Sunrise Medical F16, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...SUNRISE MEDICAL F16 Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...51 SUNRISE F16 Issue 8 ...

Page 4: ... adhere to and details about the guarantee There are a wide range of components and adjustments available on the F16 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 on page 38 your wheel...

Page 5: ...your wheelchair for use page 7 12 Pilot control page 13 15 The Penny and Giles Pilot control pod page 16 23 Parallel Swing Away page 24 Batteries and charging page 25 33 User tips page 34 36 Transporting your chair page 37 38 Lap belt instructions page 39 41 Maintenance page 42 43 Service history page 44 Sunrise Medical page 45 ...

Page 6: ...Medical service agent If you do not know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED 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 ...

Page 7: ...t constitute specifications Your local dealer Your local dealer Your guarantee The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack please fill in the relevant details and return to us to register your entitlement THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS Warranty conditions 1 The repair or replacement will be carried out by an authorised Sunrise Medical dealer service agent 2 To apply the warran...

Page 8: ... 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 prior to commencing ...

Page 9: ...ost things 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 later page 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 ...

Page 10: ...ng soda 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 in...

Page 11: ...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 not at...

Page 12: ...e shaped to ensure that they cannot be incorrectly fitted Connecting the batteries The batteries are connected with two plugs which are located at the front of the motor unit Fig 2 Note Before using your vehicle for the very first time please charge your batteries for a peiod of 24 hours Fig 1 Battery boxes being fitted to motor unit Fig 2 Battery connection plugs ...

Page 13: ... front of the motor unit Control pod control box connection Connect the control pod plug into the control box Fig 4 In this state the power unit can be driven carefully when switched on and manoeuvred into a convenient position to attach it to the frame ensuring that the control pod lead is held safely to protect it from damage Fig 4 Fig 3 Power lead Control box plug behind plate ...

Page 14: ...est receiver Locking lever Assembling the motor unit and wheelchair Remove the manual wheelchair quick release wheels Connect the power unit to the frame by locating the bottom pegs on the frame Fig 5 into the cups on the motor unit and rotating the motor unit towards the frame until the locating pegs on the frame lock into the holes in the motor unit Ensure the control pod lead is protected durin...

Page 15: ... The control box is mounted on a sliding mechanism which enables the control to be moved forwards and backwards Fig 7 Slide the extension arm into the sliding mechanism and secure the slider by tightening the locking lever The locking lever can be moved if it is inconveniently positioned by pushing the centre knob and rotating the lever to a less obtrusive position Ensure the locking lever is full...

Page 16: ...Preparing your wheelchair for use Fig 9 Fig 10 Adjusting armrest height removing The armrest can be adjusted for height whilst you are seated in the wheelchair Move the locking lever to the position shown in Fig 10a and slide the armrest pad to the desired position and rotate the lever to its locked position To remove the armrest move the locking lever to the position shown in Fig 10 and slide the...

Page 17: ...tomatic braking system will not work unless the handle on the right hand side of the power pack is pushed down ALWAYS RE ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL AFTER USE Seat sling tensioning Your F16 wheelchair is fitted as standard with a retensionable seat Fig 12 The seat sling can be re tensioned through the use of Velcro panels underneath the seat Remove the No 2 Philips screws retaining the left sid...

Page 18: ...ver 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 joystick is a green push button switch which turns the controller on and off Do not use this switch to stop the wheelchair except in an emergency Adjustable speed setting The maximum power and speed of your wheelchair can be adjusted by turning the power set...

Page 19: ... driver always turns the steering wheel in the direction he wants to go even though the car and wheel may want to go another way Look ahead when you are driving and not at the control but do remember that only practice will enable you to become proficient Brakes will operate as soon as the joystick is released and allowed to return to its centre position On level ground this should bring you to a ...

Page 20: ...es if the controller is turned on and also gives the status of the battery the controller and the wheelchair electrical system Fig 16 Red yellow and green bars lit Battery charged controller and electrical system OK Red and yellow bars lit Charge battery if possible controller and electrical system OK Red bars only lit or slow flash Charge battery as soon as possible controller and electrical syst...

Page 21: ...len key Ensure the locking screw is fully tightened prior to use and especially when transporting your wheelchair The pod can also be swung away at right angles to the armrest to allow the chair to move close to tables Power lead attachment The power lead must also be plugged into the socket as shown in Fig 18 Note When unplugging the power lead pull off by gripping the outer plastic cover Never p...

Page 22: ...tem This may be useful if you wish to leave your wheelchair unattended Fig 19 To activate the immobiliser 1 Insert the immobiliser plug into the charger programmer socket located on the front of the control pod 2 Turn on remote 3 Pull out immobiliser plug 4 Your chair should now be immobilised To de activate the immobiliser 1 Turn on remote 2 Insert the immobiliser plug 3 Pull out after a few seco...

Page 23: ...iddle 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 use 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 22 Green is high Orange is low and Red is dangerously low The most accurate reading is attained when the ch...

Page 24: ...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 23 Fig 23 Fig 24 The horn button When pressed the horn buzzer will sound it stops when you release the button Fig 24 Left indicator button Right indicator button ...

Page 25: ...ts 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 25 Fig 25 Fig 26 Hazard lights button Main lights Depressing this button will operate the lights Fig 26 only when the chair is switched on Pressing it again will switch the lights off ...

Page 26: ... 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 option has been chosen the required movement ...

Page 27: ...on as the 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 further and you will notice the brakes being automatically applied when the chair is nearly stationary Once the brakes have been applied switching off will make no difference to the brakes although ...

Page 28: ...hey are 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 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 of...

Page 29: ... manoeuvering 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 ...

Page 30: ...ircuit there are safety systems built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits Cut outs are positioned on both battery boxes Fig 32 and automatically cut off the power Inspect the cut out buttons and you will see which has tripped by the extension of the button After a few seconds push the button in to resume If problems persist contact your local Sunrise Medical Service dealer C...

Page 31: ...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 Batteries and charging Maintenance free batteries This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte commonly referred to as gel that is he...

Page 32: ...the batteries 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 t...

Page 33: ...y double insulated and no earth 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 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 t...

Page 34: ... 30 minutes If the lamp continues to blink consult Sunrise Medical or your local Sunrise Medical dealer 24V 8A charger indicator lights The charger has 3 light indicators each clearly marked on the label to show their function Fig 34 Yellow charging This will illuminate a few seconds after connection indicating that charging of the batteries is taking place Green charge complete This will illumina...

Page 35: ...cator 3 The battery is fully charged when the green charge complete light illuminates if not needed for use the battery may be left charging indefinitely without risk of damage 4 If the chair 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 essent...

Page 36: ...7 Repairs should only be carried out by Sunrise Medical 8 The charger is designed for mains input voltages of 220V AC to 240V AC for chargers to operate with 110V AC in countries such as USA or 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 ...

Page 37: ...charger Do not stand the charger on a carpet or other soft surface Always place it on a hard surface Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified technician Do not disassemble charger only have it repaired by the manufacturers Incorrect re assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce the risk of ...

Page 38: ... The range figures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be reduced if any single or combination of the following circumstances occur 1 User weight heavier than 75kg 2 Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect 3 The terrain is difficult e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass snow and ice 4 The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly 5 The ambient temperature is ve...

Page 39: ...faces you 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 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 t...

Page 40: ...er to 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 37 and 38 Fig 38 ...

Page 41: ...ir accelerate 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 ...

Page 42: ...er unit Allow the power unit to slowly rock back on to the stabiliser wheels Note Do not stand too close to the power unit when the motor unit rocks back 4 Fold the frame by standing to one side and pulling the side rails together This may now be stowed 5 Disconnect the control pod from the power unit by unplugging the control cable from the control box Fig 42 N B never pull the plug using the cab...

Page 43: ...ould not sit in the wheelchair while riding in any and all means of transportation Only permanently installed car seats and seat belts will offer sufficient protection in hazardous situations When vehicles are in motion unoccupied wheelchairs should be secured using appropriate means ...

Page 44: ...ould then be run across the outside of the back upholstery It is important that the belt is routed around the back of the wheelchair The buckle end can be fed between the arm rest and backrest Adjust the lap belt to suit the us er s needs as follows To increase the belt length Feed the belt through slide adjust ers and male buckle to provide more belt length To reduce the belt length Feed the belt...

Page 45: ...whilst gently pulling apart Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair and occupant are transported in a vehicle use the separate occu pant lap and diagonal restraints provided in the vehicle Advice to Client The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is adjusted correctly and it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure...

Page 46: ...Medical also recommend that the length and fit of the belt is checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end user inadvertently re adjusting the belt to an excessive length If in doubt about the use and operation of the seat belt then ask your healthcare pro fessional wheelchair dealer carer or attendant for assist ance ...

Page 47: ...ical connections 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 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 t...

Page 48: ...el check 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 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 a...

Page 49: ...ors Wiring Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Condition Steering Customer Name Address Postcode Service history Date chair purchased Model Colour Serial No Dealer stamp Date Signed Dealer stamp Date Signed Dealer stamp Date Signed Dealer stamp Date Signed This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Wheelchair Should you decide to sell or excha...

Page 50: ...nd 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 F16 wheelchair Sunrise also manufactures oxygen concentrators nebulizers and hoists We have a vast range of aids to daily living which include the Mer...

Page 51: ......

Page 52: ...Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 4466 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk ...