Sunrise-medical QUICKIE F55 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s Manual

Issue 7 8Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGSolid TyresInspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.Ensure that there are no objects in yourpa

9 Issue 7Torque Settings• A torque setting is the optimaltightening for a particular fastener.Use a torque wrench to securescrews, nuts and bolts on

Issue 7 10Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGWeight Limit1. The user plus items carried shouldnever exceed a total weight of 127kg(100kg for seat ri

11 Issue 7Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGRoad UsePlease show the utmost consideration forthe other traffic on the road.Remember that the l

Issue 7 12 WARNINGPassenger liftsWheelchair lifts are used in vans, busesand buildings to help you move from onelevel to another.Ensure that the u

13 Issue 7Safety information on wheelchairs with a riser WARNINGDanger of malfunction of the RiserModule1. Inspect the riser at regular intervalsto

Issue 7 14Preparing your wheelchair for useArmrestsThe armrests on both sides of thewheelchair can be removed to allow sidetransfer. Press the spring

15 Issue 7Preparing your wheelchair for usePowersupplyOutercoverPower lead attachmentThe power lead must also be pluggedinto the socket as shown in

Issue 7 16ReceiverPreparing your wheelchair for useFitting footrestsFirstly, offer the footrest assembly atright angles to the frame (Fig. 5), locatet

17 Issue 7Emergency freewheelBy pulling the drive lever up, the drivebecomes disconnected from the motors.This may only be used in anemergency, or i

77 Issue 7How to use this manualWe at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your F55wheelchair. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you w

Issue 7 18RemovingTo remove the armrest press theunlocking lever down (Fig. 10) and pushthe armrest outwards, as shown in Fig.11A. At all times please

19 Issue 7Fig. 12Armrest height adjustment Allen screwAdjusting the armrest widthTo adjust the width, loosen the two boltsas shown in Fig. 12, move

Issue 7 20Cleaning instructions for theComfort PadClean regularly to prevent build up orsoiling.Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinsewell with clean

21 Issue 7RemovingThe footrest assembly can be removedby pulling the release lever backwards,and swinging the footrest outwards andupwards (Fig. 14)

Issue 7 22FootrestsScrew assemblyFootplates inup positionFig. 17Fig. 16Adjusting the footrest lengthTo adjust the footrest length, remove thescrew as

23 Issue 770° LegrestFittingFollow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of legrests as stated on page 21and the adjustment of the footplates

Issue 7 24Angle Adjustable LegrestFittingFollow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of footrests as stated on page21 and the adjustment of th

25 Issue 7Manual Articulating Legrest (ALR)FittingFollow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of footrests as stated on page21and the adjustm

Issue 7 26Power Articulating Legrest (ALR)FittingFollow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of footrests as stated on page20.For the adjustmen

27 Issue 7Seat depth adjustmentThe seat depth is adjusted by removingthe 4 screws and nuts, (2 each side) andsliding the backrest into the appropria

ContentsIntroduction page 2Guarantee page 3Features and options page 4Safety warnings and user tips page 5 - 12Safety information on wheelchairs with

Issue 7 28SeatingManual seat tilt adjustmentTo adjust the seat tilt, remove the nut andbolt, slide the seat to the desiredposition, replace the nut an

29 Issue 7SeatingFig. 28Fig. 29Powered adjustment (optional)The following functions of the poweredbackrest are operated by the ControlPod (pages 34

Issue 7 30SeatingSeat riser adjustmentThe seat can be raised up to approx.30 cm from its standard lowest position.If the riser function is fitted inco

31 Issue 7Cleaning instructions for standardseatingClean regularly to prevent build up orsoiling.Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinsewell with cl

Issue 7 32Recaro SeatingDirt stains (eg. beer, blood, cola, redwine etc) are best removed with the dryfoam cleaning agents or with a mild-action. Plea

33 Issue 7HeadrestHeadrestScrewsunder zippedcoverKnobBKnobAVerticalinner tubeLocationbracketLeverCFig. 32Cleaning instructionsClean regularly to pre

Issue 7 34The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podPower supplyEnsure the power lead is connectedcorrectly into its socket on the rear ofthe control pod

35 Issue 7The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 35Adjustable speed settingYour controller has five speed settings.To adjust:1. Press the mode

Issue 7 36The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 37IndicatorsThe right hand button operates the rightside front and rear indicators. The leftbutt

37 Issue 7The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 39Hazard lightsDepressing the button will operate thefront and rear hazard lights. This iseffe

Issue 7 2The F55 has been designed for use by an individual, on a daily basis. It issuitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended for

Issue 7 38The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podFig. 41Programme portFig. 42RedindicatorlightsActuator mode functionThis will be included on your rem

39 Issue 7 WARNINGIf you need to stop in anemergency, the simplest and safestway is to just release the joystick.This will bring the chair to halt

Issue 7 40The Penny and Giles Pilot + control podSummary1. To steer, simply move the joystick inthe direction you wish to go (Fig. 43).2. The further

41 Issue 7Parallel Swing-AwayFig. 44 WARNINGDo not hang any items on or overthe parallel swing-away remoteassembly as this could damage theswing-awa

Issue 7 42Attendant and Dual Control, Pilot+ WARNINGEnsure that you set the speed of theattendent control to a speed that you cancomfortably follo

43 Issue 7Centre bar mounted Pilot+ WARNINGEnsure that you always have comfortableaccess to the controls whilst the chair ismoving. Make sure tha

Issue 7 44Fig. 46Centre tray mounted Pilot+Cleaning instructionsThe tray must be regularly cleaned usinga soapy damp cloth.Do not use abrasive cleaner

45 Issue 7Lights and indicators (optional extras)Rear lights and indicatorsWhere lights are not factory fitted, theymay be fitted as an optional ext

Issue 7 46Using a crutch holder.Your crutch holder (see fig 48) should befitted by an authorised Sunrise dealer to thelower section of the push handle

47 Issue 7Swing away tray (optional extras)Cleaning instructionsThe tray must be regularly cleaned usinga soapy damp cloth.Do not use abrasive clean

3 Issue 7Your guaranteeThe guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack,please fill in the relevant details and return to us toregister your entit

Issue 7 48Side Cushions (optional extras)Cleaning instructionsClean regularly to prevent build up ofsoiling.Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinsewe

49 Issue 7Kerb climberFittingSimply locate both ends of the kerb climberinto the ‘U’ shaped brackets, and clip intoplace with the two spring clips (

Issue 7 50Kerb climber9. Prior to climbing ensure your legrestswill clear the kerb, your seat angle isat a maximum of 4° and your back inan upright po

51 Issue 7BatteriesThe batteries are contained within a traylocated under the seat, which is retainedby a bar.Removing1. To remove the batteries, sh

Issue 7 52Battery lift straps Fig. 56Fig. 57Batteries and chargingConnection lead plugsRemoving/RefittingDisconnect both the connecting lead plugs(Fi

53 Issue 7Batteries and chargingGeneral informationBatteries are the power source for almostall of the modern mobility productsavailable today. The

Issue 7 54Batteries and chargingMaintenance free battery care plan1. Only use an approved Sunrise Medicalcharger compatible with the vehicle tobe char

55 Issue 7Fault finding guideIf having followed the correct steps to startbattery charging the charger does notoperate as described, then check asfo

Issue 7 56Batteries and chargingProcedure for charging using 24VchargerThe 24V charger has four indicators to showthe charger operation.1. Connect the

57 Issue 7Batteries and charging WARNINGSafety and caution notes1. The chargers are designed for indooruse. Do not use outdoors or expose torain, sn

Issue 7 4Backrests Adjustmentspages 27 - 31Batteries andChargingpage 51 - 59Kerb Climberpages 49 - 50Footrestspages 21 - 26Armrestspages 18 - 20Contr

Issue 7 58Batteries and charging WARNINGDo not rest a battery on top of the charger.Do not stand the charger on a carpet orother soft surface. Always

59 Issue 7Batteries and chargingThe range of your vehicleMost manufacturers of mobility productsstate the range of their vehicles either inthe sales

Issue 7 60User tipsFig. 59Transfer to and from the chairSunrise Medical recommend that youconsult your healthcare professional forassistance in develo

61 Issue 7User tipsFig. 61Fig. 62Gradients: ascentsWhen going uphill, keep the chair moving.Keep the joystick pushed well forward andsteer by moving

Issue 7 62Maintenance and service history - ControllersWeekly Safety checksParking brake:This test should be carried out on a levelfloor with at least

63 Issue 7Maintenance and service historyPLEASE NOTE - NEVERINFLATE TYRES USINGGARAGE FORECOURTAIRLINE, ALWAYS USETHE PUMP PROVIDEDCleaningThe wheel

Issue 7 64Charge batteriesCheck battery level indicatorCheck joystick is not bent or damagedEnsure all removable parts are securely fastenedParking br

65 Issue 7YEAR 1 2 3 4Service datesUpholsterySeatBackArmrestsElectricsConditionof loomConnectionsLights (wherefitted)Test runForwardsReverseEmergenc

Issue 7 66Clamp pointsThe standard version of the F55 has beencrash tested to ISO 7176 Part 19.However we do not recommend that youtransport the F55 i

67 Issue 7Transportation of the vehicleTransportation in vehiclesThis wheelchair has been crash tested inits standard configuration. However, dueto

5 Issue 7Safety warnings and user tipsSafety warningsSafety is a very important with any vehiclethat is power driven, here are some helpfultips to s

Issue 7 68Lap belt instructionsNote:Lap belts are fitted as positional aids, and are not suitable as transportationrestraintsStep 1Place lap belt roun

69 Issue 7Step 4Lap belt instructionsAttach bottom universal bracket(with slot facing downwards) toback posts of wheelchair. Wrap themetal strap aro

Issue 7 70The lap strap fitted for a right-handed user.The Lap strap fitted for a left-handed user.Place the strap loosely across theseat with the ope

71 Issue 7Lap belt instructionsStep 2Position belt such that fastening buckle is situated in the middle ofthe stomach. The positioning beltshould be

Issue 7 72Technical dataItem Minimum MaximumOverall length with legrest 1100 mmOverall width 640 mmTotal mass (depending on options fitted) 110 kgMas

73 Issue 7Sunrise MedicalYour new wheelchair is manufactured in the West Midlands by SunriseMedical. With over 30 years experience, we are one of th

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

Issue 7 6Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGBatteriesYour wheelchair is supplied as standardfrom Sunrise Medical with maintenance-free batterie

7 Issue 7Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGWheelchair rangeThe range of your wheelchair can beaffected by many factors such as userweight, te