position most comfortable for you The seat slide has 5 positions It will move one position back...

Page 14: ...once the Scoota is activated This indicates the charged state of the batteries Fully charged batteries will light up the right side of the display When the batteries discharge during normal use the light will move down the display The display may fluctuate temporarily when accelerating from start or travelling uphill this is normal After approximately 5 seconds of inactivity the battery charge ind...

Page 15: ...ed and towards you to reduce the speed selected The maximum forward speed is up to 4mph and the reverse speed approximately 2mph Note When using your Scoota indoors or reversing always remember to reduce your speed to ensure easier handling and safety Horn The Scoota is fitted with a horn which when activated provides an audible warning to alert passers by of your approach Fig 18 To operate the ho...

Page 16: ... Note Excessive use of the lights will use up more energy from your batteries and reduce the range of your Scoota between charges Indicators where fitted To operate the direction indicators move the green toggle switch in the direction you wish to travel Fig 20 To cancel the indicators move the toggle switch to the central position Light switch Indicator toggle switch Fig 19 ...

Page 17: ...y pushing the brake lever down flat into the horizontal position To release the parking brake lift the brake lever into a vertical position Note The parking brake is useful if parking on a slope or incline however always remember to release it before starting and moving away on your Scoota Brake lever in horizontal position Tiller control functions ...

Page 18: ...t the speed required Operating key Speed On Off range button knob Control levers i The control lever Fig 23 controls the speed of the Scoota The further it is pulled the faster you will travel until you have reached the maximum speed you have selected ii To travel forwards pull the green lever To reverse pull the yellow lever iii If single handed use is required you can push the green lever to rev...

Page 19: ...and holds the Scoota in position even if you are on a hill Emergency stop In the unlikely event of an unwanted movement of the Scoota pressing the on off button Fig 25 or switching off at the key will bring the Scoota to an emergency stop Note Whilst very effective emergency stopping is extremely abrupt and not recommended in normal use Switching off The Scoota may be switched off either at the on...

Page 20: ...eel has been selected it will be accompanied by a continuous sounding of the horn This is to warn you that the Scoota is now in freewheel and will not stop automatically To stop the horn sounding turn your Scoota off To turn the freewheel mode off simply turn the freewheel knob anti clockwise Note Never sit on or try to operate your Scoota whilst it is in freewheel since it will no longer automati...

Page 21: ...etting and drive up without stopping Leaning forwards will also help maximise your stability Fig 27 Note Heavier users will require higher speed settings Dismounting kerbs To dismount a kerb face the kerb at 90 degrees and select a low speed setting Move forward and slowly allow your Scoota to drop gently front wheel s first from the kerb The rear stabilising wheels may make contact with the kerb ...

Page 22: ...bing Your Scoota is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes Fig 29 up to 11 degrees 1 in 5 However both hill climbing capability and the distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as 1 The weight of the user 2 Terrain e g grass or gravel 3 Steepness of hills 4 Continuous length of hills 5 Level of charge and the age of batteries 6 Extremes of ...

Page 23: ... the adjustment lever to its lowest setting see page 12 iii Select the minimum speed setting and standing alongside the Scoota drive it forward up the ramp Switch the Scoota off release the freewheel knob at the rear of the Scoota and push the Scoota fully into the car Fig 30 Note Remember to re engage the drive assembly by turning the freewheel knob anti clockwise to stop the Scoota moving in tra...

Page 24: ...mple young children and pets Remember especially when driving in public places to drive with caution and regard for others at all times When manoeuvring in confined areas including shops ensure the minimum preset speed is selected If you leave your Scoota outside a shop ensure that it does not obstruct pedestrians and remember to keep the key with you for security We advise you very strongly to re...

Page 25: ... type of battery the charge is generated and carried by a dilute sulphuric acid solution As a result this type of battery needs regular maintenance to ensure its optimum performance Extra care must be taken when transporting the batteries due to potential spillage of the acid Maintenance free This type of battery uses a different method of carrying the electrolyte commonly referred to as gel that ...

Page 26: ...recommend an 8 hour minimum charge cycle 8 As a general rule maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries Lead acid battery care plan 1 Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged 2 Charge your batteries every night regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day 3 The charge cycle may be inte...

Page 27: ...please remember that the battery sizes available on your Sunrise Medical Sterling Scoota should give sufficient range to cope with the majority of customer s lifestyles Maintenence free battery care plan continued 9 Charge the batteries once a month for 24 hours to ensure each battery cell is fully charged 10 Following all the nine points above should result in a healthier battery greater range fo...

Page 28: ...uminates It is not necessary to disconnect the batteries as soon as the green light is lit but do not leave the batteries connected to the charger for more than three days 5 If the battery is required for use before the charge complete light shows then it is possible to obtain restricted use once the bulk charge light has illuminated At that point the battery is about 85 90 charged It is essential...

Page 29: ...r has not been made If it continues to be unresponsive check for the following Fig 33 No lights The mains supply is not reaching the charger check that the mains is working that the mains plug and fuse are in correct working order Otherwise consult Sunrise Medical or your local Sunrise Medical agent Flashing lights This indicates that the battery voltage is too low over discharged batteries or bat...

Page 30: ...res for wear Ensure parking brake where fitted is correctly adjusted Check stabliser wheels for wear Inspect motor brushes Full service by dealer The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made N B If wheels are removed and refitted ensure that the nyloc nuts are replaced with new items Storage When storing your Scoota for long periods in excess of one ...

Page 31: ...s Wiring Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Condition Steering Service history This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Scoota Should you decide to 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 Scoota when ser...

Page 32: ... genuinely 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 Sterling Scoota Sunrise also manufactures oxygen concentrators nebulizers hoists and stairlifts We have a vast range of aids to daily living which inclu...

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Page 36: ...Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk ...

Page 37: ...Owner s Manual MIDI SENIOR ...

Page 38: ...y usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee Your Scoota will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our factory By following the guidelines for maintenance on page 30 your Scoota will maintain its first class condition and give you complete satisfaction Senior featured...

Page 39: ...ng and user tips page 4 6 Assembly and disassembly page 7 11 Adjustments to your Scoota page 12 13 Tiller control functions page 14 17 Operating your Scoota page 18 20 User tips page 21 24 Batteries and charging page 25 29 Routine maintenance page 30 Service history page 31 Sunrise Medical page 32 ...

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