Breezy Exigo 30 User manual

Exigo 30

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USER MANUAL EN

MANUAL WHEELCHAIR

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of new wheelchair!

Quality and function are key concepts for all wheelchairs in the Sunrise series.

Your feedback can help us to produce an even better product.

For your own safety, and in order to get the most out of your new wheelchair, we recommend that

you read this user manual thoroughly before using the chair.

Intended use and the intended user environment

Exigo 30 is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

The user

This wheelchair has been developed for persons with disabilities and as an aid for those who have

problems with walking. Users who can control the wheelchair by rolling, steering and braking it

themselves can use the wheelchair without an assistant. The maximum user weight is 135kg. The

user must be familiar with the contents of the user manual before driving the wheelchair.

Adjusting the wheelchair

The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why Sunrise wheelchairs can be adjusted

according to the specific needs of the user. Settings mentioned in chapter Using the wheelchair can

be carried out by the user. All other adjustments mentioned in this User manual are to be performed

by qualified personnel or in consultation with qualified personnel.

If you are visually impaired, this document can be viewed in PDF format at

www.SunriseMedical.com or alternatively is available on request in large text.

For information about product safety notices and product recalls, go to www.sunrisemedical.eu

Please contact your local, authorised SUNRISE MEDICAL dealer if you have any questions regarding

the use, maintenance or safety of your wheelchair. In case there is no authorised dealer in your area

or you have any questions, contact Sunrise Medical either in writing or by telephone.

The management system of SUNRISE MEDICAL is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.

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NOTE:

General user advice.

Not following these instructions may result in physical injury, damage to the product or damage to the

environment!

Notice to the user and/or patient: Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device

should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which

the user and/or patient is established.

B4Me special adaptations

Sunrise Medical strongly recommends that in order to ensure that your B4Me product operates, and

performs as intended by the manufacturer; all the user information supplied with your B4Me product

is read and understood, before the product is first used.

Sunrise Medical also recommends that the user information is not discarded after reading it, but it is

kept safely stored for future reference.

Medical Device Combinations

It may be possible to combine this Medical device with one or more other Medical Device or other

product. Information on which combinations are possible can be found at www.SunriseMedical.co.uk.

All combinations listed have been validated to meet the General Safety and Performance Requirements,

Annex I Nr. 14.1 of the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.

Guidance on the combination, such as mounting, can be found at www.SunriseMedical.co.uk

INTRODUCTION

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CONTENTS

Introduction............................................................................................ 2

Contents................................................................................................. 4

The wheelchair’s parts.......................................................................... 5

Assembly and transport........................................................................ 6

Area of application ................................................................................ 7

Using the wheelchair............................................................................. 8

Adjusting the chair .............................................................................. 14

Positioning belt ................................................................................... 25

Safety.................................................................................................... 26

Safety in cars ....................................................................................... 27

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 30

Technical specifications ..................................................................... 33

Labelling ............................................................................................... 35

Accessories ......................................................................................... 36

Guarantee............................................................................................. 37

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THE WHEELCHAIR’S PARTS

A. Back with back cover

B. Armrest

C. Clothes protector

D. Seat with cushion

E. Leg support

F. Frame

G. Footplate

H. Pushing handle

I. Driving wheel

J. Hand rim

K. Brake

L. Wheel block

M. Bearing housing castor

N. Castor wheel fork

O. Castor wheel

Figure 1

In order to be able to read and understand this manual it is important that you familiarise yourself with

the most common terms we use for the different parts of the wheelchair.

Have a look at the following drawing and note the relevant parts on your wheelchair.

The equipment on your wheelchair may vary somewhat from the illustration below.

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Figure 2 Figure 3

Figure 4

Assembly Figure 2

The standard version is delivered complete.

All you need to do is unfold the wheelchair and fit

the leg supports where necessary.

Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 3

To unfold the wheelchair, press down with the flat

of your hand on the cover by the seat tubing.

Note!

Do not hold around the seat tubing as your fingers

can get caught.

Put the seat cushion (accessory) into position

ensuring that it sits properly on the seat fabric.

Folding the wheelchair Figure 4

Remove the seat cushion (accessory) and pull up

the footplates or remove the leg supports before

folding the wheelchair.

Take hold of the seat cover and lift straight up.

The chair will fold together. Check that the back

cover has folded backwards.

Transport

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

Once the wheelchair is in the vehicle, it must

be secured with an 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 27 for using Exigo

30 as a passenger seat in a motor vehicle.

ASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT

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AREA OF APPLICATION

Indications

The varieties of fitting variants, as well as the modular design, mean that it can be used by those who

cannot walk or have limited mobility because of:

• Paralysis

• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)

• Extremity defect deformity

• Joint contractures/joint injuries

• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia,

Neurological disease patterns, Muscle dystrophy, Hemiplegia as well as for elderly people who still

have strength in the upper body.

Contraindications

The wheelchair shall not be used without attendant in case of:

• Perception disorder

• Imbalance

• Loss of both arms, if not supported by a caregiver

• Joint contracture or joint damage on both arms

• Seating disability

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Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

USING THE WHEELCHAIR

Quick-release Figure 5

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.

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.

Height adjustable pushing handle

Figure 6

The pushing handle is adjusted by loosening the

locking handle whilst moving the pushing handle

upward or downward to the desired height. Re-

tighten the locking handle.

You can remove the pushing handle completely by

loosening the locking handle, pulling together the

spring pin (6A) and pulling up the pushing handle.

Armrests, removing and fitting

Figure7

The armrests can be removed by lifting them

straight up.

Warning!

When removing the armrest be aware of the

potential risk of getting your fingers or clothes

caught in the wheel.

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Figure 8

Figure 9

Swing out/Attach/Remove the leg

supports Figures 8 and 9

The leg supports can be swung in/out and

removed for easier movement.

The supports can be released by twisting the

handle (8A) inwards or outwards when the leg

support is swung.

After the leg support has been swung to the side,

it can be lifted straight up and completely removed

if desired. In order to attach it again, carry out

these steps in reverse order, and the handle will

automatically lock.

USING THE WHEELCHAIR

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Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 10

USING THE WHEELCHAIR

Full footplate (Standard on Exigo 30 X

wheelchairs) Figure 10

The full footplate can be split in two and tipped

up for transfers. Ensure that the footplates lock in

place when you put them back down.

The footplates lock most easily into place if they

are angled right in to each other when you put

them Back down (see figure 10).

Swing out/Attach/Remove the leg

supports (Full footplate) Figures 11

and 12

The leg supports can be swung in/out and

removed for easier movement.

The supports can be released by twisting the

handle (11A) inwards or outwards when the leg

support is swung.

After the leg support has been swung to the

side, it can be lifted straight up and completely

removed if desired. In order to attach it again,

carry out these steps in reverse order, and the

handle will automatically lock.

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