Vermeiren Sunny User manual

Manual Sunny
Revision 2003
Sunny

We wish to thank you for your confidence in our products while
choosing a Vermeiren wheelchair.
If this is your first wheelchair, we advise you to read this manual carefully: it will help you to
get more acquainted with your wheelchair.
It also provides you with practical advice as to care and service which can be useful for the
more experienced wheelchair user as well.
Always keep in mind that the observance of these rules will keep your wheelchair in excellent
operating conditions after years of continuous operation.
If you have more questions, even after reading this manual, do not hesitate to contact your
local dealer who will be pleased to help you.
This manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at
the time of publication. Vermeiren NV preserves the right to make alterations at any time
without obligation to replace our updated previous models. Any changes or improvements
can cause slight variations between the illustrations and/or explanations in this manual and
the model you received.
Vermeiren NV is not responsible for damage or injuries due to improper or unsafe usage of
this wheelchair. Mechanical or electrical defects will be dealt with on a contingency liability
basis. The parts will be replaced, but no responsibility for any damage or injury can be
addressed to Vemeiren NV.
Implied warranties, repairs or replacement of defect parts are limited to one year from the
date of purchase.
Visible deficiencies must be reported in writing to Vermeiren NV
within 8 days after delivery.
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Introduction

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•BBEELLGGIIEE
N.V. VERMEIREN N.V.
Vermeirenplein 1/15 - 2920 Kalmthout
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
• DDEEUUTTSSCCHHLLAANNDD
VERMEIREN DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Wahlerstrasse 12a - 40472 Düsseldorf
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
• FFRRAANNCCEE
VERMEIREN FRANCE S.A.
Zone Industrielle - 5, rue d’Ennevelin - 59710 Avelin
Tél. [phone] - Fax [phone]
• OOSSTTEERRRREEIICCHH
L. VERMEIREN GES.MBH
Winetzhammerstrasse 10 - 4030 Linz
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
• SSUUIISSSSEE
VERMEIREN SUISSE S.A.
Hühnerhubelstrasse 64 - Postfach - 3123 Belp
• IITTAALLIIAA
REATIME S.R.L.
Via Torino 5 - 20039 Varedo MI
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
• SSPPAAIINN
REHAGIRONA, S.L.
C/ Joan Alsina, 12 - 17003 GIRONA
Teléfono: 972 487272 - Fax: [phone]

Content
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Introduction 1
Locations 2
Table of content 3
General advise 4
Product description 5
Control unit 6
Steering - Adjustment control unit 10
Footrest 11
Armrests 12
Backrest - Seat - Security belt 13
Batteries 14
Transport 15
Pushing your wheelchair 16
Commencement of operation 17
Helpful driving hints 18
Brakes 19
Care and maintenance 20
Maintenance of the batteries and control unit 21
Trouble shooting 22
Warranty 23
Trouble shooting 22
Technical data 24

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General advise
Only use the battery charger delivered with your wheelchair.
It’s not allowed to make changes at the electronic parts of the wheelchair. All modifications,
including mounting non-approved parts or accessories, can make the product unsafe and can
result in the annulment of the safety- and testnorms, as well as the warranty.
Please read this manual carefully, even if your dealer has explained you the use of your wheel-
chair.
The use of mobile phones or computer games may have an influence on the driving proper-
ties. When using these kind of devices, please switch of your wheelchair.
It may be possible that driving your wheelchair may interfere with the electromagnetic fields
of, for example the anti-theft detection in department stores.

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Product description
Back
Armrest
Frame
Seat
Rear wheel Front wheel
Battery pack
Footrest
Control unit

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Control unit
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B
C
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1. Battery indicator
2. Display “on/off”
3. “on/off” button
4. magnetic key
5. soundsignal
6. program choice (5 choices)
7. joystick
Plug sockets:
A. battery charger
B. program unit
C. battery charger
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Parts of the control unit

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Control unit Shark
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1. Joystick
2. On/off button
3. Speed adjustment
4. Battery status
and error messages
5. Horn

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Control unit Shark
Joystick
connection plug for the battery
charger and the program unit

With the build in steering you can manage all drive, brake and swerve situations with your
electronic wheelchair. The electrical installation and electronics of your wheelchair are con-
stantly checked.
In case of demerit, the electronics automatically switch off the power.
In this case you should contact your dealer.
Activate the on/off switch. Slowly move the joystick forward. The more you move the joystick
forward, the faster you can drive.
If you want to drive to the left or right, move the joystick in the desired direction. To drive
backwards, pull the joystick out of the centre to the back.
If you have to slow down whilst driving, put the joystick in the centre. The slower this is done,
the more progressive you will slow down.
If you just release the joystick, the wheelchair will stop as soon as possible.
Your wheelchair is secured from unintentional bumping by a blocking system. There is no
power when the joystick is in the centre and the wheelchair is powered on. After starting your
electronic wheelchair, the joystick must stay at least 2 seconds in deadlock. After this, the
wheelchair is ready to go.
The position of the control unit can be adjusted seperatly from the position of the armrest.
To adjust the control unit horizontally, loosen screw (1).
To adjust the control unit vertically,
use handle (2).
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Steering
Adjustment of the control unit
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The distance between the footplate and the seat is adjustable.
To obtain this you have to put the screws in the corresponding openings on both sides.
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Footrest

To adjust the armrests in height, loosen the handle. Adjust the armrest to the desired height
and retighten again. (2)
In order to adjust the plates with the control unit loosen the handle (1). Adjust to the desired
height and retighten again.
The armrest can be removed completely incase you wish to relocate yourself sideways. you can
remove the armrest after you have loosened the handle for the height adjustment. (2)
! Attention: Never lift the wheelchair by its armrests
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Armrests
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If your wheelchair is provided with cushions, you can remove the back by loosening the screws
and slide the back upwards to remove it.
To remove the seat you only have to lift it from its frame. To put it back into its position, put
it back onto the frame and make sure it cannot slide away. The hooks on the sides of the seat
needs to correspond with the frame.`
To ensure your safety, it is possible to provide your wheelchair with a Security belt, which also
acts as a support.
We have have provided the back with a tube for easy assembly. Your dealer is the most expe-
rienced person to help you in choosing the right Security belt and to assemble it.
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Backrest
Seat
Security belt

Your wheelchair is equipped with two, maintenance free batteries (2 x 12V 38Ah). As a conse-
quence it is not necessary to refill the batteries as the filling has been calculated for the whole
life span of the batteries.
Start batteries, used in the automobile industry,are not suitable for your wheelchair.
The batteries may only be charged with the battery charger that has been delivered with your
wheelchair. This battery charger is programmed on the right loading curve in accordance with
your batteries.
It is possible to damage your batteries, or only load them partially, or shorten the lifespan of
the batteries when you use another battery charger, one that has not been designed for your
wheelchair. Please follow the operating instructions of the batteries and the battery charger to
the letter. This is the only way to ensure your own safety and guarantee a long life span for
your batteries.
If you haven't used your batteries for a very long time, part of their power might have been
lost. Contact your dealer to replace the two batteries.
Charging batteries
It is necessary to charge yours batteries every day after use. the condition of the batteries is
indicated at the top of the control unit. Follow the instructions of the battery charger.
If you use your wheelchair unfrequently, you should connect the batteries, in order to charge
them, once a week to keep your wheelchair on stand by mode. If your batteries loose a certain
percentage of their capacity, you should contact your dealer and have them replaced.
As soon as you connect your battery charger to your batteries, all driving capabilities will be
blocked. You can monitor the charging process by looking at the LED’s at the control unit or
the LED at the battery charger.
Removing your batteries
Removing your batteries is fairly simple. Disconnect the plug and open the lid of the Battery
pack. After that, you can easily remove both batteries, one at a time.
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Batteries

Your wheelchair isn’t meant for indoor use only. It can easily be transported for travel.
We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to transport your wheelchair.
Folding your wheelchair:
Remove the back and the seat and put the footplate up.
Disconnect the plug from the Battery pack.
The Battery pack is located in a metal casing on four wheels with two grips. Take the backgrip
and lift the Battery pack. Now you can enroll the whole Battery pack until the frontgrip shows
up. Grab the second gri^p and lift the Battery pack.
You can fold your wheel-
chair until both touch
eachother.
Proceed in reversed order to
assemble your wheelchair
again.
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Transport

A companion can push your wheelchair.
Use the levers at the back to disconnect the wheels. At this time, the wheelchair is no longer
driven by its engine and your companion is able to push your wheelchair.
In order to reconnect your engine to the wheels, you have to switch the levers again in the
opposite direction. To avoid damage to the engines, do not start them before they are con-
nected to the wheels.
The engines loose their brake capacity when the engines are disconnected from the wheels.
This is important to know when you are driving down a hill. In that case, you need to use your
manual brakes, positioned at the left and the right in front of the rear wheels.
The wheelchair may only be pushed on a horizontal surface. It is strictly forbidden to drive up
or down a slope when the wheels are disconnected. Your companion might not be able to con-
trol your wheelchair and as such you might endanger other people.
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Pushing your wheelchair

When we developed your wheelchair we aimed at your comfort and safety.
The anti-tipping wheels at the back of your wheelchair will prevent your wheelchair from tip-
ping over.
If you want to remove these anti-tippingwheels, it is sufficient to loosen the screws (1) and pull
the tubes out of the frame. Please be advised that your safety cannot be guaranteed after you
have removed the anti-tipping wheels.
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Commencement of operation
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Before using the wheelchair for the first time, ask your dealer how to operate it.
After that it is better that you familiarise yourself with your wheelchair in your own environ-
ment. Only when you are completely familiarised with the use of your wheelchair, you can
venture into greater difficulties.
The best way to take obstacles is in a right angle (90o). Not only to mount a sidewalk but also
to cross rails and sewage lids. The obstacles may only be 40mm in height. For your own safe-
ty, check if the anti-tipping wheels are mounted correctly. when approaching a sidewalk, slow
down and take the obstacle slowly.
Slants of more than 10% are impossible.
Please be careful when taking an obstacle that you don’t fall out of the wheelchair when you
are moving your body.
When you take a slant it is possible that your wheelchair reverses a bit.
Be careful in bad weather or on rough winding roads.
Do not use your wheelchair when the batteries are almost empty. You might risk getting
blocked in a difficult or even dangerous place.
We developed your wheelchair for maximum safety. We advise you to follow our guidelines
to ensure your own safety.
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Helpful driving hints

The electromagnetic brake system of your electronic wheelchair works automatically and does
not require any maintenance. However, keep in mind that the brake system does not work
when the wheelchair is pushed.
The electromagnetic brakes will work automatically when you move the joystick from a driv-
ing position back to the centre. This way of braking has to be done slowly.
If the working of your braking system is not to your satisfaction, contact your dealer. He can
make the necessary adjustments.
In order to block your wheelchair, use the hand brake. This brake can also be used by your
companion.
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Brakes