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Breezy Emineo User Manual

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MANUAL WHEELCHAIR
USER MANUAL
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Emineo
MB3160-GB-D

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  • Page 1 MANUAL WHEELCHAIR USER MANUAL Emineo MB3160-GB-D...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair For your own safety, and in order for you to get the best possible benefit from the features of your new wheelchair, we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the wheelchair.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction .................... 2 Contents ....................3 Wheelchair parts ................... 4 Assembly and transport ................ 5 Using the wheelchair................6 Hip belt ....................28 Safety ....................29 Safety in cars ..................30 Maintenance ..................33 Labelling ....................36 Technical specifications ..............37 Warranty ....................

  • Page 4: Wheelchair Parts

    Basic and One-tool equipment, this will be indicated in the text and figures in this user manual. Where Emineo is set up as an assistant-manoeuvred chair, it is equipped with different wheel dimensions and a brake lever for the assistant on the pushing handle.

  • Page 5: Assembly And Transport

    ISO 10542 approved tie- down system that is suited to the weight of that particular wheelchair including any options. See “Safety in cars” on page 30 for using Emineo as a passenger seat in a motor vehicle. Figure 3 MB3160-EN...

  • Page 6: Using The Wheelchair

    USING THE WHEELCHAIR Quick-release catch Figure 4 The wheelchair has a quick-release catch on the driving wheels. Press the button in the middle of the driving wheel in order to remove or attach the wheel. Note! Check that the wheel is properly secured by ensuring that the button pops out approximately 5 mm when the wheel bolt is completely in the casing.
  • Page 7 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Swing out/attach/remove the leg supports Figures 7 and 8 The procedure is the same for fixed and angle adjustable leg supports. The leg supports can be swung in/out or removed in order to make transport and getting in and out of the chair easier.
  • Page 8 To make sideways transfer easier, the brake lever can be folded down. This is done by pulling the brake lever upwards and then folding it down. Using the brakes on Emineo with assistant brake Figure 10 (Assistant brake is standard on helper-guided chairs;...
  • Page 9 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Anti-tip stabiliser/tipping bar Figure 11 and 12 The anti-tip stabiliser is put into position by pulling it out and turning it in a downward direction simultaneously. The anti-tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to mount doorsteps etc.
  • Page 10 Warning! Beware of pinching If a table has been fitted to the Emineo, the chair Figure 13 must not be tilted with the user in it. A user-controlled tilt lever which the user can use...
  • Page 11 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the back angle using the adjustment lever (accessory) Figure 14 Adjust the back angle separately using the lever (14A). • Squeeze the lever as you push the backrest forwards or backwards Figure 14 Electrical tilt and back (accessory) Use the manual control to tilt the chair and change the back angle.
  • Page 12 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Fold the backrest up or down Figures 16 and 17 • Remove the armrests • Tilt the chair forwards. Pull out the bolt (16A) and turn it 90° to lock it in the open position, release the bolt and fold down the back Carry out this procedure in reverse order to pull the back up.
  • Page 13 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Moving in and out of the chair Figures 18, 19 and 20 • Activate the brakes • Swing out or remove the leg supports • Tilt the chair forwards • The user can now be moved in or out the wheelchair by means of manual lifting or a person lift, or frontal movement if the user has the ability to stand, see figures 18, 19 and 20.
  • Page 14 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Negotiating obstacles, stairs Figures 21 and 22 If the wheelchair is being lifted up/down stairs with the user sitting in it, the recommended lifting points should be used. These are marked on the product. The lifting points are the pushing handle, fixed leg supports and the...
  • Page 15 Warning! Do not adjust Emineo so that you have different seat heights at the front and back, as this can affect the balance point.
  • Page 16 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height – front • Move the bearing housing of the castor wheel Castor wheel fork up or down (One-tool) Bearing (see page 19) housing • Moving the bearing housing up lowers the seat, and moving it down raises the seat. •...
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height – back (One-tool) Figures 26 and 27 On the wheelchair frame you will find a measuring scale (27A), which shows the seat height in relation to the size of the driving wheel. • Remove the driving wheel •...
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the seat height – back (Basic) Figure 28 • Remove the driving wheel • Remove the wheel block by loosening the screws (28A). Use a 4 mm Allen key to unscrew the screws, whilst holding the nuts using a 10 mm wrench •...
  • Page 19 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the centre of gravity (Basic) Figure 31 Loosen the lock nut (31A) using a 27 mm wrench, whilst holding the casing (31B) using a 16 mm wrench. Turn the casing (31B) 90°. Move the wheel to the desired position. Turn the casing 90° back and re-tighten the lock nut securely.
  • Page 20 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the angle of the castor wheels/castor angle Figure 34 • Loosen the screw (34A) slightly. Use a 5 mm Allen key • Loosen the screw (34B) • Place the Allen key into the rotating disk (34C) and rotate to the desired angle.
  • Page 21 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the height of the backrest Figure 36 Before adjusting the height of the backrest, loosen the backrest cover. • Loosen the screw (36A) on each side of the back, using a 4 mm Allen key. (Do not unscrew the screw completely.) •...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the balance point for the seat tilt Figures 39 and 40 Adjustments to the balance point for the seat tilt should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Users are different sizes, weights and have different function levels.
  • Page 23 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the curvature of the backrest Figure 41 The wheelchair has a padded backrest that can be adjusted to the curvature of the back in order to achieve a comfortable sitting position and good stability. The user can sit in the wheelchair when adjustments are being made to the curvature of the backrest.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser (One-tool) Figure 44 Adjust the anti-tip stabiliser when you have changed the centre of gravity of the wheelchair. Loosen the screw (44A) using a 4 mm Allen key. Pull or push the anti-tip stabiliser to the correct position so that the measurement on the stabiliser’s measuring scale corresponds to the driving wheel position.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the leg supports Figure 46 The leg supports have a linear scale (46A) on the outside, which helps to achieve the correct length. To adjust the length of the leg supports, loosen the fixing screw (46B) using a 5 mm Allen key. Then adjust the leg supports to the desired length and re-tighten the screw.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Angle adjustable leg supports (accessory) Figures 49 and 47 Angle adjustment The leg supports can be adjusted separately. • Loosen the locking handle (49A) • Adjust the leg supports to the desired angle and tighten the locking handle Calf support adjustment •...
  • Page 27 ADJUSTING THE WHEELCHAIR Adjusting the leg support fitting Figure 50 The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed. Loosen the screw (50A) using a 4 mm Allen key. Pull or push the leg support to the desired position. The leg support fitting must not be pulled out more than 8 cm.

  • Page 28: Hip Belt

    HIP BELT Fitting the hip belt (accessory) Figures 53, 54 and 55 • Remove the seat cushion. In order to get better access when assembling the hip belt, you can loosen the four screws in the seat plate and pull the seat forward (use a 4 mm Allen key). •...

  • Page 29: Safety

    To ensure that the chair does not move when you don’t want it to, check that the brake is engaged and locked. • The maximum user weight for Emineo is 135 kg. • You should visually inspect the chair regularly to assure yourself that all screws, bolts and other fixing devices are securely fastened.

  • Page 30: Safety In Cars

    Emineo has marked off four points (Figure 58) that must be used when securing the wheelchair. Figure 58 Warning! Sunrise relinquishes itself of all responsibility in the event that Emineo is used as a passenger seat in a car using a different fastening system to the one mentioned above. MB3160-EN...
  • Page 31 SAFETY IN CARS Fastening the seat belt: • The pelvic-belt restraint must be fastened at as steep an angle as possible; between 30° and 75° • The shoulder-belt restraint is fastened over the shoulder and chest • The seat belt is fastened as tightly to the body as possible and must not be twisted •...
  • Page 32 SAFETY IN CARS belt (3-point seat belt) d) Both the stomach and chest belts should be used to reduce the risk of head and chest injuries in the event of colliding with parts in the car. e) In order to reduce the risk of injury to the user, tables that are fitted to the wheelchair, which are not designed for crash safety, must •...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE The maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user. Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre. For information about repairs or service, ask the technical aids centre in your area. Washing the frame The frame should be regularly washed with mild soapy water.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE Recommended air pressures The chair can be supplied with solid or pneumatic wheels. Find the correct type and size of driving wheel or castor wheel, then read off the recommended maximum air pressure from the table. Note that a high air pressure makes the chair easier to roll, while a lower air pressure gives a softer ride.
  • Page 35 MAINTENANCE Repairs Apart from minor repairs to the paint, changing the tyres or inner tubes, and adjusting the brakes, all repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel at your local supplier or at the technical aids centre. For information about repairs or service, ask the technical aids centre in your area. Long-term storage (more than four months) •...

  • Page 36: Labelling

    LABELLING Product name CE marking Seat width Seat depth 44 - 50 cm max 135 kg Max. user weight Year and month of production Serial number Angle of ascent Beware of pinching Anchorage points car Balance point MB3160-EN...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    (Dimensions are given in millimetres unless otherwise specified. Measurements given can vary +/- 10 mm.) Seat width Emineo: 390, 420, 450, 480 og 510 Emineo S: Emineo K: 330 og 360 Seat depth Emineo:...
  • Page 38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Total height 1150 Total width One-tool: Seat width +230 Basic: Seat width +200 Total length 1000 Weight of chair From 27 kg Transport From 18 kg weight Transport width Seat width +185 Transport height Max. user weight 135 kg Max.
  • Page 39 ACCESSORIES Driving wheel and driving wheel Back fastening • Smartsit module • Driving wheel fastening with Impera wheel • Various types of neck supports block (enables the camber angle to be • Side supports adjusted) • User-operated tilt adjustment • Amputation block •...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    WARRANTY Warranty Defi nitions of terms Definitions of terms used in this warranty: • Consumable part: Part that is subjected to natural wear and tear or natural contamination during normal operation within the lifetime of the product (section 9 of Sunrise Medical HCM B.V.’s general terms and conditions of sale);...
  • Page 41 WARRANTY under the given circumstances within a reasonable period of time (depends on nature of claim) from receipt of the completed return form. The warranty period will not be extended after a corrective action. Warranty period table Examples include, but are not limited Description Warranty period to the parts mentioned below...
  • Page 42 MB3160-EN...
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  • Page 44 Distributed in Canada by: Sunrise Medical Canada Inc. 237 Romina Drive, Unit 3 Concord, ON L4K 4V3 Canada T: 1-800-263-3390 E: mktcanada@sunmed.com www.sunrisemedical.ca Sunrise Medical HCM B.V. Vossenbeemd 104 5705 CL Helmond The Netherlands T: +31 (0)492 593 888 E: customerservice@sunrisemedical.nl www.SunriseMedical.nl www.SunriseMedical.eu (International) Sunrise Medical...

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