Sunrise Medical F45 - Manual

2 F45 Issue 6 Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual. Sunrise Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual. Your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by ...

3 F45 Issue 6 Tyrespage 52 Backrestspage 16-19 BatteriesandChargingpage 34-43 Kerb Climberpage 31-33 Footrestspage 13-14 Armrestspage 7,12 Seatingpage 15 Control boxpage 20-29 EmergencyFreewheelpage 9 Features and options The F45 has been designed for use by an individual, on a daily basis. It is su...

4 F45 Issue 6 Safety warning and user tips Safety is a very important withany vehicle that is powerdriven, here are some helpfultips to safeguard your use.General Always ensure that yourwheelchair is switched off beforeattempting to mount or dismount.Always ensure that you are able tooperate all con...

5 F45 Issue 6 Safety warning and user tips Batteries Your wheelchair is supplied asstandard from Sunrise Medical withmaintenance-free batteries. Theseonly require regular charging. Do not, under any circumstances,tamper with the batteries. If in anydoubt contact your local serviceagent. Do not conne...

6 F45 Issue 6 Safety warning and user tips Wheelchair range The range of your wheelchair canbe affected by many factors suchas user weight, terrain, ambienttemperature and battery condition.The stated range in the salesliterature should be seen as thetheoretical maximum and may notbe attained by eve...

7 F45 Issue 6 Preparing your wheelchair for use Fig. 1a Armrest spring loaded catch Fig. 2b Armrests-removing Fig 1a: The armrests on both sides of the wheelchair can be removedto allow side transfer. Press thespring loaded catch mounted onthe side of the armrest frame downtube (Fig. 1a) and remove ...

8 F45 Issue 6 Preparing your wheelchair for use Fig. 3 Fitting footrests Firstly, offer the footrest assemblyat right angles to the frame(Fig. 3b), locate the stem into theframe tube and swing the assemblyforward as in Fig. 3a to lock inposition. To swing away thefootrest, simply depress theretainin...

9 F45 Issue 6 Emergency freewheel and dedocking Fig. 6 Dedocking procedure Some models may be equippedwith a motor dedocking facility: Todedock the motors follow theprocedure given below:1. Ensure the power is switched off at the control pod (Fig. 6). Noteboth types of control pod On/Offswitches are...

10 F45 Issue 6 Dedocking Fig. 7 6 pin connector Batteryconnectionplug Rear handle Rear runners 3. Disconnect the power lead 6 pin plug from the rear battery (Fig. 7).Lift and pull the battery basketrear handle to gain access to thebatteries. Disconnect the batteryconnection plug. Depress thebuckle l...

11 F45 Issue 6 Dedocking Fig. 9 Fig.10 Refitting motor drive units 1. To refit the motor drive units ensure the 6 pin plug powerconnectors are free. 2. Tilt and lift the locating tongue under the dedocking socket.Lower the chair until thededocking trigger clicks intoposition (Fig. 9). 4. Reconnect t...

12 F45 Issue 6 Armrests Adjusting the armrest width To adjust the width loosen the twoscrews as shown in Fig. 11, movethe armrest assembly to thedesired position, and tighten thescrews firmly prior to use. Adjusting armrest height Fig 12a: To adjust the height loosen the adjusting screw, movethe arm...

13 F45 Issue 6 Footrests Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Footrest The footrest assembly can beremoved by pulling the releaselever forwards and swinging thefootrest outwards and upwards.To re-fit the footrest insert the topinto the vertical tube and swinginwards until the release lever locksinto place (Fig. 13). Adj...

14 F45 Issue 6 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Footrests Adjusting the footrest length To adjust the footrest lengthremove the screw assembly on thefootrest stem as shown in Fig. 11,adjust the length to suit. Replacethe bolt assembly and tighten.Ensure the bolt is firmly located andtightened prior to use. Note: The...

15 F45 Issue 6 Seating Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Seat sling tension adjustment The seat upholstery may be re-tensioned. To do this, loosen all thescrews as shown in Fig. 17 anddetach the Velcro ® . Re-tension the seat, attach the Velcro ® and securely tighten the screws. Firm seat board The optional Firm Seat...

16 F45 Issue 6 Seating Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Backrest removal and refitting Although there are a variety ofbackrests which can be used onthe F45 chair they all attach andrelease in the same way. Toremove the backrest (Fig. 19)depress the two catches on thebase of the backrest and pull up theback. To attac...

17 F45 Issue 6 Seating Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Changing the shape or tension To change the shape and/ortension of the ‘Optima’ backrestremove the padded cover from therear of the backrest and expose thetension straps (Fig 21). Loosen ortighten the straps to suit. (The mostcomfortable and supportive position...

18 F45 Issue 6 Seating Fully adjustable backrest To adjust the seating depth or theangle of the backrest, loosen thetwo screws on both push handlesand slide the collars up or downuntil you have reached the desiredposition. You must ensure thescrews are fully tight prior to use(Fig. 23). Fig. 23 Fig....

19 F45 Issue 6 Seating Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Manual adjustable backrest(recline) For depth or angle adjustment see‘Fully Adjustable Backrest’ above.To recline the backrest angle simplypull the lever and lower the back tothe required position. The anglecan be set by inserting the lockingpin into its locati...

20 F45 Issue 6 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Power supply Ensure the power lead is connectedcorrectly into its socket on the rear ofthe control pod (Fig. 27). The immobiliser plug When this is activated the chair willnot function, other than the hazardwarning light system. This may beusefu...

21 F45 Issue 6 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 29 Adjustable speed setting Your controller has five speedsettings.To adjust:1. Press the mode button until the speed settings indicator isflashing (Fig. 29). 2. Increase or decrease the speed setting by pushing the joystick tothe left or r...

22 F45 Issue 6 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 31 Indicators The right hand button operates theright side, front and rear indicators,the left button operates the leftside, front and rear indicators. Tocancel press the button again(Fig. 31). Fig. 32 The horn button When pressed the horn ...

23 F45 Issue 6 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 33 Hazard lights Depressing the button will operatethe front and rear hazard lights.This is effective either when thechair is switched On or Off.The two indicators will flashintermittently until cancelled bypressing the button again (Fig. 3...

25 F45 Issue 6 Note: If you need to stop in anemergency, the simplest andsafest way is to just release thejoystick. This will bring thechair to halt in a controlledmanner.A second means of bringing thechair to a halt is to press theOn/Off switch. This method isnot recommended as the chairwill stop v...

26 F45 Issue 6 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Summary 1. To steer, simply move the joystick in the direction you wishto go (Fig. 37). 2. The further you move the joystick, the faster you will go. 3. New users should use slower speeds until they feel confidentwhen driving the powerchair.Adju...

27 F45 Issue 6 Penny and Giles Integral control Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Power supply Ensure the power lead is connectedcorrectly into its socket on the rear ofthe battery box, and into the controlpod (Fig. 38). Power lead connector(battery box) Power lead connector(control pod) Proportional control Your whe...

30 F45 Issue 6 Parallel Swing Away Arm Before adjusting the swing-away arm,switch off the controller to avoidaccidental displacement of thejoystick which would cause unwantedmovement of your wheelchair. Gently apply pressure to the side of thecontroller nearest the user and as close aspossible to th...

31 F45 Issue 6 Kerb climber Fig. 46 Fitting and removal procedure 1. Locate the kerb climber bar into the left hand location bracketand push the bar against thespring (Fig. 45). 2. Hold the kerb climber with your right hand over the locking leverand release the locking pin. 3. Align the two pins on ...

32 F45 Issue 6 Kerb climber Front transfers If you find that the kerb climber isobstructing your exit or entry intothe wheelchair you can swing thekerb climber back into the reverseposition. Follow the fitting theinstructions above, but rotate theclimber through 90 Ο backwards (Fig. 47). The kerb cl...

33 F45 Issue 6 Kerb climber Fig. 49 Dismounting the kerb 1. Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until the rear wheelsare on the edge of the kerb(Fig. 49). 2. Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the rear wheels.You will feel more secure if youcan lean forward, but if youcan’t, don’t wo...

34 F45 Issue 6 Fig. 50 Fig. 51 Batteries The batteries are contained within abox located under the seat. Toremove the batteries should theyrequire changing or maintenance,first disconnect the 6 pin connectorthen lift the rear handle and pull thetray backwards. The tray will locktow thirds of the way...

35 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging General information Batteries are the power source foralmost all of the modern mobilityproducts available today. Thedesign of batteries used in mobilityproducts is significantly different tothe batteries used to start a car forexample. Car batteries are designed...

37 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging Fig. 52 General The external charger (Fig. 52) hasbeen designed to charge two12 volt Sonnenschien Dryfit Geltype batteries. Safety features The chargers have features whichprevent hazards or accidentsoccurring as a result of connectingbatteries the wrong way rou...

38 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging Fig. 53 24V 6A charger indicator lights The charger has 4 light indicators,each is clearly marked on the labelto show their function (Fig. 53). Yellow - mains On This will illuminate when the mainsplug is connected to the mainssupply and the mains is switched on...

39 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging Fault finding guide 24V 6Acharger If, having followed the correct stepsup to connecting the charger to thebattery and the mains andswitching on, the charger does notbehave as expected, then check forthe following (Fig. 51): No lights The mains supply is not reac...

40 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging Fig. 55 Fig. 54B Pilot control box 3 pin charger plug 3 pin charger socket on rear of battery box Procedure for connecting thecharger and charging 1 The wheelchair can be charged via one of two charging sockets.The charger socket mostconvenient and often used is...

41 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging Safety and caution notes 1. The charger is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoorsor expose to rain, snow, spray ormoisture. 2. Use only with Sonnenschein dryfit Gel type batteries of theA200, A500 or A500C groupswhen employed in cyclic mode. 3. The charger...

43 F45 Issue 6 Batteries and charging 7. Lots of start/stop driving.8. Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range. All this technical information mayseem complicated and a littledaunting, but please remember,that the battery sizes available oneach Sunrise Medical productshould give suf...

44 F45 Issue 6 User tips Caution Please show the utmost considerationfor the other traffic on the road.Remember that the last thing a caror lorry driver expects to see is awheel chair backing off the kerbinto the road. If in any doubt, do notrisk crossing the road until you arecertain that it is saf...

45 F45 Issue 6 User tips Fig. 57 Transfer to and from the chair Sunrise Medical recommend thatyou consult your healthcareprofessional for assistance indeveloping your personal front orside transfer technique to best suityour needs, and avoid any personalinjury (Fig. 57 and 58). Fig. 58

47 F45 Issue 6 Transportation Clamp points The F45 has been crash tested toISO 7176 Part 19. However, we donot recommend that you transportthe F45 in a vehicle.Should you still choose to transportthe F45, please clamp the productusing a 4 Point Webbing Restraint asper the diagram shown (Fig. 61). Fi...

48 F45 Issue 6 Transportation Transportation In vehicles This wheelchair has been crashtested in its standard configuration.However, due to safety risksSunrise Medical do not recommendthe transportation of people in theirwheelchairs. Should a person need to be transported in wheelchair ontransport s...

49 F45 Issue 6 Lap belt instructions Step 1 Place lap belt round chair. Step 2 Seat lift Power/Manual recline backPosition adjustment blocks touser’s requirements. Step 3Position belt such that fasteningbuckle is situated in the middleof the stomach. The positioningbelt should be adjusted so that ah...

50 F45 Issue 6 Step 4Attach bottom universal bracket(with slot facing downwards) toback posts of wheelchair. Wrap themetal strap around the back post.Place a washer on the securingscrew, and insert the screw throughthe appropriate hole in the strap.For φ 1" tube use outer hole, for φ 7/8" tu...

51 F45 Issue 6 Sling back option Step 2Position belt such that fasteningbuckle is situated in the middleof the stomach. The positioningbelt should be adjusted so that ahand can be placed between theuser and the belt. Step 3 Take the positioning belt strapand wrap around back post.Thread the position...

52 F45 Issue 6 Maintenance Cleaning The wheelchair should be wipedover once per week with a slightlydamp, not wet, cloth and any fluff ordust that has accumulated aroundthe motors should be blown ordusted away. Tyre pressures If pneumatic tyres are fitted to yourwheelchair it is important toregularl...

53 F45 Issue 6 To order spare parts PLEASE QUOTE THEFOLLOWING: 1. Model of chair2. Serial number of chair3. Left hand or right hand control4. Part number and description and quantity of items required 5. State colour when ordering upholstery or frame parts. Charge batteriesCheck battery level indica...

YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service datesUpholstery SeatBackArmrests Electrics Conditionof loomConnectionsLights (wherefitted) Test run ForwardsReverseEmergencystopLeft turnRight turnUp/down slopeOver obstacleParking brake(where fitted) List items repaired/adjusted Customer Name Address Postcode Service history Da...

Sunrise Medical Your new wheelchair is manufactured in the West Midlands by Sunrise Medical. With over 30 years experience, we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufacturers in the UK. All our Scootas, Wheelchairs, Powerchairs and Stairlifts undergo rigorous tests to ensure that...