Tyres And Mounting; Maintenance And Care - Sunrise Medical SOPUR Helium Notice D'utilisation

Pelvic Restraint Belt...
The lap belt should be fixed so that the belt sits at an angle of 45
degrees across the user's pelvis. The user should be upright
and be as far back as possible in the seat when correctly
adjusted. The lap belt should not allow the user to slip down in
the seat.
(Fig. 4.39)
Fig. 4.38
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle
into female buckle.
WARNING!
• If in doubt about the use and operation of the lap belt then
ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair dealer, carer
or attendant for assistance.
• If you want to retrofit a lap belt, then please contact your
authorised Sunrise Medical dealer.
• The lap belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure it
is adjusted correctly and free from any obstruction or
adverse wear.
• Sunrise Medical does not encourage the transportation of
any person in a vehicle using this lap belt as a method of
restraint.
Please see Sunrise Medical transit booklet for further
advice on transportation.
Helium Rev.I
Fig. 4.39
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards
centre whilst gently pulling
apart.
Maintenance:
Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for
any sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary.
WARNING
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
above. Sunrise Medical recommends that the length and fit of
the belt be checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the
end user inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive
length.

5.0 Tyres and Mounting

Solid rubber tyres are standard.
With pneumatic tyres always make sure that the tyres have the
correct air pressure, as otherwise the performance of the
wheelchair may be affected. If the tyre pressure is too low, rolling
resistance will increase, requiring more effort to move the chair
forward. Low tyre pressure also has a negative impact on
manoeuverability. If the tyre pressure is too high, the tyre could
burst. The correct pressure for a given tyre is printed on the
surface of the tyre itself.
Tyres can be mounted the same way as an ordinary bicycle tyre.
Before installing a new inner tube, you should always make sure
that the base of the rim and the interior of the tyre are free of
foreign objects. Check the pressure after mounting or repairing a
tyre. It is critical to your safety and to the wheelchair's
performance that regulation air pressure be maintained and that
tyres are in good condition.

6.0 Maintenance and care

• Check the tyre pressure every 4 weeks. Check all tyres for
wear and damage.
• Check the brakes approximately every 4 weeks to make
sure that they are working properly and are easy to use.
• Change tyres as you would an ordinary bicycle tyre.
• All of the joints that are critical to using your wheelchair
safely are self-locking nuts. Please check every three
months to make sure that all bolts are secure (see the
section on torque). Safety nuts should only be used once
and should be replaced after use.
• Please use only mild household cleansers when your
wheelchair is dirty. Use only soap and water when cleaning
the seat upholstery.
• You should only use genuine parts approved by Sunrise
Medical. Do not use parts from other manufacturers, that
have not been by authorised by Sunrise Medical.
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