Sedeo Lite User manual

USER MANUAL EN
Seating system
Sedeo Lite / Pro
1011651H

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Sedeo Lite .......................................................................................4
Sedeo Pro.......................................................................................31

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Sedeo Lite
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Sedeo Lite Table of content 5
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................6
1.1 This manual 6
1.2 For further information 6
1.3 Symbols used in this manual 6
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Temperature 7
2.2 Seating related symbols and labels used on the product 7
3 General description .......................................................................................................................8
3.1 Description of Sedeo Lite 8
4 Use................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Adjustment options 9
4.2 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (forward transfer) 10
4.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair (sideways transfer) 10
4.4 Options / accessories 11
5 Settings .......................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Seat depth 12
5.2 Seat width 12
5.3 Backrest angle 13
5.4 Standard legrest 13
5.5 Armrest assembly 14
5.6 Adjusting the centre of gravity 16
5.7 Headrest 16
5.8 Fixed / swing away controller bracket 18
5.9 Attaching the lap strap 19
6 Transport .....................................................................................................................................20
6.1 Reducing the seating system in size for transportation purposes 20
6.2 Setting up the seating system following transportation 22
7 Maintenance................................................................................................................................25
7.1 Cleaning the upholstery 25
8 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................26
9 Technical specications...............................................................................................................27
9.1 CE declaration and requirements 27
9.2 Technical information 27
10 Labelling......................................................................................................................................29
10.1 Indications on the seating system 29
11 Provisions of warranty.................................................................................................................30
Table of content

6 Introduction
Sedeo Lite
1 Introduction
1.1 This manual
This user manual will help you to use and
maintain your seating system safely. This user
manual is a supplement to Sunrise Medical’s
general wheelchair user manual.
Where necessary this user manual refers to
other manuals as shown below:
&Wheelchair: Refers to the general
wheelchair user manual.
&Controller: Refers to the user manual for
the controller (only applicable for power
wheelchairs).
Read this user manual and the other user
manuals referred to carefully before using
the product. If one of the user manuals was
not included with your wheelchair, please
contact your dealer immediately.
In addition to this user manual, there is also a
service manual for qualied specialists.
If you are visually impaired, this
document can be viewed in PDF format at
www.SunriseMedical.eu or alternatively is
available on request in large text.
1.2 For further information
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.
For information about product safety
notices and product recalls, go to
www.SunriseMedical.eu
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1.3 Symbols used in this manual
Note!
Pointing out possible problems to the user.
Caution!
Advice for the user to prevent damage to the
product.
Warning!
Warnings for the user to prevent personal in
jury.
Not following these instructions may result
in physical injury, damage to the product or
damage to the environment!
Symbols in illustrations
Each illustration includes icons and numbering
to indicate what needs to be done and in which
order.
Loosen by one turn with wing-nut
Tighten by one turn with wing-nut
Loosen by one turn with torx
Tighten by one turn with torx
Step 1, 2 etc.
An arrow, as part of an illustration, indicates
that the component in question moves or needs
to be moved in the direction indicated.

Safety 7
Sedeo Lite
2 Safety
Warning!
Always follow the instructions given next to
the warning symbols! Failure to follow these
instructions may result in physical injury,
damage to the wheelchair or damage to the
environment. Where possible the warning
symbols have been placed in the applicable
paragraphs.
Be careful when swing away/ip up parts.
Contact with moving parts should be
avoided.
Caution!
Parts of the wheelchair that are intended, for
service or repair, to be removed without the
use of tools (e.g. armrest, legrest) can have
an adverse e󰀨ect on the support of the user
if they are missing or not placed back in the
right position.
2.1 Temperature
Warning!
Avoid exposing the wheelchair to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Some
parts of the wheelchair, such as the seat,
the backrest and the armrests assembly,
complete, can become hot if exposed to the
sun for too long. This may cause burns or
skin irritation.
2.2 Seating related symbols and
labels used on the product
The signs, symbols and instructions a󰀩xed
to the wheelchair comprise part of the safety
facilities. They must never be covered or
removed. They must remain present and clearly
legible throughout the entire lifespan of the
wheelchair.
Replace or repair all illegible or damaged signs,
symbols and instructions immediately. Please
contact your dealer for assistance.
Warning! Danger of nger entrapment

8 General description
Sedeo Lite
3 General description
3.1 Description of Sedeo Lite
The wheelchair is tted with a Sedeo Lite
seating system. The Sedeo Lite seating system
provides good support for the head, torso,
arms and legs. Optimal body support ensures
maximum independence for the wheelchair
user.
The wheelchair must be adjusted by a qualied
specialist. Incorrect settings may have negative
consequences for seating posture.
A number of Sedeo Pro options are also
available for use with the Sedeo Lite. Ask your
dealer for more information or consult our
website at www.SunriseMedical.eu
Caution!
Please study this manual carefully before
using the seating system.

Use 9
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo g 36-B
A
Sedeo g 50-A
1
B
A
2
Sedeo g 35-B
A
1
2
3
4 Use
4.1 Adjustment options
Manually elevating legrest knee angle
Note!
Legrests can be adjusted individually.
1. Pull (A) towards you.
2. (B) moves upwards. Alternatively, push (B)
downwards.
Note!
Keep (A) pressed.
Moving the controller bracket inwards
1. Push (A) inwards until hearing a click.
Swing away the controller bracket
1. Push (A) outwards until hearing a click.
Note!
Swinging back the controller bracket will
allow you to pull up close to a table. Full
operation of the controller remains possible.

10 Use
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo g 37-A
A
Sedeo g 39-A
A
1
B
2
Sedeo g 38-A
A
B
3
2
1
4
5
6
4.2 Getting in and out of the
wheelchair (forward transfer)
Warning!
Do not stand on the footplates. Putting
your full weight on the footplates may lead
to wheelchair damage and to hazardous
situations, including the wheelchair tipping
up.
Flip up the footplate.
1. Flip up (A).
Swinging back and/or removing the
standard legrest
1. Push (A) forwards and keep (A) pressed.
2. Swing (B) to the side.
3. Remove (B).
4.3 Getting in and out of the
wheelchair (sideways transfer)
Note!
Some versions of the controller will need to
be swung aside.
Removing the armrest assembly
1. Loosen (A) by two turns.
2. Remove (B).

Use 11
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo g 40-A
2
B
A
1
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4.4 Options / accessories
Removing/positioning the headrest
1. Loosen (A) by two turns.
2. Slide (B) up or down.
3. When replacing the headrest, tighten (A) by
two turns.
Note!
Always slide the headrest until it comes to a
stop in the bracket.

12 Settings
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 68-A
1
3
A
B
2
Sedeo i 67-A
D 2x
C 2x
3
L+R
4
B 4x
2
Sedeo i 66-A
L+R
3
A
1
B
2
8
9
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5 Settings
The average wheelchair user does not exist.
This is why Sunrise Medical seating systems
can be adjusted according to the specic needs
of the user.
In this, we make a distinction between seating
system settings and seating system adjustment
options. Settings are carried out only once
and must be executed by qualied specialists,
unless explicitly stated otherwise. Adjustment
options can be carried out by the user. These
adjustment options do not require the use of
tools.
5.1 Seat depth
Backrest adjustment
1. Unscrew (A) completely and remove (A).
2. Adjust (B) to the desired position.
3. Replace (A) and tighten (A).
Seat adjustment
1. Remove the seat (see "Use - Reducing the
seating system in size for transportation
purposes").
2. Remove the screws (B).
3. Move (C) and (D).
4. Tighten the screws (B).
5. Replace the seat (see "Use - Setting up the
seating system following transportation").
5.2 Seat width
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

Settings 13
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 70-A
L+R
3
5
A 4
Sedeo i 69-A
L+R
1
A
B
2
Sedeo i 71-A
B
2
1
3
A
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5.3 Backrest angle
1. Loosen (A) by two turns.
2. Lift (B) and push (B) forwards and
downwards.
3. Loosen (A) completely.
4. Move (A) to the desired position.
5. Tighten (A) rmly.
5.4 Standard legrest
Legrest width
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

14 Settings
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 73-A
B 2
A
1
3
Sedeo i 85-A
1
3
A
B
2
Sedeo i 72-A
2
A
B
1
3
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15
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Standard legrest lower leg length
1. Unscrew (A) completely and remove (A).
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Replace (A) and tighten (A).
Note!
Ensure that there is su󰀩cient free space
under (B) for the wheelchair to drive over
obstacles.
5.5 Armrest assembly
Armrest height
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust (B) to the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Note!
Ensure that the arms are supported well,
without the shoulders being pushed upwards.
Armrest depth
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

Settings 15
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 88-A
A
A
D
1
B C
Sedeo i 87-A
D
C3
4
Sedeo i 86-A
B
1
A
2
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Armrest width
1. Loosen (A).
2. Remove (B)
3. Loosen (C) by one turn.
4. Remove (D)
To position:
1. Slide (A) together with (B) or (C) onto (D).
Note!
Ensure that the ridge on the terminal block
falls into the opening.

16 Settings
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo g 40-A
2
B
A
1
Sedeo i 75-A
2
1
3
B
A
Sedeo i 74-A
B
2
1
3
A
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21
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Side panel height
1. Loosen 2x (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust (B) to the desired position.
3. Tighten 2x (A).
5.6 Adjusting the centre of gravity
Warning!
The stability of the wheelchair is inuenced
by the adjustment of the seating system’s
centre of gravity. Such adjustments should be
made by professionals only.
1. Loosen 4x (A) by two turns.
2. Slide (B) forwards or backwards.
3. Tighten (A).
5.7 Headrest
Headrest height
1. Loosen (A) by two turns.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A) by two turns.

Settings 17
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 78-A
2
A
B
1
3
Sedeo i 77-A
2
A
B
C
3
1
4
Sedeo i 76-A
2
C
1
3
D
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Adjusting the memory setting
1. Loosen (C) by one turn.
2. Slide (D) as far down as possible.
3. Tighten (C).
Headrest position
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Adjust (B) to the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Note!
Correct the headrest height and tilt the
headrest cushion as required.
Headrest cushion width
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).

18 Settings
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 81-A
D
2
C 1
3
Sedeo i 80-A
B
2
A 1
3
Sedeo i 89-A
B
A1
3
2
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5.8 Fixed / swing away controller
bracket
Depth
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Height (1)
1. Loosen (A) by one turn.
2. Slide (B) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (A).
Height (2)
1. Loosen (C) by one turn.
2. Slide (D) into the desired position.
3. Tighten (C).

Settings 19
Sedeo Lite
Sedeo i 84
Sedeo i 83
45°
Sedeo i 82-B
2
A
C
B
1
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5.9 Attaching the lap strap
1. Attach (A), using (B), to the frame
2. Fasten (B) with (C) to the frame
Warning!
Ensure that the lap strap is adjusted to the
wheelchair user. The strap must t snugly
across the hips at an angle of approximately
45°.
Ensure that the strap is clean at all times
and that the locking mechanism is working
properly. The strap and the locking
mechanism can be cleaned using a damp
cloth.
If the strap is positioned above the hips
and across the soft part of the user’s belly,
then this can result in seating posture being
incorrect and the user slumping in the seat.
Never use the lap strap as a seatbelt when
using transport.

20 Transport
Sedeo Lite
A
B
C
D
C
D
E
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6 Transport
6.1 Reducing the seating system
in size for transportation
purposes
Parts that can easily be detached should be
removed for transport (gure 32)
A. Seat (0,5 kg)
B. Backrest
C. Armrest assembly (1,8 kg)
D. Legrest (1,2 kg)
E. Headrest (1,3 kg)
Warning!
The wheelchair can be reduced in size for
transportation without a passenger. Any
components of the seating system that can
be detached easily should be removed. Store
away such components safely so that they
can not cause injury or damage, or become
damaged themselves.