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          Wheelchair Components                                                                                                              EN
          We at SUNRISE MEDICAL have been awarded the ISO-9001 certificate, which affirms the quality of our products at every stage, from R &
          D to production. This products meet the requirements in accordance with EC guidelines. Options or accessories shown are available at extra
          cost.
          Rollstuhlkomponenten                                                                                                               de
          SUNRISE MEDICAL ist nach ISO 9001 zertifiziert und garantiert damit die Qualität unserer Produkte bei allen Entwicklungs- und
          Produktionsstufen dieses Rollstuhls. Dieses Produkt erfüllt die Anforderungen gemäß der EU-Richtlinien. Hier abgebildete Optionen oder
          Zubehörteile sind gegen Aufpreis erhältlich.

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          SUNRISE MEDICAL est certifié ISO -9001, une norme qui garantit la qualité des produits à toutes les étapes, de la conception à la produc-
          tion, en passant par la recherche et le développement.Ce produit est conforme aux directives de la Communauté européenne.
          Les options ou accessoires illustrés sont disponibles moyennant un coût supplémentaire.
          Rolstoelonderdelen                                                                                                                 NL
          SUNRISE MEDICAL heeft het ISO 9001 certificaat toegekend gekregen, een bewijs van de kwaliteit van onze processen in elk stadium,
          vanaf het onderzoek en de ontwikkeling tot de productie.
          Deze producten voldoen aan de vereisten in overeenstemming met Europese richtlijnen. Getoonde opties en accessoires zijn tegen betaling
          verkrijgbaar.

          Componenti della carrozzina                                                                                                          it
          SUNRISE MEDICAL è certificata ISO 9001 a garanzia della qualità di tutti i suoi prodotti in ogni fase del processo, dalla ricerca e sviluppo sino
          alla produzione.
          Questo prodotto è conforme ai requisiti delle linee guida CE.Gli optional e gli accessori sono disponibili pagando un sovrapprezzo.

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Wheelchair:                  Rollstuhl:                 FAUTEUIL ROULANT :
1. Push handles              1. Schiebegriffe           1. POIGNEES DE POUSSÉE
2. Backrest upholstery       2. Rückenpolster           2. TOILE DE DOSSIER

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3. Sideguard                 3. Seitenteil              3. PROTÈGE-VÊTEMENT
4. Seat sling                4. Sitzgurt                4. TOILE D› ASSISE
5. Footrest                  5. FuSSstütze              5. REPOSE-PIED
6. Castors                   6. Lenkrollen              6. ROUES AVANT
7. Footplates                7. FuSSplatte              7. PALETTES
8. Castor Fork               8. Lenkradgabel            8. FOURCHE
9. Folding Frame             9. Kreuzstrebe             9. CADRE PLIANT
10. Wheel locks              10. Bremse                 10. FREINS
11. Rear Wheel               11. Hinterrad              11. ROUE ARRIÈRE
12. Arm Pad                  12. Armauflage             12. MANCHETTE

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           CARROZZINA:                     ROLSTOEL:
           1. MANOPOLE DI SPINTA           1. DUWHANDVATTEN
           2. RIVESTIMENTO SCHIENALE       2. SPANBANDEN RUG
           3. SPONDINA                     3. ZIJKANTEN
           4. RIVESTIMENTO                 4. ZITBEKLEDING
           DEL SEDILE                      5. VOETSTEUN
           5. APPOGGIAPIEDI                6. VOORWIELEN
           6. RUOTE ANTERIORI              7. VOETENPLATEN
           7. APPOGGIAPIEDI                8. VOORVORK
           8. FORCELLA DELLA               9. VOUWFRAME
           RUOTA ANTERIORE                 10. REMMEN
           9. TELAIO PIEGHEVOLE            11. ACHTERWIEL
           10. FRENI                       12. ARMKUSSEN
           11. RUOTA POSTERIORE
           12. IMBOTTITURA
           DEL BRACCIOLO

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                     1400   800    950    500

                     770    570    850    350

                     530    510    240    530

                     375    410    220    490

                     460    600           300
                                   1400

                     410    380           240
                                   770

                     850    340    +500   MAX
                                          mm

                     800    280    -500
                                          MIN
                                          mm

                     10°    10°    10°
                                          <
                                          MAX

                     10°    10°    10°
                                          <
                                          MIN

                     0°     80°    118°
                                          <
                                          MAX

                     0°     74°    118°
                                          <
                                          MIN

                     8,4    17,3   170    2.0

                     8,4    14,9   125    ---

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                                    B                    C                              2
                     B                                                                         3
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                          2
                                         2       1                                      4
                                            3     2
                                                     3                                         5

375mm    6”     1A                                             375mm   24”
400mm    6”     2A       1B    1A                              400mm   24”          1
425mm    6”              2B    2A       1B                     425mm   24”          2
450mm    6”                    3A       2B                     450mm   24”          3
480mm    6”                             3B                     475mm   24”          4
                                                               500mm   24”          5
415mm    7”     2A             1A                              525mm   24”
440mm    7”              2B    2A       1B
465mm    7”                    3A       2B                     375mm   22”          1
490mm    7”                             3B                     400mm   22”          2
                                                               425mm   22”          3
425mm    8”     2A             1A                              450mm   22”          4
450mm    8”              2B    2A       1B                     475mm   22”          5
480mm    8”                    3A       2B                     500mm   22”
505mm    8”                             3B                     525mm   22”
530mm    8”                                      3C
                                                               450mm   12”

         45Nm                 7Nm
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                                                             7Nm
  10Nm   10Nm

                                                45Nm

          7Nm
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Foreword                                                                Table of contents
          Dear Customer,                                                         Wheelchair Components	                                             2
          We are very happy that you have decided in favour of a high-quality    Foreword	                                                          6
          SUNRISE MEDICAL product.                                               Symbol legend	                                                     6
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                                                                                 Table of contents	                                                 6
          This user’s manual will provide numerous tips and ideas so that        Use	                                                               6
          your new wheelchair can become a trustworthy and reliable partner      Area of application	                                               6
          in your life.                                                          General safety notes and driving restrictions	                     7
          We want you to be satisfied with our products and service. Sunrise
                                                                                 Warranty	                                                          8
          Medical has been consistently working at continuously developing       Transportability	                                                  9
          its products, for this reason, changes can occur in our palette of     Handling	                                                         11
          products with regard to form, technology and equipment.                Options – Step Tubes	                                             11
          Consequently, no claims can be construed from the data or pictures     Options - Brakes	                                                 11
          contained in this user’s manual.                                       Options - Footplates	                                             12
                                                                                 Options - Footplates	                                             12
          The management system of SUNRISE MEDICAL is certified to
          ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.                                     Options - Castors	                                                13
                                                                                 Options - Castor Adapter	                                         13
                     As the manufacturer, SUNRISE MEDICAL, declares              Options - Backrest	                                               13
                     that the wheelchairs conform to the 93/42/EEC,              Options – sideguard	                                              14
                     amended by 2007/47/EC guideline.                            Options – Hemiplegic armrest	                                     15
                                                                                 Options – Anti-Tip Tubes	                                         15
          In addition, they fulfil the performance requirements for the
          "Crash Test" to ISO 7176-19                                            Options – Lap belt	                                               15
          .                                                                      Options - Seat	                                                   16
          Please contact your local, authorised SUNRISE MEDICAL dealer if        Options – Depth Adjustable Seat Upholstery	                       16
          you have any questions regarding the use, maintenance or safety        Options – Seat depth	                                             16
          of your wheelchair.                                                    Options – Push handles	                                           17
                                                                                 Options – Crutch holder	                                          17
          In case there is no authorised dealer in your area or you have any
          questions, contact Sunrise Medical either in writing or by telephone
                                                                                 Options - Therapy table	                                          17
          (contact addresses can be found on the back page).                     Options - Stabilising Bar	                                        17
                                                                                 Options – Headrests	                                              17
          Sunrise Medical Limited                                                Options – Transit wheels	                                         17
          High Street Wollaston                                                  Options – One-hand operation	                                     17
          West Midlands DY8 4PS                                                  Name Plate	                                                       18
          England
                                                                                 Tyres and mounting	                                               18
          Tel.: +44 (0) 1384446688
          www.sunrisemedical.com                                                 Maintenance and care	                                             18
                                                                                 Trouble shooting	                                                 19
          Please keep a note of your local service agent’s address and           Disposal / recycling of materials	                                19
          telephone number in the space below.                                   Technical Data	                                                   19
          In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give all          Torque	                                                           19
          relevant details so they can help you quickly.                         Seat Height Adjustment	                                           19

                                                                                 Use
                                                                                 Light-weight wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to
                                                                                 walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use in- and
                                                                                 outdoor on dry, firm and level surface terrains (self propelling or
                                                                                 attendant push).
                                                                                 The maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any weight of
                        IMPORTANT:                                               accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked on the serial number
                        DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS                    label, which is affixed to the crossbar or stabiliser bar below the
                        MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.                     seat.
                                                                                 Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used under the
          Symbol legend                                                          specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
                                                                                 The intended lifetime of the wheelchair is 5 years. DO NOT use or fit
                                                                                 any 3rd party components to the wheelchair unless they are officially
                DANGER!                                                          approved by Sunrise Medical.
                Warning messages regarding possible risks of serious
                accident or death.                                               Area of application
                WARNING!                                                         The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular design mean
                Warning messages regarding possible risks of injury.             that it can be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility
                                                                                 because of:
                CAUTION!                                                         • Paralysis
                Warning messages regarding possible technical damage.            • Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
                                                                                 • Extremity defect deformity
                NOTE:                                                           • Joint contractures/joint injuries
                Information for operating the product.                           • Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, disturbance of
                                                                                 equilibrium or cachexia as well as for elderly people who still have
                                                                                 strength in the upper body.
                                                                                 When considering provision, please also note the body size, weight,
                                                                                 physical and psychological constitution, the age of the person, living
                                                                                 conditions and environment.

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General safety notes and driving restrictions
The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has been
                                                                         •   The wheel locks are not intended to stop your wheelchair in
designed to provide maximum safety. International safety standards
                                                                             motion. They are only there to ensure that your wheelchair
currently in force have either been fulfilled or exceeded in parts.
                                                                             does not begin rolling unintentionally. When you stop on
Nevertheless, users may put themselves at risk by improperly using

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                                                                             uneven ground, you should always use the wheel locks to
their wheelchairs. For your own safety, the following rules must be
                                                                             prevent unintended movement. Always apply both wheel locks;
strictly observed.
                                                                             otherwise, your wheelchair could tip over.
Unprofessional or erroneous changes or adjustments increase the
risk of accident. As a wheelchair user, you are also part of the daily   •   Explore the effects of changing the centre of gravity on the
traffic on streets and pavements, just like anyone else. We would            behaviour of the wheelchair in use, for example on inclines,
like to remind you that you are therefore also subject to any and all        slopes, all gradients or when overcoming obstacles. Do this
traffic laws.                                                                with the secure aid of a helper.
Be careful during your first ride in this wheelchair. Get to know your
wheelchair.                                                              •   With extreme settings (e.g. rear wheels in the most forward
Before each use, the following should be checked:                            position) and less than perfect posture, the wheelchair may tip
• Fixed axles or Quick-release axles on the rear wheels.                     over even on a level surface.
• Velcro on seats and backrests                                          •   Lean your upper body further forward when going up slopes
• Tyres, tyre pressure and wheel locks.                                      and steps.
Before changing any of the adjustments of this wheelchair, it is
important to read the corresponding section of the user’s manual.        •   Lean your upper body further back when going down slopes
It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this               and steps. Never try to climb and descend a slope diagonally.
wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or downhill.
When riding forwards over a step or up an incline, the body should       •   Avoid using an escalator which may lead to serious injury in the
be leaning forward.                                                          event of a fall.
                                                                         •   Do not use the wheelchair on slopes more than 10°. The
     DANGER!                                                                 Dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair configuration, the
NEVER exceed the maximum load of 125 kg, (XL=170 kg), for user               users abilities and the style of riding. As the users abilities and
plus any items carried on the wheelchair. If you exceed the                  style of riding cannot be predetermined then the max safe slope
maximum load, this can lead to damage to the chair, or you may fall          cannot be determined. Therefore this must be determined by
or tip over, lose control and may lead to serious injury of the user         the user with the assistance of an attendant to prevent tipping.
and other people.                                                            It is strongly recommended that inexperienced users have Anti-
                                                                             tips fitted.
• W
   hen it is dark, please wear light clothing or clothing with
  reflectors, so that you can be seen more easily. Make sure that        •   It is possible that potholes or uneven ground could cause this
  the reflectors on the side and back of the wheelchair are clearly          wheelchair to tip over, especially when riding uphill or downhill.
  visible.                                                               •   Do not use your wheelchair on muddy or icy ground.
• We would also recommend that you fit an active light.                  •   Do not use your wheelchair where pedestrians are not allowed.
• T
   o avoid falls and dangerous situations, you should first practice    •   To avoid hand injuries do not grab in between the spokes or
  using your new wheelchair on level ground with good visibility.            between the rear wheel and wheel lock when driving the
• When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.          wheelchair.

• T
   hese should be flipped up beforehand and swung to the outside        •   In particular when using lightweight metal handrims, fingers will
  as far as possible. Always position yourself as close as possible to       easily become hot when braking from a high speed or on long
  the place where you wish to transfer to.                                   inclines.

• O
   nly use your wheelchair with care. For example, avoid travelling     •   Only attempt stairs with the help of an attendant. There is
  against an obstacle without braking (step, kerb edge) or dropping          equipment available to help you, e.g. climbing ramps or lifts,
  down gaps.                                                                 please use them. If there is no such equipment available, then
                                                                             the wheelchair must be tipped and pushed, never carried, over
                                                                             the steps (2 helpers). We recommend that users over 100 kg in
                                                                             weight are not transferred in this way. In general, any anti-tip
                                                                             tubes fitted must be set beforehand, so that they cannot touch
                                                                             the steps, as otherwise this could lead to a serious tumble.
                                                                             Afterwards the anti-tip tubes must be set back to their correct
                                                                             position.

                  10°                                                    •   Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair using
                                                                             securely mounted parts. Do not use removable parts (e.g. not
                                                                             on the footrests or the side guards).
                                                                         •   When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip tubes
                                                                             fitted are positioned outside the danger area.
                                                                         •   Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when transferring,
                                                                             e.g. into a car, by using the brakes.

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•    The products shown and described in this manual may not
              DANGER!                                                                    be exactly the same in every detail as your own model.
          •   When using the lifting ramp make sure that the anti-tip tubes              However, all instructions are still entirely relevant,
              fitted are positioned outside the danger area.                             irrespective of detai differences.
          •    Secure your wheelchair on uneven ground or when                      •    The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice
               transferring, e.g. into a car, by using the brakes.                       any weights, measurements or other technical data shown
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                                                                                         in this manual. All figures, measurements and capacities
          •    If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially fitted          shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute
               vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants should use the             specifications.
               seats in the vehicle and the appropriate restraint system. This
               is the only way to ensure that occupants will have the               Lifetime
               maximum protection if there is an accident.                          The expected lifetime of this product is 5 years provided that:
                                                                                     it is used in strict accordance with the intended use
          •    Depending on the diameter and setting of the castors, as well
                                                                                    all service and maintenance requirements are met.
               as the centre of gravity setting of the wheelchair, the castors
               may begin to wobble at high speeds. This can lead to castor
               seizure and the wheelchair may tip over. Therefore, please
               make sure that the castors are adjusted correctly (see the
               Chapter "Castors").
          •    In particular, do not travel on an incline without brakes, travel
               at a reduced speed. We recommend that novice users use               Warranty
               anti-tip tubes.
          •    Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over                 Guarantee
               backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances should             THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
               they take the place of transit wheels, and be used to                Warranty conditions
               transport a person in a wheelchair with the rear wheels              1) The repair or replacement must be carried out by an
               removed.                                                             authorised Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.

          •    When reaching for objects (which are in front of, to the side        2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your produc require
               or behind the wheelchair) make sure that you do not lean too         attention under these arrangements, notify the designated
               far out of the wheelchair, as if you change the centre of            Sunrise Medical service agent immediately giving full information
               gravity there is a risk of tipping or rolling over. The hanging of   about the nature of the difficulty. Should you be operating the
               additional load (back pack or similar items) onto your chair         product away from the locality of the designated Sunrise Medical
               back posts can affect the rearward stability of your chair,          service agent work under the "Warranty Conditions” will be
               especially when used in combination with recliner backrests.         carried out by any other service agent designated by the
               This can cause the chair to tip backwards causing injury.            manufacturer.
          •    For thigh amputees you must use anti-tip tubes.                      3) Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or
          •    Before setting off, check that your tyre pressure is correct.        replacement, as a result of a specific manufacturing or material
               For rear wheels it should be at least 3.5 bar ( 350 kPa). The        defect, within 24 months, (5 years on frame and cross-brace),
               max. pressure is indicated on the tyre.The knee-lever brakes         from the date on which the possession of the product was
               will only work if there is sufficient tyre pressure and if the       transferred to the original purchaser, and subject to it remaining
               correct setting has been made (see the Chapter on                    within that ownership, the part or parts will be repaired or
               "Brakes").                                                           replaced completely free of charge if returned to the authorised
                                                                                    service agent.
          •    If the seat and back sling are damaged, you must replace             NOTE: This guarantee is not transferable.
               them immediately.
                                                                                    4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these
          •    Be careful with fire, in particular with burning cigarettes. Seat    arrangements for the balance of the warranty period applicable
               and back slings can be set alight.                                   to the wheelchair.
          •    If the wheelchair is subject to direct sunlight / cold
               temperature for a long period of time, then parts of the             5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are
               wheelchair (e.g. frame, legrests, brakes and side guard) may         covered for a further 12 months.
               become hot (>41°C) / very cold (
Transportability                                                         7. The tie–down restraints should be attached as close as possible
                                                                         at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened securely in accordance
                                                                         with the manufacturer’s instructions.
     DANGER!
There is a risk of serious injury or death if this if this advice is     8.Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the wheelchair
ignored!                                                                 securement points or to structural and frame or components

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                                                                         without consulting the manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate
Transportation of your wheelchair within a vehicle:                      the ability of a Sunrise Medical wheelchair to be transported within
                                                                         a vehicle.
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent
level of safety and security as a vehicle seating system. It is always
                                                                         9. Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to
recommended that the user transfers to the vehicle seating. It is
                                                                         restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of head and chest
recognised that this is not always practical for the user to be
                                                                         impacts with the vehicle components and serious risk of injury to
transferred and in these circumstances, where the user must be
                                                                         the user and other vehicle occupants. (Fig B) The upper torso
transported whilst in the wheelchair, the following advice must be
                                                                         restraint belt should be mounted to the vehicle “B” pillar - failure to
followed:
                                                                         do so will increase the risk of serious abdominal injuries to the user.
1. Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a
passenger in a wheelchair, and ensure the method of access/              10. A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label on
egress is suitable for your wheelchair type. The vehicle should have     headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at all times during
the floor strength to take the combined weight of the user, the wheel    transportation.
chair and accessories.
                                                                         11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be used or
2. Sufficient space should be available around the wheelchair to         relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are
enable clear access to attach, tighten and release the wheelchair        labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176-
and occupant tie down restraints and safety belts.                       19:2001 or SAE J2249.

3.The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward facing            12. The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the
position and secured by the wheelchair tie down and occupant             diligence of the person securing the tie-down restraints and they
restraint straps (WTORS tie downs meeting the requirements of            should have received appropriate instructions and/or training in
ISO 10542 or SAE J2249) in accordance with the WTORS                     their use.
manufacturer’s instructions.
                                                                         13. Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from the
4. The wheelchair’s use in other positions within a vehicle has not      wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
been tested e.g. transportation in a side facing position must not be    Crutches, Loose cushions and Tray Tables.
carried out under any circumstances (Fig. A).
                                                                         14. Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in the elevated
5. The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down Restraint              position when the wheelchair and user are being transported and
system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 with non-                   the wheelchair is restrained using Wheelchair Transport and
adjustable front straps and adjustable rear straps, which typically      Occupant Restraints.
use Karabiner clips/S hooks and tongue and buckle fittings. These
restraints generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are attached
                                                                         15. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright position.
to each corner of the wheelchair.

                                                                         16. The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
6. The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the
wheelchair as indicated in the diagram on the following page, and
not to any attachments or accessories, e.g. not around the spokes        17. Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle “B” pillar and
of wheels, brakes or footrests.                                          should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components
                                                                         such as armrest or wheels.

                                                                            Fig.B

                                                            Fig.A

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Transportability                                                          Positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints
                                                                                     on wheelchair:
          Occupant Restraints Instruction:
                                                                                     1. Location of the front and rear tie down labels (Fig. G-H-I).
          1. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of the
          pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone   2. Position of the front, (Fig.G) and rear, (Fig.H-I), wheelchair tie
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          of 30 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.                                         down restraint and the tie down label.
          A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable i.e.
                                                                                     3. Side view of tie down straps, (Fig.J)
          closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees. (Fig C)
          2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
          across the chest as illustrated Fig d and e
          Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible consistent
          with user comfort.
          Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.                                                                          Fig.G
          The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and across
          the shoulder as illustrated in Fig D and E.
          3. The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side frame
          just above the castor, and the rear side frame. The straps are fitted
          around the side frames at the intersection of the horizontal and
          vertical frame tubes. (See Figs G - K)
          4. The tie down symbol (Fig F) on the wheelchair frame indicates the
          position of the wheelchair restraint straps. The straps are then
          tensioned after the front straps have been fitted to secure the
          wheelchair.

                                                                                                                                          Fig.H
             Fig.C

                                     Prefered Zone

             Fig.D

                                                                                                                                           Fig.I

             Fig.E

                                                                                                                                           Fig.J

                                                    Fig.F

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Handling                                                                 Options – Step Tubes
Folding up                                 Fig. 1                        Step Tubes                               Fig. 5
First remove the seat cushion and the                                    Tipping tubes are used by attendants
back seat shell from the wheelchair and                                  to tip a wheelchair over an obstacle
flip up the (platform) footplate or the                                  Simply step on the tube to push a

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individual footrests. Take hold of the                                   wheelchair, for example, over a kerb
sling or the seat tubes in the middle,                                   or step (Fig. 5).
from the back and pull upwards. The
wheelchair will then fold up. To fold                                        CAUTION!
your wheelchair so that it is as small as
                                                                         Sunrise Medical strongly recommends the use of a step tube on
possible, e.g., to put into a car, you can
                                                                         transit wheeled models and also on any model where attendant use
remove the footrests (depending on the
                                                                         is the predominant intended use, as damage to the backposts may
model). For this purpose, open the latch
                                                                         occur if you pull back on them to tip the wheelchair, in order to
from the outside and swing the footrest to the side. Then the footrest
                                                                         overcome obstacles.
only has to be drawn out of the receiver tube (Fig. 1).
Unfolding                                    Fig. 2
Press down on the seat tube (see
figure). Your wheelchair is then unfolded.
Now snap the seat tubing into position in
the seat saddle. This can be facilitated
by slightly tipping your wheelchair, as                                  Options - Brakes
this means that the weight is taken off
one of the rear wheels. Be careful not                                   Wheel locks                              FIG. 6
to get your fingers caught in the                                        Your wheelchair is equipped with
cross-tube assembly. Refit the seat                                      two wheel locks. They are applied
and the back seat shell (Fig. 2).                                        directly against the tyres. To engage,
                                                                         press both brake levers forward
                                                                         against the stops. To release the
                                                                         locks, pull the levers back to their
Getting into your wheelchair independently                               original positions.
(Fig. 3)
• The wheelchair should be pushed up against Fig. 3                      Braking power will decrease with:
a wall or solid piece of furniture;                                      • Worn tyre tread
• The brakes should be on;                                               • Tyre pressure that is too low
• The footplates should be hinged up;                                    • Wet tyres                               FIG. 7
• The user can then lower himself into the chair;                        • Improperly adjusted wheel locks
• The footplates should then be pushed down
and the feet rested on them in front of the heel                         The wheel locks have not been
loops.                                                                   designed to be used as brakes for a
                                                                         moving wheelchair. The wheel locks
Getting out of your wheelchair                                           should therefore never be used to
independently (Fig. 4)                                                   brake a moving wheelchair. Always
• The brakes should be on;                                               use the hand-rims for braking. Make                    20 mm
                                                  Fig. 4                 sure that the gap between the tyres
• The hinged footplates should be hinged up;
• With one hand on each armrest, the person                             and wheel locks complies with given
   should bend slightly forward to bring the body                        specifications. To readjust, loosen the screw and set the
   weight to the front of the seat, and with both                        appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw (Fig. 6-7).
   feet firmly on the ground, one foot well back,
                                                                             CAUTION!
   push up into the upright position.
                                                                         After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel lock gap
    WARNING!                                                             and re-adjust if necessary.
                                                                         Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result in a
•    When standing, do not stand on the footplates or the                higher effort to operate. This might cause the brake lever extension
     wheelchair will tip up. It is easier and safer to get into your     to break!
     wheel chair if you turn the footplates up and out of the way or     Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring will cause
     take them off the wheelchair.                                       the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might cause the
•    Always engage the wheel brakes when transfering in or out of        wheel lock to malfunction.
     the wheelchair.
                                                                         Drum brakes
                                                                         Drum brakes permit safe and               Fig. 8
                                                                         convenient braking for an attendant.
Quick-release axles on rear wheel                                        They can also be set with the aid of a
The rear wheels are equipped with                                        locking lever (1) to prevent rolling. The
                                        Fig. 5
quick-release axles. The wheels                                          lever must snap audibly into place.
can thus be fitted or removed without                                    Drum brakes are not influenced by air
using tools. To remove a wheel, simply                                   pressure inside the tyres. Your
depress the quick-release button on                                      wheelchair cannot be moved when the
the axle (1) and pull the wheel off the                                  drum brakes are set (Fig.8).
axle (Fig. 5).                                                                                                              1
                                                                             CAUTION!
    CAUTION!
                                                                         Drum brakes must only be adjusted by authorised dealers.
Hold the quick-release button on the
axle depressed when inserting the
axle into the frame to mount the rear
                                         1
wheels. Release the button to lock the
wheel in place. The quick-release button should snap back to its
original position

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One-hand operation                        Fig.9                         Options - Footplates
          Your wheelchair is equipped with
          two sets of wheel locks that can be                                     Footrests and Latch                           FIG.13
          operated from either the left or the                                    The legrests can be swung inwards                                    1
          right side. They are applied directly                                   under the seat sling or outwards. When
          against the tyres. To engage, push                                      fitting the legrests, the footrests must be
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          the brake lever forward against the                                     pointing inwards or outwards. Then rotate
          stops (Fig. 9). To release the locks,                                   the legrest inwards, until it locks into
          pull the lever back to its original                                     place. To remove, pull the lever (1),
          position.                                                               swing the footplate inwards or outwards
                                                                                  and then lift the legrest out. Make sure
          •   Braking power will decrease with:                                   that the legrest is locked into place
          •   Worn tyre tread                                                     correctly, (Fig 13).
                                                    Fig.10
          •   Tyre pressure that is too low
          •   Wet tyres                                                                CAUTION!
          •   Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
                                                                                  •    The legrests must not be used to lift or to carry the wheelchair.
          The wheel locks have not been
          designed to be used as brakes for a                                     •    When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the footboards.
          moving wheelchair. The wheel locks                                           These should be flipped up beforehand or the footrest should be
          should therefore never be used to                                            swung to the outside as far as possible.
          brake a moving wheelchair. Always use the hand-rims for braking.
          Make sure that the gap between the tyres and wheel locks complies       Option Elevating legrest
          with given specifications. To re-adjust, loosen the screw and set the                                                 FIG.14
                                                                                  (Fig 14-16)
          appropriate gap. Then re-tighten the screw (see the page on torque)     To remove, pull the lever (1), swing the
          (Fig. 10).                                                              footplate outwards and then lift the             1
                                                                                  legrest out.
                 CAUTION:
          After each adjustment of the rear wheels, check the wheel lock gap      Height Adjustment:
          and re-adjust if necessary.                                             The lower leg length can be adjusted
                                                                                  infinitely by releasing the screw (2).
          Mounting the wheel lock too close towards the wheel will result in a    Adjust the suitable height and tighten the
          higher effort to operate. This might cause the brake lever extension    screw again.
          to break! Leaning onto the brake lever extension while transferring
          will cause the lever to break! Splashing water from tyres might              CAUTION!
                                                                                                                                FIG.15
          cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
                                                                                  The distance between the footplate
                                                                                  and the ground must be at least 40
                                                                                  mm.

                                                                                  ANGLE ADJUSTMENT:
          Options - Footplates
                                                                                  Press the lever (3) downward with one
          Footplates:                               Fig.11                        hand while supporting the legrest with
          The footplates can be flipped up to                                     the other hand to take the load off. When
          make it easier to transfer to/from the                                  a suitable angle is achieved, let go of the
          chair.                                                                  lever and the legrest will lock into one of
          Lower leg length:                                                       the preset positions.
          For users with longer legs, the leg                                                                                      2
          support can be lowered to the
          appropriate level by using the screws
          (1). Loosen the screws, push the                        1                                                                                  FIG.16
                                                                                                              3
          tubes to the desired position and
          then re-tighten the screws (see
          section on torque). There must
          always be a minimum gap of 2.5 cm between the footplates and the
          ground, (Fig.11).

          Angle-adjustable                         Fig.12
          footboard
          This can be adjusted to alter the
          angle to the ground. Release
          screw, pull it inwards, set the
          desired angle and then push                                        it
          on. After making the adjustment,
          re-tighten the screw.
          Make sure that after any
          adjustment work, all screws are tightened correctly (see the page 5
          torque).
          Ensure that you maintain the minimum gap to the floor (2.5 cm) (Fig.
          12).

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Adjusting the calf pad                                                   Options – Castor adapter
(Fig 17).
                                                               FIG.17
The calf pad can be adjusted as
follows:                                                                NOTE:
Height: Open bolt (4) and move the                             5        You can change the angle of the castor axle by altering the position
clamping piece to the desired                                           of the castor/rear wheel. This should always be approx. 90°.

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position. By rotating the clamping
piece also the angle can be                                             Adjusting the castor axle angle:
adjusted.
Depth: Open bolt (5) and move the                                       Release the screws (1), pull the castor adaptor outwards, set a 90°
calf pad into the desired position.                                     angle and then re-tighten the screws (Fig. 20-21).
Width: Open bolt (5) and position the                          4
spacers (6) behind the pad, to get    6                                 Fig.20                                                        Fig.21
the desired position.

     WARNING!
•    Keep hands clear of the adjustable mechanism between the
     frame and the movable parts of the foot rest, while elevating or
     lowering the footrest.
                                                                           90°
•    Always make sure that the fasteners are secure.
•    The foot rests must not be used to lift or to carry the
                                                                                                                                 1
     wheelchair.
                                                                            CAUTION!
•    Risk of trapping fingers! When moving the foot rest up or
     down, do not put your fingers in the adjusting mechanism
     between the moving parts of the foot rest.                         The castor axle angle must be set the same on both sides (check by
                                                                        marking).
AMPUTEE SUPPORT                         FIG.19                                                                    Fig.22
(Fig.18).                                                               Horizontal axle position
The Amputee Support can be
adjusted in every direction as                                          The axle plate can be adjusted
required.                                                               forwards to give greater
                                                                        manoeuvrability or to the rear to give
                                                                        greater stability (Fig. 22).

                                                                        The larger the wheelbase the greater
                                                                        the security against your wheelchair
                                                                        tipping over

                                                                        Options - Backrest
Options - Castors
                                                                        Height-adjustable                         Fig.23
Castors, castor plates, forks                                           backrest                                                       1
The wheelchair may veer slightly to the right or left, or the castors   The height of the backrest can be set
may wobble. This may be caused by the following:                        to 2 or 3 different positions
                                                                        (depending on the model) (41 cm,
• Forward and/or reverse wheel motion has not been set properly.        43.5 cm and 46 cm). Release and
• The castor angle has not been set correctly.                          remove the bolts (1)+(2), and push
• Castor and/or rear wheel air pressure is incorrect; the wheels do    the backrest tube to the desired
   not turn smoothly.                                                   position. Tighten up the bolts again
                                                                        (Fig. 23).
The wheelchair will not move in a straight line if the castors have
not been properly adjusted. Castors should always be adjusted by
an authorised dealer. The wheel locks must be checked every time
                                                                        Adjustable backrest                       Fig.24
the rear wheel position has been altered.
                                                                        angle
Options - Castor Adapter
                                                                        The angle of the backrest can be set
                                                                        to 6 different positions (-5° forwards,
The seat height is determined by the Fig.19                             0°, 5°, 10°, 15° and 20° backwards).
castor and rear wheel position. The                                     To adjust the angle, remove the
seat height can be adjusted by                                          screw (1), set the desired angle and
altering the position of the rear                                       then re-tighten the screw (Fig. 24).
wheels and the castors and by using                                                                                 1
spacers, (Fig.19).
                                                                        Adjustable backrest
    CAUTION!                                                            angle                                     Fig.25
                                                                        (7° - 30°)
After adjusting the seat height, all
screws must be re-tightened and the                                     By pulling both levers together (1),
wheel lock must be readjusted.                                          you can release the backrest and
                                                                        then move it to the desired position.

                                                                        On releasing the two levers (1) the                                1
                                                                        backrest will automatically lock into
                                                                        place (Fig. 25).

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Trunk support
               CAUTION!                                                         The trunk support can be adjusted in
                                                                                                                          Fig.30
          •    It is recommended that the angle-adjustable backrest is used     angle, depth and height. It can be
               in conjunction with the wheelbase extension.                     swing away by lifting it
                                                                                upwards.
          •    It is recommended that the angle-adjustable backrest is used     • Depth adjustment: Remove the 2
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               in conjunction with anti-tip tubes (maximum ground clearance     screws and fit the trunk support in the
               3 - 5 cm).                                                       new position. Finally tighten screws
                                                                                again.
          •    We recommend that the angle-adjustable backrest is used in
                                                                                • Angle adjustment: Open screw, set
               conjunction with a stabilising bar.
                                                                                the trunk support into the wished
                                                                                Angle and tighten the screw again. (Fig.30)
          Half folding back                         Fig.26                      • Height adjustment: Remove the fixing screws of the bracket and
          Unfolding the backrest:                                               move the bracket into the wished position. Finally tighten the
          To put the backrest in the upright                                    screws again.
          position, push the handles upwards
          and forwards until they lock in,
          (Fig.26).

                WARNING!                                                        Options – sideguard
          Keep fingers and other items away
          from the folding mechanism when                                       Standard side guard,                      Fig.31
                                                                                                                                        2
          the backrest is being folded to                                       flip-up, removable
          prevent injury or damage to property.                                 with short or long                        1
                                                                                armrests
          Folding the backrest:              Fig.27
          The backrest can be folded to make                                    The sideguard with rounded off front
          storage of the wheelchair easier,                                     edges will allow you to get up close to
          (Fig.27).                                                             a table. To flip the armrest up, push
                                                                                the lever (1), so that the sideguard is
                CAUTION!                                                        released (Fig.31 + 32).

          Do not operate under load as this
          may cause lever to break.                                             The height of the armrest (2) can     Fig.32
                                                                                be adjusted by fitting the
          To fold the backrest, stand behind                                    spacer bracket in various positions.
          the wheelchair, press the two small                                   To do this release the screws, move        3
          levers (Fig. 27 - 28) positioned on each side of the backrest (just   the spacer bracket and re-tighten the
          above the armrests). Fold the backrest down.                          screws. The length of the armrest can
                                                                                be adjusted by releasing the screws
          Adjustable back-sling                     Fig.28                      (3), then move the armrest to the
                                                                                desired position and re-tighten the
          The adjustable back-sling                                             screws (Fig.33).
          can be adjusted for tension
          by using several straps (Fig. 28).                                        CAUTION:
                CAUTION!                                                        • N
                                                                                   either the sideguards nor the armrests are to be used for lifting
                                                                                  or carrying the wheelchair.
          Do not pull the tension belt too tight,                               • Take care of your fingers when adjusting the arm pad height.
          otherwise this could interfere with the
          folding mechanism of the chair.                                       Side guard, flip-up, removable with short or
                                                                                long armrests, height-adjustable
          Comfort back                                                          The armrest can be height-adjusted as follows.
          The comfort back permits              Fig.29
                                                                                Move the lever downwards and move
          comfortable long seating with lateral                                 the armrest to the desired height.      Fig.33
          support.                                                              Release the lever and press the             1
          The complete can be removed by                                        armrest downwards until you hear it          2
          lifting up and pushing forward. The                                   click into place. Always check that the
          cushion is fixed by velcro and can be                                 side guards are correctly in
          removed as well. The cover is                                         place.
          washable.(Fig. 29)                                                    To flip the armrest up, push the lever
                                                                                (1) so that the sideguard is released.
                                                                                You can adjust the length of the armrest by releasing the screws (2)
                                                                                push the armrest to the desired position and then re-tighten the
                                                                                screws (Fig.33).

                                                                                    CAUTION:
                                                                                • N either the sideguards nor the armrests are to be used for lifting
                                                                                   or carrying the wheelchair.
                                                                                • When using a 24" rear wheel the armpad must be moved one
                                                                                   level up.

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Height-adjustable armrests                      Fig.34                    Options – Lap belt
                                                               1
To adjust the height, pull the lever (1) and
push the armrest to the desired height.                                       WARNING!
Afterwards make sure that the lever (1)
locks back into position. Removing the                             2      Before using your wheelchair ensure the seat belt is worn and
                                                                          correctly adjusted before use.

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armrest is carried out in the same way.

To remove the sideguard completely, push                                  The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the illustrations.
the lever (2). When fitting the sideguard, the lever (2) must also be     The seat belt comprises 2 halves. They are fitted using the existing
pulled.                                                                   seat stay retaining bolt fitted through the eyelet on the belt. The belt
Always make sure that the sideguard locks into position                   is routed under the rear of the side panel. (Fig. 37)
correctly in the receiver. (Fig. 34)                                      Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the centre of the seat. (Fig.
                                                                          38)

Options – Hemiplegic armrest                                              Fig.37                                  Fig.38

Hemiplegic armrest
The hemiplegic armrest can be      Fig.35
adjusted both in length and angle.
You can adjust the length by
pushing the armrest after having
loosened the 2 rotary screws (1).                                  1
To adjust the angle, open the
release lever (2) and rotate the
armrest to the desired position,                                2
then tighten it again (Fig. 35).

Options – Anti-Tip Tubes                                                  Adjust lap belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
Anti-Tip Tubes                             Fig.36                          To increase the belt     To reduce the belt
Anti-tip tubes provide additional
safety for inexperienced users when                                               length                  lenght
they are still learning how to operate
their wheelchair. They prevent a
wheelchair from tipping over
backwards. The anti tip tube should
be inserted into the frame tube until                                                   Type B                  Type B                 Type B
the first of the two spring buttons
enters the first hole in the frame tube,
(Fig.36).
                                                                           Feed free belt        Feed free belt back Ensure belt is not
     WARNING!                                                              through slide adjust- through male buckle looped at male
                                                                           ers and male buckle and slide adjusters. buckle.
Incorrect setup of the anti-tips will increase the risk of a rearwards     to provide more belt
tip. You must swing the anti-tips upwards when going up or down            length.
large obstacles, (such as a kerb), to prevent them from touching the
ground, then rotate them back down to the normal position.

NOTE: Do not insert both buttons of the anti tip tube into the frame
tube as this could damage the anti Tipp and cause a loss of
effectiveness. By pushing on the Second exposed release button,
the safety wheels can be set upwards or removed. There must
always be a gap of between 3 cm and 5 cm between the tube and
the ground. You must swing the safety wheels upwards when going
up and down large obstacles (such as a kerb) to prevent them from
touching the ground. Then rotate the safety wheels back down to
the normal position (Fig. 36).

     WARNING!

Incorrect set up of the anti tips will increase the risk of a rearwards
tip.

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Options – Lap belt                                                      Options - Seat
          When fastened check space between the lap belt and user, when               Standard seat sling
          correctly adjusted it should not be possible to insert more than the        The sling is equipped with a Velcro   Fig.41
          flat of the hand between the lap belt and the user. (Fig. 39)               fastener on one side, this permits
                                                                                      stepless adjustment of the sling. To
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          Generally the Lap Belt should be fixed so that the straps sit at an         adjust the sling, fold the chair up.
          angle of approximately 45°, and when correctly adjusted should not          Then pull the front cover caps
          allow user to slip down in the seat.                                        forwards out of the frame. The sling
          (Fig. 40)                                                                   can be pulled off the frame. Undo the
                                                                                      Velcro fastener and adjust the sling.
          Fig.39                                    Fig.40                            Reverse this procedure to refit the
                                                                                      sling (Fig. 41).

                                                                                          CAUTION!
                                                                                      •    For proper safety, at least 50 % of the Velcro surfaces must
                                                                                           be in contact with each other at all times.
                                                                                      •    The sling must not be pulled too tight, as otherwise this
                                                                                           could interfere with the folding mechanism of the chair.
                                                                                           Seat depth.

                                                                                      Comfort seat
                                                                                      The comfort seat permits comfortable long seating due to
                                                                                      the wooden base and the anatomically shaped cushion.

                                                                                      Options – Depth Adjustable Seat Upholstery
                                                                                                                               Fig.42
                                                                                      depth Adjustable Seat
              To fasten buckle:               To release belt:                        Upholstery
              Firmly push male buckle into    Press exposed sides of male             You can easily alter the seat depth
              female buckle.                  buckle and push towards centre          by using the Velcro fastener on the
                                              / push the press button of the          seat sling.
                                              female buckle whilst gently pull-       Separate sling (1) from sling, set the
                                              ing apart.                              desiredposition and then
                                                                                      push both slings back together, one
                                                                                      on top of each other (Fig. 42).
          Advice to client

                 DANGER!                                                              Options – Seat depth
          •      Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair and
                 occupant are transported in a vehicle, use the separate              Seat Depth
                 occupant lap and diagonal restraints provided in the vehicle.        By removing the clips (1), the cross-brace unit (2) can be pushed
                                                                                      along the frame, which then alters the seat depth (depending on the
          •      Before use we recommend that the lap belt be checked to              position of the back tubes).
                 ensure that it is adjusted correctly, free from any obstruction or
                 adverse wear and that the buckle engages securely.                   Make sure that the clips (1) snap into the frame holes provided.

          •      Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and adjusted        To keep the frame as compact as possible, the seat depth can also
                 prior to use could cause serious injury to the user. e.g. too        be adjusted by using the back tubes (41 – 51 cm in steps of 2.5 cm).
                 loose a strap may allow the user to slip down in the chair and       To do this remove the screws (1 and 2) on the back tube bracket.
                 risk suffocation.                                                    Remove the wheels and the armrests and check that the cross-
                                                                                      brace is in the desired position (push the cross-brace as described
          Maintenance:                                                                above). Move the back tubes to the desired position and re-tighten
                                                                                      all screws. Move the receiver tube for the armrests to the desired
          Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for any         position (Fig. 43).
          sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary. Clean the lap belt
          with warm soapy water and allow it to dry.                                           Fig.43
                 DANGER!

          The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
          above Sunrise Medical also recommend that the length and fit of
          the belt is checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end
          user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive length.
          If in doubt about the use and operation of the seat belt then ask
          your healthcare professional, wheelchair dealer, carer or attendant
                                                                                                                               2
          for assistance.

                                                                                                                           1

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Options – Push handles                                                   Folding stabilising bar                     Fig.49
                                                                         This bar is used to stabilise the
Height-adjustable push                                                   backrest. To be able to fold the
                                            Fig.44
handles                                                                  wheelchair, the stabilising bar must be
These handles are secured with pins                                      pushed downwards in the middle (1).
to prevent them from sliding out                                         To completely unfold the wheelchair,

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unintentionally. By releasing the                                        the carrying handle (2) must be pulled
release lever (1) you can adjust the                                     upwards, (Fig.49).
push handles to a height which suits                             1
you. After any adjustment to the
height of the push handles, pull the                                     Options – Headrests
release lever (1) until it is tight (Fig. 44).
                                                                                                                                Fig.50
     CAUTION:                                                            Headrests
                                                                         The headrest can be raised and moved
If the lever is not secure, injuries could result when lifting over      both forwards and backwards. To do this,
obstacles.                                                               simply loosen the screw, adjust the
                                                                         headrest to the desired position, and
                                                                         tighten the screw (see the section on
                                                                         torque) (Fig. 50).

Options – Crutch holder
Crutch Holder                                           Fig.45
This device permits crutches to be                                                                             Fig.51
transported directly on a wheelchair. It has a                           Comfort headrest
Velcro loop to fasten crutches or other aids                             For adjusting the height open knob
(Fig. 45).                                                               and position the headrest in the
                                                                         desired height. Finally tighten the
      CAUTION:                                                           knob again, (Fig.51).

Never try to use or even remove the
crutches or other aids while moving.

                                                                         Options – Transit wheels
                                                                         Transit wheels
Options - Therapy table                                                  Transit wheels should be used wherever your wheelchair would be
                                                                         too wide if the rear wheels were used (e.g., in
Therapy table                                Fig.46                      airplanes, buses, etc.). After the rear wheels have been Fig.52
The tray provides a flat surface for                                     removed with the aid of the quick-release axles, the
most activities. Before using a tray, it                                 transit wheels can immediately be used to continue
first has to be adjusted to the width of                                 riding. The transit wheels are mounted so that they
the seat by an authorised dealer. The                                    are approx. 3 centimeters above the ground when not
user must be sitting in the wheelchair                                   in use. They are thus out of the way when riding,
during this adjustment (Fig. 46).                                        transporting or when tipping to pass over obstacles
                                                                         (e.g., kerbs, steps, etc.) (Fig. 52).

                                                                              CAUTION:
Options - Stabilising Bar
                                                                         Your wheelchair does not have any wheel locks when
Recliner STABILISING BAR                   Fig.47                        the transit wheels are being used.
Open star-knob (1) and swing the
stabilising bar (2) out of the way
before folding the chair.
To reinstate the wheelchair, reverse             2
the above procedure, (Fig.47).
                                                                         Options – One-hand operation

    DANGER!                                                              One-hand operation                          Fig.53
                                                                         To move the wheelchair in a straight
• B
   efore using the wheelchair
  ensure that the stabiliser bar and
                                                                     1   line, both hand wheels must be
                                                                         operated. If the wheelchair is to be
  star-knobs are in place and are
                                                                         folded up, remove the pull-off bar by
  tightened correctly.
                                                                         pushing it inwards (Fig. 53).
• Never use the stabiliser bar to lift the chair!
                                                                              CAUTION:
                                                                         To avoid injury, always make sure
                                                                         that all connections are firmly in place.
Swingaway stabilising bar
                                           Fig.48
This bar is used to stabilise the
backrest. To be able to fold the
wheelchair, the release lever (1)
must be pushed inwards and the
stabilising bar must be flipped
downwards. When unfolding the
wheelchair, please make sure that                   1
the stabilising bar is locked into
position (Fig. 48).

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Name Plate                                                            Tyres and mounting

          Nameplates                                                            Tyres and mounting
                                                                                Solid tyres are standard.
          The nameplate is located on either the cross-tube assembly or the     With pneumatic tyres make sure that you maintain the correct tyre
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          transverse frame tube, as well as on a label in the owner’s manual.   pressure, as this can have an effect on wheelchair performance. If
          The nameplate indicates the exact model designation and other         the tyre pressure is too low, rolling resistance will increase, requiring
          technical specifications. Please provide the following pieces of      more effort to move the chair forward. Low tyre pressure also has a
          information whenever you have to order replacement parts or to file   negative impact on manoeuvrability. If the tyre pressure is too high,
          a claim:                                                              the tyre could burst. The correct pressure for a given tyre is printed
                                                                                on the surface of the tyre itself.

                           SAMPLE                                               Tyres can be mounted the same way as an ordinary bicycle tyre.
                                                                                Before installing a new inner tube, you should always make sure
                                                                                that the base of the rim and the interior of the tyre are free of foreign
                                                                                objects. Check the pressure after mounting or repairing a tyre. It is
                                                                                critical to your safety and to the wheelchair’s performance that
                                                                                regulation air pressure be maintained and that tyres be in good
                                                                                condition.
            RubiX2

                                                                                Maintenance and care
                                                                                Safety Check:
                                                                                As the user you will be the first person to notice any possible
                                                                                defects. We therefore recommend that before each use, you check
              RubiX2                                                            the following:
                                 Product Name/SKU Number.
                                                                                The tyre pressure is correct.
                                 Maximum safe slope with anti-tips fitted,      The brakes work correctly.
                                 Depends on wheelchair setting, posture and     All removable parts are securely fastened (e.g. armrests, footrest
                                 physical capabilities of the user.             hangers, quick-release axles ...).
                                                                                If there is any damage/defect, please contact your authorised dealer.
                                 Seat width.

                                                                                Maintenance:
                                 Depth (maximum).
                                                                                Check the tyre pressure at regular intervals.
                                                                                Check all tyres for wear and damage at regular intervals, at least
                                 Load Maximum.                                  annually. Change the tyres as soon as there is any sign of damage
                                                                                or wear.
                                                                                Check the seat and back sling for wear and damage at regular
                                 CE Mark
                                                                                intervals, at least annually. Change these items as soon as there is
                                                                                any sign of damage or wear.
                                 User's Guide.                                  Check all frame and backrest components for wear and damage at
                                                                                regular intervals, at least annually. Change these items as soon as
                                                                                there is any sign of damage or wear.
                                                                                Check the brakes for wear and damage at regular intervals, at least
                                 Crash Tested                                   annually. Check that they are working properly and are easy to use.
                                                                                Change the brakes as soon as there is any sign of damage or wear.
                                                                                Check to make sure all bolts are secure (see the section on torque)
                                 Date of manufacture.                           at regular intervals, at least annually. All screws which are critical to
                                                                                using the wheelchair safely have safety nuts. Safety nuts should
                                                                                only be used once and should be replaced after use.
                                 Serial number.

                                                                                Note: If torque settings are given, then we strongly recommend
          Due to our policy of continuous improvement in the design of our      that you use a torque measuring device, in order to check that you
          wheelchairs, product specifications may vary slightly from the        have tightened to the correct torque.
          examples illustrated. All weight/dimensions and performance data      Please use only mild household cleaners when your wheelchair is
          are approximate and provided solely for guidance.                     dirty. Use only soap and water when cleaning the seat upholstery
          Sunrise Medical complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive        and lap belt.
          93/42/EEC                                                             Depending on the frequency and type of use, we recommend taking
                                                                                your wheelchair to your authorised dealer regularly, but at least
                         All wheelchairs must be used in accordance with the    within a year, to have it maintained by trained personnel.
                         manufacturer’s guidelines.
                                                                                    CAUTION!
          Sunrise Medical GmbH & Co.KG
          Kahlbachring 2-4
                                                                                Sand, salt and sea water can damage the bearings of the front and
          69254 Malsch/Heidelberg
                                                                                rear wheels. Clean and dry the wheelchair carefully, after they have
          Germany
                                                                                been exposed to these elements.
          Tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-400
          Fax: +49 (0) 7253/980-111
          www.sunrisemedical.com

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Hygiene when being reused:                                                Technical Data
When the chair is to be reused, it should be prepared carefully, and
be wiped and treated with spray disinfectant on all surfaces which        Overall width:
could come into contact with the user.                                    • With standard wheels including handrims, close mount:
                                                                            RubiX2:			 SW +19 cm
If you need to do this quickly, you must use a liquid, alcohol-based

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disinfectant suitable for medical products and devices.                   • With drum brake wheels including handrims, close mounted:
Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions of the              RubiX2:			 SW +21 cm
disinfectant you are using.                                               Folded dimensions:
                                                                          • With standard wheels:
                                                                            RubiX2:				                                                  30 cm
                                                                          • Without standard wheels:
Trouble shooting                                                            RubiX2:				                                                  24 cm
Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure                                                     Maximum load:
• Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)                  • RubiX2				                              up to a load of 125 kg
• Check the castor angle                                                  • Reinforced version RubiX2 XL            up to a load of 170 kg
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with
  the ground                                                              Weights in kg:
                                                                          • Transportation (without footrest, wheels, sideguard)         8.4 kg
Castors begin to wobble                                                   • Transportation RubiX2 XL , (without footrest,
• Check the castor angle                                                    wheels, sideguard):		                        		              11.4 kg
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary (see
  the section on torque)                                                  • Footrest (unit):					                                        0.8 kg
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper contact with          • Standard sideguard (unit):				                               0.8 kg
  the ground                                                              • 24" rear wheels (solid) (pair):			                           3.8 kg

Wheelchair squeaks and rattles                                             Maximum occupant mass (test dummy mass): 125 kg, (XL= 170kg)
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if necessary (see
  the section on torque)                                                 Also see page 4
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where movable parts
  come in contact with one another                                       In Accordance with EN12183: 2009 all there listed parts (seat - back
                                                                         upholstery, arm pad, side panel...) are fire resistant as per EN1021-2 .
Wheelchair begins to wobble
                                                                         The Dynamic safe slope is dependant on the chair configuration, the
• Check angle at which castors are set
                                                                         users abilities and the style of riding. As the users abilities and style of
• Check tyre pressure
                                                                         riding cannot be predetermined then the max safe slope cannot be
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently
                                                                         determined. Therefore this must be determined by the user with the
                                                                         assistance of an attendant to prevent tipping. It is strongly
                                                                         recommended that inexperienced users have Ant-tips fitted.
                                                                         The wheelchair conforms to the following standards:
Disposal / recycling of materials                                        a) Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue
                                                                         strengths (ISO 7176-8)
NOTE: If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge it       b) Requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO
may not belong to you. If it is no longer required follow any            7176-16 (EN 1021-1)
instructions given by the organisation issuing the wheelchair in order
that it may be returned to them.

The following information describes the materials used in the             Torque
wheelchair in relation to the disposal or re-cycling of the wheelchair
and its packaging.                                                        Unless otherwise advised, the torque for M6 screws is 7 Nm.
Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations may be in force          Please refer to page 5 for detaials
locally and these should be taken into consideration when disposal
arrangements are made. (This may include the cleaning or
de-contamination of the wheelchair before disposal).
Aluminium: Castor forks, wheels, side frames, armrests, frame, leg         Seat Height Adjustment
rests, push handles
Steel: Fasteners, QR axle                                                  Please refer to the table on page 5.
Plastic: Handgrips, tube plugs, castor wheels, footplates, armpads
and 12” wheel/tyre
Packaging: Low density polythene bag, cardboard box
Upholstery: Woven polyester with PVC coatings and expanded
combustion modified foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed agent or
authorised place of disposal. Alternatively your wheelchair may be
returned to your dealer for disposal.

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