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- Page 1 Wheelchair User Manual Uni 8 Uni 9 Lomax Uni Lomax Uni 8 Lomax Uni 9 IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. I N G...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Contents AMENDMENT RECORD ......................2 1.0 Important information ......................3 2.0 Intended User and Intended Use ..................6 3.0 Wheelchair features ......................8 4.0 Wheelchair set-up for use ....................11 5.0 Wheelchair operation ......................16 6.0 Transporting your wheelchair.................... 22 7.0 Wheelchair cleaning and maintenance ................ -
Page 3: Important Information
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 1.0 Important information 1.1 Important symbols in this manual 1.2 Wheelchair Identification 1.3 Labels Fitted to the wheelchair 1.4 Rules and regulations 1.5 Modifications and alterations Please read this information carefully or have the complete contents of this user manual explained to you in detail. - Page 4 Fig 2 Fig 3 This label also carries the model code designation, which includes the wheelchair size and colour. In the event of any queries please have this information to hand if contacting Sunrise Medical. Sunrise Medical Thorns Road Brierley Hill...
- Page 5 Making any unauthorised modifications or using non-approved parts, may change the wheelchair structure and create an unsafe condition. Neither Sunrise Medical nor your wheelchair provider will accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or non-compliance with instructions or advice set out in this manual.
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Page 6: Intended User And Intended Use
These capabilities and the safe use of the additionally attached components cannot be assessed by Sunrise Medical as a manufacturer. We cannot accept any liability for any damage resulting from this. - Page 7 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Should the physical capabilities required to push the wheelchair be beyond the user, carer or attendant consult with your wheelchair provider. It is possible a powered wheelchair may be more appropriate for your needs. Should there be any changes in your condition or ability (including factors such as body weight) then seek advice from your wheelchair provider or healthcare professional for further advice and information.
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Page 8: Wheelchair Features
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 3.0 Wheelchair features 3.1 Description of the wheelchair The Uni 8 Series self-propelling folding wheelchairs can be fitted with either 61cm (24”) or 56cm (22”) diameter wheels or the Uni 9 Series are fitted with 31cm (12.5”) diameter wheels. The standard configuration is shown in the figures below, which identifies key components. - Page 9 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Unilite Series Push handle Armrest Backrest 56cm (22”) diameter Footrest wheels Footplate Front castor Brake The wheelchair can be used for transporting the occupant as a seat in a motor vehicle. It must be used with the appropriate wheelchair tie down restraints and occupant restraints. See chapter 6.0 on Transportation for further details.
- Page 10 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ The removal of detachable parts that are supplied either as standard or optional requirements as proscribed or recommended by the user’s prescriber, healthcare professional or wheelchair dealer, other than for the purpose of storing or transporting the wheelchair is not recommended and may compromise the correct use of the wheelchair by the user and the provision of any beneficial effects from the complete equipment.
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Page 11: Wheelchair Set-Up For Use
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 4.0 Wheelchair set-up for use 4.1 Footplate Angle and Height adjustment 4.2 Heel Loops 4.3 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair for use 4.4 Cushion 4.5 Armrests 4.6 Brakes Your wheelchair should be delivered already assembled. You should remove any packaging before use. - Page 12 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ To attach the footrest assembly: - Locate the holes on the footrest assembly onto the pivot pins on the wheelchair. Swing the footrest inwards until the locking latch C engages A small spring “R” clip may be fitted to prevent the footrest from detaching when the wheelchair is lifted into a car boot.
- Page 13 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Unfolding the complete wheelchair 1. Take hold of one or both of the push handles and pull the backrest into the upright position. Make sure that it is locked in this position by sliding the levers down fully. Ensure both push handles are locked in position.
- Page 14 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 4.5 Armrests The armrests are detachable to enable sideways transfer or storage to reduce the weight of the wheelchair. If the armrests have been removed for storage or lifting the wheelchair, they should be replaced as follows: - Replacing the armrest Put the armrest tubes into the armrest sockets.
- Page 15 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Earlier attendant push wheelchairs may be fitted with the brake as shown below Pull brake up to operate Brake Attendant operated hub brakes If fitted hub or drum brakes operate on certain type of self-propelling and transit type wheels. These allow the attendant to operate the brakes and control the brakes whilst moving e.g.
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Page 16: Wheelchair Operation
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 5.0 Wheelchair operation 5.1 Getting into and out of a wheelchair independently 5.2 Sideways transfer 5.3 Seat belt 5.4 How to use your wheelchair 5.5 Wheelchair stability 5.1 Getting into a wheelchair independently The wheelchair should be pushed up against a wall or ... - Page 17 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 5.3 Seat belt Before using your wheelchair ensure the seat belt is worn and correctly adjusted before use. The seat belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown in the illustrations. The seat belt support loops are fitted to the backrest frame using the existing lower backrest screw fitted through the eyelet of the belt loop.
- Page 18 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 5.4 How to use your wheelchair Whenever using your wheelchair you should carry out the following checks before setting out: Ensure that the rear tyres are inflated correctly if pneumatic tyres are fitted. The tyre pressure is 370Kpa (60psi/4.0Bar). If the tyres are not inflated correctly this may affect the brake function.
- Page 19 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Attendant pushing Keep in contact with the person in the chair. If you stop to look in shop windows or talk to people; remember to turn the chair so that the person in the chair does not have to turn or lean. DO NOT exceed the occupant weight limit for your chair and do not carry more than one person.
- Page 20 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Going down a steep slope The use of the wheelchair on slopes greater than the maximum recommended may put the user at risk. If such slopes are unavoidable then It is safer for the attendant to take the wheelchair down ...
- Page 21 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Body weight proportions Upper torso weight and height, lower limb amputation, obesity, asymmetrical body positions (leaning to one side) and muscle spasms may affect stability. Operating environment Hills, slopes, ramps, sloping pavements, dropped kerbs also affect stability, especially if contact is made with small obstacles on slopes or hitting obstacles.
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Page 22: Transporting Your Wheelchair
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 6.0 Transporting your wheelchair. 6.1 Lifting a wheelchair into the boot of a car 6.2 Storage in a plane 6.3 Transportability If the wheelchair is to be transported unoccupied, it may be stored as luggage whilst you are travelling in a vehicle or a plane. - Page 23 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 6.3 Transportability Transportability of wheelchairs and users in vehicles 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.
- Page 24 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ It is recommended that a lap/pelvic belt similar to the example shown previously in the section headed seat belts, be used in conjunction with the vehicle occupant restraints. The seat/pelvic belt should never be used in place of the occupant lap and diagonal belt when travelling in a vehicle.
- Page 25 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ WARNING! When the user being transported is a child, less than 22Kg mass and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated passengers it is recommended that they be transferred to an UNCE Regulation 44 compliant child restraint system (CRS).This type of restraint system provides a more effective occupant restraint system than the conventional 3 point occupant restraint system and some CRS systems also include additional postural supports to assist in maintaining the position of the child when seated.
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Page 26: Wheelchair Cleaning And Maintenance
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 7.0 Wheelchair cleaning and maintenance Your wheelchair is designed to require the minimum amount of maintenance. Your dealer, or repair/contractor, is equipped with facilities, including maintenance and spare parts manuals, to carry out repairs/maintenance to keep the wheelchair and user mobile in the event of a problem or accident. - Page 27 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 7.3 Service and maintenance We have has issued guidelines on the planned preventative service levels for manual wheelchairs. These guidelines are based on the type of usage that the wheelchair receives in the service period. The table on the following page showing service frequencies, are recommended but can be revised accordingly following assessment of the user at time of issue (including any risk assessments), use of existing service maintenance/service history records, changes in user circumstances e.g.
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Page 28: Optional Features And Accessories
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 8.0 Optional features and accessories 8.1 Optional armrests 8.2 Adjustable plantar footplate assemblies 8.3 Optional leg rests 8.4 Backrest options 8.5 Seat options 8.6 One-arm propulsion 8.7 Brake options 8.8 Miscellaneous options The following optional equipment is available and may be fitted to your wheelchair. If you have any doubt or query when setting up or using these options, please seek help from your healthcare specialist. - Page 29 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Two inch higher armrest This armrest is taller for users who are taller in stature. The arm pads should be adjusted to their lowest height setting for getting in and out of the wheelchair. When getting into and out of the wheelchair, it is recommended that the footplates should be hinged up and the brakes should be on.
- Page 30 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 8.3 Optional leg rests Detachable elevating leg rests These support the whole leg in any desired position and may be adjusted individually for length and elevation. They attach and detach in exactly the same way as the standard footrests. To raise the leg rest: - Adjust footplate height Simply lift it to the desired position where it will lock...
- Page 31 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Articulating Leg Rests (ALR) set up The ALR is intended for use by a person whose lower leg needs to be supported or elevated. When set correctly, such that the ALR matches the knee bend position of the user, the ALR supports the leg in an elevated position from 0°...
- Page 32 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ To adjust Calf Pad: - Slacken screw on lock collar (F) Release Cam Lever (E) Move pad to desired position and close lever (E) Position lock collar (F) against calf pad bracket (E) Tighten lock collar screw (E) 6-8Nm Calf Pad height adjustment: - Undo nut &...
- Page 33 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Warnings ELR and ALRs Do’s and Don’ts Do ensure correct adjustment – see above Do ensure that the ELR/ALR is locked to prevent it swinging to the side. Don’t attempt to get in or out of the wheelchair with the ELR/ALR elevated Don’t stand on the footplate when getting in or out of wheelchair –...
- Page 34 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Trans Tibial Supports (Stump supports) They attach and detach to the wheelchair in exactly the same way as the standard footrests. To raise or lower the support pad: - Slacken the clamp screw and raise or lower the support pad to the desired position.
- Page 35 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Backrest tensioner (comfort strut) This consists of a centrally hinged bar that when opened keeps the backrest/push handles apart from pulling in when the user is seated. (It is sometimes known as a comfort strut) To fold the wheelchair with tensioner fitted: - Ensure user is not sitting in wheelchair.
- Page 36 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 8.5 Seat options Solid seats Right hand seat rail To remove the seat: - Remove the left hand armrest and lift the left hand side of the seat up. Pull the seat to the left and remove from the right hand seat rail; the wheelchair can then be folded.
- Page 37 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Height adjustable handles The push handle height can be adjusted as follows: - Pull the release clamp (1) away from the push handle to release the clamp and slide the push handle (2) up or down to the desired position.
- Page 38 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Quick release self-propelling wheels Your wheelchair may be fitted with either fixed or quick release wheels. Quick release wheels can be removed from the wheelchair to make it lighter for lifting and easier to store. To remove wheel: - Press the button (1) in the centre of the wheel and slide the axle and wheel out of the axle bush fully.
- Page 39 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 8.7 Brake options Hub Brakes The fitting of a hub wheel brake to the rear wheels, allows an attendant or carer to have enhanced control of the wheelchair when it is being pushed. Hub brakes can be used to slow the wheelchair down whilst in motion or control the movement while on an uphill or downhill slope, as well as being used as a parking brake when the wheelchair is stationary.
- Page 40 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 8.8 Miscellaneous options Anti tip levers Anti tip levers can be fitted to restrict the wheelchair from tipping backwards. They are fitted onto the existing tipping levers at the rear of the wheelchair. They can be adjusted for height by turning the lock lever and raising or lowering the tube with the wheels fitted in increments of 25mm (1”).
- Page 41 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Oxygen Bottle Holder This allows a small oxygen bottle to be fitted to the rear of the wheelchair to provide the occupant with an oxygen supply. Safety note for prescribers and users A risk of imbalance due to the cylinder weight may exist. A potential risk of fire may exist.
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Page 42: Disposal / Recycling Of Materials
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 9.0 Disposal / recycling of materials If the wheelchair has been supplied to you free of charge it may not belong to you. If it is no longer required follow any instructions given by the organisation issuing the wheelchair in order that it may be returned to them. -
Page 43: Wheelchair Dimensions
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 11.0 Wheelchair dimensions The overall dimensions are shown below. (Note: All dimensions are nominal.) 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” Seat Widths Uni 8 21.7 22.7 23.7 24.7 25.7 26.7 27.7 28.7 Uni 9 19.5 20.5 21.5 22.5 23.6... -
Page 44: Identification Of Uni Wheelchairs
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 12.2 Identification of UNI wheelchairs. UNI model codes U8H and U9H are rated at 133Kg (21stone). UNI model codes U8, UL8, U9, UL9 are rated at 115Kg (18stone). Side frames are different as shown below. Uni 9 115Kg Uni 8 115Kg Uni 9 for 133Kg Uni 8 for 133Kg... -
Page 45: Additional Information
Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ 13.0 Additional Information B4Me special adaptations Due to our policy of continuous improvement Sunrise Medical strongly recommends that in in the design of our wheelchairs, product order to ensure that your B4Me product specifications may vary slightly from the operates, and performs as intended by the examples illustrated. - Page 46 Uni Series_____________________________________________________________________ Notes ______________________________________________________________________________ Uni Series User Manual Page 46...
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