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  • Page 1 Directions for use...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wheelchair specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20 IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD . Amendment record ISSUE PAGE AMENDMENT DATE First Issue July 2007 Second Issue August 2007 MOONLITE...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    . Telephone: +44 (0) 1384 446666 Telefax: +44 (0)1384 446644 * Your Healthcare Specialist may be a Rehabilitation Engineer or Occupational Therapist or Wheelchair e-Mail: sunmail@sunmed.co.uk Service Personnel . Company website: www.sunrisemedical.com Dealer signature and stamp MOONLITE...

  • Page 5: Intended User

    2.1 Intended user The Breezy Moonlite with 22” Wheels is a self-propelled Self-propelling users, attendants and carers wheelchair intended for use by persons with disabilities should not use the wheelchair beyond their or difficulty in walking but who are capable of propelling capabilities.
  • Page 6 6) . See further notes and guidance in section 5 .4 on wheelchair stability . Users, carers and attendants attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death. MOONLITE...

  • Page 7: Wheelchair Features

    3. Wheelchair Features 3.1 Description of the wheelchair The Breezy Moonlite self-propelling folding wheelchair is fitted with 59cm (22”) diameter wheels and the Breezy Moonlite attendant push (transit) wheelchair is fitted with 31cm (12”) diameter wheels. The standard configuration for the wheelchair is shown in Fig. 2 below which identifies the key components. 1 . Push handle 2 . Backrest 3 . Armrest 4 . Footrest 5 . Footplate 6 . Front castor 7 . Brake Fig. 2 See section 4 .4 for instructions on how to fold and un-fold the wheelchair .

  • Page 8: Wheelchair Set - Up For Use

    Using a cushion raises the seated position right angles . and may reduce the stability of your If the position is not comfortable wheelchair. the footplate can be adjusted as Bolt B follows: MOONLITE...
  • Page 9 4.5 Brakes footplates are in the down position . The wheelchair brakes can be applied as follows: Moonlite (self-propelling) 4.4 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair for use • Push the brake handle forward firmly. Unfolding the backrest: • Ensure the brakes on both sides are applied.

  • Page 10: Wheelchair Operation

    Moonlite (attendant push) 5.2 Seat belt The wheelchair brakes are applied by the attendant . Before using your wheelchair These allow the attendant to operate the brakes and ensure the seat Fig. 11 control the brakes whilst moving e .g . uphill or downhill belt is worn.
  • Page 11 . • Ensure that any removable parts have been refitted to There are no anti-tips fitted as standard to the the wheelchair attendant version of the Moonlite, therefore • Check that any detachable parts such as footrests make sure that you are physically capable of which when refitted are secured and will not detach pushing the user and chair on a slope parti when using the wheelchair .
  • Page 12 . • The large wheels should be taken to the edge of the kerb . • The wheelchair should be lowered slowly down the kerb on its back wheels before the castors are lowered gently down onto the ground . The wheelchair should never be tipped forwards as the occupant may fall out. MOONLITE...

  • Page 13: Transporting Your Wheelchair

    6.1 Lifting a wheelchair into the boot of a car (Fig. 18) accordance with the WTORS manufacturer’s instructions . Refer to the section ‘Tie down Instructions’ for further Where possible ask for assistance. information on transporting your wheelchair . MOONLITE...
  • Page 14 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 . (Fig . 20) Pelvic Fig. 20 restraint Upper Torso belt restraint belt MOONLITE...
  • Page 15 The tie down symbol (Fig .26) 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 . Fig. 24 Lap & Diago- nal restraints fitted through MOONLITE...

  • Page 16: Wheelchair Cleaning And Maintenance

    (Moonlite 8 damage . Series) and the • Check the castor mounting for tightness and play. attendant push wheelchairs Rear wheels: (Moonlite 9 Series) . • Check that the rear wheels are free from damage including any damaged, loose or bent spokes on self- propelling wheels . Position of the Fig. 29 • Check for any flexing or excess movement in the rear wheelchair wheels .

  • Page 17: Features And Accessories

    Seating additional forces or clinical fatigue conditions may cause Do not alter the position of the wheels in the fatigue . Such as spasms, wheel mounting blocks without the approval stress relieving . of the person prescribing the wheelchair. MOONLITE...

  • Page 18: Disposal / Recycling Of Materials

    Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent . healthcare professional or the wheelchair prescriber or 2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your product the wheelchair dealer . require attention under these arrangements, notify the Breezy Moonlite Specification: designated Sunrise Medical service agent immediately Armrest Fixed arm giving full information about the nature of the difficulty.
  • Page 19 (22”) (12”) Maximum speed forward Minimum braking distance from max . speed The wheelchair conforms to the following standards: a) Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths (ISO 7176-8) Yes • b) Climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176-9 Yes • c) Requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176-16. Yes • Manufacturer Address: Sunrise Medical High Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS MOONLITE...
  • Page 20 Sunrise Medical complies with the EU Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC All wheelchairs must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines . Sunrise Medical Ltd High Street, Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS Telephone: +44 (0) 1384 446666 Telefax: +44 (0)1384 446644 e-Mail: sunmail@sunmed.co.uk Company website: www.sunrisemedical.com MOONLITE...
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  • Page 22 Sunrise Medical GmbH Sunrise Medical GmbH +Co .KG 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Kahlbachring 2-4 Deutschland 69254 Malsch/Heidelberg Tel .: +49 (0) 72 53/980-460 Deutschland Fax: +49 (0) 72 53/980-220 Tel .: +49 (0) 72 53/980-0 www .sunrisemedical .com Fax: +49 (0) 72 53/980-111 www .sunrisemedical .com Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston...

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