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- Page 1 User Manual WHEELCHAIR Hilite User Manual DIRECTIONS FOR USE UM-Hilite-020-EU...
- Page 2 Member State in which the user and/or validated to meet the General Safety patient is established. and Performance Requirements, As the manufacturer, SUNRISE MEDICAL, declares that the lightweight Annex I Nr. 14.1 of the Medical Device wheelchairs conform to the Medical Device Regulation (2017/745). Regulation 2017/745.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hilite User Manual | Contents Contents Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Definitions Safety Summary NOTE: Service Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Procedure 1 - Upholstery General advice or best practice Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels Procedure 3 - Tyres and Inner Tubes CAUTION: Procedure 4 - Camber Bar Procedure 5 - Castor Wheels and Forks... -
Page 4: Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair
Hilite User Manual | Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Daily Manual Propelled Wheelchair Fig 1. - BACKREST - FOOTPLATE COVER - WHEEL LOCKS - CAMBER AXLE - REAR WHEELS - FRAME - CASTOR WHEELS - UNDER SEAT BRACE BAR - CASTOR FORKS - CUSHION &... -
Page 5: Safety Summary
Hilite User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary General safety Wheelchairs are exclusively for children and adults who The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has are unable to walk or have limited mobility, for their own been designed to provide maximum safety. International personal use, when self-propelling and being moved by a safety standards currently in force have been fulfilled where third party (pushed by an attendant), within the home and... - Page 6 Hilite User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • If and whenever possible, during a journey in a specially Stability and Balance fitted vehicle for disabled people, vehicle occupants To assure stability and correct operation of your wheelchair, should use the seats in the vehicle and the appropriate you must at all times maintain balance.
- Page 7 Hilite User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • Anti-tip tubes should prevent the chair tipping over • The wheel locks will only work if there is sufficient tyre backwards unintentionally. Under no circumstances pressure and if the correct setting has been made (see the should they take the place of transit wheels, and be used Chapter on “Wheel locks”).
- Page 8 Hilite User Manual | Safety Summary Safety Summary Continued • Always make sure that the quick-release axles on the rear wheels are set properly and are locked in place. If the button on the quick-release axle is not pressed in, the rear wheel cannot be removed.
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Page 9: Service Inspection Checklist
Hilite User Manual | Service Inspection Checklist Service Inspection Checklist NOTE: Regular cleaning will help to highlight any loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical
Hilite User Manual | Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Troubleshooting Guide Mechanical Solutions ü ü ü ü Check tyres for correct and equal pressure Check for loose castor stem nuts ü ü ü ü Check all fixtures are secure and tight ü ü... -
Page 11: Procedure 1 - Upholstery
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 1 Procedure 1 - Upholstery The upholstery is fully adjustable and can be easily adjusted to provide the correct balance and comfort in your new wheelchair. 1.3: Changing Cushion Cover Fig 3. Remove cushion from the wheelchair. Open the Velcro pocket at the rear of the cushion and remove or replace foam as required. -
Page 12: Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 2 Procedure 2 - Rear Wheels The rear wheels are quick release and are designed to be removed and attached frequently. All rear wheels use quick release axle pins to secure the wheels to the frame, although these vary in length, they operate the same. 2.1: Removing/attaching rear wheels 2.2: Adjusting Quick release axle pin Push the quick release button and pull the wheel outwards. -
Page 13: Procedure 3 - Tyres And Inner Tubes
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 3 Procedure 3 & 4 Procedure 3 - Tyres and Inner Tubes Tyres will wear just like a car tyre and the time will depend on the type of use. It is recommended that both tyres are changed once the tread fades. -
Page 14: Procedure 5 - Castor Wheels And Forks
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 5 Procedure 5 & 6 Procedure 5 - Castor Wheels and Forks The castor wheels at the front of the wheelchair will wear just like care tyres and should be replaced when they visibly look worn or cracks appear. -
Page 15: Procedure 7 - Footrest
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 7 Procedure 7 & 8 Procedure 7 - Footrest The footrest may need adjusting when you first use the wheelchair, if circumstances change or if fasteners come loose. It is important to periodically check the height and adjust as required. 7.1: Adjust footrest height WARNING: Before adjustment, take note of the height you have or... -
Page 16: Procedure 9 - Push Handles
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 9 Procedure 9 - Push Handles A range of push handles can be supplied on this wheelchair for use by an attendant and operated as per the following procedures. 9.1: Adjusting Height adjustable push handles WARNING: Release the over centre lever and position at the desired height and then tighten the lever to secure. -
Page 17: Procedure 10 - Anti-Tips
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 10 Procedure 10 - Anti-tips An anti tip can be used to make the chair more stable and is recommended by a health care professional. 10.1: Swing away anti-tip Fig 17. To store the anti-tip, push down on the spring-loaded tube until it releases from the housing. -
Page 18: Procedure 11 - Sideguards
Hilite User Manual | Procedure 11 Procedure 11 - Sideguards Sideguards support the user and prevent clothes from getting dirty. Although these need little maintenance, replacement is shown below. 11.1: Screw in sideguards 11.3: Fold flat sideguards Remove the rear wheels. Using a 4mm allen key from the Using a 3mm allen key from the toolkit, remove the 4 screws toolkit, release the 3 screws in the sideguard. -
Page 19: Transportation
Hilite User Manual | Transportation Transportation DANGER: There is risk of serious injury or death if this advice is ignored. Transportation of your wheelchair within a vehicle A wheelchair secured in a vehicle, will not provide the equivalent of safety and security as a vehicle seating system. We recommend that the user transfers to the vehicle seating. -
Page 20: Technical Data
Hilite User Manual | Technical Data Technical Data Description Overall length with leg rest (no wheels) 400mm 700mm Overall width (seat width) 250mm 500mm Folded height (only for chairs with folding backs) 500mm 750mm Total mass (with wheels) 7.5kg 15kg* Mass of the heaviest part (Transport weight) 5.5kg 12kg*... - Page 21 Hilite User Manual | Technical Data ITEM TORQUE NOTE: Backrest Pivot Plate 10Nm RGK Wheelchairs Ltd are bespoke and individually made Wheel Lock 10Nm to measure for you, therefore your wheelchair may fall below or over the mentioned sizes. Camber Bar 10Nm Footrest Adjustment Height 10Nm...
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Page 22: Identification / Serial Number
Hilite User Manual | Identification / Serial Number Identification / Serial Number The serial number of your made to measure wheelchair is located on either the under seat cross brace bar (J Product Description) or camber bar (H Product Description) or inside the backrest upholstery (A). Please provide the following information whenever you have to order replacement parts. -
Page 23: Manufacturers Warranty
Hilite User Manual | Manufacturers Warranty Manufacturers Warranty THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY. RGK Wheelchairs* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for wheelchairs to its customers covering the following Warranty conditions Should a part or parts of the wheelchair require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or material fault within 24 months or for frame and cross-braces within 5 years after delivery to the customer, then the affected part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge. - Page 24 F: +31 (0)30 – 60 55 880 Sunrise Medical ApS E: info@sunrisemedical.nl Park Allé 289 G www.SunriseMedical.nl DK-2605 Brøndby Tlf. 70 22 43 49 Sunrise Medical HCM B.V. Email: info@sunrisemedical.dk Vossenbeemd 104 www.SunriseMedical.dk 5705 CL Helmond The Netherlands Sunrise Medical Pty. Ltd.