Sunrise-medical F45 Manuel d'utilisateur

ENGLISHF45Owner’s Manual

6F45 Issue 6Safety warning and user tipsWheelchair rangeThe range of your wheelchair canbe affected by many factors suchas user weight, terrain, ambi

7 F45 Issue 6Preparing your wheelchair for useFig. 1a Armrest spring loaded catchFig. 2bArmrests-removingFig 1a: The armrests on both sidesof the whe

8F45 Issue 6Preparing your wheelchair for useFig. 3Fitting footrestsFirstly, offer the footrest assemblyat right angles to the frame(Fig. 3b), locate

9 F45 Issue 6Emergency freewheel and dedockingFig. 6Dedocking procedureSome models may be equippedwith a motor dedocking facility: Todedock the motor

10F45 Issue 6DedockingFig. 76 pin connectorBatteryconnectionplugRear handleRear runners3. Disconnect the power lead 6 pinplug from the rear battery (

11 F45 Issue 6DedockingFig. 9Fig.10Refitting motor drive units1. To refit the motor drive unitsensure the 6 pin plug powerconnectors are free.2. Tilt

12F45 Issue 6ArmrestsAdjusting the armrest widthTo adjust the width loosen the twoscrews as shown in Fig. 11, movethe armrest assembly to thedesired

13 F45 Issue 6FootrestsFig. 13Fig. 14FootrestThe footrest assembly can beremoved by pulling the releaselever forwards and swinging thefootrest outwar

14F45 Issue 6Fig. 15Fig. 16FootrestsAdjusting the footrest lengthTo adjust the footrest lengthremove the screw assembly on thefootrest stem as shown

15 F45 Issue 6SeatingFig. 17Fig. 18Seat sling tension adjustmentThe seat upholstery may be re-tensioned. To do this, loosen all thescrews as shown in

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16F45 Issue 6SeatingFig. 20Fig. 19Backrest removal and refittingAlthough there are a variety ofbackrests which can be used onthe F45 chair they all a

17 F45 Issue 6SeatingFig. 21Fig. 22Changing the shape or tensionTo change the shape and/ortension of the ‘Optima’ backrestremove the padded cover fro

18F45 Issue 6SeatingFully adjustable backrestTo adjust the seating depth or theangle of the backrest, loosen thetwo screws on both push handlesand sl

19 F45 Issue 6SeatingFig. 25Fig. 26Manual adjustable backrest(recline)For depth or angle adjustment see‘Fully Adjustable Backrest’ above.To recline t

20F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podPower supplyEnsure the power lead is connectedcorrectly into its socket on the rear ofthe control

21 F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 29Adjustable speed settingYour controller has five speedsettings.To adjust:1. Press the mod

22F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 31IndicatorsThe right hand button operates theright side, front and rear indicators,the left

23 F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 33Hazard lightsDepressing the button will operatethe front and rear hazard lights.This is e

24F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 35Programme portFig. 36RedindicatorlightsActuator mode functionThis will be included on your

25 F45 Issue 6Note: If you need to stop in anemergency, the simplest andsafest way is to just release thejoystick. This will bring thechair to halt i

60F45 Issue 6F45How to use this manualWe at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your F45 wheelchair.This Owner’s Manual will familiarise

26F45 Issue 6The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podSummary1. To steer, simply move thejoystick in the direction you wishto go (Fig. 37).2. The furth

27 F45 Issue 6Penny and Giles Integral controlFig. 38Fig. 39Power supplyEnsure the power lead is connectedcorrectly into its socket on the rear ofthe

28F45 Issue 6Fig. 41Fig. 40Adjustable speed settingThe maximum power and speed ofyour wheelchair can be adjusted byturning the power setting controll

29 F45 Issue 6Fig. 42On a steep hill, it may travel slightlyfurther and you will notice thebrakes being automatically appliedwhen the chair is nearly

30F45 Issue 6Parallel Swing Away ArmBefore adjusting the swing-away arm,switch off the controller to avoidaccidental displacement of thejoystick whic

31 F45 Issue 6Kerb climberFig. 46Fitting and removal procedure1. Locate the kerb climber bar intothe left hand location bracketand push the bar again

32F45 Issue 6Kerb climberFront transfersIf you find that the kerb climber isobstructing your exit or entry intothe wheelchair you can swing thekerb c

33 F45 Issue 6Kerb climberFig. 49Dismounting the kerb1. Reverse the chair slowly andcarefully until the rear wheelsare on the edge of the kerb(Fig. 4

34F45 Issue 6Fig. 50Fig. 51BatteriesThe batteries are contained within abox located under the seat. Toremove the batteries should theyrequire changin

35 F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingGeneral informationBatteries are the power source foralmost all of the modern mobilityproducts available today. T

61 F45 Issue 6ContentsIntroduction page 1Guarantee page 2Features and options page 3Safety warnings and user tips page 4 - 6Preparing your wheelchair

36F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingMaintenance free battery careplan1. Only use an approved SunriseMedical charger compatible withthe vehicle to be c

37 F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingFig. 52GeneralThe external charger (Fig. 52) hasbeen designed to charge two12 volt Sonnenschien Dryfit Geltype ba

38F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingFig. 5324V 6A charger indicator lightsThe charger has 4 light indicators,each is clearly marked on the labelto sho

39 F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingFault finding guide 24V 6AchargerIf, having followed the correct stepsup to connecting the charger to thebattery

40F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingFig. 55Fig. 54BPilot control box 3 pin charger plug3 pin charger socket on rear of battery boxProcedure for connec

41 F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingSafety and caution notes1. The charger is designed forindoor use. Do not use outdoorsor expose to rain, snow, spr

42F45 Issue 6Batteries and chargingImportant !Do not rest a battery on top of thecharger.Do not stand the charger on acarpet or other soft surface. A

43 F45 Issue 6Batteries and charging7. Lots of start/stop driving.8. Also thick pile carpets within thehome can affect range.All this technical infor

44F45 Issue 6User tipsCautionPlease show the utmost considerationfor the other traffic on the road.Remember that the last thing a caror lorry driver

45 F45 Issue 6User tipsFig. 57Transfer to and from the chairSunrise Medical recommend thatyou consult your healthcareprofessional for assistance inde

1 F45 Issue 6The F45 has been designed for use by an individual on a daily basis. It issuitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended

46F45 Issue 6User tipsGradients: ascentsWhen going uphill, keep the chairmoving. Keep the joystick pushedwell forward and steer by moving itfrom side

47 F45 Issue 6TransportationClamp pointsThe F45 has been crash tested toISO 7176 Part 19. However, we donot recommend that you transportthe F45 in a

48F45 Issue 6TransportationTransportation In vehiclesThis wheelchair has been crashtested in its standard configuration.However, due to safety risksS

49 F45 Issue 6Lap belt instructionsStep 1Place lap belt round chair.Step 2Seat lift Power/Manual recline backPosition adjustment blocks touser’s requ

50F45 Issue 6Step 4Attach bottom universal bracket(with slot facing downwards) toback posts of wheelchair. Wrap themetal strap around the back post.P

51 F45 Issue 6Sling back optionStep 2Position belt such that fasteningbuckle is situated in the middleof the stomach. The positioningbelt should be a

52F45 Issue 6MaintenanceCleaningThe wheelchair should be wipedover once per week with a slightlydamp, not wet, cloth and any fluff ordust that has ac

53 F45 Issue 6To order spare partsPLEASE QUOTE THEFOLLOWING:1. Model of chair2. Serial number of chair3. Left hand or right hand control4. Part numbe

YEAR 1 2 3 4Service datesUpholsterySeatBackArmrestsElectricsConditionof loomConnectionsLights (wherefitted)Test runForwardsReverseEmergencystopLeft tu

Sunrise MedicalYour new wheelchair is manufactured in the West Midlands by SunriseMedical. With over 30 years experience, we are one of the longestest

2F45 Issue 6Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual. SunriseMedical Limited recommend that you

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Sunrise Medical LimitedHigh Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS EnglandTel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99www.sunrisemedical.co.uk

3 F45 Issue 6Tyrespage 52Backrestspage 16-19BatteriesandChargingpage 34-43Kerb Climberpage 31-33Footrestspage 13-14Armrestspage 7,12Seatingpage 15Co

4F45 Issue 6Safety warning and user tipsSafety is a very important withany vehicle that is powerdriven, here are some helpfultips to safeguard your u

5 F45 Issue 6Safety warning and user tipsBatteriesYour wheelchair is supplied asstandard from Sunrise Medical withmaintenance-free batteries. Theseon