Sunrise Medical LOMAX Uni 8 User manual

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.
A C T I V E D A I L Y L I V I N G

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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 ............................................................................. 26
8.0 Optional features and accessories .................................................................................... 28
9.0 Disposal / recycling of materials ....................................................................................... 42
10.0 Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 42
11.0 Wheelchair dimensions .................................................................................................... 43
12.0 Wheelchair specification .................................................................................................. 43
12.2 Identification of UNI wheelchairs. .................................................................................... 44
13.0 Additional Information. ..................................................................................................... 45
5d P5
P4,P45
P5,P45
Label updated
Company name and address
updated
Updated reference to MDR
2017/745
June 2020

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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. If there are any points you are not absolutely clear about ask your
healthcare specialist * to clarify them, during any official handover, before attempting to use this
equipment for the first time.
This manual contains important hints and information on: -
Safety
Operation
Care and maintenance
The contents of this manual are intended to cover all the general points relating to your new
wheelchair. As part of our ongoing product improvement and development programme, changes
may take place at short notice. This wheelchair may have been prescribed specifically for you
and may have features not detailed in this literature.
In order to ensure you gain maximum benefit and full enjoyment from your wheelchair,
arrangements may have been made to carry out an official handover shortly after delivery. Your
healthcare specialist* will notify you of this in advance. If not please contact your Wheelchair
Service.
Prior to delivery, your wheelchair will have undergone a thorough pre-delivery inspection by our
factory-trained staff. Before using your wheelchair, you should have received appropriate
instruction from your healthcare advisor, therapist or rehabilitation engineer.
The visiting healthcare specialist * will carry out a series of final safety checks. Account will be
taken of your clinical requirements as well as your social and environmental needs, including all
necessary adjustments to ensure optimum comfort.
*Your Healthcare Specialist may be a Rehabilitation Engineer or Occupational Therapist or
Wheelchair Service Personnel.
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1.1 Important symbols in this manual
THIS SYMBOL WARNS YOU OF A RISK!
This symbol is used to give a warning or caution that is related to the safe use of the
wheelchair, follow the instructions to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.
This symbol indicates hints and suggestions, which should help make operating the
wheelchair easier and point out any special functions.
This symbol indicates hints and suggestions that should not be carried out while
operating the wheelchair.
This symbol indicates the use of different tools and other adjustments or
service/maintenance may be required. It should only be carried out by suitably trained
or competent persons.
1.2 Wheelchair Identification
Each wheelchair carries a unique identification/serial number that is printed on the serial number
label. This label is fitted on the left hand side of the wheelchair on the rear vertical or horizontal
frame tube. Figures 1, 2 and 3 show the positioning of the serial number label on the rear of the
wheelchair.
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.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Sunrise Medical
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 2LD
England
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.SunriseMedical.co.uk

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1.3 Labels Fitted to the wheelchair
1.4 Rules and regulations
The wheelchair is manufactured to meet the
requirements of Medical Device Regulation
(EU) 2017/745, BS EN 12183 and ISO
7176-19 – Wheeled mobility devices for
use in motor vehicles.
•The wheelchair and occupant is capable of
being transported in a vehicle using an
approved Wheelchair Tie Down Restraint
System (WTORS)
•The Upholstery meets the requirements of
ISO 7176-16 and the fire and furnishing
regulations SI1324. Other materials wherever
possible are ignition retardant.
•As the manufacturer, SUNRISE MEDICAL,
declares that this product conforms to the
Medical Device Regulation (2017/745).
1.5 Modifications and alterations
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.
Users attempting to use the wheelchair beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations
may put themselves at risk of serious injury or even death.
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Sunrise Medical GmbH
Kahlbachring 2-4
D-69254 Malsch / Germany
2021-04-29
WHEELCHAIR
TYPE:
21021162000785
ISO 7176-19:2008
UNI
133 kg 9° 508 mm 457 mm
kg
max

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2.0 Intended User and Intended Use
2.1 Intended user
Indications
The varieties of fitting variants, as well as the modular design, mean that it can be used by those
who cannot walk or have limited mobility because of:
•Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
•Extremity defect deformity
•Joint contractures/joint injuries
•Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, disturbance of equilibrium or cachexia,
Neurological disease patterns, Muscle dystrophy, Hemiplegia as well as for elderly people who
still have strength in the upper body.
Contraindications
The wheelchair shall not be used in case of:
•Perception disorder
•Imbalance
• Loss of both arms, if not supported by a caregiver
• Joint contracture or joint damage on both arms
•Seating disability
NOTE:
Please note that driving a wheelchair requires sufficient cognitive, physical and visual skills. The
user must be able to assess the effects of actions during the operation of the wheelchair and, if
necessary, to correct them. 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.
Please refer to the operating instructions of the wheelchair and the additionally mounted
components. Instruct the user in the safe use of the wheelchair and the additionally mounted
components. Inform users of specific warnings that need to be read, understood, and respected.
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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.
2.2 Intended use
Your wheelchair is intended for use in the home, the office, public places and buildings and
similar locations on pavements, pedestrian paths and firm surfaces. It is intended to assist with
the mobility of the user on the seat and should not be used as a ladder or as a means of pulling
or transporting items, or similar.
Do not use the wheelchair on soft surfaces such as sand, deep snow, slush or mud
as this may affect the stability.
Care should be exercised when using the wheelchair on wet or slippy surfaces such
as wet cobbles or icy pavements, as these may cause the wheels to slip or may cause
carers/attendants controlling the wheelchair to slip.
Using your wheelchair during darkness or poorly lit areas
When using your wheelchair during darkness or in poorly lit areas then consideration should be
given to the use of high visibility markers or reflectors that can be fitted to the wheelchair or the
use of high visibility/reflective clothing such as fluorescent waistcoats, belts or armbands,
particularly in poorly lit areas or when crossing the road.
Maximum safe slope
The maximum safe slope for this wheelchair is 9 degrees. (This represents a slope of approx 1 in
6)
See further notes and guidance in section 5.5 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.
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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.
61cm (24”)
diameter
wheels
Backrest
Footplate
Uni 8 Series
Armrest
Push handle
Footrest
Brake
Front castor
Uni 9 Series
Backrest
31cm (12.5”)
diameter wheels
Push handle
Brake
Front castor
Footplate
Footrest
Armrest

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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. Instruction is also given for transporting the wheelchair
when not occupied.
For details on the specification see section12.
Instructions on how to fold and un-fold the wheelchair are given in the section 4.3.
3.2 Wheelchair weights
Typical overall weights of the wheelchair, including armrests and footrests, in standard
configuration, are as follows: -
Self-Propelling Uni 8 Series: - 19 Kg
Attendant Push Uni 9 Series: - 16 Kg
Self Propelling Unilite series: - 17Kg
Attendant Push Unilite series: - 14Kg
(The larger the wheelchair the more mass it will have, the exact weight will depend upon the
configuration.)
The following parts of the wheelchair are removable: -
Armrests
Footrests
Some types of backrest extensions
Domed headrests
Quick release wheels if fitted
The weights of these parts are as follows: -
Armrest 0.9Kg each
Footrest & footplate 1 Kg each
Domed Headrest Extension (if fitted) 0.7Kg
Backrest Extension (if fitted) 0.5Kg
Quick Release wheels (if fitted) 2Kg each
Other additional accessories will add further to the weight of the wheelchair.
Unilite Series
Backrest
56cm (22”)
diameter
wheels
Push handle
Brake
Front castor
Footrest
Footplate
Armrest

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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.
Take precautions when using your wheelchair to avoid fire risks, such as avoiding
smoking or parking against open fires or heat source.
Remember also that direct heat such as sunlight will increase the temperature of parts on the
wheelchair such as the frame and they may be hot to touch.
Low temperatures such as frost will have the opposite effect and may make parts of the frame
very cold to touch.
Your wheelchair may be supplied with pneumatic tyres on the rear wheels. If these are punctured
you should inform your wheelchair dealer or repair contractor or wheelchair service in order that
they can be repaired correctly and that the wheel function can be checked after repair. Solid
tyres are available as options.
Additional equipment options are available for more details on these options see section 8.0 on
optional features.