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Sunrise Medical Quickie F40 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Issue 6...
  • Page 3 F 40 How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Quickie F40 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.
  • Page 4 20 - 21 Parallel Swing-Away page 22- 23 Batteries and charging page 24 - 33 User tips page 34 - 36 Transportation page 37 Maintenance page 38 Service history page 39 Maintenance chart page 40 Sunrise Medical page 41 Issue 6...
  • Page 5 Introduction The Quickie F40 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.

  • Page 6: Your Guarantee

    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.

  • Page 7: Features And Options

    Castors page 27-36 The Quickie F40 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.

  • Page 8: Safety Warning And User Tips

    Safety warning and user tips Emergency freewheel Safety warnings Please remember that you Safety is very important with any have no braking facility when vehicle that is power driven. Here are the freewheel lever is moved some helpful tips to safeguard your from the normal drive position use.
  • Page 9 Safety warning and user tips Batteries Tyres Your wheelchair is supplied as Your wheelchair tyres can wear standard from Sunrise Medical with depending on use. Check them maintenance free batteries. These regularly in accordance with the only require regular charging.

  • Page 10: Safety Warnings

    Safety warnings Wheelchair range Use on a slope (continued) The range of your wheelchair can Failure to do this may cause the be affected by many factors such wheelchair to become unstable. as user weight, terrain, ambient If you are in any doubt about the temperature and battery condition.

  • Page 11: Preparing Your Wheelchair For Use

    Preparing your wheelchair for use Armrests / skirt guard Locking pin A To fit the armrest/skirt guard Skirt guard assembly, ensure that locking pin A Armrest is in the ‘unlocked’ position shown (Fig. 1). Lower the armrest into the support cups and press down to ensure a firm location.
  • Page 12 Preparing your wheelchair for use Control pod adjustment The control pod is mounted on a sliding arm that can be adjusted to alter the position of the pod. Sliding Inner Arm For adjustment, loosen the lowest stud using a 4.0 mm Allen key, slide the arm to the required position and tighten the stud, (Fig.
  • Page 13 Preparing your wheelchair for use Fitting hanger/footrests -infinitely adjustable hanger/ Locating tube footrest Infinitely adjustable Offer the footrest/hanger assembly hanger to the chair as shown (Fig. 5). Frame receiver Position the locating tube into the "A" frame receiver and swing the hanger forward “A”...
  • Page 14 Preparing your wheelchair for use Detachable backrest Backrest post To remove backrest release both pins (one each side) they must be withdrawn from the side Sideframe frames. Depressing the retaining button situated in the end of the pins releases the spring loaded pegs allowing the withdrawal of the release pins (Fig.
  • Page 15 Other cushions used Seat cushion should also have Velcro strips © in a similar position to ensure the cushion does not slip off the seat. The seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical all have removable covers. Velcro strips Fig. 10 Issue 6...
  • Page 16 Seating Adjustment of optima backrest (where fitted) To change the shape and/or Loosen or tighten the straps to suit the user’s need. tension of the ‘Optima’ backrest, remove the padded cover from the rear of the backrest and expose the tension straps (Fig.

  • Page 17: Using Your Wheelchair

    Using your wheelchair Emergency freewheel This is a mechanism which enables the drive to be disconnected in the event of battery or other failure. Turn drive levers away from the wheels, to disengage the drive from the motors. Use only in an emergency, or if your wheelchair needs to be moved manually.
  • Page 18 Using your wheelchair Operating 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 and for the battery level indicator to display the charge state of the battery.If you move the joystick too soon, the battery level indicator will scroll, disabling drive to your wheelchair.
  • Page 19 Using your wheelchair Kerb climber Your wheelchair is normally capable of climbing small steps and kerbs. With the Kerb Climbing service, you will be able to climb any kerb up to 4” (10cms) high. Please follow the safety instructions carefully. Locking lever Cut out Fitting and removal...
  • Page 20 Using your wheelchair Front transfers Kerb climber being located into transfer position If you find that the kerb climber is obstructing your exit or entry into the wheelchair you can swing the kerb climber back into the reverse position. Follow the fitting instructions above, but rotate the climber through 90°...
  • Page 21 Using your wheelchair Dismounting the kerb 1 Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until the rear wheels are on the edge of the kerb (Fig. 21). 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 as long as...
  • Page 22 The Penny and Giles Pilot + control pod Power supply Ensure the power lead is connected correctly into its socket on the rear of the control pod (Fig. 22). The immobiliser plug When this is activated the chair will not function, other than the hazard warning light system.
  • Page 23 • On/off button: This connects or disconnects the entire electronic system, which supplies energy to the motors. Do not use this button to stop the chair Fig. 33 except in case of emergency, doing so may damage the and stable flashing means the wheelchair.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Instructions

    connected. By pressing the actuator button again you return into the drive - If the number of bars on is 5: mode. Electrical fault in the right motor. Controller Warnings - If the number of bars on is 6: Ensure that you always have The battery charger is plugged comfortable access to the controls whilst the chair is moving and...
  • Page 25 To programme the controller you need a special programming device (Handheld or PC software), which is available through your Sunrise Medical Dealer. Note: SUNRISE MEDICAL does not accept responsibility for damages which result from unexpected stopping of the wheelchair or inappropriate programming or unauthorised use of the wheelchair.
  • Page 26 Parallel Swing-Away mechanism. Before adjusting the swing- When transferring to and from away arm, switch off the the wheelchair do not use the controller to avoid accidental remote as a means of support. displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted Warning movement of your wheelchair.
  • Page 27 Parallel Swing-Away Ensure that you always have Ensure that all extremities and comfortable access to the controls clothing swing-away arm is out and whilst the chair is moving. Make you may not get between certain sure that the controller is obstacles.

  • Page 28: Batteries And Charging

    Batteries and charging Batteries - single box Power Retaining The single battery box is mounted plug hooks below the wheelchair seat (Fig. 36) To remove the battery box disconnect the power plug from the control panel on the front of the box lid.
  • Page 29 Batteries and charging Batteries - split boxes Power Retaining The batteries are contained within plug hooks two battery boxes, which are Tandem housed in a removable wire basket connectors sited below the wheelchair seat (Fig. 38). The battery boxes consist of a controlbox with a control panel within a tall lid containing the power socket, a three pin charging...
  • Page 30 30amp/hr. The performance from your mobility higher the number, the bigger the vehicle. 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. Issue 6...
  • Page 31 Batteries and charging Maintenance free battery care 9 The battery terminals need to plan be checked regularly for signs of corrosion. If any corrosion 1 Only use an approved Sunrise is apparent, then clean the Medical charger compatible with terminals completely (a wire the vehicle to be charged.
  • Page 32 Batteries and charging General The external charger (Fig. 40) has been designed to charge two 12 volt Sonnenschien Dryfit Gel type batteries. Safety features 24V 5A Off-board Charger The chargers have features which prevent hazards or accidents Fig. 40 occurring as a result of connecting batteries the wrong way round, overheating caused by fault conditions, or attempting to charge...
  • Page 33 This will illuminate when the supply is switched on. If the lamp battery is fully charged. This can remains off consult Sunrise Medical be anywhere from 8.5 hours to or your local Sunrise Medical 14.5 hours after commencement dealer.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Charger And Charging

    Batteries and charging Connecting the charger and A - SPLIT charging BATTERY BOXES 1 The wheelchair can be charged by connecting the battery charger to the charging socket in the split battery box lid A (Fig. 41) or B for the single battery box (Fig.
  • Page 35 9 Use of an attachment, not indoor use. Do not use outdoors recommended or sold by or expose to rain, snow, spray or Sunrise Medical, may result in moisture. a risk of fire, electric shock or 2 Use only with Sonnenschein injury to persons.
  • Page 36 Note: When buying in any way, take it to a qualified replacement batteries always technician. consult your Sunrise Medical Do not disassemble charger; service agent. only have it repaired by the manufacturers. Incorrect re- Note: Before using your vehicle...
  • Page 37 Owners Manual. The range that the battery sizes available stated sometimes differs from on each Sunrise Medical product manufacturer to manufacturer even should give sufficient range to cope though the battery size is the same. with the majority of customer’s Sunrise Medical measure the range lifestyles.

  • Page 38: Adverse Conditions

    User tips Caution Ramps Please show the utmost consideration When using a ramp, please ensure for the other traffic on the road. that is capable of taking the combined weight of the powerchair Remember that the last thing a car and yourself.
  • Page 39 User tips 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. 44 and 45).
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 Transportation Clamp points Transportation in vehicles The F40 has been crash tested to Users should not sit in the wheelchair while riding in any BS 7176 Part 19. However, we do not recommend that you transport and all means of transportation. the F40 in a vehicle.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    IT IS IMPORTANT that front pressure relief. wheels are inflated to the same pressure as a pair, and likewise the Authorised Sunrise Medical rear. The inflator pump provides service agents the safest method of inflating your The annual full service must be...

  • Page 43: Service History

    Service history 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.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Chart

    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 To order spare parts. PLEASE QUOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1.

  • Page 45: Sunrise Medical

    Merlin Bathing Range, 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 High Street, Wollaston West Midlands. DY8 4PS. www.sunrisemedical.com...
  • Page 46 Issue 6...
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  • Page 48 Sunrise Medical Limited High Street,Wollaston,West Midlands. DY84PS,England. Tel: (01 384 44 66 88) Fax: (01384 44 66 99) www.sunrisemedical.co.uk...

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