Breezy 100/150 Wheelchair User Instruction Manual & Warranty
I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Breezy 100/150 wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: SUNRISE HOME HEALTHCARE GROUP Personal Care Products Division 745 Design Court, #602 Chula Vista, CA 91911 phone: (800) 333-4000 email: customer.service@sunmed.
I I . TA B L E OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... III. YOUR CHAIR AND IT’S PARTS ................................................................... A. Specifications ........................................................................................................... IV. READ BEFORE USE ................
I I I . YO U R CHAIR AND IT’S I I I . YO U R PA RT S CHAIR AND IT’S 8 PA RT S 8 7 1 7 1 9 10 2 11 3 12 6 5 4 13 BREEZY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Removable armrest Padded seat sling Swing-away footrest Crossbrace Flip-up composite footplate Bolt-On Front End Caster housing, fork, and 8" wheel with over molded tire 7. Push handle 6 14 9 10 2 3 6 12 5 100 8. Padded backrest 9. 24" over molded tire with 6-spoke mag wheel 10. Handrim 11. Side frame 12. Threaded axle 13.
I V. R E A D BEFORE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up for your safety depends on such things as: 1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2.
! ▲ V. G E N E R A L ! ▲ WA R N I N G S V. G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S H. TERRAIN E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair: 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate loose fasteners, or damage to your chair). 2. Repair any problem.Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem. 3. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
! ▲ V. G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S ! ▲ V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S & TIP-OVERS A. CENTER OF BALANCE K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that apply. For Attendants: 1. Work with the wheelchair user’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the wheelchair user. 2.
! ▲ V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S & TIP-OVERS ! ▲ V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S & TIP-OVERS E. REACHING OR LEANING C. WHEELIES Doing a “wheelie” means balancing on the rear wheels of your chair while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur. However, if you do it safely, a “wheelie” can help you overcome curbs and obstacles. 1. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if you are a good candidate to learn to do a “wheelie.” 2.
! ▲ V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S ! ▲ & TIP-OVERS V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S & TIP-OVERS F. MOVING BACKWARD Use extra care when you move your chair backward.Your chair is most stable when you propel yourself forward.You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling. 1. PROPEL YOUR CHAIR SLOWLY AND SMOOTHLY. 2. IF YOUR CHAIR HAS ANTI-TIP TUBES, MAKE SURE TO LOCK THEM IN PLACE. 3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
! ▲ V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L L S & TIP-OVERS ! ▲ V I I . WA R N I N G S : F O R SAFE USE I. CURBS & STEPS 1. Each person who helps you should read and follow the warnings “For Safe Use” (Section VII). 2. Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone UNLESS you are a skilled wheelchair user of this chair and: a. You can safely do a “wheelie”; and b. You are sure you have the strength and balance to do so. 3. Unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way, so they do not interfere. 4.
! ▲ V I I . WA R N I N G S : F O R SAFE USE ! ▲ V I I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & OPTIONS C. CLIMBING STAIRS A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL) 1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and wheelchair user up stairs. 2. Move the chair and wheelchair user BACKWARD up the stairs. 3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair back to its balance point. 4.
! ▲ V I I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & OPTIONS ! ▲ V I I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & OPTIONS G. PUSH HANDLES D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads). 2.
! ▲ V I I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & OPTIONS IX. CHAIR BASICS A. TO FOLD & UNFOLD CHAIR I. REAR WHEEL LOCKS Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop. 1. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. Doing so may cause you to veer out of control. 2.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT A. SET-UP 1. Fasteners When properly set up, your chair will roll smoothly and easily. All components should also work smoothly. If you detect a problem, be sure to correct it before using this chair. Use of improper fasteners may cause the chair to fail. Over or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can. a.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT E. STANDARD & LOW FRONT (HEMI) SEAT HEIGHTS Note: Adjust seat height for body and mechanical efficiency. X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT Front Casters a. Turn chair face up. b. Use 3/16 allen wrench and 1/2 socket wrench to remove two bolts located on right front of caster fork assembly. 1. Adjustment to 171/2" Seat Height Rear Wheels: a. Remove Footrests (p.31) and unfold chair (p.25). b. While standing behind frame, turn chair face down. c.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT G. SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS Note: Footrests and legrests are interchangeable and will fit on left or right side of chair. F. DETACHABLE ARMRESTS 1. Installation Appropriate functional use will require additional adjustment to footrest (p.32 Changing Footrest from Left to Right) a. Align right arm over receiver tubes on side frame. 1. Installation b. Push down on armrest until detent is engaged. c. Pull up firmly to ensure that the armrest is engaged. a.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT H. ELEVATING LEGREST (Optional) 1. Installation 3. Footplate Height-Adjustment a. Use 1/2" box end wrench to loosen nut on clamp located on footrest tube. b. Adjust footplate to proper position. c. Tighten nut securely with 1/2" box end wrench. 4. Changing Footrest from Left to Right a. Remove set screw with #2 phillips screwdriver. b. Pull footplate off post. c. Turn 180° and insert footplate back on post.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT 4. Lowering Elevating Legrest for Hemi Seat Height (17 1/2") a. When using elevating legrest in the hemi (17 1/2") seat height you should lower the pivot at the top of the legrest. b. Remove the two block bolts with a phillips screwdriver and a 7/16" socket wrench. c. Slide chrome block down into black painted bracket and line up top hole. XI. MAINTENANCE A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2.
XI. MAINTENANCE C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. X I I . WA R R A N T Y A. 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunrise warrants the frame and cross-brace of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for five years to the original purchaser. D. CLEANING 1. Paint Finish a. Clean the paint finish with mild soap at least once a month. b.
X I I . WA R R A N T Y E. WHAT WE WILL DO 1. Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts.This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages. F. WHAT YOU MUST DO 1. Obtain from us through an authorized supplier, while this warranty is in effect, prior approval for return or repair of covered parts. 2. Return the wheelchair or part(s), freight pre-paid, to: Sunrise Medical C/O Norman Krieger 9635 Heinrich Hertz Road, Room 5-8 San Diego, CA 92173 3.
Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Personal Care Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA 800-333-4000 303-218-4600 Manufactured under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent # 5,062,677; 5,149,173; 5,211,446; 5,352,023; 5,407,248; plus other foreign patents © 1999, Sunrise Medical 9.99 470000 Rev.
