Quickie Rumba Modular Directions For Use Manual

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Rumba &
Rumba Modular
Directions for use
P19108
WARNING!
DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
User Information
Intended use power wheel chairs:
Power wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable
to walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use
in- and outdoor.
When an Attendant Control Module is fitted, the Power
Wheelchair may be operated by an assistant on behalf of
the user.
When a Dual Control Module is fitted the Power
Wheelchair may be operated by the user, or control may
be switched to an assistant to operate on behalf of the
user.
The maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any
weight of accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked
on the serial number label, which is affixed to the chassis
of the chair.
The chair serial number is affixed also to the front page of
the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.
Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used under
the specified conditions and for the intended purposes.
The intended lifetime of the wheelchair is 5 years. Please
DO NOT use or fit any 3rd party components to the
wheelchair unless they are officially approved by Sunrise
Medical.
Area of application
The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular
design mean that it can be used by those who cannot
walk or have limited mobility e.g. because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Strokes and brain injuries
• Neurological disabilities (e.g. MS, Parkinson…)
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies,
disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia as well as for
elderly people who still have the strength in the upper
body.
• Persons who are mentally and physically able to control
an input device to operate the chair and its functions in a
safe way.
When considering provision, please also note the body
size, weight including the distribution of body weight, the
users physical and psychological constitution, the age of
the user, their living conditions and their environment.
If in doubt a health care professional should be involved
to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable risks.
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures
quality at all stages of the development and production of
this wheelchair.
Sunrise Medical declares under its sole responsibility that
this product is in conformity with the requirements of the
directive 93/42/EEC amended by 2007/47/EEC.
Sunrise Medical declares that this product fulls the
performance requirements for a “Crash Test” to
ISO 7176-19.
7.0 VR2 Control System (Fig.7.1): 25
7.1 On/Off button: ..................................................... . 25
7.2 Battery Level Indicator: ..................................... . 25
7.3 Locking/unlocking the wheelchair: .................. . 25
7.4 Operating the control joystick: ......................... . 26
7.5 Maximum speed/profile indicator: ................... . 26
7.6 The horn button: ................................................. . 26
7.7 Speed/Profile decrease button: ........................ . 26
7.8 Speed/Profile increase button: ......................... . 26
7.9 Actuator button and LEDs: ................................ . 26
7.10 Charging and programming socket: ............... . 27
7.11 VR2 dual control unit, (Rumba Modular):....... . 27
7.12 Control button and indicator: .......................... . 27
7.13 Actuator button and LED: ................................ . 27
7.14 Maximum speed button and indicator: .......... . 28
7.15 Directional attendant control. ......................... . 28
8.0 Troubleshooting The VR2 Hand Control: 30
9.0 Batteries and Charging: 32
9.1 Battery & Charger Specification: ..................... . 32
9.2 Electrical fuses, (Circuit Breakers): ................ . 32
9.3 Batteries (Fig. 9.2 - 9.9):..................................... . 32
9.4 General battery information: ............................ . 34
9.5 Maintenance-free batteries: .............................. . 34
9.6 Battery care: ....................................................... . 34
9.7 Maintenance-free battery care plan: ................ . 34
9.8 General charger information: ........................... . 35
9.9 Charger Specification: ..................................... . 35
9.10 Charger safety features: .................................. . 35
9.11 Procedure for connecting the charger
and charging:..................................................... . 35
9.12 Charger safety and caution notes: ................. . 35
9.13 The range of your vehicle: ............................... . 36
9.14 Common battery statements: ......................... . 36
9.15 Battery warranty: .............................................. . 37
10.0 Adjustments: 38
10.1 Adjustment of the footrest (Fig. 10.1): .......... . 38
10.2 Adjustment of the armrests: ........................... . 38
10.3 Seat depth adjustments: ................................ . 38
10.4 Control Adjustment (Fig. 10.5): ...................... . 39
10.5 Dual/Attendant control: ................................... . 39
10.6 Parallel swing-away control (Fig.10.6): .......... . 39
10.7 Programming: .................................................. . 39
11.0 Cleaning: 40
11.1 Cleaning General: ............................................. . 40
11.2 Cleaning seating:.............................................. . 40
11.3 Cleaning control system: ............................. 40
11.4 Speciality controls: .......................................... . 40
12.0 Shipping & Storage Requirements: 40
12.1 Storage temperature & humidity: .................. . 40
12.2 Special shipping requirements: .................... . 40
12.3 Medium to long term storage: ....................... . 40
13.0 Disposal: 41
14.0 Specifications: 41
15.0 Guarantee: 42
16.0 Service History: 42
17.0 Performance checks: 43
1.0 Your Wheelchair: 6
2.0 How to use this manual: 6
2.1 Introduction: ....................................................... ...6
2.2 Guarantee: .......................................................... ...6
2.3 Warranty conditions: ......................................... ...6
3.0 Label Explantation / Word definitions: 7
3.1 Definitions of words used in this manual: ....... ...7
4.0 Safety: 8
4.1 General Warnings: ............................................. ...8
4.2 Features and options: ....................................... ...8
4.3 Preliminary checks: ........................................... ...8
4.4 Emergency braking: .......................................... ...8
4.5 Kerbs, (Fig 3.1): ................................................... ...8
4.6 Tyres: ................................................................... ...9
4.7 Freewheel device, (Fig.4.2): .............................. ...9
4.8 Transportation in vehicles: ............................... ...9
4.9 Occupant Restraint Instruction: ....................... . 10
4.10 Transportability - Positioning of Tie
down Restraints on the Wheelchair:............... . 11
4.11 EMC - Radio transmitting devices: ................. . 12
4.12 Sharp turns: ...................................................... . 13
4.13 Weight limit: ...................................................... . 13
4.14 Hot surfaces: ..................................................... . 13
4.15 Road caution: .................................................... . 13
4.16 Adverse conditions: ......................................... . 13
4.17 Ramps: ............................................................... . 13
4.18 Transfer to and from the chair: ....................... . 13
4.19 Anti tips: ............................................................ . 13
4.20 Use on a slope: ................................................. . 14
4.21 Gradients: ascents: ......................................... . 14
4.22 Gradients: descents: ...................................... . 14
4.23 Lap belt: ............................................................ . 14
5.0 Assembly: 17
5.1. Footrest (Fig. 5.1): ............................................. . 17
5.2. Armrest (Fig. 5.2): ............................................ . 17
5.3. Anti-tip wheels (Fig.5.3): ................................. . 17
5.4. Kerb climber (Fig. 5.4): ..................................... . 17
5.5. Batteries (Fig.5.5): ............................................. . 18
5.6. Wheels (Fig.5.6 & 5.7): ..................................... . 18
5.7. Fitting The Lap Belt (Rumba): .......................... . 19
5.8. Fitting The Lap Belt Rumba Modular: ............. . 20
5.9 Back Brace, Rumba: .......................................... . 21
5.10 Back Brace, Rumba Modular: ......................... . 21
5.11 Crutch Holder, Rumba & Rumba
Modular (Fig.5.22): ............................................ . 21
6.0 Using The Wheelchair: 22
6.1 Folding for transportation: ............................... 22
6.2 Opening The Wheelchair: ................................. 22
6.3 Mechanical Reclining back (0°- 30°) (Fig. 6.1): 22
6.4 Manual Reclining back (0°-30°) with
gas strut, (Fig.6.2): ............................................. 22
6.5 Powered Reclining back (0°- 30°) (Fig. 6.3): ... 22
6.6 Powered Height-adjustable legrests: .............. . 23
6.7 Height-adjustable footrests: ............................ . 23
6.8 Slopes (Fig.6.4): ................................................ . 23
6.9 Transfers (Fig.6.5): ............................................ . 23
6.10 Freewheel device (Fig. 6.6): ............................. . 24
6.11 Tyre pressure: .................................................. . 24
6.12 Parking brakes: ................................................. . 24
6.13 Mounting a kerb or step (Fig. 6.7): .................. . 24
6.14 Dismounting the kerb (Fig. 6.8): ..................... . 24
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Back upholstery1.
Armrest2.
Control lever3.
Height/width-adjustable armrest4.
Stabilising bar 5.
Battery boxes6.
Drive wheel7.
Motors8.
Castors9.
Footrest10.
Cushion11.
Hand Control12.
Joystick13.
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10
13
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Rumba Modular
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Rumba
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As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Sunrise
Medical reserves the right to change specications and design
without notice. Further, not all features and options offered are
compatible with all congurations of the wheelchair..
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1.0 Your Wheelchair:
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your
RUMBA wheelchair. This Owners 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.
Your wheelchair should be delivered fully configured
for your use; there are a wide range of components
and adjustments available on the RUMBA. For further
information about these you should contact your Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having
been personally inspected before leaving our factory.
Following the guidelines for maintenance and cleaning
your wheelchair will maintain its first class condition and
give you complete satisfaction.
The RUMBA has been designed for use by an individual on
a daily basis. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
(Class B). It is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle,
but may also be used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant
of limited mobility up to the weight of 125Kg (dependant
on options chosen for your chair) who has the cognitive,
physical and visual ability to control the vehicle safely on
a maximum slope of 18% (10°). If you are in any doubt
as to the suitability of the power chair, contact your local
Sunrise Medical approved supplier for clarification, prior to
commencing use.
It is very important to read the relevant section of the owners
manual when making any minor adjustments. Consult the
Technical Manual or your local Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer for more complex adjustments.
If you have any queries about the use, maintenance
or safety of your wheelchair, please contact your local
approved Sunrise Medical service agent. If you do not
know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other
questions please write or telephone:
Sunrise Medical
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 2LD
Phone: 0845 605 66 88
Fax: 0845 605 66 89
www.SunriseMedical.com
2.0 How to use this manual:
2.1 Introduction:
Please keep a note of your local service agents address
and telephone number in the space below.
In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give
all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
The wheelchairs shown and described in this manual may
not be exactly the same in every detail as your own model.
However, all instructions are still entirely relevant, irrespective
of detail differences.
NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without
notice any weights, measurements or other technical data
shown in this manual. All figures, measurements and
capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do
not constitute specifications.
2.2 Guarantee:
The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack. Please
fill in the relevant details and return to us to register your
entitlement.
THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY
RIGHTS.
2.3 Warranty conditions:
1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by an
authorised Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.
2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your wheelchair
require attention under these arrangements, notify the
designated Sunrise Medical service agent immediately
giving full information about the nature of the difficulty.
Should you be operating the wheelchair away from the
locality of the designated Sunrise Medical service agent,
work under the “Warranty Conditions” will be carried out by
any other service agent designated by the manufacturer.
3) Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or
replacement, as a result of a specific manufacturing or
material defect, within twenty four months from the date
on which the possession of the wheelchair was transferred
to the original purchaser, and subject to it remaining within
that ownership, the part or parts will be repaired or replaced
completely free of charge if returned to the authorised
service agent.
Dealer signature and stamp
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4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these
arrangements for the balance of the warranty period
applicable to the wheelchair.
5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired
are covered for a further twelve months.
6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally be
covered during the normal warranty period, unless such
items have clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result
of an original manufacturing defect. These items include
amongst others upholstery, tyres, inner tubes and similar
parts. On powered products this will also include batteries,
motor brushes etc
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all wheelchair
parts for models purchased at full retail price.
8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be
accepted where the wheelchair has required repair or
replacement as a direct result of:
a) The wheelchair or part not having been maintained
or serviced in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations, as stated in the Owners Manual
and/or Service Manual. Or failing to use only the
specified original equipment parts.
b) The wheelchair or part having been damaged by
neglect, accident or improper use.
c) The wheelchair or part having been altered from the
manufacturer’s specifications, or repairs having been
attempted prior to the service agent being notified.
3.0 Label Explantation / Word definitions:
3.1 Denitions of words used in this manual:
Word Definition
DANGER!
Advice to the user of Potential Risk
of serious injury or death if the
advice is not followed
WARNING!
Advice to the user of a potential risk
of injury if the advice is not followed
CAUTION!
Advice to user that potential
damage to equipment may occur if
the advice is not followed
NOTE: General advice or best practice
RWD Rear Wheel Drive
Reference To Additional
Documentation
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4.0 Safety:
If you follow the instructions given in this manual, you will
enjoy many trouble-free years of use:
WARNING!
This vehicle is not designed for use on the road except
for crossing from one kerb to another.
Load data always refers to one single person as
operator.
The wheelchair is authorised for use by one person.
WARNINGS!
4.1 General Warnings:
Always ensure that your wheelchair is switched off
before attempting to mount or dismount.
Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls
from a comfortable position. Paying attention to your
posture is essential to ensure your continued comfort
and well being.
Always make sure that you can be seen clearly,
especially if you intend using your wheelchair in poor
light.
This wheelchair has been built to match the needs of
a particular user. If used by another user then it may
need to be adjusted and reprogrammed.
Do not let children or others use your wheelchair.
CAUTION!
4.2 Features and options:
Some of the options shown in this manual may not be
available in your country and may also restrict the overall
physical limits of the standard product (e.g. max. speed,
user weight limit, etc.). Those limitations are marked on
the order form, in the technical manual and in this owners
manual.
For further information please consult your Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
DANGER!
4.3 Preliminary checks:
You should not try to manoeuvre at full speed.
If you have to make a sudden turn, slow down first
using the joystick or the speed control knob.
This is very important if you are going down a hill.
Lack of attention to this point may result in your
overturning the wheelchair.
Always check that the wheelchair is switched off
before trying to get in or out.
Always check that you can operate all the controls
from a comfortable seated position. It is essential to
pay attention to posture in order to assure comfort
and well-being.
Always check that the freewheel device is switched
off before setting the chair in motion.
Always check that you can be seen clearly, especially
if you are using the wheelchair in conditions of low
visibility.
WARNING!
4.4 Emergency braking:
If power is cut by means of the ON/OFF button, braking
will be immediate and total. This method of stopping is not
recommended except for emergencies, since the stop will
be extremely sudden.
4.5 Kerbs, (Fig 3.1):
Always cross the road as rapidly as possible, since
other vehicles may appear.
Do not attempt to climb or to descend from, a kerb of
more than 100 mm. height.
Do not attempt to ascend high kerbs, steep slopes or
cambers due to the risk of falling out of the chair or
tipping over.
Do not attempt to ascend any kerb in the vicinity of a
drain cover, uneven surfaces, or gravel covering.
Do not attempt to descend a kerb of more than 50 mm
in forward position.
Do not attempt to climb or descend any kerb at an
oblique angle. Approach only at an angle of 9with
at least 500mm run-up.
Fig.4.1
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4.8 Transportation in vehicles:
This product is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles as per
certificate ISO / NP 7176-19: 2001, and using the restraint
system Unwin (4 point WWR / ATF / K / R)
DANGER!
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the
equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating
system. It is always recommended that the user transfers
to the vehicle seating. It is recognised that this is not
always practical for the user to be transferred and in these
circumstances where the user must be transported whilst
in the wheelchair the following advice should be followed:
Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to
transport a passenger in a wheelchair, and ensure
the method of access/egress is suitable for your
wheelchair type. The vehicle should have the floor
strength to take the combined weight of the user, the
wheel chair and accessories.
Sufficient space should be available around the
wheelchair to enable clear access to attach, tighten
and release the wheelchair and occupant tie down
restraints and safety belts.
The occupied wheelchair must be located in a forward
facing position and secured by the wheelchair tie
down and occupant restraint straps (WTORS tie
downs) meeting the requirements of ISO 10542
or SAE J2249, in accordance with the WTORS
manufacturers’ instructions, (Fig. 4.3).
The wheelchair’s use in other positions within a
vehicle has not been tested e.g. transportation in a
side facing position must not be carried out under any
circumstances. (Fig. 4.3).
4.6 Tyres:
The tyres of a wheelchair suffer wear depending on how
much the chair is used. Check them regularly, especially
for inflation pressure, according to the service instructions
in this manual.
WARNING!
NEVER inflate the tyres with the air hose of a service
station.
WARNING!
4.7 Freewheel device, (Fig.4.2):
Only use this function to push the chair manually from
one spot to another.
Keep in mind that while the freewheel system is in
operation, the chair is without a braking system.
Disengaging the motor causes an error message to
appear in the control, which is indicated when the
LED display flashes rapidly.
For safety reasons the wheelchair can no longer be
moved using the joystick.
Fig. 4.2
Fig.4.3
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DANGER!
The wheelchair should be secured by a Tie Down
Restraint system, conforming to ISO 10542 or SAE
J2249 with non-adjustable front straps and adjustable
rear straps, which typically use Karabiner clips/S
hooks and tongue and buckle fittings. These restraints
generally comprise of 4 individual straps that are
attached to each corner of the wheelchair.
The tie-down restraints should be fitted to the main
frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the diagrams
in the section, Transportability Positioning of Tie down
Restraints on the Wheelchair, (next page), and not to
any attachments or accessories, e.g. not around the
spokes of wheels, brakes or footrests.
The tiedown restraints should be attached as close
as possible at an angle of 45 degrees and tightened
securely in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the
wheelchair tie down points or to structural and frame
or components without consulting the manufacturer.
Failure to do so will invalidate the ability of a Sunrise
Medical wheelchair to be transported within a
vehicle.
Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be
used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility
of head and chest impacts with the vehicle components
and serious risk of injury to the user and other vehicle
occupants. (Fig.4.4) The upper torso restraint belt
should be mounted to the vehicle B pillar - failure
to do so will increase the risk of serious abdominal
injuries to the user.
DANGER!
A head restraint suitable for transportation (see label
on headrest) must be fitted and suitably positioned at
all times during transportation.
Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO / NP 7176-19: 2001 or
SAE J2249
The safety of the user during transportation depends
upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down
restraints and they should have received appropriate
instructions and/or training in their use.
Wherever possible remove and stow safely away from
the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches, Loose cushions, Tray Tables, etc.
Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used
in the elevated position when the wheelchair and
user are being transported and the wheelchair is
restrained using Wheelchair Transport and Occupant
Restraints.
Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright
position.
The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
DANGER!
4.9 Occupant Restraint Instruction:
The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the
front of the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt
is within the preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the
horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is
desirable i.e.closer to, but never exceeding 75degrees.
(Fig.4.5).
Fig.4.4
Fig.4.5
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The Tie Down Label indicates the position of the fixing
points for the tie down restraints on the wheelchair.
DANGER!
4.10 Transportability - Positioning of Tie down
Restraints on the Wheelchair:
The wheelchair secured with front and rear wheelchair tie
down restraints (Fig 4.9).
Position of the Front tie down label on the Rumba,
(Fig.4.10).
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the
shoulder and across the chest as illustrated Fig 4.6
and Fig 4.7.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible
consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in
use.
Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle B
pillar and should not be held away from the body by
wheelchair components such as armrest or wheels,
(Fig.4.6).
The tie down symbol (Fig.4.8) on the wheelchair
frame indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint
straps. The straps are then tensioned after the front
straps have been fitted to secure the wheelchair.
The attachment points to the chair are the inner front
side frame and the rear side frame. The straps are
fitted around the side frames at the intersection of
the horizontal and vertical frame tubes. (See Section
4.10, Figs.4.9-4.15)
Fig.4.6
Fig.4.7
Fig.4.8
Fig.4.9
Fig.4.10
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Position of the Rear tie down restraint on original Rumba,
(Fig.4.15).
Position of the Rear tie down label & Bracket on latest
Rumba and Rumba Modular, (Fig.4.16).
Position of the Rear tie down restraint on latest Rumba
and Rumba Modular, (Fig.4.17).
WARNING!
4.11 EMC - Radio transmitting devices:
When operating two-way radio, walkie-talkies, C.B.,
amateur radio, public mobile radio and other powerful
transmitting devices the wheelchair should be brought to
a halt and turned off. The operation of cordless, mobile
telephones and cell phones including hands-free devices
is permitted but if abnormal operation of the wheelchair is
encountered then the chair must be brought immediately
to a halt and turned off.
Note: the electrical systems of the wheelchair may disturb
the performance of alarm systems in retail shops.
Position of the Front tie down restraint on the Rumba,
(Fig.4.11).
Position of the Front tie down label & bracket on the
Rumba Modular, (Fig.4.12).
Position of the Front tie down restraint on the Rumba
Modular, (Fig.4.13).
Position of the Rear tie down label & bracket on original
Rumba (Fig.4.14).
Fig.4.11
Fig.4.12
Fig.4.15
Fig.4.13
Fig.4.14
Fig.4.16
Fig.4.17
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DANGER!
4.12 Sharp turns:
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to
turn sharply you must reduce your speed with the joystick
or speed setting. This is particularly important when
travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this advice
could lead to your wheelchair tipping over.
DANGER!
4.13 Weight limit:
The user plus items carried should never exceed a
total weight of 125 kgs.
Never use this chair for weight training if the total
weight (user plus additional weights) exceed a total
weight of 125 kgs.
Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the
seat, frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury
to you or others from chair failure
Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty
Wheelchair motors:
4.14 Hot surfaces:
WARNING!
After prolonged use, the motors will produce heat, which
is radiated through the motors’ outer casing. Do not touch
the motors’ outer casing for at least 30 minutes after using
the wheelchair, to allow it to cool.
WARNING!
Not only motors can become hot during the operation of
the chair, the upholstery material and armrests may heat
up when standing in the sun.
DANGER!
4.15 Road caution:
Please show the utmost consideration for the other
traffic on the road.
Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver
expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb
into the road.
If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you
are certain that it is safe.
Always cross the road as quickly as possible; there
may be other traffic.
WARNING!
4.16 Adverse conditions:
Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in
adverse conditions, e.g. on wet grass, mud, ice, snow or
other slippery surfaces, you may experience a reduction
in the grip and traction of your wheelchair. We recommend
you take extra precautions in these conditions, particularly
on hills and slopes; your wheelchair could become
unstable or skid causing possible injury. Extreme
variances in temperature may trigger the self protect
mechanism in the control system. If this occurs the control
system will temporarily shut down to prevent damage to
the electronics or the chair.
WARNING!
4.17 Ramps:
When using a ramp, please ensure that it is capable
of taking the combined weight of the power chair and
yourself.
If a ramp is being used to load a chair into a vehicle,
please ensure the ramp is properly secured to the
vehicle.
Always approach the ramp head-on and exercise
caution.
Please ensure your ramp is suitable for the product
you are transporting.
WARNING!
4.18 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.
WARNING!
4.19 Anti tips:
Make sure that anti tips are not damaged or worn
before using your chair.
Check the anti tips are functioning correctly on a
regular basis.
Attendants must be aware of the location of the anti
tips to prevent feet being trapped underneath causing
injury.
Attendants - Do not stand on the anti tips, this could
cause the wheelchair to become unstable.
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WARNING!
4.20 Use on a slope:
Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to allow its
use on slopes or gradients of up to 10° (18%) on Rumba
and 8º (14%) on the Rumba modular.
Before attempting to climb or descend a slope or a
kerb, caution should be taken when using weight shift
options (e.g. powered recline) of the seat and/or your
body for a counter balance weight.
To improve stability lean forward when driving uphill,
with the seat and back in an upright position.
Alternatively sit in an upright position when travelling
in a forward, downhill direction or recline the seat
backwards. We strongly recommend that you return
back to an upright lowered position before attempting
to climb or descend a slope.
Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to become
unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your
wheelchair on a slope then do not attempt to drive
up or down the slope/kerb; try to find an alternative
route.
WARNING!
4.21 Gradients: ascents:
When going uphill, keep the chair moving.
Steer by moving the joystick from side to side.
If you have stopped on a hill, you should start slowly.
On a RWD chair, if necessary lean forward to prevent
the tendency for the front wheels to lift.
WARNING!
4.22 Gradients: descents:
On descents, it is important not to let the wheelchair
accelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed.
It is safer to proceed slowly down steep descents
(below the speed of 5kph) and stop, if any anxiety
arises regarding directional control.
If the chair picks up speed, centre the control to slow
it or to stop all forward movement, then restart slowly
and do not allow the speed to increase.
WARNING!
4.23 Lap belt:
Before using your wheelchair ensure the Lap belt is worn
and correctly adjusted before use.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the
fitting instructions in section 5.7 & 5.8. It is important that
the belt is secured around the back of the wheelchair. The
straps can be fed between the armrest and backrest.
Adjust the belt position so that the buckles are in the
centre of the seat. See section 5.7 & 5.8.
Adjust the lap belt to suit the user’s needs as follows:
To increase the belt length:
Feed the belt through slide adjusters and male buckle to
provide more belt length, (Fig.4.18).
To reduce the belt length:
Feed the belt back through male buckle and slide
adjusters, (Fig.4.19).
Fig.4.18
Fig.4.19
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Ensure that there is no excess belt material looping out of
the male buckle, (Fig.4.20)
When fastened check space between the lap belt and
the user, when correctly adjusted it should be possible to
insert the flat of the hand between the lap belt and the
user, (Fig.4.21).
Generally the Lap Belt should be fixed so that the straps
sit at an angle of approximately 45°, and when correctly
adjusted should not allow user to slip down in the seat,
(Fig.4.22).
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push the male buckle into female buckle,
(Fig.4.23).
To release belt:
Press the exposed sides of the male buckle and push
towards the centre whilst gently pulling apart, (Fig.4.24).
WARNING!
Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair and
occupant are transported in a vehicle, use the separate
occupant lap and diagonal restraints provided in the
vehicle, (Fig 4.7).
Fig.4.23
Fig.420
Fig.4.21
Fig. 4.22
Fig.4.24
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WARNING!
Advice to Client
The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it
is adjusted correctly and it is free from any obstruction or
adverse wear.
DANGER!
Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and adjusted
prior to use could cause serious injury to the user. E.g. too
loose a strap may allow the user to slip down in the chair
and risk suffocation.
WARNING!
Maintenance:
Check lap belt, and securing components; at regular
intervals for any sign of fraying or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Clean the lap belt with warm soapy water and allow
to dry.
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as
detailed above.
Sunrise Medical also recommend that the length and
fit of the belt is checked on a daily basis to reduce the
risk of the end user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt
to an excessive length.
If in doubt about the use and operation of the seat
belt then ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair
dealer, carer or attendant for assistance.
WARNINGS!
The rider plus item should never exceed a total weight
of 125 kg.
Before you use the chair, carefully check the
functionality.
If you discover any chair malfunction, take it to be
repaired or reset. Your dealer can help you to find the
fault and correct it.
Make sure batteries are charged. Do not use the chair
when battery is low. The chair may come to a sudden,
unexpected stop.
Be aware that there is a point during every transfer
when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
Use extra care when you drive your chair in reverse.
If one of the wheels hits an obstacle, you could lose
control of the chair or fall out.
Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure
you can do so without losing traction.
Lift the chair only by non-detachable parts of the main
frame.
Never short-circuit electrical connections as you could
cause an explosion.
Do not use this chair if any of the tyres are under or
over-inflated.
When using mobile phones you should switch off the
chair to avoid causing electromagnetic radiation.
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5.0 Assembly:
5.1. Footrest (Fig. 5.1):
The footrests can be swung away by pulling the release
lever back towards the seat and pushing the hanger
outwards. To remove the footrest, activate the release
lever, rotate the footrest approximately 90° outwards and
then pull it out upwards. To refit the footrest follow the
reverse procedure and the lock engages automatically
when swung inward.
5.2. Armrest (Fig. 5.2):
Slide the armrest tube into the receiver of the wheelchair
and turn the lever to the right to secure it. If you require a
different individually fixed armrest height, you can set this
using the adjusting screw on the connecting tube.
Fig.5.1
Fig.5.2
5.3. Anti-tip wheels (Fig.5.3):
These are mounted when the wheelchair leaves the
factory. The anti-tip wheel tube is screwed firmly to
the motor retaining plate of the wheelchair frame. The
anti-tip wheels can be removed for maintenance, by
slackening and unscrewing the two M8 Allen screws.
Reverse the procedure to assemble. Note: Anti-tips
wheels may interfere with kerbs when mounting or
dismounting. Follow the instructions in sections 6.13 &
6.14.
WARNING!
Never use the wheelchair without the anti-tip wheels
fitted.
5.4. Kerb climber (Fig. 5.4):
The left and right mounting plates for the Kerb
Climber Tube (1) are fixed onto the inside of the
frame using the sleeves, nuts and bolts provided.
Next fit the Kerb Climber Tube, starting on the left
hand side and fitting the end of the tube into the
round socket on the left-hand mounting plate.
Then fit the right-hand end into the square socket on
the right mounting plate and pass the quick release
axle through it (2).
Fig.5.3
Fig.5.4
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5.5. Batteries (Fig.5.5):
Lean the side supports of the battery housings on the
rails.
Push the battery cases forwards on the rails until
they lock in place. Put the battery case with the
connectors for the electronics in first. Position it first
so that the connecting lead for the electronics is on
your right. This will make it much easier to connect
the batteries.
Now connect the two connecting plugs on the left side
of the battery cases together.
Once you have made sure that the connections are
secure, connect the front battery to the controls.
To remove the batteries, reverse the procedure.
Disconnect the battery from the control and then
disconnect the batteries from each other.
Push the battery cases upwards slightly until they
disengage, and then pull them out along the rails.
5.6. Wheels (Fig.5.6 & 5.7):
If it is necessary to remove the wheels, to repair a
damaged tyre for example, proceed as follows:
WARNING!
All wheels are safety critical items. If you are unsure about
performing these tasks, please contact your approved
Sunrise Medical dealer.
Front castor wheel (Fig.5.6):
Use a 6 mm. Allen wrench & 13.0mm spanner to
remove the wheel axle from the fork.
Remove the damaged wheel.
When the wheel has been repaired, follow the reverse
procedure to refit.
Tighten the axle to a torque of 19 Nm.
Rear drive wheel (Fig.5.7):
Loosen the 4 studs with a 5.0mm. Hexagonal socket
wrench, (Allen Key) and 13.0mm spanner.
Elevate the wheel using blocks.
Remove the studs & damaged wheel.
When it has been repaired, follow the reverse
procedure to refit.
Tighten the 4 studs to a torque of 25Nm
Note: The rear wheels are designed as separate rims
and can be disassembled to simplify changing the tube
or tyre.
Fig.5.6
Fig.5.7
Fig.5.5
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WARNING!
The Lap Belt is a safety critical item. If you are unsure
about fitting it, please contact your approved Sunrise
Medical dealer.
5.7. Fitting The Lap Belt (Rumba):
1) Remove Lap belt (pt No. 52596) from bag, (Fig.5.8).
2) Locate the mounting hole on each rear bracket,
(Fig.5.9).
3) Fix the lap belt to the rear bracket via the mounting
hole , using the bolts supplied.
(Fig.5.10).
4) The lap belt fitted.
(Fig.5.11).
Fig.5.8
Fig.5.9
Fig.5.10
Fig.5.11
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3) Pass the bolts through one of the holes in the back rest
bracket, (Fig.5.14).
4) Tighten each bolt using a 5.0mm Hexagon wrench,
(Allen Key) and a 10.0mm spanner, (Fig.5.15).
5) The Lap Belt correctly fitted to the Rumba Modular,
(Fig.5.16).
5.8. Fitting The Lap Belt Rumba Modular:
1) Remove Lap belt (Pt No. 52596) from bag, (Fig.5.12).
2) Feed the ends of the lap belt through the spaces
between the back rest & the left & right side guards. Place
one large washers over each bolt & feed the bolts through
the lap belt , (Fig.5.13).
Fig.5.14
Fig.5.12
Fig.5.15
Fig.5.16
Fig.5.13
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