Directions for use 690675.
For visually impaired people, you will find information on our website (www.SunriseMedical.com).
Foreword Use Dear Customer, Wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to We are very pleased that you have decided in favour of a walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use, when self-propelling and being moved by a third party high-quality SUNRISE MEDICAL product. (pushed by attendant) within the home and outdoors.
Table of Contents Foreword Use Area of Application.
General Safety Notes and Driving Limits WARNINGS! WARNINGS! The construction of this wheelchair, as well as the • technology used, are designed to give the maximum level of safety. International safety standards currently in force have either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts. Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by • improperly using their wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules must be observed. • Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments increase the risk of accident.
DANGER! DANGER! The wheel locks are not intended to brake your wheelchair whilst it is moving. They are only there to ensure that your wheelchair does not begin rolling away. When you stop on uneven ground/floors, you should always use the wheel locks to prevent such rolling. Always apply both wheel locks; otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over. • • CAUTION! WARNINGS! The wheel locks have not been designed to be used as • brakes for a moving wheelchair. Always make use of elevators and ramps.
Guarantee Guarantee THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY. Guarantee conditions 6) Consumable parts are normally excluded from the guarantee, except in the case that premature wear of the part is the direct result of a manufacturing fault. These parts include, amongst others, upholstery, tyres, inner tubes and similar parts. 1) Repair or replacement is carried out by the authorised 7) The guarantee conditions above cover all product Sunrise Medical dealer.
Wheelchair components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Push handles Back sling Sideguard Seat sling Footrest Castors Footboard Fork Quick-release axle Wheel locks Handrim Rear wheel Folding bracket 2 1 3 3 4 11 13 10 9 5 12 8 6 Fig.
Handling Fig. 1 Folding up First remove the seat cushion from the wheelchair and flip up the (platform) footplate. Take hold of the sling or the seat tubes (Fig. 1) in the middle, from the back, and pull it upwards until the folding bracket (Fig. 2) clicks into place. Fig. 2 Transport To move the mobility aid, the folded wheelchair should be lifted by holding the front part of the cross-brace and the push handles. Unfolding Push the release lever of the folding bracket (Fig.
Quick Release Wheels Fig. 7 Quick-release axles on rear wheel The rear wheels are equipped with quick-release axles. The wheels can then be fitted or removed without using tools. To remove a wheel, simply depress the quickrelease button on the axle and pull the wheel off the axle. (Fig. 7). CAUTION! Fig. 8 Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed when inserting the axle into the frame to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to lock the axle in place.
Brake Lever Extension Fig. 11 The longer lever helps to minimise the effort needed to set the wheel locks. The brake lever extension is screwed to the brakes. By raising this, it can be flipped forward. (Fig. 11). CAUTION! Mounting the wheel lock too close toward the wheel will result in a higher effort to operate. This might cause the wheel lock extension lever to break! WARNING! Fig.
Footrests Fig. 14 Various footboards are available on the Xenon. These can flipped up to make it easier to transfer to/from the chair. They are described individually. Lower leg length By undoing the clamp screw (Fig.14), you can adjust the lower leg length. Loosen the clamp screw, adjust the tube with the footboard to the desired position. Tighten clamp screws again (see the page on torque). Ensure that the plastic push joint is located under the clamp screw in the correct position. Fig.
Width adjustment of footrests Fig. 18 If the footrest width needs to be adjusted, please undo the screw (1), set the desired width, by positioning 1, 2 or 3 spacers (2) from outer to the inner side and then refit the screws, (Fig.18). Lightweight footrest The footboard angle can be adjusted by loosening the screws (2). Side protection panels can be fitted to the footboard using the mounting holes (3) These prevent the feet slipping off accidentally, (Fig.19).
Options – Seat Fig. 22 Seat sling Use the Velcro straps under the sling to tighten/loosen the seat sling. 1 Adjusting the seat height To change the seat height, please release the Allen screws (1) with an Allen key. Take the axle bracket (2) out of the axle stem (3) and remove or add the spacer (4). Then refit the axle bracket (2) into the axle stem (3) and re-tighten the screws (1), (Fig.22 & 23). Tighten the 2 Allen screws to 7 Nm (Fig. 22). Fig.
Rotate the axle bracket (Standard) Fig. 26 Using the quick-release axles, take the wheels out of the angle adapter. 1 Undo the screws (1) and remove the axle brackets (2) on both sides of the wheelchair. Rotate the axle bracket by 180° and refit it into the axle stem (3) on the opposite side. Please note that the axle bracket has an asymmetrical shape. The adjustment offers changes in the centre of gravity in 2 cm steps. Use the given torque (Fig. 26/27).
Options - Castors Fig. 30 Setting the Castor, Castor adapter & Castor fork +8° If the wheelchair veers slightly to the right or left, or the castors flutter, it may be caused by one or more of the following: • Forward and/or reverse wheel motion has not been set properly. • The castor angle has not been adjusted properly. • Castor and/or rear wheel air pressure is incorrect; the wheels do not turn sufficiently freely. - 8° Fig.
Options - Backrests Fig. 32 To adjust the back angle, please undo the Allen screw (1) and remove it. Set the desired position and then refit the screw in this position and tighten it to the given torque (Fig. 32). Folding backrest 1 To make it easier to transport the wheelchair, the top half of the backrest can folded down. To do this, press both levers (1) and fold the backrest down. When folding the backrest back up, please make sure that both sides are firmly interlocked (Fig. 33/34) Fig.
Options - Wheel Alignment Fig. Fig. 30 36 Adjusting the wheel alignment NOTE: To achieve the very best movement, the rear wheels must be adjusted to their optimum position, which means correctly adjusting the wheel alignment. To do this, measure the distance between both wheels front and rear to ensure that they are parallel to one another. The difference between both measurements should not exceed 5 mm. The parallel setting can be adjusted by loosening the screws (1) and rotating the axle adapter (2).
Options - Side-guards Fig. 38 1. Fitting a. Push the outer armrest rails down into the receiver which is mounted on the wheelchair frame. b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. 4 5 6 2 3 2. Height adjustment a. Turn the release lever for height adjustment (2) to the second stop point. b. Push the armpad up or down to reach the desired height. c. Set the lever back to the interlocked position against the armrest rails. d. Push the armpad (4) until the rails click into place securely.
Options - Side-guards (continued) Fig. 42 2 1 Side-guard with clothes protector The clothes protector prevents clothes getting dirty from spray water, (Fig.42). You can set the position in relation to the rear wheel by moving the side-guard. To do this, remove the screws (1 and 2). After setting to the desired position, re-tighten the screws (see the page on torque). WARNING! Fig. 43 Neither the side-guards nor the armrests are to be used for lifting or carrying the wheelchair.
Options - Crutch Holder Fig. 45 Crutch holder This device permits crutches to be transported directly on the wheelchair. It has a Velcro loop to fasten crutches or other aids. WARNING! Never try to use or remove the crutches or other aids while moving. Options - Anti-Tip Tubes Fig. 46 WARNING! Sunrise Medical recommends anti-tip tubes are fitted for all chairs. When fitting anti-tip tubes, use a torque of 7 Nm.
Options - Stabilising Bar Fig. 48 Folding stabilising bar This bar is used to stabilise the backrest. To be able to fold the wheelchair, the release lever must be pushed inwards (Fig. 48) or released and the stabilising must be flipped downwards. When unfolding the wheelchair, please make sure that the stabilising bar is locked into position. Options - Transit Wheels Fig. 49 Transit wheels Transit wheels should be used whenever your wheelchair would be too wide if the rear wheels were fitted, (Fig.49).
Options - Pelvic Restraint Belt Fig. 54 WARNINGS! • • • Before using the wheelchair make sure that the pelvic restraint belt is fitted. The pelvic restraint belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear. Always make sure that the pelvic restraint belt is correctly secured and adjusted prior to use. DANGER! Fig. 55 If the strap is too loose, this could cause the user of the wheelchair to slip down and risk suffocation or serious injury.
Options - Pelvic Restraint Belt continued Fig. 59 When fastened check space between the pelvic restraint belt and user. When correctly adjusted it should not be possible to insert more than the flat of the hand between the pelvic restraint belt and the user, (Fig. 59). The pelvic restraint belt should be fixed so that the belt sits at an angle of 45 degrees across the user's pelvis. The user should be upright and be as far back as possible in the seat when correctly adjusted.
Maintenance and Care Daily Checks CAUTION! As the user, you are the first person to notice any possible defects. We therefore recommend that before each use, you check the items in the following list: • • • • Check for correct tyre pressures Check that the brakes work correctly Check that all removable parts are secure, e.g. armrest, footrest, quick-release axle etc. Check for visible damage e.g.
Maintenance and Care continued Hygiene measures when being re-used: Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully prepared. WARNING! All surfaces which come into contact with the user must be treated with a disinfection spray. To do this, you must use a disinfectant from the DGHM list, e.g. Antifect Liquid (Schülke & Mayr) for rapid alcoholbased disinfection for medical products and medical devices, which must be disinfected quickly.
Technical Specifications Nameplate Overall width: With standard wheels including hand rims, close mount: • in combination with aluminium side guard: SW + 170 mm • in combination with plastic clothes protector: SW + 190 mm • With extra-narrow hand rim fitting, overall width is reduced by 20 mm.
Technical Specifications continued Maximum weight limit: Xenon up to a load of 125 kg Seat heights: The choice of frames, forks and castors as well as the size of the rear wheel (610mm (24")), (635mm (25")); determines what seat heights are possible. Table of Minimum and Maximum Values Parameter Min. Max. Parameter Min. Max.
Technical Specifications continued Castor Fork Type of frame low 98 mm x 32 mm high 76mm (3") low 111 mm x 32 mm high low 98 mm x 32 mm high low 111 mm x 32 mm high 102mm (4") low 111 mm x 45 mm high low 123 mm x 45 mm high 29 Front seat height in mm 430 440 450 470 480 490 440 450 460 480 490 500 440 450 460 480 490 500 450 460 470 490 500 510 450 460 470 490 500 510 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 Rear seat height in mm 430 - 400 440 - 400 450 - 390 470 - 380 480 - 380 490 - 380 440 - 400 450 -
Technical Specifications continued Castor Fork Type of frame low 98 mm x 32 mm high low 111 mm x 32 mm high 127mm (5") low 111 mm x 45 mm high low 123 mm x 45 mm high low 152mm (6") 123 mm x 45 mm high 30 Front seat height in mm 460 470 500 510 460 470 480 500 510 520 470 480 510 520 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 500 510 540 550 Rear seat height in mm 460 - 380 470 - 380 500 - 380 510 - 390 460 - 380 470 - 380 480 - 380 500 - 380 510 - 390 520 - 400 470 - 380 480 - 380 510 - 390 520 - 400 470
Technical Specifications continued Castor 76mm (3") Fork FROGLEG Type of frame low Front seat height 480 490 500 520 530 540 490 500 510 530 540 550 510 520 550 560 530 Rear seat height 480 - 380 490 - 380 500 - 380 520 - 400 530 - 410 540 - 420 490 - 380 500 - 380 510 - 390 530 - 410 540 - 420 550 - 430 510 - 390 520 - 400 550 - 430 560 - 440 530 - 410 high 570 570 - 450 low high 102mm (4") FROGLEG low high low 127mm (5") FROGLEG high 152mm (6") FROGLEG Centre of Gravity Matrix 31
Torque Settings NOTE: If no specific torque information is given, the generic torque value for M6 screws is 7.
NOTES Dealer signature and stamp 33
NOTES Dealer signature and stamp 34
NOTES Dealer signature and stamp 35
Sunrise Medical GmbH & Co. KG 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-0 Fax: +49 (0) 7253/980-111 www.sunrisemedical.com Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel.: +44 (0) 1384446688 www.sunrisemedical.com Sunrise Medical S.L. Polígono Bakiola, 41 48498 Arrankudiaga – Vizcaya España Tel.: +34 (0) 902142434 Fax: +34 (0) 946481575 www.sunrisemedical.es Sunrise Medical S.A. 13, Rue de la Painguetterie 37390 Chanceaux sur Choisille France Tel.
