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Page 2 - I N T R O D U C T I O N

930300 Rev. C 3 930300 Rev. C SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Breezy wheelchair. We want to hear your questions orcomments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the ser-vice you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at theaddress and tel...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 5 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1 I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3 a. Sunrise Listens ...................................................................................

Page 7 - C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR; control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.; A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS; The word; “WARNING”; refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may; severe injury or death; to you or to other persons. The “Warnings”; V — GENERAL WARNINGS; occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

12 13 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C I V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combinedweight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to yourchair, a fall, tip...

Page 8 - J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY; G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S

V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S H. TERRAIN 1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair....

Page 9 - K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP

16 17 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings andinstructions that apply. For Attendants: 1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methodsbest s...

Page 10 - See p. 23 for steps to learn to do a “wheelie.”; E. REACHING OR LEANING; alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward.

18 19 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S ▲ ! 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, i...

Page 11 - This will NOT keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.

20 21 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S F. MOVING BACKWARD Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most stablewhen you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one ofthe rear wheels hits an object and sto...

Page 12 - F O R S A F E U S E

22 23 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S 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 rider of thi...

Page 13 - C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP

24 25 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C V I I . W A R N I N G S : F O R S A F E U S E ▲ ! C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD:1. Stay behind the chair.2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front ca...

Page 16 - C H A I R B A S I C S; Figure A; C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S; M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS

A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (QUICK RELEASE OPTION) I X . C H A I R B A S I C S Note: Axle is not locked until: a. The quick-release button pops out fully. (Fig. A) b. The ball bearings are fully visible on the outside of the sleeve. 1. To Install Wheel: a. Depress quick-release button (1) f...

Page 17 - them as soon as you can.; b. Many nuts are the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help; Note on Torque Settings:; A torque setting is the optimum tightening which; S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T

32 33 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C A. SET-UP 1. Fasteners Use of improper fasteners may cause the chair to fail. Over or under -tightened fasten- ers may fail or cause damage to chair parts. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can. a. Many of the screws and bolts on this chai...

Page 19 - OR FIXED OFFSET AXLES; SEAT HEIGHTS

36 37 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C F. CASTER FORKS Note: Two-hole caster forks allow you to adjust the seat height or seat angle. a. For a standard 18 1/2” (470 mm) front seat height: 1. Remove caster wheel bolt (1) and bearing spacers (not shown). 2. Move caster into the bottom fork position (2). 3....

Page 20 - Non-removable we install this armrest at; ARMRESTS; Armrest is removable you can adjust the; To Flip Armrest Back

38 39 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C 2. Wheel Locks - Quickie Style (Option) Quickie style high-mount wheel locks are installed at Sunrise unless you have requested otherwise. Note: Use a torque setting of 70-80 in./lbs. (7.9-9.0 N.m) to tighten when setting up wheel locks. To install or adjust high-mo...

Page 22 - Forward or Rearward Placement; Sunrise recommends mounting casters for-

42 43 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C BREEZY 500 & 510 Note: Use a torque setting of 20-30 in./lbs. (2.3-3.4 N.m) to tighten bolts. 1. Height Adjustment a. Remove bolt which attaches metal upholstery tab to frame tube. b. The backrest tube telescopes into the frame and is secured by a bolt on thesid...

Page 23 - M A I N T E N A N C E; make your chair easier to use.; before using this; done by your authorized supplier.; Service by Authorized Supplier; To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time.; SOLUTIONS; X I . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

44 45 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C X I I . M A I N T E N A N C E A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make your chair easier to use. 3. Repair or replace ...

Page 24 - S U N R I S E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y; A. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY; You do not need to grease or oil the chair.

46 47 930300 Rev. C 930300 Rev. C X I I I . S U N R I S E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y A. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. B. FOR TWO (2) YEARS We warr...

Page 25 - 477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (303) 218-4500 or (800) 456-8165 in Canada (800) 263-3390 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...