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Sunrise Medical Breezy Cirrus G5 Instructions For Use Manual

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Cirrus G5
Instructions for Use
MB3171-EN

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  • Page 1 Wheelchair Cirrus G5 Instructions for Use MB3171-EN...
  • Page 2 Wheelchair Components We at SUNRISE MEDICAL have been awarded the ISO-13485 certificate, which affirms the quality of our products at every stage, from R & D to production. This product complies with the standards set forth in EU and UK regulations.
  • Page 3 Setting up your wheelchair Assembly The standard wheelchair is delivered complete. All you need to do is: • Fold up the back - see page 16 • Fit the leg supports - see page 19 1150 1100 < 7° 7° 7°...
  • Page 4 20” Rear wheel positioning 5”, 6”, 8” Front wheel configuration 20” 5” 20” 5” 20” 6” 20” 6” 20” 6” 20” 6” 20” 8” 20” 8” 20” 8” 20” 8” Fixed seat Sliding seat a b c a b c a b c a b c a b c...

  • Page 5: Torque Settings

    Torque NOTE: Wherever torque settings are specified, it is strongly recommended that a torque meter (not included), is verify correct torque specification is achieved. If no other information is given, the generic torque for M6 screws. DANGER!: Some of the screws that are used during manufacture are fitted with threadlock, (blue dot on the thread) and can be undone and re-tightened up to three times before they must be replaced with new screws and threadlock.
  • Page 6 Maintaining close ties to our customers means a lot to us It may be possible to combine this Medical device with at Sunrise Medical. We like to keep you up-to-date about one or more other Medical Device or other product.

  • Page 7: Use

    NO NON-STANDARD PARTS are to be fitted, other than upper body. those officially approved by Sunrise Medical. Contraindications The wheelchair shall not be used without attendant in case of: •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Use ........................7 Area of Application ..................7 Definitions  .......................9 1.0 General safety notes and driving restrictions ........10 2.0 Warranty ....................12 3.0 Transportability ..................13 4.0 Transport without occupant ..............15 4.1 Fold the backrest up or down ................16 5.0 Use of the wheelchair ................17 5.1 Quick-release axle ....................

  • Page 9: Definitions

    Definitions Definitions of words used in this manual Word Definition Advice to the user of Potential Risk of serious injury or death if the DANGER! advice is not followed Advice to the user of a potential risk WARNING! of injury if the advice is not followed Advice to user that potential damage to equipment may occur if CAUTION!

  • Page 10: General Safety Notes And Driving Restrictions

    1.0 General safety notes and driving restrictions The engineering and construction of this wheelchair has • When getting on or off the wheelchair, do not use the been designed to provide maximum safety. International footboards. safety standards currently in force have either been •...
  • Page 11 DANGER! CAUTION! • Make sure that the attendant only holds the wheelchair • The effect of the knee-lever brake as well as the using securely mounted parts. Do not use removable general driving characteristics are dependent on tyre parts (e.g. not on the footrests or the side guards). pressure.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    * Means the Sunrise Medical facility from which the product was purchased. Additional Notes For Australia Only: 1. For goods provided by Sunrise medical Pty Ltd in Australia, our goods come with a guarantee by Sunrise Medical that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

  • Page 13: Transportability

    It is recognized that this is manufacturer. Failure to do so will invalidate the ability not always practical for the user to be transferred and in of a Sunrise Medical wheelchair to be transported these circumstances, where the user must be transported within a vehicle.
  • Page 14 Positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints on 15. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright wheelchair: position. 16. The manual wheel locks must be firmly applied. 1. Position of the front, (Fig.G) and rear, (Fig. H), 17. Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle “B” wheelchair tie down restraint and the tie down label.

  • Page 15: Transport Without Occupant

    4.0 Transport without occupant Fig. 4.1 The wheelchair is suitable for land and/or air transport. Parts of the wheelchair that can easily be detached should be removed when transporting the wheelchair. • Armrests • Legrests • Rear wheels • Headrest Once the wheelchair is in the vehicle, it must be secured with a tie-down system that is suitable to the weight of that particular wheelchair including any options.

  • Page 16: Fold The Backrest Up Or Down

    4.1 Fold the backrest up or down (Fig. 4.2) Fig. 4.2 The backrest can be swung forwards to enable transportation of the wheelchair. Secure the backrest so that it cannot accidentally fall. To get a smaller folding package the seat and back cushion can be removed. Folding the backrest down •...

  • Page 17: Use Of The Wheelchair

    5.0 Use of the wheelchair Fig. 5.1 5.1 Quick-release axle (Fig. 5.1) The wheelchair has a quick-release axle 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...

  • Page 18: Armrests, Swing Away - Swing Up, Removing And Fitting

    5.4 Armrests, swing away - swing up, removing Fig. 5.4 and fitting • 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 19: Swing Out/Attach/Remove The Leg Supports

    5.5 Swing out/attach/remove the leg supports Fig. 5.7 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 20: Sliding Seat

    5.7 Sliding seat Fig. 5.10 Use the sliding seat function to adjust the seat depth and to move the seat further forward when transferring the user (Fig. 5.10). • Put the seat in a horizontal position • Push the handle backwards at the same time as taking hold of the strap and pushing or pulling the seat to the...

  • Page 21: Anti-Tip Stabiliser/Tipping Bar

    5.9 Anti-tip stabiliser/tipping bar Fig. 5.13 The anti-tip stabiliser is adjusted as standard with a clearance to the base that makes it possible to mount doorsteps etc. WARNING! When the chair is in use, always ensure that the anti-tip stabiliser is in the correct position. The anti-tip stabiliser is put into position by turning it backwards.

  • Page 22: Moving In And Out Of The Chair

    5.11 Moving in and out of the chair Fig. 5.16 • 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 “5.7 Sliding seat” on page 20. •...

  • Page 23: Negotiating Obstacles, Stairs

    5.12 Negotiating obstacles, stairs Fig. 5.19 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 on the back and the seat frame In order for assistants to have a better lifting position, they can alternatively lift from each side of the wheelchair.

  • Page 24: Settings

    The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why different ways of adjusting the seat height also Sunrise Medical wheelchairs can be adjusted according to affect the ability to negotiate obstacles and rolling the specific needs of the user.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Seat Height Back And Centre Of Gravity

    6.2 Adjusting the seat height back and centre of Fig. 6.2 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 26: Different Ways To Adjust The Front Seat Height

    6.5 Different ways to adjust the front seat height Fig. 6.5 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 27: Adjusting The Neck Support

    6.8 Adjusting the neck support (Fig. 6.9) Fig. 6.9 Depth- and angle adjustment • Loosen the locking handles , make the adjustment and tighten the locking handles. Height adjustment • Unscrew the locking wheel , raise or lower the neck support and tighten the locking wheel.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Curvature Of The Backrest

    6.9 Adjusting the curvature of the backrest Fig. 6.11 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 29: Footplate - Angle Adjustment

    6.14 Footplate – angle adjustment (Fig. 6.15) Fig. 6.15 • Loosen the screw • Adjust to the desired angle and re-tighten the screw. 6.15 Adjusting the seat depth/upper leg length by moving the leg support fitting (Fig. 6.16) The depth of the leg support fitting can be adjusted or the support can be removed.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Seat Depth/Centre Of Gravity

    6.17 Adjusting the seat depth/centre of gravity (Fig. 6.17- Fig. 6.17 6.18) In addition to the sliding seat, the seat depth can be adjusted in 3 steps of 30 mm by moving the backrest brackets forwards or backwards. • Unscrew the bolts on both sides of the wheelchair.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Height Of The Armrests

    6.18 Adjusting the height of the armrests (Fig. 6.19) Fig. 6.19 • Loosen the screws • Raise or lower the armrest to the desired position. • Re-tighten the screws. 6.19 Adjusting the depth of the armrest (Fig. 6.20) • Loosen the screw •...

  • Page 32: Fitting The Hip Belt (Accessory)

    6.21 Fitting the hip belt (accessory) Fig. 6.22 DANGER! Before using your wheelchair ensure the seat belt is worn and correctly adjusted before use. The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the illustrations. The seat belt comprises 2 halves. They are fitted using the existing seat stay retaining bolt fitted through the eyelet on the belt.
  • Page 33 To fasten buckle (Fig. 6.28): Fig. 6.28 • Firmly push male buckle into female buckle. To release belt (Fig. 6.29): • Press exposed sides of male buckle and push towards centre / push the press button of the female buckle whilst gently pull ing apart.

  • Page 34: Name Plate

    All wheelchairs must be used in accordance with exact model designation and other technical the manufacturer’s guidelines. specifications. Please provide the following pieces of information whenever you have to order replacement Sunrise Medical GmbH parts or to file a claim: Kahlbachring 2-4 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg SAMPLE Deutschland Tel.: +49 (0) 7253/980-0...

  • Page 35: Tyres And Mounting

    Tyres and mounting CAUTION! Sand and sea water (or salt in the winter) can damage Solid tyres are fitted as standard from the factory. the bearings of the front and rear wheels. Clean the If pneumatic tyres are used, make sure that you maintain wheelchair thoroughly after exposure.

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    Seat angle setting Trouble shooting Problem: Wheelchair pulls to one side The seat moves out of position, without the use of the • Check tyre pressure (pneumatic tyres only) dampener release • Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle) •...

  • Page 37: Accessories

    Accessories Driving wheel and driving wheel fastening • Driving wheels in a variety of sizes and tyres – solid, high-pressure and pneumatic • Friction hand rim • Friction cover • Spoke guards • Driving wheels 20”, 22” and 24” with brake for assistant •...
  • Page 38 Cirrus G5 English Rev. K...
  • Page 39 Rev. K English Cirrus G5...
  • Page 40 Fax: + 48 42 209 35 23 H – Park, Heršpická 1013/11d, E-mail: pl@sunrisemedical.de 639 00 Brno www.Sunrise-Medical.pl Czech Republic Tel.: (+420) 547 250 955 Sunrise Medical HCM B.V. Fax: (+420) 547 250 956 Vossenbeemd 104 www.medicco.cz 5705 CL Helmond info@medicco.cz The Netherlands Bezplatná...

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