Sunrise Medical F55 - Manual

3 Issue 7 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...

Issue 7 4 Backrests Adjustmentspages 27 - 31 Batteries andChargingpage 51 - 59 Kerb Climberpages 49 - 50 Footrestspages 21 - 26 Armrestspages 18 - 20 Control Systemspages 34 - 44 Seatingpages 27 - 32 EmergencyFreewheelpage 17 Lightingpage 45 Headrests page 33 Features and options The F55 has been de...

5 Issue 7 Safety warnings and user tips Safety warnings Safety is a very important with any vehiclethat is power driven, here are some helpfultips to safeguard your use. WARNING The word “WARNING” refers to ahazard or unsafe practice that maycause severe injury or death to youor to other persons. WA...

Issue 7 6 Safety warnings and user tips WARNINGBatteries Your wheelchair is supplied as standardfrom Sunrise Medical with maintenance-free batteries. These only requireregular charging. Do not, under any circumstances,tamper with the batteries. If in anydoubt contact your local service agent. Do not...

Issue 7 8 Safety warnings and user tips WARNING Solid Tyres Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear. Ensure that there are no objects in yourpath that could possibly become lodged inyour chair mechanism or in the spokes ofthe rear wheels. This could cause the chairto come to a sudden stop. Rid...

9 Issue 7 Torque Settings • A torque setting is the optimal tightening for a particular fastener.Use a torque wrench to securescrews, nuts and bolts on this chair. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, usea torque setting of 13.5Nm for allfasteners. Safety warnings and user tips WARNING Fasteners • Many of ...

Issue 7 10 Safety warnings and user tips WARNING Weight Limit 1. The user plus items carried should never exceed a total weight of 127kg(100kg for seat riser). 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (user plusadditional weights) exceeds 127kg(100kg for seat riser). 3. Exceed...

11 Issue 7 Safety warnings and user tips WARNING Road Use Please show the utmost consideration forthe other traffic on the road.Remember that the last thing a car orlorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road.If in any doubt, do not risk crossing theroad until you ...

Issue 7 12 WARNING Passenger lifts Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, busesand buildings to help you move from onelevel to another. Ensure that the user and all carers fullyunderstand the lift manufacturersinstructions for using the passenger lift. Never exceed the lift manufacturersrecommended safe...

13 Issue 7 Safety information on wheelchairs with a riser WARNING Danger of malfunction of the RiserModule 1. Inspect the riser at regular intervals to make sure there are no foreignobjects or visible damage and tomake sure the electronic plugs arefirmly inserted into their sockets. WARNING Danger o...

Issue 7 14 Preparing your wheelchair for use Armrests The armrests on both sides of thewheelchair can be removed to allow sidetransfer. Press the spring loaded catchmounted on the side of the armrestframe down tube (Fig.1) and removearmrest as shown. When seated, lowerthe armrest until it locks into...

15 Issue 7 Preparing your wheelchair for use Powersupply Outercover Power lead attachment The power lead must also be pluggedinto the socket as shown in Fig. 3. WARNING When unplugging the power leadpull off by gripping the outer plasticcover. Never pull the cable todisconnect the plug. Fig. 4 WARNI...

Issue 7 16 Receiver Preparing your wheelchair for use Fitting footrests Firstly, offer the footrest assembly atright angles to the frame (Fig. 5), locatethe stem into the frame tube and swingassembly forward as shown in Fig. 6 tolock in position. To swing away thefootrest, simply depress the retaini...

17 Issue 7 Emergency freewheel By pulling the drive lever up, the drivebecomes disconnected from the motors.This may only be used in anemergency, or if you need to manuallypush your wheelchair (Fig. 8). WARNING Freewheel is not intended forpermanent use.REMEMBER:The chairs automatic brakingsystem wi...

Issue 7 18 Removing To remove the armrest press theunlocking lever down (Fig. 10) and pushthe armrest outwards, as shown in Fig.11A. At all times please ensure you holdthe armrest to avoid it falling on the floor. Fig. 11A Armrests Fig 10 Fig. 11B Replacing armrests To replace the armrests, locate t...

19 Issue 7 Fig. 12 Armrest height adjustment Allen screw Adjusting the armrest width To adjust the width, loosen the two boltsas shown in Fig. 12, move the armrestassembly to the desired position andtighten the bolts firmly prior to use. Armrests Adjusting the armrest height To adjust the height, lo...

21 Issue 7 Removing The footrest assembly can be removedby pulling the release lever backwards,and swinging the footrest outwards andupwards (Fig. 14). Footrests Verticaltube Fig. 14 Release lever Fig. 15 Refitting To re-fit the footrest, insert the top intothe vertical tube and swing inwards untilt...

Issue 7 22 Footrests Screw assembly Footplates inup position Fig. 17 Fig. 16 Adjusting the footrest length To adjust the footrest length, remove thescrew assembly on the footrest stem asshown in Fig. 16, adjust the length tosuit. Replace the bolt assembly andtighten. Ensure the bolt is firmly locate...

23 Issue 7 70° Legrest Fitting Follow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of legrests as stated on page 21and the adjustment of the footplates asstated on page 22. See Fig. 18 and 19below. WARNING With the leg in an elevated position it ismore likely that the user could injure theleg on obst...

Issue 7 24 Angle Adjustable Legrest Fitting Follow the instructions for the fitting andremoval of footrests as stated on page21 and the adjustment of the footplatesas stated on page 22. To adjust the angle of the legrest undothe knuckle screw & move legrest todesired position, once in the positi...

27 Issue 7 Seat depth adjustment The seat depth is adjusted by removingthe 4 screws and nuts, (2 each side) andsliding the backrest into the appropriateposition. Once in the desired position, thescrews are replaced, remembering tosecurely tighten the nuts (Fig. 25). Whenthe seat riser option is fitt...

Issue 7 28 Seating Manual seat tilt adjustment To adjust the seat tilt, remove the nut andbolt, slide the seat to the desiredposition, replace the nut and bolt andtighten (Fig. 26).The seat can be tilted through any anglefrom 0° to 20° (Fig. 27). When the seatriser option is fitted, the maximumadjus...

29 Issue 7 Seating Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Powered adjustment (optional) The following functions of the poweredbackrest are operated by the ControlPod (pages 34 - 30). Backrest angle The backrest can be adjusted from 0°through to 40° (Fig. 28). If the seat lift option is chosen thepowered backrest angle is ...

Issue 7 30 Seating Seat riser adjustment The seat can be raised up to approx.30 cm from its standard lowest position.If the riser function is fitted incombination with a powered backrest,the backrest will always be adjustedautomatically to a straight position assoon as the seat is raised. For your o...

Issue 7 32 Recaro Seating Dirt stains (eg. beer, blood, cola, red wine etc) are best removed with the dryfoam cleaning agents or with a mild-action. Please follow the respectiveinstructions for use when treating thecovers. The covers should be allowed todry for at least 48 hours after cleaningwith f...

33 Issue 7 Headrest Headrest Screwsunder zippedcover KnobB KnobA Verticalinner tube Locationbracket LeverC Fig. 32 Cleaning instructions Clean regularly to prevent build up orsoiling.Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinsewell with clean water. Dry the surfacethoroughly.Disinfectants may be used in ...

Issue 7 34 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. 33). The immobiliser plug When this is activated the chair will notfunction, other than the hazard warninglight system. This may be useful i...

35 Issue 7 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 35 Adjustable speed setting Your controller has five speed settings.To adjust:1. Press the mode button until the speed settings indicator is flashing (Fig. 35). 2. Increase or decrease the speed setting by pushing the joystick to theleft or rig...

Issue 7 36 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 37 Indicators The right hand button operates the rightside front and rear indicators. The leftbutton operates the left side front andrear indicators. To cancel press thebutton again (Fig.37). Fig. 38 The horn button When pressed the horn buzzer...

37 Issue 7 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Fig. 39 Hazard lights Depressing the button will operate thefront and rear hazard lights. This iseffective either when the chair isswitched On or Off.The two indicators will flash intermittentlyuntil cancelled by pressing the buttonagain (Fig. 39). ...

39 Issue 7 WARNING If you need to stop in anemergency, the simplest and safestway is to just release the joystick.This will bring the chair to halt in acontrolled manner.A second means of bringing thechair to a halt is to press the On/Off switch. This method is notrecommended as the chair will stopv...

Issue 7 40 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Summary 1. To steer, simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go (Fig. 43). 2. The further you move the joystick, the faster you will go. 3. New users should use slower speeds until they feel confident when drivingthe powerchair.Adjust ...

43 Issue 7 Centre bar mounted Pilot+ WARNING Ensure that you always have comfortableaccess to the controls whilst the chair ismoving. Make sure that the controller isfixed securely to the centre bar. See Fig.45. It is important that the joystick boot isreplaced if it is torn or brittle, failing to d...

Issue 7 44 Fig. 46 Centre tray mounted Pilot+ Cleaning instructions The tray must be regularly cleaned usinga soapy damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths asthey could scuff the surface of the trayDo not use solvents. Make sure that the tray is thoroughlycleaned regularly especially if t...

45 Issue 7 Lights and indicators (optional extras) Rear lights and indicators Where lights are not factory fitted, theymay be fitted as an optional extra by anapproved Sunrise Medical servicedealer (Fig. 47). Fig. 47 Front lights and indicators Where lights are not factory fitted, theymay be fitted ...

Issue 7 46 Using a crutch holder. Your crutch holder (see fig 48) should befitted by an authorised Sunrise dealer to thelower section of the push handle. A Velcrostrip should also be fitted to the top sectionof the push handle and on at relevent positionon your crutch. Take your crutch and drop it i...

47 Issue 7 Swing away tray (optional extras) Cleaning instructions The tray must be regularly cleaned usinga soapy damp cloth.Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths asthese could scuff the surface of the tray.Do not use solvents. WARNING The maximum weight allowed for the trayis 2.5kg.Do not to over...

Issue 7 48 Side Cushions (optional extras) Cleaning instructions Clean regularly to prevent build up ofsoiling. Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinsewell with clean water. Dry the surfacethoroughly. Disinfectants may be used in dilution asspecified by their manufacturer. Ensuresurfaces are then ri...

49 Issue 7 Kerb climber Fitting Simply locate both ends of the kerb climberinto the ‘U’ shaped brackets, and clip intoplace with the two spring clips (Fig. 52). Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Mounting the kerb 1. Approach the kerb head on driving forwards slowly and steadily (Fig. 53). 2. As the kerb climber makes...

Issue 7 50 Kerb climber 9. Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the kerb, your seat angle isat a maximum of 4° and your back inan upright position. 10. Do not climb kerbs with the riser option, while the seat is in a raised position. Dismounting the kerb 1. Reverse the chair slowly and ...

51 Issue 7 Batteries The batteries are contained within a traylocated under the seat, which is retainedby a bar. Removing 1. To remove the batteries, should they require changing or maintenance,unscrew the two locks by rotating anti-clockwise approximately 1/4 turn at atime. Depress the centre butto...

53 Issue 7 Batteries and charging General information Batteries are the power source for almostall of the modern mobility productsavailable today. The design of batteriesused in mobility products is significantlydifferent to the batteries used to start acar for example. Car batteries are designedto ...

Issue 7 54 Batteries and charging Maintenance free battery care plan 1. Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle tobe charged. 2. Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount of use yourmobility device has had during the day. 3. Do not interrupt the cha...

Issue 7 56 Batteries and charging Procedure for charging using 24Vcharger The 24V charger has four indicators to showthe charger operation. 1. Connect the charger to the mains supply by means of the mains plug. The yellow‘mains on’ light will come on. 2. At the start of charging the orange light wil...

57 Issue 7 Batteries and charging WARNING Safety and caution notes 1. The chargers are designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors or expose torain, snow, spray or moisture. 2. The charger may be used with other Gel type batteries, subject to writtenconfirmation from the TechnicalDepartment of Sunr...

59 Issue 7 Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility productsstate the range of their vehicles either inthe sales literature or within the OwnersManual. The range stated sometimesdiffers from manufacturer to manufacturereven though the battery size is the same.S...

Issue 7 60 User tips Fig. 59 Transfer to and from the chair Sunrise Medical recommend that youconsult your healthcare professional forassistance in developing your personalfront or side transfer technique to bestsuit your needs, and avoid any personalinjury (Fig. 59 and 60). Fig. 60

61 Issue 7 User tips Fig. 61 Fig. 62 Gradients: ascents When going uphill, keep the chair moving.Keep the joystick pushed well forward andsteer by moving it from side to side. Ifyou have stopped on a hill, then youshould start slowly, and if necessary leanforward to obviate the tendency for thefront...

Issue 7 62 Maintenance and service history - Controllers Weekly Safety checks Parking brake: This test should be carried out on a levelfloor with at least one meter clearancearound the chair.Switch on the control system.Check that the battery gauge remains on,or flashes slowly, after one second.Push...

63 Issue 7 Maintenance and service history PLEASE NOTE - NEVERINFLATE TYRES USINGGARAGE FORECOURTAIRLINE, ALWAYS USETHE PUMP PROVIDED Cleaning The wheelchair should be wiped over onceper week with a slightly damp, not wet,cloth and any fluff or dust that hasaccumulated around the motors should beblo...

Issue 7 64 Charge batteriesCheck battery level indicatorCheck joystick is not bent or damagedEnsure all removable parts are securely fastenedParking brake testEnsure all electrical connections are made, and firmEnsure all cables are soundEnsure joystick boot is not torn or damagedWipe vehicle with a...

65 Issue 7 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 YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service datesController O...

Issue 7 66 Clamp points The standard version of the F55 has beencrash tested to ISO 7176 Part 19.However we do not recommend that youtransport the F55 in a vehicle. Should you still choose to transport theF55 please clamp the product using a 4point Webbing Restraint with 4 rear strapsand 2 front str...

67 Issue 7 Transportation of the vehicle Transportation in vehicles This wheelchair has been crash tested inits standard configuration. However, dueto safety risks Sunrise Medical do notrecommend the transportation of peoplein their wheelchairs. Should a person need to be transportedin the wheelchai...

Issue 7 68 Lap belt instructions Note:Lap belts are fitted as positional aids, and are not suitable as transportationrestraints 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 fastening buckle...

69 Issue 7 Step 4 Lap belt instructions Attach 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...

71 Issue 7 Lap belt instructions Step 2Position belt such that fastening buckle is situated in the middle ofthe stomach. The positioning beltshould be adjusted so that a handcan be placed between the userand the belt. Notes:1. Standard Sling - Lap belt movement is restricted by upholstery. 2.Contour...

Issue 7 72 Technical data Item Minimum Maximum Overall length with legrest 1100 mm Overall width 640 mm Total mass (depending on options fitted) 110 kg Mass of heaviest part 80 kg Load 127 kg (with seat riser option) (100 kg) Seat riser option adjustment approx. 30 cm (Max. speed 25% when seat is in...

73 Issue 7 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 Scooters, Wheelchairs and Powerchairs undergo rigorous tests to ensure that...