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Quickie Mfg. Wheelchair Wheelchair User Manual

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1. Directions for use J Table of contents 1 Directions For Use 0 0 ees 4 7 3 Power and Communication Connection 7 4 The Keyless Lock 2 How to use this manual 4 7 4 1 To activate the Keyless Lock 2 1 Introduction 7 4 2 To identify a locked system 2 1 1 Guarantee 7 4 3 To de activate the Keyless Lock 2 1 2 Warranty conditions 7 5 Lights and indicators 2 1 3 Features and Options 7 5 1 Lighting bulb exchange procedure 7 6 Indicators 3 General 22 25 54 95aEo REOR AREE NE De d 3p de 5 7 7 The horn button 3 1 Kerbs 7 8 Hazard lights 3 2 Routine service 9 Main lights 3 3 Emergency freewheel 7 10 Actuator mode function 3 4 Emergency braking 7 11 Menu select 3 5 Sharp turns 7 12 Operating the control joystick sm 3 6 Batteries 7 13 Proportional control Summary z 3 7 lyres 14 Programming port G 3 8 Cleaning seating 7 15 Charging socket lt 3 9 Cleaning controls 7 16 Warning 3 10 Wheelchair motors 3 11 Wheelchair range 8 The Delphi QC Hand Control 16 8 1 Controller Diagnostics 4 Safety warning and user tips 7 8 1 1 Drive System Failures QC and QR controller 4 1 Handling the wheelchair 8 1 2 Seating System Failures QMAC failures on QR System Only 4 2 Prepare for transportation 8 1 3 Environmental Control System Failures QR System Only 4 3 Re Assembling 8 1 4 Lighting System Failu
2. 3 11 Wheelchair range The range of your wheelchair can be affected by many factors such as user weight terrain ambient temperature use of powered op tions and battery condition The stated range in the sales literature should be seen as the theoretical maximum ISO 7176 Part 4 and may not be attained by every user also see section 9 11 in this manual We recommend that every user initially limit their journey to half the stated range until they have confidence in the actual range their wheelchair can attain If your battery indicator is showing a low charge then do not attempt a long journey unless you are confident in reaching your destination and also returning to your home with out the risk of being left stranded 6 GROOVE 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 4 Safety warning and user tips 4 1 Handling the wheelchair Note To dismantle the chair for transport no tools are required List of components when dismantled components below are rela ted to the maximum detachable parts and dependent on the type of seating system chosen 1 pair of Armrests 1 pair of Legrests or single centre mount legrest with flip up foot plate 1 backrest Std Rehab comfort seat only 1 drive unit with seat frame 4 2 Prepare for transportation First remove the legrests if swing away legrests are attached In the case of a centre mount legrest just flip up the Footboard Lift off the armrests Fig 6 disconnect the Hand
3. charge Display state Bater chage zeo MMNENEN steco 80 Batey charge 70 NENENNC sey Toz Batey chage z600 MENENCC sey 60 Battery charge 50 steady MM c m Tam 000000 nn Slow flashing of the Red LED indicates that the Batteries should be dace aie as soon as it is feasibly possible To operate the lights and indicators press the relevant button for the on and off operation e To operate the actuators press the Mode button in the centre of the Joystick A left or right movement of the joystick selects the desired seat function A green LED will indicate the option selected Moving the joystick forwards and backwards changes the angle of the seat option chosen By pressing the actuator button again you return into the drive mode 8 1 Controller Diagnostics The following list shows Diagnostic information that applies to both the Delphi Consumer QR and Rehab Control Systems 1 6 GROOVE 8 1 1 Drive System Failures QC and QR controller Drive System failures are indicated by the Mode LED flashing Red In conjunction with this flashing red LED the Battery Gauge will flash steadily in one of the following combinations Display WENEENN voio Conroter ema mooc eror ENERO vocu communication ero MENENCT root Devoe Out orNeurarat Poweron MEEBO ParcBrake onore 8 1 2 Seating System Failures QMAC failures on QR System Only Seating System failures are indicated by the Mode LED
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5. REF Mass of the heaviest part Static stability downhill Static stability uphill Static stability sideways Maximum occupant mass test dummy mass 182 kg Energy consumption Max range Dynamic stability uphill Obstacle climbing w kerb climber Maximum speed forward 6 km h Minimum braking distance from max speed Seat plane angle Effective seat depth 05 mm 05 mm 438 mm Effective seat width Seat surface height at front edge Backrest angle 350 mm 340 mm Backrest height Footrest to seat distance Leg to seat surface angle 203 mm 49 mm N A A 700 mm Armrest to seat distance The wheelchair Quickie Groove Front location of armrest structure F conforms to the following standards Handrim diameter Horizontal location of axle a requirements and test Seino nS FRIES methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176 8 Mass of the test dummy Maximum kerb height b power and control systems Maximum height of obstacle for electric wheelchairs requirements and test methods ISO 7176 14 Turning space Speed control operation force Direction control operation force Pressure switch range 6 9 kPa c climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176 9 Pressure switches operation force puff Pressure switches operation force sip Comments extensions fitted 825 mm iA iA 5550o S S 23 5 kg 3 tilt 3 recline amp max seat height 9 tilt 12 recline
6. 80 Lift the tyre and tube off the outer rim Gently get a hold of the inner tube just behind the valve Carefully feed the tube out of the tyre When refitting place the tube inside the tyre amp rest it on the outer rim with the valve stem aligned with the cut out in the rim Face the valve stem outward Place the inner rim over the tyre tube amp outer rim Align the cut out to fit over the valve stem amp match it up to the cut out in the outer rim Make sure the stud mounts are in line on both rims Tighten the studs in the sequence shown earlier taking care not to pinch the tube Slowly inflate to the pressure marked on the tyre Refit the wheel back onto the motor shaft and fix it safely with the 4 button head studs In case a solid tyre is used the wheel needs to be replaced as a complete assembly 12 11 Removing the Castor Wheel Note which one of the two holes is used to mount the castor wheel Ensure that both castors use the same mount position Depending on the castor wheel type use two 6 0mm hex keys or two 13mm spanners to undo the axle bolt Remove the nyloc nut in case of the Hex bolt type Always use a new nyloc nut when refitting There is an enclosed spacer between the wheel bearings When refitting do not try to force the bolt through Gently move the wheel back and forth until the bolt slips through Withdraw the axle bolt Remove the castor wheel The Groove R F tyre can be removed and repaired exchanged by f
7. Away Arm 11 1 Clamp points 5 4 Legrests 11 2 Transportation In vehicles 5 4 1 Adjusting the footrest length 5 4 2 Footplates 12 Maintenance and Cleaning 20 5 4 3 Manual elevating legrest ELR 12 1 Tyre pressures 5 4 4 Powered elevating Legrest 12 2 Tyre wear 5 5 Manual setting of the seat angle on the GROOVE 12 3 Electrical connections 5 6 Powered Seat tilt 12 4 Upholstery seating ou Preparing your seat position for driving on the road 12 5 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents 12 6 Storage 6 SEAM zxxbxehssm sce Rin US he eR WE Ried rios 12 12 7 GROOVE maintenance and routine 6 1 Firm seat board 12 8 Battery installation for the GROOVE wheelchair 6 2 Seat cushions 12 8 1 How to connect the cables to the batteries 6 3 Changing seat depth on the Standard Rehab Seat 12 9 Controller access 6 4 Changing seat height 12 10 Drive Wheel Tyre Repair 6 5 Removable seat covers 12 11 Removing the Castor Wheel 6 6 Backrest removal and refitting 12 12 Recommended maintenance routines 6 7 OPTIMA backrest upholstery 12 13 Warning 6 8 Changing the shape or tension on the OPTIMA back 6 9 Manual adjustable backrest manual recline 13 Specification sheets according to EN 12184 6 9 1 Manual angle adjustment of the fixed back and ISO ZTO vaccas s vOR EC eons on oeil aca wee 22 6 9 2 Powered adjustable backrest 6 10 JAY backrests 14 Service History leere eee 25 6 11 Headres
8. Fitting of different fuses can result in damage to the charger or failure of the charger to operate properly If your charger has been specified for use in Continental Europe it will contain a European two pin plug which does not have a fuse In this case the fuse is located in the fascia panel of the charger Note Please read the owners manual with the charger sup plied carefully The general procedures and effects for the interference with the chair and the batteries remain still valid 9 9 Procedure for connecting the charger and charging 1 The wheelchair can be charged via the External charging socket Fig 68 and 69 2 Connect the charger to the mains supply by means of the mains plug and switch on 3 Do not leave the charger connected to the battery with the mains disconnected or switch 1 8 GROOVE ed off This could result in damage to your battery being caused by deep discharge over a period of time 4 Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting the batte ries 9 10 Charger Safety and caution notes 1 The charger is designed for indoor use Do not use outdoors or expose to rain snow spray or moisture 2 Use only with SUNRISE MEDICAL specified batteries 3 The charger may be used with other brands of Gel type batte ries subject to written confirmation from the Technical Depart ment of Sunrise Medical 9 11 The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility pr
9. Please read carefully the section 4 13 on kerb climbing in this manual before attempting to mount and dismount any kerbs in your wheelchair e Do not attempt to climb or descend a series of steps It is unsafe to do so and could cause personal injury or damage the chair The Groove has only been designed to climb a single step or kerb 3 2 Routine Service Like most things in life a little care and attention makes a big diffe rence and your chair is no exception The recommended service interval is one year See service history table in section 14 3 3 Emergency freewheel Please remember that you have no braking facility when the freewheel levers are moved from the normal drive position to the freewheel position Fig 1 and Fig 2 Always ensure an attendant is with you when bringing the chair into the freewheel mode The wheelchair must never be left with one or both levers in the free wheel position For an enhanced description of this facility and its limitations to use please see later section at 5 1 3 4 Emergency braking There are three possibilities to stop your wheelchair 1 Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release the Joystick See Hand Control section 7 8 This will bring the chair to a halt in a controlled manner 2 Pulling back the Joystick will brake the chair abruptly with a fast stop 3 Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in motion will also bring the chair to a ha
10. angle of 45 and tightened securely in accordance with the restraint manufacturers instructions 10 The wheelchair parking brakes must be firmly applied croove 19 L xn Lu 12 Maintenance and Cleaning The wheelchair should be wiped over once per week with a slightly damp not wet cloth and any fluff or dust that has accumulated around the motors should be blown or dusted away 12 1 Tyre pressures If pneumatic tyres are fitted to your wheelchair it is important to regularly check the air pressure and for signs of wear The correct pressures are between the minimum of 137 kiloPascals 20 psi 1 37 bar and the maximum 241 kiloPascals 85 psi 2 41 bar for rear and front wheels see side of tyre The pressure will need to vary depending on the weight of the user IT IS IMPORTANT that front wheels are inflated to the same pressure as a pair and likewise the rear The inflator pump provides the safest method of inflating your wheelchair tyres and the pressure can be checked with a standard motor vehicle pressure gauge Do not inflate beyond the maximum allowed tyre pressure 12 2 Tyre wear When inspecting the tyres for signs of wear look for significant scuff marks cuts and a diminished tyre tread Tyres will need to be changed when the tread cannot be seen over the complete surface of the tyre 12 3 Electrical connections When inspecting electrical connections pay attention to th
11. arm is out and you may not get between certain obstacles Do not hang any items on or over the parallel swing away remote assembly as this could damage the swing away mechanism When transferring to and from the wheelchair do not use the remote as a means of support Keep fingers clothing etc clear of the swing away mecha nism at all times Ensure the power is switched off while adjusting the parallel swing away arm Only operate the wheelchair at low manoeuvring speed when the parallel swing away is in use 8 The Delphi QC Hand Control e On off button This connects or disconnects the entire electronic system which supplies energy to the motors Do not use this button to stop the chair except in case of an emergency Doing so may damage the wheelchair e Battery Gauge This indicates that the wheelchair is under power It also indicates any fault there may be in functioning The number of lights flashing indica tes the fault type See Battery Gauge in this manual Speed indicator This indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair There are four speeds predefined The first is the lowest the last is the highest Speed down button Decrease the maximum speed setting Speed up button Increase the maximum speed setting Horn switch Initiates the Horn when pressed Battery Gauge If it remains lit this means that the System is working normally It flashes to indicate any fault that may have arisen
12. backrest up or down Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the back is fully reclined or raised do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button Lowering the backrest by an angle of greater than 15 from vertical alters the balance of your wheelchair Never exceed 15 of recline when on any gradient or when driving your wheelchair 6 10 JAY backrests The standard backrest assembly will allow the fitting of a JAY backrest which is available as an optional extra 6 11 Headrest To fit the headrest fit the location bracket to the backrest brace using the screws and nuts supplied ensuring that they are fully tightened The headrest height is changed by loosening the adjustment lever and sliding the inner vertical tube to the desired position and tigh tening the lever mechanism The headrest to seat depth is adjusted by loosening the 6mm Allen screws and moving the hinge to the desired position and then tightening the screws securely To adjust the headrest angle loosen the screws at the headrest upholstery position the headrest as required and tighten the screws securely 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 6 12 Powered Lift The seat can lift up to 30 cm by operating it through your control system Delphi QC Control To operate the powered lift simply push the Mode Button to select Actuator mode Fi
13. been agreed between Sunrise Medical and the battery manufacturers to enable you to get the best out of your batteries If a different care plan is followed this may result in lower than expected performance from your mobility vehicle 9 6 Maintenance free battery care plan 1 Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged 2 Charge your batteries every night regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day 3 Do not interrupt the charging cycle 4 If your mobility device is not required for use it should remain connected to the charger until required This will not damage your batteries as long as the mains socket plug is left switched on Turning the mains socket plug off but leaving the mains cable plugged in will eventually deplete your battery charge If you leave your vehicle for an extended period more than 5 days disconnect the main battery lead Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and premature failure Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge As a general rule maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries c N O A 9 The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion If any corrosion is apparent then clean the terminals completely a wire brush is ideal an
14. detachable and harm could be done to the user or to the wheelchair 4 4 Use on a slope Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to allow its use on slopes or gradients of up to 10 1896 in RWD MWD configuration and 6 1196 in FWD configuration However you have the option of adjusting your seating position with either a lift tilt or recline or a 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS combination of these options then in certain circumstances your wheelchair could become unstable Before attempting to climb or descend a slope or a kerb caution should be taken when using weight shift options e g powered tilt or recline of the seat and or your body for a counter balance weight To improve stability lean forward when driving uphill with the seat and back in an upright position Alternatively sit in an upright position when travelling in a forward downhill direction or tilt and or recline the seat back wards When driving downhill with a FWD chair reduce your speed below 5kph This prevents the chair from going onto the front anti tip wheels when decelerating Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to become unstable If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your wheelchair on a slope then do not attempt to drive up or down the slope kerb try to find an alternative route 4 5 Mobile telephones and two way radios When operating cordless or mobile telephones two way radios walkie talkies C B Amateur Radio or other
15. every detail as your own model However all instructions are still entirely relevant irrespective of detail differences The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights measurements or other technical data shown in this manual All figures measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications 2 1 1 Guarantee The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack Please fill in the relevant details and return to us to register your entitlement THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS 2 1 2 Warranty conditions 1 The repair or replacement will be carried out by an authorised Sunrise Medical dealer service agent 2 To apply the warranty conditions should your wheelchair require attention under these arrangements notify the designated Sun rise Medical service agent immediately giving full information about the nature of the difficulty Should you be operating the wheelchair away from the locality of the designated Sunrise Medical service agent work under the Warranty Conditions will be carried out by any other service agent designated by the manufacturer 3 Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or replacement as a result of a specific manufacturing or material defect within twelve months from the date on which the possession of the wheelchair was transferred to the original purchaser and subject to it remaining within that ownership the par
16. flashing Green In conjunction with this flashing Green LED the Battery Gauge will flash steadily in one of the following combinations Display TENERE Frac sera wur MEENNNC wousComesesontnr MEME orc Hex wich NotNeuletPowerOn EERO QR MAX Home Switch Not Neutral at Power On 8 1 3 Environmental Control System Failures QR System Only Environmental Control System failures are indicated by the Mode LED flashing Amber In conjunction with this flashing Amber LED the Battery Gauge will flash steadily in one of the following combi nations LED Error description Display CIO QR ECM Internal Module Error Module Communication Error Jmm ama DDDDMMMM 8 1 4 Lighting System Failures Failures in the Lighting system are indicated by double speed flas hing of the LED next to the relevant Lighting Button on the Remote Control 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 8 15 WARNING Ensure that you set the speed of the attendent control to a speed that you can comfortably follow Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving and make sure that the control ler is fixed securely to the chair It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could cause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller when leaving the user in the chair Do not replace the joystick knob with any
17. position and the backrest is correctly and firmly attached prior to using your chair 6 7 OPTIMA backrest upholstery GROOVE can be supplied with optima backrest upholstery which can be adjusted in tension to the individual s requirements Fig 52 6 8 Changing the shape or tension on the OPTIMA back To change the shape and or tensi on of the Optima backrest remo ve the padded cover from the rear of the backrest and expose the tension straps Loosen or tighten the straps to suit The most comfortable and supportive position is achieved with the wheelchair user seated in the chair Ensure the straps are securely fastened and replace the padded cover prior to use 6 9 Manual adjustable backrest manual recline For depth adjustment see section 6 3 above To recline the backrest angle simply pull the lever at the top of the backrest which operates the gas strut Hold the lever and adjust the back angle required If you release the lever the angle will stay in the adjusted position If you want to adjust the backrest into the upright position you might need to support the upward moti on Fig 53 6 9 1 Manual angle adjustment of the fixed back To adjust the back angle release the two outer screws of the back adapter plate on both sides of the frame After removing the screws you can set the back angle bet ween 3 degrees and 12 degrees in 3 degree steps Then retighten the outer screw
18. right to select the Actuator required Actuator 1 or Actuator 2 Selection is indi cated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the desired Actuator number Then operate the Joystick in the forward or rear ward direction to move the Tilt forward or backward Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the seat is fully tilted or in its lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operat ing position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button again Delphi QR Control To operate the Powered Tilt simply push the Mode Button twice to select Actuator Mode Selection is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the Mode Button The wheelchair icon LEDs in the Centre of the Remote will light up with the currently selected Actuator Option Move the joystick in the left or the right direction to scroll through the possible options until the Tilt Option is selected Both Seat and Backrest lights lit Then operate the Joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move the Tilt for ward or backward Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the Seat is fully tilted or in the lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode But ton 5 7 Preparing your seat position for driving on the road Please ensure your backrest recline angle relative to flo
19. that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road If in any doubt do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe Always cross the road as quickly as possible there may be other traffic 10 2 Adverse conditions Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in adverse con ditions e g on wet grass mud ice snow or other slippery surfa ces you may experience a reduction in the grip and traction of your wheelchair We recommend you take extra precautions in these conditions particularly on hills and slopes your wheelchair could become unstable or skid causing possible injury Extreme varian ces in temperature may trigger the self protect mechanism in the control system If this occurs the control system will temporarily shut down to prevent damage to the electronics or the chair 10 3 Ramps When using a ramp please ensure that it is capable of taking the combined weight of the power chair and yourself If a ramp is being used to load a chair into a vehicle please ensure the ramp is properly secured to the vehicle Always approach the ramp head on and exercise caution Note Please ensure your ramp is suitable for the product you are transporting 10 4 Transfer to and from the chair Sunrise Medical recommend that you consult your healthcare pro fessional for assistance in developing your personal front or side transfer technique to best suit
20. unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving Make sure that the controller is fixed securely to the centre bar See Fig 45 It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could cause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller before moving the controller out of the way The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2 5kg Do not to overload the tray this could cause the tray to break or could cause the chair to become unstable Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving and make sure that there is nothing on the tray that could interfere with your control of the chair It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could cause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller before moving the tray out of the way Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this could cause the tray to deform and mark Ensure that all extremities and clothing are free when positio ning the tray for use Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of th
21. 14 1 The above symbol means that in accordance with local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste When this product reaches the end of it s life take it to the local collection point designated by local authori ties The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects the environment Ensure you are the legal owner of the product prior to arranging for the product disposal in accordance with the above recommen dations Dae chassis _ Steering Upholstery Set o D j EMEN Arrests NEN Elecics Cond onoflom Dischargetest Connections J Wheels Testun Wear Forwards Reve Reverse Pressure So J Bearings NEC T WE Left turn right turn Wheelnus o Motors Emegenysop 1 J _ Up downsiope J Connections _ Over obstacles Lo LL Nose J JjPaWnpee d j o Bees Buses and repairs Dealer signature and stamp Dealer signature and stamp 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS NOTE Only use Sunrise Medical parts for service Dealer signature and stamp Dealer signature and stam
22. 2 Dismounting the kerb with a front FWD or mid wheel drive MWD chair 1 Move the chair slowly and carefully in forward direction until both front wheels are on the edge of the kerb again in a 90 position to the kerb 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 2 Drive as slowly as possible off the kerb with the drive wheels You will feel more secure if you can lean backwards but if you can t don t worry the wheelchair is extremely stable As long as you stay within its limitation you will be quite safe 3 The rear of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you continue to drive slowly for LES wards 4 We recommended that during pr this operation all powered opti ons are in their home position 4 13 3 Kerb Climber Fitting and removal procedure ni base only Locate the kerb climber bar into the left hand location bracket and push it into the right hand receiver bracket Fig 35 36 2 Hold the kerb climber with your right hand in the receiver bracket 3 Align the holes of the receiver bracket and the kerb climber tube and plug in the locking pin from the top 4 Reverse the procedure to remo ve the kerb climber Caution 1 Please show the utmost consi deration for the other traffic on the road Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a wheelchair backing off the kerb into the road If in any doubt do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it i
23. 2 Push the Joystick fully into Reverse and hold the joystick in this position Whilst doing this press and hold the On Off Button for more than 5 seconds 3 The Remote will Beep 3 times indicating that the system is now unlocked 4 Your chair should now be ready to use 7 5 Lights and indicators GROOVE can be equipped with lights and indicators Where lights are not factory fitted they may be fitted as an optional extra by an approved Sunrise Medical service dealer WARNING Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly and lens are clean before going outdoors at night 7 5 1 Lighting bulb exchange procedure If bulbs of your lights and indicator system show a defect indicat ed through a double speed flash of the indicating LED on the hand control please proceed in the following way Front lights and indicators TUV and LED light type Use a cross screw driver to release the screw of the light or indica tor glass Take the glass off This gives you access to the bulbs e For the TUV lights 12V 3W bulbs with an E12 thread are required e For the TUV indicators 12V 5W bulbs with a 90 bayonet socket are required e For the LED lights and Indicators specific 12V bulbs with an E12 thread are required Please contact Sunrise Medical for spares Rear lights and indicators TUV lights Lift the red or orange glass of the light carefully off the socket If a bulb needs to be replaced 12V 5W cylindrical ca
24. Control if necessary for detail ref section 4 9 Release and lift off or fold down the backrest at the fra me Fig 7 Now you can store the chassis part By releasing the free wheel mechanism Fig 8 and 9 on the left and right side of the chas sis you can move the drive unit as close as possible to the place you want to store it You can also drive the base with the joystick up or down a ramp into and out of a car for transpor tation Make sure when the chair is stored or left in the car or anywhere else the controller is switched off and the freewheel mechanisms are engaged If there is a need to lift the drive unit on the RWD and FWD chair the big side frame tubes should be used On the MWD use the rear castor arm and the drive wheel Caution should be taken if the chair is in freewheel To remove the control pod Locate the cylindrical in line connector Carefully rotate the fin ger grip to unscrew the lock Gently separate the loom Place the control pod amp arm in a safe place until required Fig 10 and 11 To reconnect the Hand Control just use the process in reverse 4 3 Re Assembling Flip up or replace the backrest Put your armrests back in and connect the remote controller Attach the hangers or flip down the footplate Make sure your freewheel mecha nisms are engaged Now you are ready to drive the chair Note Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or the legrests since they are
25. EMS T T 2S om i Groove 21 ENGLISH 13 Specification sheets according to EN 12184 and ISO 7176 15 Manufacturer Europe Sunrise Medical Ltd UK Sunrise Business Park High Street DY8 4PS Wollaston West Midlands United Kingdom Model Quickie Groove R Taa 5 oe Maximum occupant mass test dummy mass 182 kg The wheelchair Quickie Groove R conforms to the following standards a requirements and test methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176 8 b power and control systems for electric wheelchairs requirements and test methods ISO 7176 14 C climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176 9 d requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176 16 22 GROOVE ISO 7176 15 Overall length with legrest 1185 mm 1215 mm With 50mm leg extensions fitted iA N A ETT 23 5 kg O tilt O recline amp max seat height 9 tilt 12 recline amp max seat height Folded height N Total mass w batteries Mass of the heaviest part Static stability downhill 24 O tilt O recline amp max seat height kwh 558mm fo Energy consumption Max range Dynamic stability uphill Static stability sideways 19 2 km h Maximum speed forward Seat plane angle 6 3 05 mm Effective seat depth 609 mm 490 mm 05 mm 438 mm Static stability uphill 10 7 Seat surface height at f
26. MS 9 Batteries and charging 9 1 Batteries The batteries are contained within the drive unit located under the battery shroud To remove the batteries should they require chan ging or maintenance first release the two handle screws under the front of the seat frame Fig 65 which connect the seat frame with the seat module interface Release and hold the safety locking pin Flip the seat frame backwards Fig 63 and 66 and secure it with the safety bar like the bonnet of a car Fig 62 Lift off the battery lid Disconnect the 2 pin Andersen connectors from each battery Fig 63 64 and 67 There are straps available on each battery where they can be lifted out To fit the batteries please proceed in the opposite way 9 2 Safety cut outs In the event of a short circuit there are several safety systems built into your wheelchair to safeguard your electrical circuits 1 Fusible 100A links are connected in to the battery harnesses to prevent short battery circuits 2 15A auxiliary power circuit fuses for the Q MAC module and the Recaro power supply 3 A 70A re settable fuse in the main controller power harness This is on the front shroud of the MWD and on the shroud bet ween the castor wheels on RWD FWD chair To replace them contact your local Sunrise Medical supplier who will also diagnose the fault 9 3 General Battery information Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobili ty products availab
27. amp max seat height 9 tilt 12 recline amp max seat height depending on terrain speed and user weight 137 kg 75 mm Q 182 kg Dep programming At 0 seat angle fmm S A Not a manual chair N A Not a manual chair depending on legrest option 6 9 kPa Relative to atmospheric 1 0 to 1 0 PSI n a Programmable n a Programmable 40 km 100 mm 10 km h 558 mm 609 mm 490 mm 700 mm 40 mm 5 7 3 182 kg 75mm 100 mm 1400 mm 1 8N d requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176 16 24 GROOVE Pressure resolution a Maximum speedforward 6kmh Minimum braking distance from max speed Seaplneange 0 Effective seat depth 305mm Effective seat width 305mm Seat surface height at front edge 438mm Bacrestane Backrest height 350mm Footrest to seat distance 340mm Leg to seat surface angle 9 Armrest to seat distance 203mm _ Front location of armrest structure 49mm Handrim diameter NA Horizontal location ofaxle NA Minimum turning radius 700mm Mass of the test dummy o EN12084 1 1 Min Maximum kerb height do Maximum height of obstacle Jo Tummgspace oo d o Speed control operation force J Direction control operation force Pressure switch range 69kPa Pressure switches operation force puf na Pressure switches oper
28. ation force sip na Pressure resolution o 0 15 inches Pressure Barb size 0 D 0 15 inches OO 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 14 Service History This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Wheelchair Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future this will prove most helpful to you Your Service Agent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the Wheelchair when service or repair work is carried out The Service Agent will com plete this section and return the manual to you Your new wheelchair is manufactured in the West Midlands by Sunrise Medical With over 30 years experience we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufacturers in the UK All our Scooters Wheelchairs and Power Chairs undergo rigorous tests to ensure that they meet our requirements of comfort safety and durability Our success is based on the strong traditions of quality value for money and genuinely caring for our customers We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products but also on our commitment to offer an excellent standard of customer service both during and after sale Dae Controller Condition EE NEN E Beks o EZ Programmable configuration LL Seat Electics 14 1 Disposal CY wS ay NS x P X Xa A Bel Pb pem
29. ause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller before moving the tray out of the way Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this could cause the tray to deform and mark Ensure that all extremities and clothing are free when positio ning the tray for use Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2 5kg Do not to overload the tray this could cause the tray to break or could cause the chair to become unstable Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this could cause the tray to deform and mark Ensure that all extremities and clothing are free when positio ning the tray for use GROOVE 1 5 ENGLISH L a OJ Z Lu WARNING Before adjusting the swing away arm switch off the controller to avoid accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted movement of your wheelchair Keep your fingers and clothing etc clear while operating the swing away mechanism Be aware that the width of you chair has increased if the swing away
30. clean and unbroken so that it does not impair your visibility 4 16 WARNING Make sure that the crutch is securely fastened to the crutch holder Make sure that the crutch is not interfering with the mecha nisms of the chair Make sure that the crutch does not protrude from the chair Do not attempt to remove the crutch whilst the chair is in motion Always come to a complete stop and turn off the power to the controls before attempting to remove the crutch This will avo id accidentally operating the chair GROOVE 9 mm r Lu L xn Z Lu 5 Preparing your wheelchair for use 5 1 Emergency freewheel GROOVE F R By pressing and turning the relea se levers on both sides of the base into the down position Fig 37 the drives become disconnected from the motors GROOVE M By releasing the locking lever and pulling the freewheel lever back wards on both sides of the base Fig 38 the drives become dis connected from the motors This may only be used in an emer gency or if you need to manually push your wheelchair It is not intended for permanent use or to push the wheelchair up down a slope with the user sitting in it Note The chairs automatic braking system will not work unless the brake release levers are in the drive position CAUTION Motor surfaces can be hot after use Be careful not to touch the motor casing when disengaging the freewheel 5 2 Drive
31. correct re assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce the risk of an electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off the controls will not reduce the risk e Never place the charger directly above the battery being charg ed gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger e Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS or charger Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on to the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause an explosion Also take off all personal metal effects and dangling objects when working on the battery e Never charge a frozen battery A fully charged battery will rarely freeze but the electrolyte of a discharged battery can freeze at 9 Centigrade any battery that is suspected of being frozen should be thawed completely before charging Note When buying replacement batteries always consult your Sunrise Medical service agent 9 13 Battery warranty Battery warranties are subject to periods set by the manufacturers however most of these warranties are subject to a wear and tear clause and if you genuinely wear out your batteries in 6 months it will not be possible to obtain a replacement under warranty 10 1 Caution Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on the road Remember
32. d re grease the terminal using Vaseline petroleum jelly not ordinary grease Ensure that the terminal nut and bolt cable clip and exposed cable are com pletely covered with jelly 10 Following all the points above should result in a healthier battery greater range for the vehicle user and a longer life for your batteries 11 Return the batteries back to Sunrise Medical or directly to the battery manufacturer for recycling when they no longer hold charge Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat i e naked flame gas fire When charging always place your charger on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation You should not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions 9 7 General Charger Information The external charger has been designed to charge two 12V Gel type batteries connected in series 24 V 9 8 Charger Safety features The chargers have features which prevent hazards or accidents occurring as a result of connecting batteries the wrong way round overheating caused by fault conditions or attempting to charge wrong voltage batteries The majority of charger sizes are electrically double insulated and no earth connection is required Some larger sizes may be electri cally earthed and this will be clearly stated on the label The 3 pin UK mains input plug contains a replaceable fuse The rating of this fuse is shown on the charger label Always replace with the same type and size of fuse as specified
33. e Both legrests can also be operated simultaneously Delphi QR Control To operate the legrest simply push the Mode Button twice to select Actuator Mode Selection is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the Mode Button The wheelchair icon LEDs in the centre of the Remote will light up with the currently selected Actuator Option Move the Joystick in the left or the right direction to scroll through the possible options until the legrest Option is selected Operate the Joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move the legrest up or down Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the Legrest is fully lifted or in the lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button Note Both legrests can also be operated simultaneously 5 5 Manual setting of the seat angle on the GROOVE To set the seat angle release the bolt fixing the Banana bracket between the Seat Interface Module and the Seat Packer Module Set the seat angle at 0 3 or 6 and 9 Then replace and re tighten the bolt between the Seat Interface Module and the Seat Packer Module Fig 44 5 6 Powered Seat tilt The seat can tilt up to 30 by operating it through your control system Delphi QC Control To operate the Powered Tilt simply push the Mode Button to select Actuator mode and then operate the Joystick left or
34. e chair Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2 5kg Do not to overload the tray this could cause the tray to break or could cause the chair to become unstable Do not leave lit cigarettes or other heat sources on the tray as this could cause the tray to deform and mark Ensure that all extremities and clothing are free when positio ning the tray for use Before adjusting the swing away arm switch off the controller to avoid accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted movement of your wheelchair Keep your fingers and clothing etc clear while operating the swing away mechanism Be aware that the width of you chair has increased if the swing away arm is out and you may not get between certain obstacles Do not hang any items on or over the parallel swing away remote assembly as this could damage the swing away mechanism When transferring to and from the wheelchair do not use the remote as a means of support Keep fingers clothing etc clear of the swing away mecha nism at all times Ensure the power is switched off while adjusting the parallel swing away arm Only operate the wheelchair at low manoeuvring speed when the parallel swing away is in use 0705 1 ST 000690620 E
35. e bat tery connections the connection of batteries to power loom and plug in sockets for the joystick control box and lights and indica tors 12 4 Upholstery seating Tears dents wearing or slackening of upholstery particularly near to metal could result in poor posture or lower levels of comfort and pressure relief 12 5 Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents The annual full service must be performed by an approved Sunrise Medical Service Agent For a list of approved service agents in your area please contact Sunrise Medical Service Centre on this telephone number 01384 44 66 66 12 6 Storage When storing your powerchair for long periods of time in excess of one week first fully charge and then disconnect the batteries to minimise battery discharge Never store your wheelchair in direct sunlight or in a damp outdoor environment It might bleach plastic parts and components 12 7 GROOVE maintenance and routine Complete inspection safety check and service should be made by an authorised Sunrise Medical supplier or it may void warranty 12 8 Battery installation for the GROOVE wheelchair 12 8 1 How to connect the cables to the batteries To access batteries refer to part 9 1 in this manual The red cable always goes to the positive terminal of one bat tery The black cable always goes to the negative terminal of the other battery One of the yellow cables goes to the negative pole of one battery see lab
36. e position of a fault should the need arise When in fault mode the lights will flash quickly Noting the number of lights flashing may help your servi ce agent in simple fault finding 1 4 GROOVE Approximate battery state of LED Display charge unn E N Battery charge 80 charge Battery charge 80 steady nup 80 Battery charge 70 60 Battery charge 50 steady 40 Battery charge 30 30 Battery charge 20 7 3 Power and Communication Connection Ensure the power and communication Bus lead is connected cor rectly into the transition connector in the cable between the Remo te and the Control Box 7 4 The Keyless Lock When this is activated the chair will not function This may be use ful if you wish to leave your wheelchair unattended 7 4 1 To activate the Keyless Lock 1 Ensure that the Controller is switched off 2 Push the Joystick fully forward and hold the Joystick in this position Whilst doing this press and hold the On Off Button for more than 5 seconds 3 The Remote will beep once indicating that the system is now Locked and all LEDs will be extinguished 7 4 2 To identify a locked system 1 To identify a locked system turn on the Remote at the On Off Button If the system is locked all of the Battery Gauge LEDs will flash twice and then extinguish 7 4 3 To de activate the Keyless Lock 1 Ensure that the Controller is switched off
37. egative terminal of the other battery One of the yellow cables goes to the negative pole of one battery see label on cable and the other yellow cable goes to the positive pole of the other bat tery see label on cable linking both batteries serially with the red connectors Fig 74 to give a supply of 24 volts It is better to direct the cable terminals towards the interior of the box to avoid risk of contact with the outer box If you are in any doubt please contact Sunrise Medical Tel 44 1384 44 66 66 12 9 Controller access For the GROOVE F R please follow the battery access instruction in section 9 This gives also access to the Motor Control Module Fig 75 on GROOVE F R To access the controller on the GROOVE M take the rear shroud on the base between the rear castor wheels of Fig 76 For further information please refer to the technical manual 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 12 10 Drive Wheel Tyre Repair Remove the plastic hub cap by levering it off Fig 77 To remove the wheel use a 5 0mm hex key on the 4 button head studs The button head studs protrude through to the back of the wheel Undo the corresponding nylok nuts using a 13mm spanner Fig 78 Remove the wheel Note that when replacing the wheel use new nylok nuts There are 5 rim studs that must be loosened tightened in the num ber order shown Use a 6mm Allen key to release the studs Lift the inner rim off the tyre wall Fig 79 and
38. el on cable and the other yellow cable goes to the positive pole of the other battery see label on cable linking both batteries serially with the red connectors to give a supply of 24 volts It is better to direct the cable terminals towards the interior of the box to avoid risk of contact with the outer box If you are in any doubt please contact your Sunrise Medical sup plier For further information please refer to the technical manual 20 GROOVE Parts in the battery box e Supporting plate for wheelchair controller and electric modules e Conical shaped terminals for batteries with cylindrical terminals e Two installation cables The black plate has holes and is design ed to support special controls It should be placed in the space between the two batteries and fixed with two bolts on each top side Connect the batteries with the terminals opposing the centre of the plate to avoid possible contact with it CAUTION Before connecting the battery terminals it is very important to connect together the two connectors that join the cables This Way if one cable is connected wrongly it will produce a small spark indicating that something is wrong CAUTION The cables are connected first and then the connectors together if there is a problem the installation will ignite caus ing major damage to the batteries The red cable always goes to the positive terminal of one bat tery The black cable always goes to the n
39. er at the back rest Then lower the armrest and guide the front tube until it locks into the retaining tube Lock it with the quick release mechanism Fig 29 4 11 Fitting legrest Fig 30 Offer the legrest assembly at right angles to the frame Fig 30 31 locate the stem into the legrest and swing the assembly forward as in Fig 31 to lock in position To swing away the footrest simply depress the retaining catch and turn the footrest out This can now be lifted out if required 4 12 Control box Depending on your control system chosen there are two principles of control systems Quickie Consu mer QC and Quickie REHAB QR controls for details please see the controls section 7 8 The remote is mounted on a sliding mecha nism which enables the control to be moved forwards and back wards When the most comfortable position has been selected secure the slider by tightening the locking screw Ensure the locking screw is fully tightened prior to use and especially when transporting your wheelchair 4 13 Mounting a kerb or step FWD MWD and RWD Always approach a kerb at 90 1 Approach the kerb step head on driving forwards slowly and steadily and always at a 90 angle 2 RWD Chair As the Kerb Climber or castor makes contact with the kerb step the wheelchair should be moving slowly Small kerbs can be climbed from a standstill FWD Chair Start accele rating the chair after a stop app 20cm in fron
40. er than 5cm from its lowest position will bring the chair into creep mode moving it below will allow full speed croove 13 ENGLISH L xn Lu 7 The Delphi QR Hand Control e On off button This connects or disconnects the entire electronic system which supplies energy to the motors Do not use this button to stop the chair except in case of an emergency This stopping method is only to be used in an emergency situation as the stopping action is very abrupt e Battery Gauge This indicates when lit that the wheelchair is powered It also indicates any electrical fault that there may be on the system The sequence of flashing lights indicates the fault type See Battery Gauge in this manual If it remains lit this means that the System is working normally It flashes to indicate any fault that may have arisen Slow flash ing of the Red LED indicates that the Batteries should be recharged as soon as it is feasibly possible e Profile indicator This indicates the 4 independent programma LIE ble profile sets for the wheelchair There are four profi les predefined The first is the slowest the last is the fastest e Horn switch Initiates the Horn when pressed e To operate the lights indicators or hazard lights press the rele vant button for the on and off operation Fig 58 and 59 7 1 Adjustable Drive Profiles Your controller has four separate Drive Profiles Fig 58 and 59 t
41. g 57 and then operate the Joystick left or right to select the Actuator required Actuator 1 or Actuator 2 Selection is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the desir ed Actuator number Operate the Joystick in the forward or rear ward direction to move the lift up or down Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the lift is fully raised or in its lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button again Delphi QR Control To operate the powered lift simply push the Mode Button twice to select Actuator Mode Fig 56 and 57 If only 1 drive profile is ena bled then the mode button needs to be pressed only once Selec tion is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the Mode Button The wheelchair icon LEDs in the centre of the Remote will light up with the currently selected Actuator Option Move the Joystick in the left or the right direction to scroll through the possible options until the Lift Option is selected Operate the Joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move the lift up or down Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the lift is fully raised or in its lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actua tor To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button Operating the powered lift high
42. h indoor and outdoor use Class B It is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle but may also be used when crossing between pavements This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to the weight of 182 kg who has the cognitive physi cal and visual ability to control the vehicle safely If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the powerchair contact your local Sunrise approved dealer for clarification prior to commencing use Some of the options shown in this manual may not be available in your country and may also restrict the overall physical limits of the standard product e g max speed user weight limit etc Those limitations are marked on the order form in the technical manual and in this owner s manual For further information please consult your Sunrise supplier Safety is very important with any vehicle that is power driven here are some helpful tips to safeguard your use 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS e Always ensure that your wheelchair is switched off before attempting to mount or dismount e Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls from a comfortable position Paying attention to your posture is essen tial to ensure your continued comfort and well being e Always make sure that you can be seen clearly especially if you intend using your wheelchair in poor light 3 1 Kerbs e Never descend a kerb Forwards with a RWD chair or Backwards with a FWD and MWD chair
43. hat are predefined as factory defaults Profile 1 is the slowest and 4 is the fastest The character of these profiles can be programmed to suit your individual needs For more information please contact you local SUNRISE MEDICAL supplier To adjust 1 Press the mode button once The Mode LED adjacent to the Mode Button will light up Red This indicates Drive Profile Selection Mode One of the Pie Chart Icon LEDs in the centre of the Remote will be lit up with the currently selected Drive profile 2 Move the Joystick in the Direction of the desired drive profile and the LED for that Drive Profile will light up e g Forward Press on the Joystick to select Profile 1 3 Release the Joystick and the Control System will now be in the desired Drive Profile and ready to drive Note If drive profile has been changed but driving has not been initiated the hand control will beep and revert to the previously used drive profile after 15 sec 7 2 Battery level indicator This has seven colour coded lights 1 red 2 amber and 4 green and denotes the state of charge of the batteries Fig 60 Green indi cates high charge Amber indica tes low charge and Red indicates that the batteries are almost deple ted A flashing red light indicates that the Wheelchair should be charged as soon as feasibly possi ble The most accurate reading is attained when the chair is driving on a good level surface The lights also help indicate th
44. he cognitive physical and visual ability to control the vehicle safely on a maximum slope of 1896 10 If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the power chair contact your local Sunrise Medical approved supplier for clarification prior to commencing use It is very important to read the relevant section of the owner s manual when making any minor adjustments Consult Technical Manual or local Sunrise dealer for more complex adjustments If you have any queries about the use maintenance or safety of your wheelchair please contact your local approved Sunrise Medi cal service agent If you do not know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone Sunrise Medical LTD Sunrise Business Park High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Phone 44 0 1384 44 66 88 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 99 Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified which ensures quality at all stages of the development and production of this wheelchair This product is manufactured to comply with Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Dealer signature and stamp 4 GROOVE 2 How to use this manual 2 1 Introduction Please keep a note of your local service agent s address and tele phone number in the space below In the event of a breakdown contact them and try to give all rele vant details so they can help you quickly The wheelchairs shown and described in this manual may not be exactly the same in
45. if you have one or more electric options fitted to your chair Fig 58 and 59 Refer to sections 5 4 4 5 6 6 9 2 and 6 12 on powered option operation 7 11 Menu select To choose an electric option press the mode button twice until the green lights are visible on the wheelchair icon in the centre of the joystick Move the joystick to the left or right to indicate which fun ction can be used When the desired function has been chosen you can activate the electric actuator system If you attempt to operate the electric functions when driving the chair will automati cally come to a safe stop We recommend you only use the electric options whilst stationary Up Down movement Once the relevant electric option has been chosen the required movement is achieved by moving the joystick forwards or back wards Accessing Environmental Control Modes via ECM where fitted Where an Environmental Control Module ECM is fitted to the wheelchair access to the Modes is achieved as follows 1 Press the Mode Button until the Mode LED adjacent to the Mode Button lights up Amber This may be two presses or three presses depending upon whether Actuators are present on the chair 2 Select the desired Environmental Control Channel by moving the Joystick in the direction that matches the channel option on the Pie Chart 3 To operate channel outputs move the Joystick into the direction required 4 To return to Drive Mode press the Mode Butto
46. imensions 197x165x197 mm Connector 3 pins Neutrik type polarity scheme at page 40 Note Before using your vehicle for the very first time please charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours For information on how to access batteries please refer to part 9 and 12 8 in the Maintenance section 3 7 Tyres Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use Check them regularly in accordance with the service instructions in this manual especially the pressure of the tyres NEVER inflate the tyres using a garage forecourt airline always use the pump provided 3 8 Cleaning seating This is important should the wheelchair be used by more than one person to ensure there is no cross infection You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle wash detergent at 40 C You can spin dry the covers but do not dry them in a dryer You can remove all parts of the covers independently of each other and wash them separately Take out the foam inlays prior to washing and close the Velcro fasteners All lateral supports headrest armrests side guards calf pads lap belts and kneepads should be cleaned with a damp cloth Cleaning instructions for Rehab and Perfect Fit seating Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water Dry the surface thoroughly Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manu facturer Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean wa
47. kerb climber Maximum speed forward 6 km h Maximum occupant mass test dummy mass 182 kg Minimum braking distance from max speed Seat plane angle C2 Leg to seat surface angle oe G Armrest to seat distance 208mm 316mm 0 00 00 Front location of armrest structure 49mm 249mm Horizontal location of axle N A Not a manual chair Minimum turning radius 495mm 635mm Mass of the test dummy l ew O oOo oo oOo CEC S Gommets Maimumkebhegh e comm yO Maximum height of obstacle 100mm Tunngspace 100mm depending on legrest option Speed controloperationforce 18N SSS Direction control operation force 18N S Peswemsoun o Pressure Barb size O D tS inches Jo The wheelchair Quickie Groove M conforms to the following standards a requirements and test methods for static impact and fatigue strengths ISO 7176 8 b power and control systems for electric wheelchairs requirements and test methods ISO 7176 14 c climatic test in accordance with ISO 7176 9 d requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with ISO 7176 16 Groove 23 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS ENGLISH L a OJ Z Lu Modell Quickie Groove F ISO 7176 15 Overall length with legrest 1185 mm Overall width Folded length Folded height Total mass w batteries 20 mm A A AARP TFL
48. l product should give sufficient range to cope with the majority of customer s lifestyles 9 12 Common Battery statements Over the years battery technology has moved forward but unfor tunately some of the advice given on battery care has not This has resulted in a number of confused and at times contradictory instructions on the best way to care for your batteries This section will help to dispel some of these myths and legends To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If any extension cord must be used make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and sha pe as those of the plug on the charger and that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Important e Do not rest a battery on top of the charger e Do not stand the charger on a carpet or other soft surface Always place it on a hard surface e Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way Take it to a qualified technician e Do not disassemble charger only have it repaired by the manu facturers In
49. le today The design of batteries used in mobili ty products is significantly different to the batteries used to start a car for example Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time whilst mobility batte ries commonly called deep cycle batteries release their power evenly over a long period of time Therefore due to the lower pro duction volumes and increased technological requirements mobili ty batteries are typically more expensive Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a mobility product giving a total voltage of 24 volts The size of the battery e g its available power is expressed in amps per hour e g 7Oamp hr The higher the number the bigger the battery size weight and potentially the greater the distance you can travel Sunrise Medical only fit as standard maintenance free batteries into these types of wheelchairs 9 4 Maintenance free batteries This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte com monly referred to as gel that is held within the battery case As the name implies no maintenance is required other than regular charging You can safely transport this type of battery without fear cnoov 17 ENGLISH L xn Z Lu of acid spilling Furthermore they are approved for transportation on aircraft 9 5 Battery care Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free batteries This has
50. lt This third method is only to be used in an emergency situation as the stopping action is very abrupt 3 5 Sharp turns Full speed turns should not be attempted If you need to turn shar ply you must reduce your speed with the Joystick or speed setting This is particularly important when travelling across or down a slo pe Disregarding this advice could lead to your wheelchair tipping Over 3 6 Batteries Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise Medical with maintenance free batteries These only require regular charging e Do not under any circumstances tamper with the batteries If in any doubt contact your local service agent Before charging please read section 9 in this manual Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type batteries or wet batteries Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as well as damage to flo ors furniture and your wheelchair If it comes into contact with the skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If it comes into contact with the eye immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention immediately Acid can be neutralised with baking soda and water Take care to keep batteries upright at all times especially when transporting your wheelchair 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Battery and charger type 24V 2x12V 72 Ah 20h Maintenance free Dimensions 270x160x220 mm 24V 2x12V 52 Ah 20h Maintenance free D
51. mfortably follow Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving and make sure that the control ler is fixed securely to the chair It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could cause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller when leaving the user in the chair Do not replace the joystick knob with any unauthorised item It may cause hazardous operation and loss of control of the chair Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving Make sure that the controller is fixed securely to the centre bar See Fig 45 It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could cause substance damage to the controller and unexpected movement of the chair Always turn off the power to the controller before moving the controller out of the way The maximum weight allowed for the tray is 2 5kg Do not to overload the tray this could cause the tray to break or could cause the chair to become unstable Ensure that you always have comfortable access to the con trols whilst the chair is moving and make sure that there is nothing on the tray that could interfere with your control of the chair It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is torn or brittle failing to do so could c
52. mps on each side of the seat rails The backrest can now be moved to the desired position along the seat rail Tighten the four bolts at the clamps on each side of the backrest Make sure you have at least 1cm of the rear of the seat rail tube left when adjusting the maximum seat depth Fig 46 and 47 6 4 Changing seat height To change the seat height loosen the four nuts of the receivers of the seat module Interface Fig 48 and 49 on the bottom frame with two 13 mm spanners Take the bolts off the frame Make sure the top frame does not trap your fingers Hold the top frame securely in the up position Adjust the seat height by choosing your required hole positi on of the Module Interface and replace the bolts and the nuts Tighten them securely 6 5 Removable seat covers The seat covers are all fully remo vable using zips or Velcro once brackets are removed seat covers can be removed The zip for the backrest is located on the under side of the cushion 1 2 GROOVE 6 6 Backrest removal and refit ting Rehab and Comfort Seat only Although there are a variety of back upholsteries which can be used on the GROOVE backrest structure they all attach and relea se in the same way To remove the standard backrest Fig 50 and 51 loosen the screws on the base of the backrest and pull up the back To attach the backrest repeat the process in reverse You must ensure the two screws are securely locked in
53. n once more 7 12 Operating the control joystick When engaging the main On Off switch allow a few seconds prior to moving the joystick Fig 60 This allows the system to self check If you move the joystick too soon the battery level indicator display will not illuminate until the joystick is released If it is off null for more than 5 seconds a system error will occur Whilst this is not harmful to your wheelchair you will need to switch off and then back on to clear the system Note This is a safety feature to prevent unintended movement To steer simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go Proceed slowly at first i e do not push the joystick too far for ward Brakes will engage as soon as the joystick is released and the chair has come to a halt Once the brakes have been applied switching off will make no dif ference to the brakes although it is always safer when remaining stationary for a period of time to switch off 7 13 Proportional control Summary 1 To steer simply move the joystick in the direction you wish to go Fig 58 and 59 2 The further you move the joystick the faster you will go 3 New users should use slower speeds until they feel confident when driving the powerchair Adjust the Drive Profile as explai ned in section 7 1 4 The brakes will automatically stop the wheelchair from any speed when the joystick is released 5 Switching off the chair immediately applies abrupt braki
54. nfigurati on However due to safety risks Sunrise Medical do not recom mend the transportation of people in their wheelchairs Should a person need to be trans ported in wheelchair on transport systems the following should be adhered to m QJ Lu 1 The wheelchair must be posi tioned forward facing 2 For tie down points on the wheelchair please look for the tie down symbols on the wheelchair Use D rings part number DR 3 Ahead restraint suitable for transportation see label of headrest must be fitted and suitably positioned at all times during the transportation 4 If possible remove seat cushi on to create a lower centre of gravity 5 The wheelchair must be secu red by a 4 part Tie Down Restraint system conforming to ISO 10542 part 2 6 The occupant must be restrai ned independently of the wheelchair by a lap and diagonal safety belt conforming to ISO 10542 part 3 Sunrise Medical postural lap belts are for postural support only and not suitable as restraints during transportation 7 Any detachable accessories or components of the wheelchair must be removed and stored securely in the vehicle luggage compartment during transportation 8 The Tie down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the karabiner stickers and in the User Manual and not to any other part of the chair 9 The Tie Down restraints should be attached as close as possi ble at an
55. ng and is not recommended for normal use 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 6 It is important that the chair is stationary when changing direc tion from reverse to forward 7 Always switch to off before getting into or out of the chair 7 14 Programming port Hand Control The programming port is placed in the bottom front of the pod No hand control The programming port can be any unused bus socket on any of the modules If no free bus socket is available bus splitters are available through SUNRISE MEDICAL This will enable an approved service agent to re programme your chair and also gain useful information when tracing any faults When the chair leaves the factory the parameters of the controller are set to default To programme the controller you need a special programming device Handheld or PC software which is available through your Sunrise Medical Dealer Note SUNRISE MEDICAL does not accept responsibility for damages which result from unexpected stopping of the wheelchair or inappropriate programming or unauthorised use of the wheelchair Note Programming the controller of the wheelchair is only allowed through authorised personnel trained by Sunrise Medical Incorrect controller settings could cause driving out side the safe limits and could result in damage or injury 7 15 Charging socket See section 9 0 about charging 7 16 WARNING Ensure that you set the speed of the attendent control to a speed that you can co
56. oam cleaning agents Grease stains eg ballpoint pen lipstick chewing gum etc Use a solvent such as petroleum ether Carefully rub the soiled location on the surface only with a clean cloth impregnated with solvent Important Use only a very small quantity of solvent The uphol stery material must not be saturated since the solvent might then attack it and destroy it General cleaning All parts accessories such as swing away tray s should be cleaned with a damp cloth GROOVE 5 ENGLISH L xn OJ Z Lu 3 9 Cleaning controls Should the control of your wheelchair become soiled or dirty it can be wiped with a damp cloth with a dilute disinfectant until clean This is important should the wheelchair be used by more than one person to ensure there is no cross infection Speciality controls Ensure that wafer boards Joysticks all variants head arrays and switches all variants are cleaned with a mild disinfectant and a cleaning cloth to avoid any cross infection possibilities Following removal from chair regularly wash the Sip amp Puff mouth piece and tube To maintain cleanliness and function WARNING Ensure control is switched off before cleaning 3 10 Wheelchair motors After prolonged use the motors will produce heat which is radiat ed through the motors outer casing Do not touch the motors outer casing for at least 30 minutes after using the wheelchair to allow it to cool Fig 4 and 5
57. oducts state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufac turer even though the battery size is the same Sunrise Medical measure the range of their vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner but variances still occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product load weight The range figures are calculated to I S O Standard 7176 Part 4 Wheelchair Energy Consumption Theoretical Range This test is carried out in controlled conditions with new fully charged batteries on a level test surface and a user weight of 100 kg The range figures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be reduced if any single or combination of the following circumstances occur User weight heavier than 100 kg Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect The terrain is difficult e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass snow and ice The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold Incorrect tyre pressures in one or more tyres Lots of start stop driving Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range Use of additional power consumption options e g light actua tors etc OONOOKR oma All this technical information may seem complicated and a little daunting but please remember that the battery sizes available on each Sunrise Medica
58. ollowing the rim split procedure for the drive wheel in section 12 10 12 12 Recommended maintenance routines Daily Checks With the control system switched off check that the joystick is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the centre when you push and release it If there is a problem do not continue with the safety checks and contact your service agent Weekly checks Parking brake This test should be carried out on a level floor with at least one meter clearance around the chair Switch on the control system Check that the battery gauge remains on or flashes slowly after one second Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the parking brakes operate The chair may start to move Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within a few seconds Repeat the test a further 3 times pushing the joystick slowly back wards left and right Connectors Make sure that all connectors are securely mated Cables Check the condition of all cables and connectors for damage Joystick gaiter Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot around the base of the joy stick shaft for damage or splitting Check visually only do not handle the gaiter Mounting Make sure that all components of the control system are securely mounted Do not over tighten any securing screws 12 13 WARNING Please refer to Service manual for any information about Tor ques 0705 1 ST 000690620
59. or level which is a combination of the back recline itself and the tilt angle does not exceed 12 to drive the chair safety If your backrest to level floor angle exceeds this limit the chair will automatically con vert into creep mode which will allow you a maximum of 10 of the speed programmed in the profile Operating the powered lift higher than 5cm from its lowest position will bring the chair into creep mode moving it below will allow full speed 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Groove 11 ENGLISH L xn OJ Z Lu 6 Seating 6 1 Firm seat board The Firm Seat Board is designed to allow pressure relief cushions such as Jay to be used If Retro fitting the firm seat board you must ensure the two retaining screws and collars are fitted and that the seat hooks are located behind them prior to use Fig 45 Failure to do this may result in the seat tipping up and possibly causing injury 6 2 Seat cushions Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have Velcro strips that correspond to patches on the seat You must ensure these are aligned prior to using the wheelchair Other cushions used should also have Velcro strips in a similar position to ensure the cushion does not slip off the seat The seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical all have removable covers 6 3 Changing seat depth on the Standard Rehab Seat To change the seat depth loosen the two cla
60. p GROOVE 25 GROOVE Battery Wiring Diagram T ENGLISH Charger Socket Pin 1 Battery Positive Pin 2 Battery Negative Pin 3 Inhibit 26 GROOVE 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Delphi Controller On Off button On Off button Indicator left Indicator right Mode Horm Mode I Profiles Horn E Profiles V Hazard lights Lights lt Joystick Joystick Fig 81 QR3 Fig 82 QR7 On Off Horn button Mode Indicator Indicator Hazard lights Lights Speed down Speed up Joystick Fig 83 QC9 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS GROOVE 27 Sunrise Medical GmbH Co KG Kahlbachring 2 4 69254 Malsch Heidelberg Deutschland Tel 49 0 72 53 980 0 Fax 49 0 72 53 980 111 www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Phone 44 0 13 84 44 66 88 www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical S L Pol gono Bakiola 41 48498 Arrankudiaga Vizcaya Espa a Tel 34 0 902 14 24 34 Fax 34 0 946 481575 www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical S A 13 Rue de la Painguetterie 37390 Chanceaux sur Choisille France Tel 33 0 247 55 44 00 Fax 33 0 247 55 4403 www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical Srl Via Riva 20 Montale 29100 Piacenza PC Italy Tel 39 05 23 57 3111 Fax 39 05 23 5 70 60 www sunrisemedical com Sunrise Medical A G L ckhalde 14 3074 Muri bei Bern Schweiz Tel 41
61. pless is required e For the LED lights and Indicators specific 12V bulbs with an E12 thread are required Please contact Sunrise Medical for spares Note We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorised spare parts only Be advised that all lighting circuits are electronically protect ed In the event of a short circuit it current limits Once the fault is removed the system resets automatically 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 7 6 Indicators The right hand button operates the right side front and rear indica tors the left button operates the left side front and rear indicators To cancel press the button again Fig 59 7 7 The horn button Hand Control When pressing the horn buzzer will sound It stops when you release the button Fig 58 and 59 Compact Hand Control When pressing and holding the mode but ton the buzzer will sound It stops when you release the button 7 8 Hazard lights Depressing the button will operate the front and rear hazard lights This is effective either when the chair is switched On or Off The indicators will flash intermittently until cancelled by pressing the button again Fig 58 and 59 This function is also indicated through the Hand Control LEDs 7 9 Main lights Depressing this button will operate the lights Fig 59 only when the chair is switched on Pressing it again will switch the lights off 7 10 Actuator mode function This will be included on your remote Joystick module
62. prolonged contact First Aid measures for OKO fluid Skin Wash skin with plenty of water Eyes Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes holding the eye open Ingestion Drink lots of water Seek medical attention immediately If it is necessary to remove one of the wheels e g in order to repair it in case of puncture proceed as follows 4 7 1 Std Castor wheel 1 Use a 5mm Allen key and a 13mm spanner to remove the fork screw 2 Remove the damaged wheel 3 When the wheel has been repaired follow the reverse procedure 4 Make sure your axle is correctly fastened 4 7 2 Drive wheel 1 Using a screw driver remove the cover of the hub 2 Loosen the 4 screws with a 5 mm Allen key on the outside and a 13 mm hexagonal socket wrench on the inside 3 Use a 6 mm Allen Key to split the rim 4 Remove the damaged wheel When it has been repaired follow the reverse procedure Fig 12 15 Further details are described in section 12 10 and 12 11 Groove 7 ENGLISH L xn Z Lu 4 8 Lap belt The 5 cm 2 Aircraft Buckle lap strap Fig 16 The 5 cm 2 Aircraft Padded Lap strap Fig 17 The lap strap fitted for a right han ded user Fig 18 The lap strap fitted for a left han ded user Fig 19 Place the strap loosely across the seat with the opening end of the buckle facing to the right for a left handed person and to the lef
63. res 4 4 Useon a slope 8 1 5 Warning 4 5 Mobile telephones and two way radios 4 6 Hot surfaces 9 Batteries and charging 17 4 7 Wheels 9 1 Batteries 4 7 1 Std Castor wheel 9 2 Safety cut outs 4 7 2 Drive wheel 9 3 General Battery information 4 8 Lap belt 9 4 Maintenance free batteries 4 9 Armrests removing 9 5 Battery care 4 10 Armrests replacing 9 6 Maintenance free battery care plan 4 11 Fitting legrest 9 7 General Charger Information 4 12 Control box 9 8 Charger Safety features 4 13 Mounting a kerb or step 9 9 Procedure for connecting the charger and charging 4 13 1 Dismounting the kerb with a rear wheel drive chair 9 10 Charger Safety and caution notes 4 13 2 Dismounting the kerb with a front or mid wheel drive chair 9 11 The range of your vehicle 4 13 3 Kerb Climber Fitting and removal procedure 9 12 Common Battery statements rear wheel drive base only 9 13 Battery warranty 4 14 Warning 4 15 Warning 10 Bra pl M LL PCS 19 4 16 Warning 10 1 Caution 10 2 Adverse conditions 5 Preparing your wheelchair for use 10 10 3 Ramps 5 1 Emergency freewheel 10 4 Transfer to and from the chair 5 2 Drive wheel suspension GROOVE F R 10 5 Gradients ascents 5 3 Armrests 10 6 Gradients descents 5 3 1 Adjusting the armrest width 5 3 2 Adjusting armrest height 11 Transportation seii oh TER RR RUE RRE OE EUR RUE es 19 5 3 3 Parallel Swing
64. ront edge Backrest angle 3 3 3 a o Footrest to seat distance 40 mm Leg to seat surface angle 5 7 3 Armrest to seat distanse 208mm 249 mm iA iA ke SS 100 mm HN 6 9 kPa Relative to atmospheric 1 0 o 1 0 PS na na SSS a Effective seat width A A Horizontal location of axle Minimum turning radius 1000 mm Mass of the test dummy Front location of armrest structure 49 mm Maximum kerb height 50 mm Maximum height of obstacle Speed control operation force Direction control operation force Pressure switch range 6 9 kPa Pressure switches operation force puff Pressure switches operation force sip J A A Minimum braking distance from max speed 2 ped Obstacle climbing w kerb climber a Pressure Barb size O D 0 15 inches O 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Model Quickie Groove M ISO 7176 15 Overall length with legrest Overall width Folded length Folded height Total mass w batteries Comments 1100 mm 888mm fo A Not foldable N A Not foldable WS 7 23 6 kg 2957 21 20km C 100 mm c SS 950 mm Dep programming 1070 mm 622 mm A Z z gt 130 kg 17 2 kg 10 6 5 19 Mass of the heaviest part Static stability downhill Static stability uphill Static stability sideways Energy consumption Max range Dynamic stability uphill Obstacle climbing w
65. s or damage Replace if necessary 4 9 Armrests removing The armrests on both sides of the wheelchair can be moved to allow side transfer For Hand Control removal see section 4 2 Please refer to your appropriate armrest type Single Post Armrest Comfort Rehab and Recaro Seat Release the handle screw on the side of the armrest receiver and remove armrest Fig 28 Flip back armrest Perfect Fit seat For side transfer simply flip the arm rest all the way up until it goes into its mechanical stop This frees your space for side transfer Reclining armrest Perfect Fit Seat Unlock the quick release mecha nism at the bottom front pivot of the amp armrest Lift the armrest off the receiver You can now turn it to the outside flip it backwards or release also the rear part of the armrest to take it fully off Fig 29 4 10 Armrests replacment Please refer to your appropriate armrest type Single Post Armrest Comfort Rehab and Recaro Seat Place the armrest tube in the armrest receiver Fix and tighten it with the handle screw on the side of the armrest receiver Fig 28 Flip back armrest Perfect Fit seat Simply flip the armrest all the way down until it sits on its mechani cal stop Guide it in its downward movement and do not let it fall on its own 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Reclining armrest Perfect Fit Seat If you have taken it fully out fit the rear stem into the round recei v
66. s in the adapter plate Fig 54 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 6 9 2 Powered adjustable backrest For depth adjustment see Changing the seat depth above in section 6 3 Delphi QC Control To recline the backrest angle simp ly push the Mode Button to select Actuator mode Fig 55 and then operate the Joystick left or right to select the Actuator required Actuator 1 or Actuator 2 Selec tion is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the desired Actuator number Operate the Joystick in the forward or rear ward direction to move the backrest up or down Release the Joystick when the desired angle is reached Once the back is fully reclined or raised do not hold the Joystick in its operating position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button again Delphi QR Control To recline the backrest angle simp ly push the Mode Button twice to select Actuator Mode Fig 56 and 57 If only 1 drive profile is enab led then the mode button needs to be pressed only once Selection is indicated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the Mode Button The wheelchair icon LEDs in the Centre of the Remote will light up with the currently selected Actuator Option Move the Joy stick in the left or the right direction to scroll through the possible options until the Backrest Option is selected Operate the Joystick in the forward or rearward direction to move the
67. s safe 2 Always cross the road as quickly as possible there may be other traffic 3 Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 10 cm 4 high kerb GROOVE R only with kerb climber fitted 4 Do not attempt to use the kerb climber on a series of steps 5 Do not attempt kerbs if on steep slopes or cambers 6 Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity of drain covers uneven or gritty road surfaces 7 Do not attempt to dismount a kerb any higher than 5 cm 2 in the forwards direction in a RWD chair 8 Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than straight on 90 degrees to the edge of the kerb 9 Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the kerb 10 Take care of the anti tips which might interfere with the kerb or the ground when mounting or dismounting a kerb Note This wheelchair is designed to be repaired and assemb led by the dealer and not the end user The end user has to disassemble and assemble the chair only for transportation see section 4 2 Preparing for transportation 4 14 WARNING Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly and lens are clean before going outdoors at night 4 15 WARNING To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the mirror protudes outside the space envelope of the chair and could cause injury to someone when driving past The mirror must be used on the 10KPH model on UK roads Always make sure that when using the mirror that it is
68. t 14 1 Proposed recycling disposal procedure 6 12 Powered Lift Groove wiring diagramm 26 T The Delphi OR Hand Control 14 Delphi Controller elereeses 27 7 1 Adjustable Drive Profiles 7 2 Battery level indicator 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS GROOVE 3 L a Lu Directions for use We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your GROO VE wheelchair This Owner s Manual will familiarise you with the chair and its features It contains hints on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality stan dards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee There are a wide range of components and adjustments available on the GROOVE For further information about these you should contact your wheelchair prescriber supplier Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our factory Following the gui delines for maintenance and cleaning your wheelchair will maintain its first class condition and give you complete satisfaction The GROOVE has been designed for use by an individual on a dai ly basis It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use Class B It is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle but may also be used when crossing between pavements This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited mobility up to the weight of 182 kg who has t
69. t for a right handed person Fig 20 Pass the other ends of the strap through the gap between the backrest posts and the backrest upholstery as shown above Fig 21 Feed the bracket ends of the straps under the backrest brace bar as shown Ensure that the adjuster buckles can be accessed amp the strap is not twisted Fig 23 Pass the bolt through the plain washer amp strap bracket Fig 23 8 GROOVE Place a saddle washer on the bolt Fig 24 Pass the bolt through the seat fra me Mount as shown above for the 36 46cm 14 18 seat depth Mount the bolt the other way round with the head on the inside for seat depths greater than 51cm 20 to avoid a clash with the back post bracket Fig 25 Place the other saddle washer on the end of the bolt and against the frame Fit the plain washer amp nut Tighten using a 4 0mm Allen key amp 10 0mm spanner Fig 26 Adjust the lap strap to suit leaving no more than a hand s width gap for comfort amp safety When servi cing check for correct operation of the release buckle amp for any signs of wear on the material or plastic brackets Fig 27 Notes 1 Standard Sling Lap belt movement is restricted by upholstery 2 Contoured back Use universal bottom bracket as per recline back method Maintenance Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for any sign of fray
70. t of the kerb to create enough speed torque to get the chair up MWD Chair Stop the chair as soon as the castor wheels touch the kerb 3 RWD and MWD Chair Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb step and then apply slightly more power and speed so that the drive wheels climb the kerb step smoothly and without hesitation As far as possi ble keep the joystick in the straight forward position FWD Chair slow down the acceleration as soon as the drive wheels are on the kerb until the rear castor are up 4 In accordance to the ground clearance the maximum Obstacle height possible to climb is 5 cm for a RWD Chair 10 cm with kerb climber on a rear wheel dri ve base Fig 32 And 10 cm for a FWD and MWD chair when conducted as described above Note The approach speed and process can vary depending on their drive and castor wheel choice 4 13 1 Dismounting the kerb with a rear wheel drive chair 1 Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until both rear wheels are on the edge of the kerb again in a 90 position to the kerb 2 Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the rear wheels You will feel more secure if you can lean forward but if you can t don t worry the wheelchair is extremely stable As long as you stay within its limitation you will be quite safe 3 The front of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you continue to drive slowly backwards 4 13
71. t or parts will be repaired or replaced completely free of charge if returned to the authorised service agent 4 Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrange ments for the balance of the warranty period applicable to the wheelchair 5 Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are cover ed for a further twelve months 6 Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect These items include amongst others upholstery tyres inner tubes and similar parts 7 The above warranty conditions apply to all wheelchair parts for models purchased at full retail price 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted where the wheelchair has required repair or replacement as a direct result of a The wheelchair or part not having been maintained in accordan ce with the manufacturer s recommendations where such exist Or failing to use only the specified original equipment parts b The wheelchair or part having been damaged by neglect acci dent or improper use c The wheelchair or part having been altered from the manufactu rer s specifications or repairs having been attempted prior to the service agent being notified 2 1 3 Features and Options The GROOVE has been designed for use by an individual on a dai ly basis It is suitable for bot
72. ter and dried thoroughly Cleaning instructions for Comfort seating Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water Dry the surface thoroughly A soft brush with soapy water may be used to remove stubborn dirt Ensure surfaces are then rinsed and dried Some chemical colourings e g ball point pen food colourings or clothes dyes should be removed immediately to prevent long term staining Do not use solvents bleaches abrasives synthetic detergents wax polishes or aerosols Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manu facturer Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and dried thoroughly Cleaning Instructions for Recaro You should remove stains on your seat as soon as possible After a long period of use you should clean the cover of your seat with a standard commercially available dry foam cleaning agent You should always clean the whole surface and not just individual spots in order to avoid unattractive edges The longer you wait the more difficult it will be to remove them Avoid powerful rubbing with aqueous solutions This will roughen up cover fabric Dirt stains eg beer blood cola red wine etc are best removed with the dry foam cleaning agents or with a mild action Please fol low the respective instructions for use when treating the covers The covers should be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours after cleaning with f
73. to its home position Make sure the controller is fully engaged in its home position befo re switching on and operating the wheelchair in the normal manner Caution Please ensure that after placing the parallel swing away into its in line position that the cable of the Hand Control is correc tly stowed away under the arm rest Do not hang any items on or over the parallel swing away remote assembly as this could damage the swing away mechanism When transferring to and from the wheelchair do not use the remote as a means of support Warning Keep fingers clothing etc Clear of the swing away mecha nism at all times Ensure the power is switched off while adjusting the parallel swing away arm Only operate the wheelchair at low manoeuvring speed when the parallel swing away is in use 5 4 Legrests 5 4 1 Adjusting the footrest length To adjust the foot rest length remove the screw assembly on the footrest stem as shown in Fig 42 43 adjust the length to suit Ensu m re the bolt is firmly in located and tighten os ed prior to use Hi TAM Note The internal footrest stem may require cutting down in length to allow the footplate position to be raised 5 4 2 Footplates The footplates may be flipped up to aid entry and exit from the chair Do not use the footplates to stand on as the full weight of your body may cause the chair to tip forwards This could result in injury and co
74. transmitting devices the following must be noted The use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the wheelchair may interfere with the normal operation of the wheelchair system If abnormal operation is observed whilst using a mobile phone the wheelchair system should be switched off immediately The chair itself can disturb the performance of electromagnetic fields such as alarm systems of shops 4 6 Hot surfaces Not only the motors can get hot during the operation of the chair but also the upholstery material and armrests when standing in the sun 4 7 Wheels WARNING Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair Never use a forecourt pump Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures in the tyres Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could possibly become lodged in your chair mechanism or in the spokes of the rear wheels This could cause the chair to come to a sudden stop Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair castors or wheels to become lodged causing the chair to come to a sudden stop Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid Always maintain the correct pres sure for the tyre These are listed in the maintenance section of this manual The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary repair to the tyre It must be replaced or repaired as soon as possible The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous but may cause irritati on to the skin with
75. uld damage the footrests 5 4 3 Manual elevating legrest ELR To elevate Pull the legrest upwards and stop at the desired height The legrest will automatically lock in the chosen position To lower Push the release lever slowly forward The legrest will lower the angle As soon as you release the lever the legrest will be locked in the current position CAUTION Always ensure that the legrests do not come into contact with the castors before driving the chair CAUTION Keep hands clear of the adjustment mechanism between the frame and the movable parts of the legrest while elevating or lowering the legrest CAUTION Legrests are not to be used for lifting or carrying the wheelchair with an occupant 5 4 4 Powered elevating Legrest To operate Delphi QC Control To operate the Legrests simply push the Mode Button to select Actuator mode and then operate the Joystick left or right to select the Actuator required Actuator 1 or Actuator 2 Selection is indi cated via the lighting of the Green LED adjacent to the desired 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS Actuator number Then operate the Joystick in the forward or rear ward direction to move the Legrest up or down Release the Joy stick when the desired angle is reached Once the legrest is fully lifted or in its lowest position do not hold the Joystick in its operat ing position as this could damage the actuator To return to Drive Mode simply press the Mode Button again Not
76. wheel suspension GROOVE F R The GROOVE F R has an effective and adjustable drive wheel sus pension system as a standard feature To match your requirements on drive comfort the tension of the springs at the damper can be adjusted Turning the aluminium ring on the bottom of the spring downwards will soften your ride adjusting the aluminium ring in a higher positi on will harden it This option is to be used to match the different user weights to the suspension system Fig 39 We recommend the suspension adjustments are done equally on the left and right side of the chair 5 3 Armrests 5 3 1 Adjusting the armrest width Recaro Rehab and Com fort Seat only To adjust the width loosen the two screws 10mm spanner as shown in Fig 40 move the armrest recei ver brackets to the desired positi on and tighten the screws firmly prior to use The steel part must always be located in both alumini um clamp halves 5 3 2 Adjusting armrest height Please refer to your appropriate armrest type Single Post Armrest Comfort Rehab and Recaro Seat The height adjustment of the arm rests is made via the threaded screws at the upper edge of the insertion tube of the side guard To adjust the height Fig 41 loosen the adjusting screw 6 mm Allen Key move the armrest to the desired position and tighten the screw Flip back armrest Perfect Fit seat Take the back cover off the Perfect Fit backrest Loosen the t
77. wo bolts of the armrest receiver and adjust the height along the slot Tighten the screws carefully when the appropriate height is achiev ed The adjustment range is increased also by turning the receiver part upside down Reclining armrest Perfect Fit Seat Loosen the two screws at the rear armrest receiver and slide the armrest up and down along the slot in the backrest wing Fix it with the screws at the appropriate height Take the two screws out at the front tube of the reclining armrest to adjust the front height Hold the outer tube at the appropriate height replace the screws and re tighten 1 0 GROOVE 5 3 3 Parallel Swing Away Arm Before adjusting the swing away arm switch off the controller to avoid accidental displacement of the joystick which would cause unwanted movement of your wheelchair Gently apply pressure to the side of the controller nearest the user and as close as possible to the front of the controller The controller will move outwards and then backward before rea ching its fully back position Keep your fingers and clothing etc Clear while operating the swing away mechanism If required your wheelchair can be operated with the swing away mechanism in its fully back position but only for slow manoeuvring such as positioning the wheelchair closer to table tops etc To revert to the normal driving position switch off the power and pull the arm outwards and then forwards before returning the arm
78. your needs and avoid any personal injury Note Ensure controller is switched off during transfers to avo id unintentional movement 10 5 Gradients ascents When going uphill keep the chair moving Steer by moving the joy stick from side to side If you have stopped on a hill you should start slowly On a RWD chair if necessary lean forward to prevent the tendency for the front wheels to lift 10 6 Gradients descents On descents it is important not to let the wheelchair accelerate beyond its normal level of ground speed In fact it is safer to pro ceed slowly down steep descents below the speed of 5kph and stop if any anxiety arises regarding directional control If the chair picks up speed centre the control to slow it or to stop all forward movement then restart slowly and do not allow the speed to increase The solid state controller has the benefit of a logic system that will help compensate when driving along a camber or up a hill This is an added safety feature on your wheelchair In addition of course you may control the wheelchair speed by using the speed control 0705 1 ST 000690620 EMS 11 Transportation 11 1 Clamp points Should you choose to transport the GROOVE please clamp the product using a 4 Point Webbing Restraint as per the diagram shown Fig 70 and 71 Make sure chair is not in Freewheel mode 11 2 Transportation in vehicles This wheelchair has been crash tested in its standard co

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