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Owner’s Manual

41 Issue 4

How to use this manual

We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Powertec F50

powerchair. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the chair and

its features. It contains hints on everyday usage and general care in

addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to

and details about the guarantee. There are a wide range of accessories and

adjustments available on the Powertec F50 for further information about

these you should contact your wheelchair perscriber/supplier.

Your wheelchair will reach you in excent condition having been personally

inspected before leaving our factory. By following the guidelines for

maintenance and cleaning your wheelchair will maintain its first class

condition and give you complete satisfaction.

Contents

Introduction page 1

Guarantee page 2

Features and Options page 3

Safety Warnings page 4 - 6

Preparing your wheelchair for use page 7 - 12

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod page 13 - 19

Parallel Swing-Away page 20

Using your Wheelchair page 21 - 22

Batteries and Battery Charging page 23 - 30

User Tips page 31 - 33

Transportation page 34

Lap belt instructions page 35

Maintenance page 36

Maintenance Chart page 37

Service History page 38

Sunrise Medical page 39

1 Issue 4

en pavements.

This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to

the weight of 118Kg who has the cognitive, physical and visual ability

to control the vehicle safely. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of

the powerchair, contact your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification,

prior to commencing use.

It is very important to read the relevant section of the owners manual when

making any adjustments. If you have any queries about the use,

maintenance or safety of your wheelchair please contact your local

approved Sunrise Medical service agent. If you do not know of an approved

dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone:

SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED

SUNRISE BUSINESS PARK

HIGH STREET WOLLASTON

WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4PS

ENGLAND

Telephone 01384 44 66 88 FAX. 01384 44 66 99

International Telephone +44 1384 44 66 88 FAX.+44 1384 44 66 99

www.sunrisemedical.co.uk

Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality at all stages of

the development, and production of this wheelchair.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio

interference requirements of EEC directive 89/336/EEC

and Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC

Sunrise is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which conform

fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use Sunrise is

accredited to B S EN ISO 9001 which is the internationally recognized

standard for quality management systems. This approval ensures we

provide quality in all areas of our business from development through to

final delivery.

Serial Number : Inspected by:

Introduction

Issue 4 2

Your guarantee

The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack,

please fill in the relevant details and return to us to

register your entitlement.

THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY

RIGHTS.

Warranty conditions

1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by

an authorised Sunrise Medical dealer/service

agent.

2) To apply the warranty conditions should your

Wheelchair require attention under these

arrangements, notify the designated Sunrise

Medical service agent immediately giving full

information about the nature of the difficulty.

Should you be operating the Wheelchair away

from the locality of the designated Sunrise

Medical service agent work under the “Warranty

Conditions” will be carried out by any other

service agent designated by the manufacturer.

3) Should any part of the Wheelchair require repair

or replacement as a result of a specific

manufacturing or material defect within twelve

months from the date on which the possession of

the Wheelchair was transferred to the original

purchaser, and subject to it remaining within that

ownership, the part or parts will be repaired or

replaced completely free of charge if returned to

the authorised service agent.

Note: This guarantee is not transferable.

4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from

these arrangements for the balance of the

warranty period applicable to the Wheelchair.

5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has

expired are covered for a further twelve months

6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally

be covered during the normal warranty period

unless such items have clearly suffered undue

wear as a direct result of an original

manufacturing defect. These items include

amongst others upholstery, tyres, inner tubes,

and similar parts.

7) The above warranty conditions apply to all wheel-

chair parts, for models purchased at full retail price,

8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will

be accepted where the Wheelchair has required

repair or replacement as a direct result of.-

a) The Wheelchair or part not having been

maintained in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations, where such

exist. Or failing to use only the specified original

equipment parts.

b) The Wheelchair or part having been damaged by

neglect, accident or improper use.

c) The Wheelchair or part having been altered from

the manufacturer’s specifications, or repairs

having been attempted prior to the service agent

being notified.

Please keep a note of your local service agent’s

address and telephone number in the space below. In

the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give

all relevant details so they can help you quickly.

The Wheelchairs shown and described in this manual

may not be exactly the same in every detail as your

own model. However, all instructions are still entirely

relevant, irrespective of detail differences.

The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without

notice any weights, measurements, or other technical

data shown in this manual. All figures, measurements,

and capacities shown in this manual are approximate,

and do not constitute specifications.

Guarantee

Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual. Sunrise

Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in

this manual. Your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to carry

out detailed maintenance as and when required. Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts.

Sunrise Medical authorised Service Agent

Name:

Address:

Tel:

Postcode:

Sunrise Medical authorised Service Agent

Name:

Address:

Tel:

Postcode:

Sunrise Medical Limited

High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS

England

Tel 01384 4466 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99

www.sunrisemedical.co.uk

3 Issue 4

Features and options

The Powertec F50 has been designed for use by an individual on a daily basis. It is

suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is only intended for use as a pavement

vehicle, but may also be used when crossing between pavements.

This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to the

weight of 118Kg who has the cognitive, physical and visual ability to control the

vehicle safely. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the powerchair, contact

your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification, prior to commencing use.

Some of the options shown in this manual may not be available in your country.

For further information please consult your Sunrise supplier.

Armrest

page 11

Speed and Directional

Control page 13-19

Backrest

page 12

Emergency

Freewheel

page 21

Wheels

and Tyres

page 36

Batteries

and

Charging

page 23-30

Footrest

page 12

Kerb Climber

page 21-22

Seating

page 9 -11

Issue 4 4

Safety warnings

Safety warnings

Safety is a very important with any

vehicle that is power driven, here

are some helpful tips to safeguard

your use.

General

Always ensure that your wheelchair

is switched off before attempting to

mount or dismount.

Always ensure that you are able to

operate all controls from a

comfortable position. Paying

attention to your posture is

essential to ensure your continued

comfort and well being.

Always make sure that you can be

seen clearly, especially if you intend

using your wheelchair in poor light.

Kerbs

Never descend a kerb forwards.

Please read carefully the section on

kerb climbing in this manual before

attempting to mount and dismount

any kerbs in your wheelchair.

Do not attempt to climb or dismount

a series of steps. It is unsafe to do so

and could cause personal injury or

damage the chair. The F50 has only

been designed to climb a single step

or kerb.

Routine service

Like most things in life a little care

and attention goes a long way and

your chair is no exception. The

recommended service interval is one

year. (See service history on later

page).

Emergency freewheel

Please remember that you

have no braking facility when

the freewheel lever is moved

from the normal drive position

to the freewheel position.

The wheelchair must never be

left with the lever in the

freewheel position. For a fuller

description of this facility and

its limitations to use please

see later section.

Emergency braking

The simplest and safest way

to stop the wheelchair is to

release the joystick control

lever (see Control pod

section). This will bring the

chair to halt in a controlled

manner.

Switching the control system

off whilst the chair is in

motion will also bring the

chair to a halt. This latter

method is not recommended

as the stopping action is very

abrupt.

Sharp turns

Full speed turns should not be

attempted. If you need to turn

sharply you must reduce your

speed with the joystick or speed

setting. This is particularly

important when travelling across or

down a slope. Disregarding this

advice could lead to your

wheelchair tipping over.

5 Issue 4

Safety warnings

Batteries

Your wheelchair is supplied as

standard from Sunrise Medical with

maintenance-free batteries. These

only require regular charging.

Do not, under any circumstances,

tamper with the batteries. If in any

doubt contact your local service

agent.

Do not connect the battery charger

to the mains supply until after you

have connected the charger to the

wheelchair. Before charging, please

read the relevant section in this

manual. Take care with battery acid

which is very dangerous. It can

cause burns to the skin as well as

damage to floors, furniture and your

wheelchair. If it comes into contact

with the skin or clothing, wash

immediately with soap and water. If

it comes into contact with the eye,

immediately flood the eye with

running cold water for at least 10

minutes and seek medical attention

immediately. Acid can be

neutralised with baking soda and

water. Take care to keep batteries

upright at all times, especially when

transporting your wheelchair.

Note: Before using your

vehicle for the first time,

please charge your batteries

for a period of 24 hours.

Tyres

Your wheelchair tyres can wear

depending on use. Check them

regularly in accordance with the

service instructions in this manual,

especially the pressure of the tyres.

NEVER inflate the tyres using a

garage forecourt airline, always

use the pump provided.

Cleaning seating

Should the seating of your

wheelchair become soiled or dirty, it

can be wiped with a damp cloth with

a dilute disinfectant until clean.

This is important should the

wheelchair be used by more than

one person to ensure there is no

cross infection.

Cleaning controls

Should the control of your wheelchair

become soiled or dirty, it can be

wiped with a damp cloth with a dilute

disinfectant until clean. This is

important should the wheelchair be

used by more than one person to

ensure there is no cross infection.

Wheelchair motors

After prolonged use, the motors will

produce heat which is radiated

through the motors outer casing.

Do not touch the motors outer

casing for at least 30 minutes after

using the wheelchair, to allow it to

cool.

Issue 4 6

Safety warnings

Wheelchair range

The range of your wheelchair can

be affected by many factors such

as user weight, terrain, ambient

temperature and battery condition.

The stated range in the sales

literature should be seen as the

theoretical maximum and may not

be attained by every user.

We recommend that every user

initially limit their journey to half the

stated range, until they have

confidence in the actual range their

wheelchair can attain. If your

battery indicator is showing a low

charge then do not attempt a long

journey unless you are confident in

reaching your destination and also

returning to your home without the

risk of being left stranded.

Use on a slope

Your wheelchair has been designed

and tested to allow its use on

slopes or gradients of up to 8° or

10°. However, if you have the

option of adjusting the angle of

seating with either tilt seat or

recline back, then in certain

circumstances your wheelchair

could become unstable. Before

attempting to climb or decline a

slope, we strongly recommend that

you return the seat and back to an

upright position.

Use on a slope (continued)

Failure to do this may cause the

wheelchair to become unstable.

If you are in any doubt about the

capabilities of wheelchair on a

slope then do not attempt to drive

up or down the slope, try to find an

alternative route.

Mobile telephones and two -

way radios.

When operating cordless or mobile

telephones, two way radios, walkie-

talkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or

other transmitting devices, the

following must be noted:

Mobile telephones or two - way

radios devices must not be

used while operating the

vehicle.

Use of Mobile Phones or Two Way

Radios can cause excessively

strong electromagnetic fields. This

may interfere with the vehicles

electronic systems. If Mobile

Phones or Two Way Radios are

required to be used, the vehicle

must be brought to a halt and the

power turned off before any such

device is switched on or used.

7 Issue 4

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Power-base assembly

Your Sunrise electric wheelchair

has been designed with a unique

capability - the front and rear

sections of the powerbase will

separate, allowing for greater ease

when transporting your chair

(Fig.1). To “re-dock” the two halves

tilt the rear unit backwards resting

unit on the small anti-tip wheels

(Fig.1). Ensure that the drive lever

is engaged, this will prevent the

power base from moving. Offer the

front sub frame studs “A” (Fig.1a) to

the lower slots in the rear sub

frame brackets and locate. The

two halves now form an arch, push

the front of the rear unit down

(Fig.1b) to couple both units

together. Secure the coupling by

locking over the seat location bar to

engage studs “B” (Fig.1c).

If the above procedures have been

performed correctly, the front and

rear sections of the wheelchair

should now be completely secure.

Test by lifting the seat location bar

(Fig.1a) without any downward

movement, which would cause the

two section to part (Fig.1c). If the

chair is correctly ‘Docked’, the pins

will remain firmly in their slots. Re-

dock if not.

The term “de-dock” is used to

describe the separation of the front

and rear sub frames. To de-dock

push seat location bar towards front

sub frame and lift in one

movement.

Fig. 1A

Fig. 1B

Fig. 1C

Fig. 1

Location

stud “A”

Location

stud “B”

Push

Down

Issue 4 8

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Fitting the batteries

Your Sunrise wheelchair batteries

are located in two battery boxes.

With your powerbase fully

assembled, drop the battery boxes

into the centre of the powerbase. It

is important to note that there is a

left and a right hand battery box.

The easiest way to remember

which battery box locates where, is

to ensure that the curved side

panel of each battery box forms a

natural wheel arch to the rear

wheels.

Locate securely, the battery boxes

and lid clips. Take the leads from

each battery box and connect

together.

Connect battery socket on Battery

loom to socket on loom coming out

of rear chassis moulding.

Attaching the rear view mirror

1. Firstly set the Pilot Plus remote

pod arm into the desired

position.

2. Place the metal clamp over the

remote arm, between the adjust

bracket and the rubber gaiter of

the pilot plus swing-away. The

holes must be toward the

outside of the chair.

3. Place the mirror through the

clamp holes and then, using the

locking handle, begin to tighten

the mirror in position.

4. The mirror should stand

vertically once in position but

can be subsequently adjusted by

slackening off the locking

handle, adjusting the mirror and

then re-tightening.

Fig. 2

Battery

box clip

Connecting

plugs

Fig. 3

9 Issue 4

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Fitting the seat frame

To fit the seat frame to a fully

assembled powerbase, locate the

rear seat lugs into the two outer

grooves on the seat location bar

(Fig. 4). Lower seat to position the

seat stem into the receiving collar

(Fig. 5).

Ensuring that seat is supported,

fold down finger lever and pull

outwards against the spring loaded

pin allowing the adjustable seat

stem to locate in the receiving

collar at a required height. Release

the finger lever to lock the pin into

one of the holes provided in the

seat stem. Fold up the finger lever

to lock the position of the pin

(Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

Fig. 5

Fig. 4

Location bar

Seat

lugs

Finger lever

(unlocked

position)

Finger lever

(locked position)

Warning

The chair seat is not locked

when the finger bar is in the

lower position. If this occurs,

check for alignment of the

locking pin with the appropriate

hole in seat stem. The seat

stem is only locked when the

finger bar is in the upper

position as Fig. 6.

Issue 4 10

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Seat stem adjustment

In order to provide fine adjustment

of the angle of the seat frame, you

will note that the seat stem is fitted

with a locknut where the seat stem

meets the under seat cross bar. To

adjust the seat angle to a position

between that normally provided for

by the series of holes in the seat

stem. To increase the angle turn

the stem anti-clock wise, to

decrease turn stem clockwise.The

holes in the seat must always be

aligned so that the locking pin is

always free to engage with the

desired hole in the seat stem.

Once the adjustment has been

made and with the knob correctly

engaged with the appropriate seat

stem hole, the locknut must then be

fully retightened.

The adjustment provided by the

above means, is intended for

adjustment between hole spacings

only. The gap between the top of the

seat stem and locknut must not

exceed 12mm (1/2”) (Fig. 7).

If in doubt consult Sunrise

Medical or your local dealer.

Always check to see if the seat

stem locking mechanism has

properly located into the seat stem

hole by exerting downward

pressure with your palm on the seat

itself.

Fig. 7

12mm (1/2”)

Max

Locknut

11 Issue 4

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Never attempt to adjust the

seat angle with the user still

occupying the chair. Never

attempt to drive the

wheelchair with set angle in

excess of 15° from horizontal.

Removal of seat frame

To remove the seat frame press

down the finger bar and pull

backwards to release the seat stem

and lift the seat upwards until it can

be raised no further. With the tip of

the seat stem resting in it’s

receiving hole, pull the whole seat

gently towards you (lifting at the

same time) until the seat is clear of

the powerbase.

Seat pan height adjustment

In addition to being able to adjust

the single angle of the seat pan to

the power base by selection of the

appropriate hole in the seat stem,

the height of the complete seat pan

can be adjusted to suit the chair

user (Fig. 8). The chair will normally

be supplied with the seat pan at its

lowest setting. To raise the rear of

the seat pan, remove two nuts and

bolts at either end of the seat

location bar. The seat location bar

may now be raised to the desired

level and bolts reinserted.

Having raised the seat location bar,

it will be necessary to select a

higher position with the seat stem.

Armrests/skirt guard

To fit the armrest/skirt guard

assembly, ensure that locking pin (A)

(Fig. 9) is in the ‘unlocked’ position

shown. Lower the armrest into the

support cups and press down to

ensure a firm location. Release the

locking pin lever to lock position. To

adjust the height of the armrest pull

back the lever of locking pin (B) and

hold. Lift or lower armrest to the

required position and release pin to

lock position, check armrest has

seated properly.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Adjustment

bolts

Locking pin “A”

Locking pin “B”

Issue 4 12

Preparing your wheelchair for use

Attaching the backrest

The backrest of your Sunrise

wheelchair is assembled by

locating the backrest tube into their

receivers as shown. Once inserted

up to the shoulder the backrest

must be secured by inserting the

spring loaded release pin into the

lower location hole in the receivers.

To achieve this, the button on the

top of the pin must be depressed

during insertion (Fig.10).

Fig. 10

Release

pin

Backrest

Fitting footrests

Offer the footrest/hanger assembly

to the chair as shown. Position the

locating tube into the hanger

receiver and lock by swinging the

hanger forward. To swing away the

footrest, push the retaining catch

on the hanger whilest turning the

footrest out (Fig.11). Lift to remove.

The footplate may be adjusted both

for height and angle. To adjust the

footplate angle lift up the footrest

and note the adjustment screw

mounted on the bottom of the

extension leg, slacken the locking

nut and adjust. Lower footrest and

check angle to suit. Remember to

re-tighten securely. To adjust height

remove the bolt in the hanger tube,

align hole in the extension tube with

the required hole in the hanger

tube. Re-insert bolt to secure. Fig. 11

Hanger

Footrest

adjustment

screw

Extension

tube

Adjustment

bolt

13 Issue 4

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Fig.12

Fig.13

Power supply

Ensure the power lead is

connected correctly into its socket

on the rear of the control pod

(Fig.12).

The immobiliser plug

When this is activated the chair will

not function, other than the hazard

warning light system. This may be

useful if you wish to leave your

wheelchair unattended (Fig.12).

To activate the immobiliser

1. Switch the chair on via the On/

Off button (Fig.13).

2. Insert the immobiliser plug into

the charger/programmer socket

located on the front of the control

pod.

3. Remove the plug after 1-2

seconds.

4. Your chair should now be

immobilised.

To de-activate the immobiliser

1. Switch the chair on via the On/

Off button.

2. Insert the immobiliser plug into

the charger/programmer socket

located on the front of the control

pod.

3. Remove the plug after 1-2

seconds.

4. Your chair should now be ready

to use.

Immobiliser

plug

Charger

programmer

socket

On/Off

button

Issue 4 14

Adjustable speed setting

Your controller has five speed

settings.

To adjust:

1. Press the mode button until the

speed settings indicator is

flashing (Fig. 14).

2. Increase or decrease the speed

setting by pushing the joystick to

the left or right respectively, until

the required setting is obtained.

To activate the setting either

push the joystick forwards to

drive or press the mode button

until the flashing lights are no

longer flashing.

3. When the third or middle speed

indicator light is selected on a

10 km/h chair the vehicle is set

at 4mph. Please note that this

is the maximum speed

permitted for pavement use.

Battery level indicator

This has ten colour coded lights,

3 red, 4 orange, and 3 green, and

denotes the state of charge of the

batteries (Fig. 15). Green is high,

Orange is low, and Red is

dangerously low. The most

accurate reading is attained when

the chair is stationary and on a

level surface. The lights also help

indicate the position of a fault

(should the need arise). When in

fault the light will flash quickly.

Noting the number of lights flashing

may help your service agent in

simple fault finding.

Fig. 14

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Fig. 15

Adjustable speed

setting indicator

showing 4mph mode

15 Issue 4

Indicators

The right hand button operates the

right side, front and rear indicators,

the left button operates the left

side, front and rear indicators. To

cancel press the button again

(Fig. 16).

Fig. 16

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Fig. 17

The horn button

When pressed the horn buzzer will

sound, it stops when you release

the button (Fig. 17).

Left indicator

button

Right indicator

button

Issue 4 16

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Hazard lights

Depressing the button will operate

the front and rear hazard lights.

This is effective either when the

chair is switched On or Off. The two

indicators will flash intermittently

until cancelled by pressing the

button again (Fig. 18).

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Hazard lights button

Main lights

Depressing this button will operate

the lights (Fig. 19) only when the

chair is switched on.

Pressing it again will switch the

lights off.

17 Issue 4

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Actuator mode function

This will be included on your

remote control pod if you have one

or more electric options fitted to

your chair. Refer to Fig. 20.

Menu select

To chose an electric option press

the mode button until the red lights

are visible on the wheelchair

diagram next to the joystick. Move

the joystick to the left or right to

indicate which function can be used

Legrest left Backrest recline

Seat tilt

Legrest right Both legrests

When the desired function has

been chosen you can activate the

electric actuator system.

If you attempt to operate the

electric functions when driving, the

chair will automatically come to a

safe stop. We recommend you only

use the electric options whilst

stationary.

Up/down movement

Once the relevant electric option

has been chosen the required

movement is achieved by moving

the joystick forwards or backwards.

Programme port

This will enable an approved

service agent to reprogramme your

chair and also gain useful

information when tracing any faults

(Fig. 21).

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Red

indicator

lights

Programme port

Issue 4 18

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Charging socket

See section on charging.

Operation the control joystick

When engaging the main On/Off

switch, allow a few seconds prior to

moving the joystick. This allows the

system to self check. If you move

the joystick too soon, the battery

level indicator display will flash,

disabling drive to your wheelchair.

Whilst this is not harmful to your

wheelchair, you will need to switch

off and then back on to clear the

system.

To steer, simply move the joystick

in the direction you wish to go.

Proceed slowly at first, i.e. do not

push the joystick too far forward.

Brakes will operate as soon as the

joystick is released and allowed to

return to its centre position. On

level ground, this should bring you

to a halt within one chair’s length

(6 km/h model). On a steep hill, it

may travel slightly further and you

will notice the brakes being

automatically applied when the

chair is nearly stationary. Once the

brakes have been applied,

switching off will make no

difference to the brakes, although it

is always safer when remaining

stationary for a period of time to

switch off.

Note: If you need to stop in an

emergency, the simplest and

safest way is to just release

the joystick. This will being

the chair to halt in a controlled

manner.

A second means of bringing

the chair to a halt is to press

the On/Off switch. This

method is not recommended

as the chair will stop very

abruptly and will cause

unnecessary wear in the

chairs braking system.

19 Issue 4

The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod

Summary

1. To steer, simply move the

joystick in the direction you wish

to go (Fig. 22).

2. The further you move the

joystick, the faster you will go.

3. New users should use slower

speeds until they are confident

when driving the power chair.

Adjust the speed range as

explained on the previous

pages.

4. The brakes will automatically

stop the wheelchair from any

speed when the joystick is

released.

5. Switching off immediately

applies braking and is not

recommended for normal use.

6. It is important that the chair is

stationary when changing

direction from reverse to

forward.

7. Always switch to off before

getting into or out of the chair.

Fig. 22

Issue 4 20

Parallel Swing-Away Arm

Before adjusting the swing-

away arm, switch off the

controller to avoid accidental

displacement of the joystick

which would cause unwanted

movement of your wheelchair.

Gently apply pressure to the side of

the controller nearest the user and

as close as possible to the front of

the controller.

The controller will move outward

and then backward before reaching

its fully back position.

Keep your fingers and clothing,

etc., clear while operating the

swing-away mechanism.

If required, your wheelchair can be

operated with the swing-away

mechanism in its fully back position,

but only for slow manoeuvering such

as positioning the wheelchair closer

to table tops, etc.

To revert to the normal driving

position, switch off the power and

pull the arm outwards and then

forwards before returning the arm

to its ‘home’ position. Make sure

the controller is fully engaged in its

home position before switching on

and operating the wheelchair in the

normal manner.

Caution

Do not hang any items on or over

the parallel swing-away remote

assembly as this could damage

the swing-away mechanism.

When transferring to and from

the wheelchair do not use the

remote as a means of support.

Fig. 23

Warning

Keep fingers, clothing, etc., clear

of the swing-away mechanism at

all times.

Ensure the power is switched off

while adjusting the parallel

swing-away arm.

Only operate the wheelchair at

low manoeuvring speed when

the parallel swing-away is in use.

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Using your wheelchair

Kerb climber

Fitting

Offer the kerb climber up to the ”U”

brackets, align holes in the kerb

climber shaft with the alignment

holes in the “U” brackets. Take the

spring clips and feed the straight

section into the “U” bracket

alignment holes. Push in until the

shaped section of the clip grips the

outer surface of the “U” bracket

(Fig. 24).

Fig. 24

“U”brackets

Spring clips

Mounting the kerb

1 Approach the kerb head on

driving forwards slowly and

steadily.

2 As the Kerb Climber makes

contact with the kerb, the

wheelchair should be moving

slowly. Small kerbs can be

climbed from a standstill.

3 Apply sufficient power to the

motors to lift the front of the chair

up onto the kerb and then apply

slightly more power and speed

so that the drive wheels climb

the kerb smoothly and without

hesitation. As far as possible,

keep the joystick in the straight

forward position.

Dismounting the kerb

1 Reverse the chair slowly and

carefully until the rear wheels

are on the edge of the kerb.

2 Reverse as slowly as possible off

the kerb with the rear wheels. You

will feel more secure if you can

lean forward, but if you can’t,

don’t worry, the wheelchair is

extremely stable and as long as

you stay within its limitation you

will be quite safe.

3 The front of the chair will

naturally follow down the kerb as

you continue to drive slowly

backwards.

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Kerb climber (Caution)

1 Please show the utmost

consideration for the other traffic

on the road. Remember that the

last thing a car or lorry driver

expects to see is a wheelchair

backing off the kerb into the road.

If in any doubt, do not risk

crossing the road until you are

certain that it is safe.

2 Always cross the road as quickly

as possible, there may be other

traffic.

3 Do not attempt to go up or down

more than a 10cm (4”) high kerb.

4 Do not attempt to use the kerb

climber on a series of steps.

5 Do not attempt high kerbs if on

steep slopes or cambers.

6 Do not attempt any kerbs in the

vicinity of drain covers, uneven

or gritty road surfaces.

7 Do not attempt to dismount a

kerb any higher than 5cm (2”) in

the forwards direction.

8 Do not mount or dismount kerbs

at an angle other than straight

on (90 degrees) to the edge of

the kerb.

9 Prior to climbing ensure your

legrests will clear the kerb.

Using your wheelchair

Emergency freewheel

This is a mechanism which enables

the drive to be disconnected in the

event of battery or other failure. This

may only be used in an emergency,

or if you need to manually push

your wheelchair (Fig. 25).

IN FREEWHEEL NEVER leave or

attempt to enter/dismount the chair.

Remember that the wheelchair is

heavy and you may not be able to

stop the wheelchair from rolling

away if you engage the freewheel

on sloping ground.

Fig. 25

Freewheel

position

It is not intended for permanent

use.

REMEMBER:

The chairs automatic braking

system will not work unless the

handle on the right hand side of

the chair is pushed down.

ALWAYS RE-ENGAGE THE

EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL

AFTER USE

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General information

Batteries are the power source for

almost all of the modern mobility

products available today. The

design of batteries used in mobility

products is significantly different to

the batteries used to start a car for

example. Car batteries are designed

to release a large amount of power

over a short period of time, whilst

mobility batteries (commonly called

deep cycle batteries) release their

power evenly, over a long period of

time. Therefore, due to the lower

production volumes and increased

technological requirements,

mobility batteries are typically more

expensive.

Commonly two 12 volt batteries are

used together in a mobility product,

giving a total voltage of 24 volts.

The size of the battery, (e.g. its

available power) is expressed in

amps per hour e.g. 30amp/hr. The

higher the number, the bigger the

battery size, weight and, potentially,

the greater the distance you can

travel.

Sunrise Medical only fit as standard

maintenance free batteries into this

type of wheelchair.

Maintenance free batteries

This type of battery uses a method

of carrying the electrolyte

commonly referred to as ‘gel’, that

is held within the battery case. As

the name implies, no maintenance

is required other than regular

charging. You can safely transport

this type of battery without fear of

acid spilling.

Furthermore, they are approved for

transportation on aircraft.

Battery care

Below is set out a battery care plan

for maintenance free batteries. This

has been agreed between Sunrise

Medical and the battery

manufacturers, to enable you to get

the best out of your batteries. If a

different care plan is followed, this

may result in lower than expected

performance from your mobility

vehicle.

Batteries and charging

Issue 4 24

Batteries and charging

Maintenance free battery care

plan

1 Only use an approved Sunrise

Medical charger compatible with

the vehicle to be charged.

2 Charge your batteries every

night, regardless of the amount

of use your mobility device has

had during the day.

3 Do not interrupt the charging

cycle.

4 If your mobility device is not

required for use, it should remain

connected to the charger until

required. This will not damage

your batteries, so long as the

mains socket/plug is left

switched on. Turning the mains

socket/plug off, but leaving the

mains cable plugged in will

eventually deplete your battery

charge.

5 If you leave your vehicle for an

extended period (more than 5

days) disconnect the main

battery lead.

6 Failure to allow for recharge will

damage the batteries and can

lead to shortened distances and

premature failure.

7 Do not top up the charge of your

batteries during the day. Wait

until the evening for a full

overnight charge.

8 As a general rule, maintenance

free batteries take longer to fully

charge than lead acid batteries.

9 The battery terminals need to be

checked regularly for signs of

corrosion. If any corrosion is

apparent, then clean the

terminals completely (a wire

brush is ideal) and re-grease the

terminal using Vaseline

petroleum jelly, not ordinary

grease. Ensure that the terminal

nut and bolt, cable clip and

exposed cable are completely

covered with jelly.

10Following all the points above

should result in a healthier

battery, greater range for the

vehicle user and a longer life for

your batteries.

Do not expose any part of the

battery to direct heat (i.e. naked

flame, gas fire).

When charging always place on

a hard surface in a room with

good ventilation.

You should not charge your

batteries in outdoor conditions

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Batteries and charging

Fig. 26

General

The external charger (Fig. 26) has

been designed to charge two

12 volt Sonnenschien Dryfit Gel

type batteries.

Safety features

The chargers have features which

prevent hazards or accidents

occurring as a result of connecting

batteries the wrong way round,

overheating caused by fault

conditions, or attempting to charge

wrong voltage batteries.

The majority of charger sizes are

electrically double insulated and no

earth connection is required. Some

larger sizes may be electrically

earthed and this will be clearly

stated on the label.

The 3 pin UK mains input plug

contains a replaceable fuse. The

rating of this fuse is shown on the

charger label. Always replace with

the same type and size of fuse as

specified. Fitting of different fuses

can result in damage to the charger

or failure of the charger to operate

properly.

If your charger has been specified

for use in Continental Europe it will

contain a European two pin plug

which does not have a fuse. In this

case the fuse is located in the

fascia panel of the charger.

24V 6A external

On/Off switch

on rear case

Warning

light

Issue 4 26

Fault finding guide

If, having followed the correct steps

to start battery charging, the

charger does not operate as

described, then check as follows:

No indicator

The connection between the

charger and the batteries has not

been made.

Mains supply

Check that the mains supply is on,

that any fuses are intact, and that

the charger is switched on.

Deeply discharged batteries

If the battery voltage is below

16 volts the charger will not

commence charging. This will be

indicated by the bi-coloured

indicator light alternating between

orange/green (Fig. 27).

Fig. 27

Batteries and charging

Orange/green

warning

light

27 Issue 4

Procedures for Charging.

24V 10A charger

The 24V 10A charger has one

bi-coloured orange/green indicator

to show the charger operation

(Fig. 29).

1 Plug into the three pin charging

point under the fornt of the

control box (Fig. 28).

2 Connect the charger to the

mains supply by means of the

mains plug and switch on.

3 At the start of charging the

charger will undergo a self test

procedure, this is indicated by the

indicator flashing, alternating

orange/green (Fig. 29).

4 When the test is complete and

there have been no faults found,

charging will commence. This is

indicated by a flashing orange

only light.

5 On return of 90% or the bulk of

the charge a steady orange light

will be visible.

6 When a steady green light is

visible the battery is fully charged.

7 An automatic switch to a float

voltage will occur after a further

period of time, and the charger

should be left connected to the

wheelchair until it is required for

use.

8 No light indicator will show

unless the charging plugs are

connected.

9 Always switch off at the mains

before disconnecting the

batteries.

Batteries and charging

Fig. 28

Control box

Fig. 29

Charger

socket

Orange/green

warning light

On/Off switch

on rear case

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Batteries and charging

Safety and caution notes

1 The charger is designed for

indoor use. Do not use outdoors

or expose to rain, snow, spray or

moisture.

2 Use only with Sonnenschein

dryfit Gel type batteries of the

A200, A500 or A500C groups

when employed in cyclic mode.

3 The charger may be used with

other brands of Gel type

batteries, subject to written

confirmation from the Technical

Department of Sunrise Medical.

4 Do not smoke, or create sparks

or flames in the vicinity of the

batteries.

5 Avoid standing the charger on

carpets or rugs during use and

do not cover the ventilation slots

of the charger or allow objects to

rest on the case.

6 Do not attempt to recharge other

types of batteries such as car

batteries, non-rechargeable

batteries, AGM sealed batteries,

wet electrolyte batteries or

batteries of the wrong voltage.

7 Repairs should only be carried

out by Sunrise Medical.

8 The charger is designed for

mains input voltages of 110V AC

and 220V AC to 240V AC.

9 Use of an attachment, not

recommended or sold by

Sunrise Medical, may result in a

risk of fire, electric shock or

injury to persons. To reduce the

risk of damage to electric plug

and cord, pull by the plug rather

than the cord when disconnecting

the charger. Make sure the cord

is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or

otherwise subjected to damage

or stress. An extension cord

should not be used unless

absolutely necessary. Use of an

improper extension cord could

result in a risk of fire and electric

shock. If any extension cord

must be used, make sure the

pins on the plug of the extension

cord are the same number, size

and shape as those of the plug

on the charger; and that the

extension cord is properly wired

and in good electrical condition.

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Batteries and charging

Important !

Do not rest a battery on top of the

charger.

Do not stand the charger on a

carpet or other soft surface. Always

place it on a hard surface.

Do not operate the charger if it has

received a sharp blow, been

dropped or otherwise damaged in

any way, take it to a qualified

technician.

Do not disassemble charger; only

have it repaired by the

manufacturers. Incorrect re-

assembly may result in a risk of

electric shock or fire. To reduce the

risk of an electric shock, unplug the

charger from the outlet before

attempting any maintenance or

cleaning.

Turning off the controls will not

reduce the risk.

Never place the charger directly

above the battery being charged;

gases from the battery will corrode

and damage the charger.

Never Smoke or allow a spark or

flame in the vicinity of battery or

charger. Be extra cautious to

reduce the risk of dropping a metal

tool on to the battery. It could spark

or short circuit the battery or other

electrical parts, that may cause an

explosion. Also take off all personal

metal effects and dangling objects

when working on the battery.

Never Charge a frozen battery. A

fully charged battery will rarely

freeze but the electrolyte of a

discharged battery can freeze at

16° Fahrenheit (-9° centigrade), any

battery that is suspected of being

frozen should be thawed

completely before charging.

Note: when buying replacement

batteries always consult your

sunrise medical service agent.

Note: Before using your vehicle

for the very first time, please

charge the batteries for a

period of 24 hours.

Battery warranty

Battery warranties are subject to

periods set by the manufacturers,

however, most of these warranties

are subject to a wear and tear

clause, and if you genuinely wear

out your batteries in 6 months, it

will not be possible to obtain a

replacement under warranty.

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Batteries and charging

7 Lots of start/stop driving.

8 Also thick pile carpets within the

home can affect range.

All this technical information may

seem complicated and a little

daunting, but please remember,

that the battery sizes available on

each Sunrise Medical product

should give sufficient range to cope

with the majority of customer’s

lifestyles.

Myths and legends

Over the years, battery technology

has moved forward but,

unfortunately, some of the advice

given on battery care has not. This

has resulted in a number of

confused and at times contradictory

instructions on the ‘best’ way to

care for your batteries. This section

will help to dispel some of these

myths and legends.

1 Batteries can be charged

immediately after use. You do

not need to allow them to cool

prior to charging.

2 Mobility batteries do not develop

a memory from using a repetitive

charge and discharge cycle.

This only applies to nickel

cadmium batteries commonly

found in products such as

camcorders.

3 Batteries when new do not

require any special attention with

regard to their charge and

discharge cycle. Following the

relevant ‘care plan’ is the best

advice we can give.

The range of your vehicle

Most manufacturers of mobility

products state the range of their

vehicles either in the sales literature

or within the Owners Manual. The

range stated sometimes differs from

manufacturer to manufacturer even

though the battery size is the same.

Sunrise Medical measure the range

of their vehicles in a consistent and

uniform manner, but variances still

occur due to motor efficiencies and

overall product load weight.

The range figures are calculated to

I.S.O. Standard 7176. Part 4:

Wheelchair Energy Consumption

Theoretical Range

This test is carried out in controlled

conditions with new, fully charged

batteries, on a level test surface

and a user weight of 75kg. The

range figures stated should be

seen as a theoretical maximum and

could be reduced if any single, or

combination, of the following

circumstances occur:

1 User weight heavier than 75kg.

2 Batteries whose age and

condition are less than perfect.

3 The terrain is difficult e.g. very

hilly, sloping, muddy ground,

gravel, grass, snow and ice.

4 The vehicle climbs kerbs

regularly.

5 The ambient temperature is very

hot or very cold.

6 Incorrect tyre pressures in one

or more tyres.

31 Issue 4

User tips

Fig. 30

Caution

Please show the utmost consideration

for the other traffic on the road.

Remember that the last thing a car

or lorry driver expects to see is a

wheel chair backing off the kerb

into the road. If in any doubt, do not

risk crossing the road until you are

certain that it is safe.

Always cross the road as quickly as

possible; there may be other traffic.

Adverse conditions

Please be aware that when driving

your wheelchair in adverse

conditions, e.g. on wet grass, mud,

ice, snow, or other slippery

surfaces you may experience a

reduction in the grip and traction of

your wheelchair. We recommend

you take extra precautions in these

conditions, particularly on hills and

slopes, your wheelchair could

become unstable or skid causing

possible injury. Extreme variances

in temperature may trigger the self

protect mechanism in the control

system. If this occurs the control

system will temporarily shut down

to prevent damage to the

electronics or the chair.

Ramps

When using a ramp, please ensure

that is capable of taking the

combined weight of the powerchair

and yourself. If a ramp is being

used to load a chair into a vehicle,

please ensure the ramp is properly

secured to the vehicle. Always

approach the ramp head-on and

exercise caution (Fig. 30).

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User tips

Fig. 31

Transfer to and from the chair

Sunrise Medical recommend that

you consult your healthcare

professional for assistance in

developing your personal front or

side transfer technique to best suit

your needs, and avoid any personal

injury (Fig. 31 and 32).

Fig. 32

33 Issue 4

User tips

Gradients: ascents

When going uphill, keep the chair

moving. Keep the joystick pushed

well forward and steer by moving it

from side to side. If you have

stopped on a hill, then you should

start slowly, and if necessary lean

forward to obviate the tendency for

the front wheels to lift (Fig.33).

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

Gradients: descents

On descents, it is important not to let

the wheelchair accelerate beyond its

normal level of ground speed. In fact,

it is safer to proceed slowly down

steep descents and stop immediately

if any anxiety arises regarding

directional control. If the chair picks

up speed, centre the control to slow it

or to stop all forward movement, then

restart slowly and do not allow the

speed to increase. The solid state

controller has the benefit of a logic

system that will help compensate

when driving along a camber or up a

hill. This is an added safety feature

on your wheelchair. In addition of

course, you may control the wheel

chair speed by using the speed

control (Fig. 34).

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Transportation

Clamp points

We do not recommend that you

transport the F50 in a vehicle,

however should you still choose to

transport the F50, please clamp the

product using a 4 Point Webbing

Restraint as per the diagram shown

(Fig 35).

Fig. 35

Transportation in vehicles

Users should not remain

seated in the wheelchair while

travelling aboard any form of

primary or secondary

transportation.

Only permanently installed car

seats and seat belts will offer

sufficient protection in hazardous

situations. When vehicles are in

motion, unoccupied wheelchairs

should be secured using

appropriate means.

35 Issue 4

Lap belt instructions

Step 1

Step 2

Note:

Lap belts are fitted as positional aids, and are not suitable as transportation

restraints.

Position belt such that fastening

buckle is situated in the middle of

the stomach. The positioning belt

should be adjusted so that a hand

can be placed between the user

and the belt.

Step 3

Secure lap belt round back posts

using tri-glide fittings.

Maintenance

Check lap belt, and securing

components, at regular intervals for

any sign of frays, or damage.

Replace if necessary.

Place lab belt around chair.

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Maintenance

Cleaning

The wheelchair should be wiped

over once per week with a slightly

damp, not wet, cloth and any fluff or

dust that has accumulated around

the motors should be blown or

dusted away.

Tyre pressures

If pneumatic tyres are fitted to your

wheelchair it is important to

regularly check the air pressure

and for signs of wear.

The correct pressures are between

the minimum of 137 kiloPascals

(20 psi, 1.37bar) and the maximum

241 kiloPascals (35 psi, 2.41bar) for

rear wheels, and 102 kiloPascals

(15psi, 1.02 bar).

The pressure will need to vary,

depending on the weight of the user.

IT IS IMPORTANT that front wheels

are inflated to the same pressure as

a pair, and likewise the rear. The

inflator pump provides the safest

method of inflating your wheelchair

tyres and the pressure can be

checked with a standard motor

vehicle pressure gauge.

Do not inflate beyond the

maximum tyre pressure.

Electrical connections

When inspecting electrical

connections, pay attention to the

battery connections, the connection

of batteries to power loom and plug

in sockets for the joystick, control box

and lights and indicators.

Tyre wear

When inspecting the tyres for signs

of wear, look for significant scuff

marks, cuts and a diminished tyre

tread. Tyres will need to be

changed when the tread cannot be

seen over the complete surface of

the tyre.

Upholstery/seating

Tears, dents, wearing or slackening

of upholstery particularly near to

metal could result in poor posture or

lower levels of comfort and pressure

relief.

Authorised Sunrise Medical

service agents

The annual full service must be

performed by an approved Sunrise

Medical Service Agent. For a list of

approved service agents in your

area please contact Sunrise Medical

on this telephone number:

01384 44 66 88

Storage

When storing your powerchair for

long periods of time (in excess of

one week), first fully charge, and

then disconnect the batteries, to

minimise battery discharge.

PLEASE NOTE - NEVER

INFLATE THE TYRES

USING A GARAGE

FORECOURT AIRLINE,

ALWAYS USE THE

PUMP PROVIDED.

37 Issue 4

To order spare parts.

PLEASE QUOTE THE

FOLLOWING:

1. Model of chair

2. Serial number of chair

3. Left hand or right hand control

4. Part number and description

and quantity of items required

5. State colour when ordering

upholstery or frame parts.

Charge batteries

Check battery level indicator

Ensure all removable parts are securely fastened

Electrolyte level check (wet batteries only)

SAFETY MUST BE OBSERVED!

Ensure all electrical connections are made, and firm

Wipe vehicle with a damp cloth

Check tyre pressures

Ensure lights and indicators

are operational and clean

Check tyres for wear

Battery terminals inspection. Clean and protect

with petroleum jelly. SAFETY MUST BE OBSERVED!

Check condition of upholstery and seating

Complete inspection, safety check and service

should be made by an authorised Sunrise Medical

supplier

F50 maintenance and routine

inspection

Maintenance

DAILY

WEEKLY

MONTHLY

QUARTERLY

SIX MONTHLY

ANNUALLY

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Customer Name.

Address

Postcode

Service history

Date chair purchased

Model

Colour

Serial No.

Dealer Stamp

Date: Signed:

Dealer Stamp

Date: Signed:

Dealer Stamp

Date: Signed:

Dealer Stamp

Date: Signed:

YEAR 1 2 3 4

Service dates

Controller

On/off switch

Output plug

Operation

Dynamic braking

Programmable

settings

Batteries

Levels

Connections

Discharge test

Wheels/tyres

Wear

Pressure

Bearings

Wheel nuts

Motors

Wiring

Noise

Connections

Brake

Brushes

Chassis

Condition

Steering

YEAR 1 2 3 4

Service dates

Upholstery

Seat

Back

Armpads

Electrics

Condition

of loom

Connections

Lights

(where fitted)

Test run

Forwards

Reverse

Emergency

stop

Left turn

Right turn

Up/down slope

Over obstacles

Parking brake

(where fitted)

List items repaired/adjusted

This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Wheelchair. Should you

decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future, this will prove most helpful to you. Your Service Agent will also

benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the Wheelchair when service or repair work

is carried out. The Service Agent will complete this section and return the manual to you.

39 Issue 4

Your new F50 is manufactured in the West Midlands by Sunrise Medical.

With over 30 years experience behind us, we are one of the longest

established mobility equipment manufactures in the UK. All our

Wheelchairs,Powerchairs, Scootas and Stairlifts undergo rigorous tests to

ensure that they meet our requirements of comfort, safety and durability.

Our success is based on the strong traditions of quality, value for money

and genuinely caring for our customers.

We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative

products but also on our commitment to offer an excellent standard of

customer service both during and after sales.

In addition to your new F50, Sunrise also manufactures oxygen

concentratoros, nebulizers,hoists,and stairlifts. We have a vast range of aids

to daily living which include the Merlin Bath Lifer, bed accessories and

walking sticks.

Should you require any information on our full range of products please call

us on 01384 44 66 88. or write to us at:

Sunrise Medical Limited

Sunrise Business Park

High Street Wollaston

West Midlands DY8 4PS

Sunrise Medical

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Sunrise Medical Limited

High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS

England

Tel 01384 4466 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99

www.sunrisemedical.co.uk