Breezy Cirrus G5 User Manual
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Cirrus G5
9006403F

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  • Page 1 Manual wheelchair USER MANUAL Cirrus G5 9006403F...
  • Page 2 Cirrus G5...
  • Page 3 Cirrus G5 © 2017 Sunrise Medical All rights reserved. The information provided herein may not be reproduced and/or published in any form, by print, photoprint, microfilm or any other means whatsoever (electronically or mechanically) without the prior written authorisation of Sunrise Medical.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cirrus G5 Introduction............................6 Congratulations on your new wheelchair Adjusting the wheelchair For further information Symbols used in this manual Safety ............................7 General description ........................8 Assembly Main components Intended use and the intended user environment The user Use of the wheelchair ........................10...
  • Page 5 Cirrus G5 Maintenance ..........................34 Washing the frame Cleaning the seat and backrest covers Conditions which may damage the wheelchair Screws and nuts Tools for service and Driving wheels Quick-release hub for the wheels Recommended air pressures Tools for adjustments Inspect after six months, and then every year 7.10 Repairs...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Cirrus G5 Caution! Introduction Advice for the user to prevent damage to the product. 1.1 Congratulations on your new wheelchair Warning! Quality and function are key aspects of all Warnings for the user to prevent personal in wheelchairs in the Sunrise series.
  • Page 7: Safety

    Step on the tipping bar while using moderate pressure • The maximum user weight for Cirrus G5 on the pushing handles. is 135 kg. • Sitting in the wheelchair for a long period •...
  • Page 8: General Description

    General description Cirrus G5 General description 3.1 Assembly The standard wheelchair is delivered complete. All you need to do is: • Fold up the back, see page 30 • Fit the leg supports, see page 12 3.2 Main components In order to be able to properly understand this...
  • Page 9: Intended Use And The Intended User Environment

    Cirrus G5 General description 3.3 Intended use and the intended user environment Cirrus G5 is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. 3.4 The user This wheelchair has been developed for persons with disabilities and as an aid for those who have problems with walking. Users...
  • Page 10: Use Of The Wheelchair

    Use of the wheelchair Cirrus G5 Use of the wheelchair 4.1 Quick-release catch 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.
  • Page 11: Armrests, Swing Away - Swing Up, Removing And Fi Tting

    Cirrus G5 Use of the wheelchair 4.3 Armrests, swing away - swing up, removing and fi tting • In order to swing up the armrest, push the release lever and pull up the armrest. • To remove the armrest; swing up the armrest and pull it up.
  • Page 12: Swing Out/Attach/Remove The Leg Supports

    Use of the wheelchair Cirrus G5 4.4 Swing out/attach/remove the leg supports The procedure is the same for fi xed 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 13: Sliding Seat

    Cirrus G5 Use of the wheelchair 4.6 Sliding seat Use the sliding seat function to adjust the seat depth and to move the seat further forward when transferring the user. • Put the seat in a horizontal position • Push the handle...
  • Page 14: Anti-Tip Stabiliser/Tipping Bar

    Use of the wheelchair Cirrus G5 • 4.9 Anti-tip stabiliser/tipping bar 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 15: Moving In And Out Of The Chair

    Cirrus G5 Use of the wheelchair 4.11 Moving in and out of the chair • Activate the brakes • Swing out or remove the leg supports • Tilt the chair forwards • Use the sliding seat before moving out of the wheelchair, see “Sliding seat”...
  • Page 16: Negotiating Obstacles, Stairs

    Use of the wheelchair Cirrus G5 4.12 Negotiating obstacles, stairs If the wheelchair is being lifted with the user sitting in it, the recommended lifting points should be used. These are marked on the product. The lifting points are the cross bar...
  • Page 17: Settings

    Cirrus G5 Settings Settings The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why Sunrise Medical wheelchairs can be adjusted according to the specifi c needs of the user. In this, we make a distinction between wheelchair settings and wheelchair adjustment options.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Seat Height

    Warning! Do not adjust Cirrus G5 so that you have diff erent seat heights at the front and back, as this can aff ect the balance point and driving characteristics.
  • Page 19 Cirrus G5 Settings Adjusting the seat height back and centre of gravity The seat height back can be raised or lowered by moving the wheel up or down in the frame. If you want the wheelchair to run more freely, you can move the driving wheels forwards.
  • Page 20 Settings Cirrus G5...
  • Page 21 Cirrus G5 Settings...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Brakes

    Settings Cirrus G5 Diff erent ways to adjust the front seat height Moving the castor wheel to a higher or lower position in the castor wheel fork. • By moving the castor wheel to a higher position in the castor wheel fork, the seat is lowered, and by moving the castor wheel to a lower position, the seat is raised.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Anti-Tip Stabiliser

    Cirrus G5 Settings 5.3 Adjusting the anti-tip stabiliser Adjusting the anti-tip device when changing the chair’s centre of gravity. There should be a maximum of 35 mm from the end of the anti-tip device to the fl oor. Length adjustment •...
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Curvature Of The Backrest

    Settings Cirrus G5 5.5 Adjusting the curvature of the backrest 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 25: Footplate - Angle Adjustment

    Cirrus G5 Settings 5.8 Footplate – angle adjustment • Loosen the screw • Adjust to the desired angle and re-tighten the screw. 5.9 Adjusting the seat depth/ upper leg length by moving the leg support fi tting The depth of the leg support fi tting can be adjusted or the support can be removed.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Seat Depth/Centre Of Gravity

    Settings Cirrus G5 5.10 Adjusting the seat depth/ centre of gravity In addition to the sliding seat, the seat depth can be adjusted in 4 steps of 30 mm by moving the backrest brackets forwards or backwards. Unscrew the bolts on both sides of the •...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Height Of The Armrests

    Cirrus G5 Settings 5.11 Adjusting the height of the armrests • Loosen the screws • Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position. • Re-tighten the screws. 5.12 Adjusting the depth of the armrest • Loosen the screw •...
  • Page 28: Fitting The Hip Belt (Accessory)

    Settings Cirrus G5 5.14 Fitting the hip belt (accessory) • Fit the hip belt as shown in the illustration. • Check that the hip belt is correctly adapted to the wheelchair user. The belt should lie fi rmly over the hip at an angle of approx. 45°...
  • Page 29: Transport

    See “The wheelchair as a passenger seat in a car” page 31 for using the Cirrus G5 as a passenger seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 30: Fold The Backrest Up Or Down

    Transport Cirrus G5 6.2 Fold the backrest up or down Folding the backrest down • Tilt the chair forwards. • Remove the armrest. • Loosen the Velcro band that keeps the wires together. • Pull out the bolt and fold down the...
  • Page 31: The Wheelchair As A Passenger Seat In A Car

    Cirrus G5 Transport Cirrus G5 has marked off four points that must be used when securing the wheelchair. 6.3 The wheelchair as a passenger • User restraint system: 3 point shoulder and seat in a car belt. Wheelchair users should transfer to the vehicle...
  • Page 32: Fastening The Seat Belt

    Transport Cirrus G5 6.4 Fastening the seat belt: • The pelvic-belt restraint must be fastened at the steepest 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 33 Cirrus G5 Transport WARNING Where possible, the wheelchair should be in a forward facing direction and secured in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer of the fastening system. This wheelchair is approved for use in cars and meets the requirements for forward facing transport and head on collisions.
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cirrus G5 Maintenance 7.5 Tools for service and Driving wheels The maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user. Other The driving wheels are equipped with spokes. maintenance work should be carried out by These should be adjusted if they begin to become loose.
  • Page 35: Tools For Adjustments

    Cirrus G5 Maintenance 7.8 Tools for adjustments Adjustment of: Tool Brakes Allen key 4 mm Footplates Allen key 5 mm Armrest height Allen key 4 mm Armrest depth Allen key 3 mm Seat depth Allen key 5 mm, Open-end spanner 13 mm...
  • Page 36: Long-Term Storage (More Than Four Months)

    Maintenance Cirrus G5 7.11 Long-term storage (more than four months) • Store indoors in a cool, dry place • During storage, the ambient temperature should not be lower than -20°C or higher than +65°C. • Recommended humidity: 15% - 93%.
  • Page 37: Technical Specifi Cations And Dimensions

    Cirrus G5 Technical specifi cations and dimensions Technical specifi cations and dimensions The wheelchair is delivered as standard in several diff erent seat heights and seat widths. The height that best suits the user of the wheelchair depends on two factors: The height of the user and how the wheelchair will be operated.
  • Page 38: Markings On The Wheelchair

    Markings on the wheelchair Cirrus G5 Markings on the wheelchair Note! Never remove or cover up the markings, symbols and instructions affixed to the wheelchair. These safety features must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire lifespan of the wheelchair.
  • Page 39: Warranty

    Cirrus G5 Warranty 10 Warranty 10.1 Defi nitions of terms Defi nitions 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’s general terms and conditions of sale);...
  • Page 40: Warranty Period Table

    Warranty Cirrus G5 form. The warranty period will not be extended after a corrective action. 10.2 Warranty period table Examples include, but are not limited Description Warranty period to the parts mentioned below Frame 5 years Weldment/frame New: 1 year after invoice...
  • Page 41: Accessories

    Cirrus G5 Accessories 11 Accessories Driving wheel and driving wheel fastening • Driving wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres – solid, high-pressure and pneumatic • Single hand operated wheel • Friction hand rim • Friction cover • Spoke guards •...
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