Sunrise Medical F50 - Manual

Issue 4 2 Your guarantee The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack,please fill in the relevant details and return to us toregister your entitlement. THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORYRIGHTS. Warranty conditions 1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by an authorised Sunrise Med...

3 Issue 4 Features and options The Powertec F50 has been designed for use by an individual on a daily basis. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle, but may also be used when crossing between pavements. This vehicle has been designed for a s...

Issue 4 4 Safety warnings Safety warnings Safety is a very important with anyvehicle that is power driven, hereare some helpful tips to safeguardyour use. General Always ensure that your wheelchairis switched off before attempting tomount or dismount.Always ensure that you are able tooperate all con...

5 Issue 4 Safety warnings 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 connect the battery char...

Issue 4 6 Safety warnings 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 every user.We recomm...

7 Issue 4 Preparing your wheelchair for use Power-base assembly Your Sunrise electric wheelchairhas been designed with a uniquecapability - the front and rearsections of the powerbase willseparate, allowing for greater easewhen transporting your chair(Fig.1). To “re-dock” the two halvestilt the rear...

Issue 4 8 Preparing your wheelchair for use Fitting the batteries Your Sunrise wheelchair batteries are located in two battery boxes. With your powerbase fully assembled, drop the battery boxes into the centre of the powerbase. It is important to note that there is a left and a right hand battery bo...

9 Issue 4 Preparing your wheelchair for use Fitting the seat frame To fit the seat frame to a fullyassembled powerbase, locate therear seat lugs into the two outergrooves on the seat location bar(Fig. 4). Lower seat to position theseat stem into the receiving collar(Fig. 5).Ensuring that seat is sup...

Issue 4 10 Preparing your wheelchair for use Seat stem adjustment In order to provide fine adjustmentof the angle of the seat frame, youwill note that the seat stem is fittedwith a locknut where the seat stemmeets the under seat cross bar. Toadjust the seat angle to a positionbetween that normally p...

11 Issue 4 Preparing your wheelchair for use Never attempt to adjust theseat angle with the user stilloccupying the chair. Neverattempt to drive thewheelchair with set angle inexcess of 15° from horizontal. Removal of seat frame To remove the seat frame pressdown the finger bar and pullbackwards to ...

Issue 4 12 Preparing your wheelchair for use Attaching the backrest The backrest of your Sunrisewheelchair is assembled bylocating the backrest tube into theirreceivers as shown. Once insertedup to the shoulder the backrest must be secured by inserting the spring loaded release pin into thelower loc...

13 Issue 4 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig.12 Fig.13 Power supply Ensure the power lead isconnected correctly into its socketon the rear of the control pod(Fig.12). The immobiliser plug When this is activated the chair willnot function, other than the hazardwarning light system. This may...

Issue 4 14 Adjustable speed setting Your controller has five speedsettings.To adjust:1. Press the mode button until the speed settings indicator isflashing (Fig. 14). 2. Increase or decrease the speed setting by pushing the joystick tothe left or right respectively, untilthe required setting is obta...

15 Issue 4 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. 16). Fig. 16 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 17 The horn button When pressed the horn buzz...

Issue 4 16 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Hazard lights Depressing the button will operatethe front and rear hazard lights.This is effective either when thechair is switched On or Off. The twoindicators will flash intermittentlyuntil cancelled by pressing thebutton again (Fig. 18). Fig. 18 ...

Issue 4 18 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Charging socket See section on charging. Operation the control joystick When engaging the main On/Offswitch, allow a few seconds prior tomoving the joystick. This allows thesystem to self check. If you movethe joystick too soon, the batterylevel ind...

19 Issue 4 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Summary 1. To steer, simply move the joystick in the direction you wishto go (Fig. 22). 2. The further you move the joystick, the faster you will go. 3. New users should use slower speeds until they are confidentwhen driving the power chair.Adjust t...

Issue 4 20 Parallel Swing-Away Arm Before adjusting the swing-away arm, switch off thecontroller to avoid accidentaldisplacement of the joystickwhich would cause unwantedmovement of your wheelchair. Gently apply pressure to the side ofthe controller nearest the user andas close as possible to the fr...

21 Issue 4 Using your wheelchair Kerb climber Fitting Offer the kerb climber up to the ”U”brackets, align holes in the kerbclimber shaft with the alignmentholes in the “U” brackets. Take thespring clips and feed the straightsection into the “U” bracketalignment holes. Push in until theshaped section...

Issue 4 22 Kerb climber (Caution) 1 Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road. Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road. If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that ...

23 Issue 4 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 designedto release a large amount o...

25 Issue 4 Batteries and charging Fig. 26 General The external charger (Fig. 26) 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 round,o...

Issue 4 26 Fault finding guide If, having followed the correct stepsto start battery charging, thecharger does not operate asdescribed, then check as follows: No indicator The connection between thecharger and the batteries has notbeen made. Mains supply Check that the mains supply is on,that any fu...

Issue 4 28 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 may be...

Issue 4 30 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 sufficien...

31 Issue 4 User tips Fig. 30 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...

Issue 4 32 User tips Fig. 31 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. 31 and 32). Fig. 32

Issue 4 34 Transportation Clamp points We do not recommend that youtransport the F50 in a vehicle,however should you still choose totransport the F50, please clamp theproduct using a 4 Point WebbingRestraint as per the diagram shown(Fig 35). Fig. 35 Transportation in vehiclesUsers should not remains...

35 Issue 4 Lap belt instructions Step 1 Step 2 Note: Lap belts are fitted as positional aids, and are not suitable as transportationrestraints. Position belt such that fastening buckle is situated in the middle ofthe stomach. The positioning beltshould be adjusted so that a handcan be placed between...

Issue 4 36 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 toregularly ch...

37 Issue 4 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 indicator...

Issue 4 38 Customer Name. Address Postcode Service history Date chair purchased Model Colour Serial No. Dealer Stamp Date: Signed: Dealer Stamp Date: Signed: Dealer Stamp Date: Signed: Dealer Stamp Date: Signed: YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service datesController On/off switchOutput plugOperationDynamic brakingPro...

39 Issue 4 Your new F50 is manufactured in the West Midlands by Sunrise Medical. With over 30 years experience behind us, we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufactures in the UK. All our Wheelchairs,Powerchairs, Scootas and Stairlifts undergo rigorous tests to ensure that the...