Quickie 2 Series Us e r In s t r u c t i o n Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier.
II. 4 Ta b l e of Contents I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... A. Sunrise Listens ................................................................................. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS .................................................................. IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ....................................................
III. 6 Yo u r Chair & Its Parts I V. Notice– Read Before Use 7 A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS 1 Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up for your safety depends on such things as: 3 1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2.
V. 8 General Wa r n i n g s A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for the Quickie 2, Quickie 2HP (or 350 pounds for heavy duty option), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. (The Heavy Duty includes: Tri Cross Brace, Stabilizer and Reinforced Upholstery.) B.
V. 10 General Wa r n i n g s H. TERRAIN 1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damage wheels or axles or loosen fasteners of your chair. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. I.
12 VI. Wa r n i n g s : Falls & Tip-Overs VI. Wa r n i n g s : Falls & Tip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE C. WHEELIES The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over. 1. The Most Important Adjustment Is: The position of the rear wheels.
VI. 14 Wa r n i n g s : Falls & Tip-Overs VI. Wa r n i n g s : Falls & Tip-Overs 15 E. REACHING OR LEANING F. MOVING BACKWARD If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. 1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat. 2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so.
VI. 16 Wa r n i n g s : Falls & Tip-Overs b. Guardrails. To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails (or raised borders at least three inches high). c. Slope. Not more than a 10% grade. d. Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other non-skid material. (Make sure there is no lip, bump or depression.) e. Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need bracing so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it. f. Avoid A Drop Off.
VII. 18 Wa r n i n g s : For Safe Use VII. Wa r n i n g s : For Safe Use 19 C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities. A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE” Follow these steps to help the rider learn to do a “wheelie”: 1. Read and follow the warnings for “WHEELIES.” 2. Stand at the rear of the chair.
VII. 20 Wa r n i n g s : For Safe Use F. MAINTENANCE G. TRANSIT USE If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. 930302 Rev. E Components & Options 21 Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions. 1. Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes: a. UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you are not at risk to tip over. b.
22 VIII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options VIII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options D. FASTENERS G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads). 2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.
24 VIII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options VIII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully.
VIII. 26 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options 5. Do not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts, components or seating. 6. Sudden stops or impacts can structurally damage your chair. Chairs involved in such incidents should be replaced. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. IX. Chair Basics 27 A.
28 X. Set-Up A. WHEELS 1. Installation a. Depress the quick-release button on the axle.(Fig. 1) b. Slide through wheel hub and into axle sleeve until it locks. c. The axle is not secured until the outside quickrelease button pops out to its fully extended position. d. The ball bearing on the opposite end of the axle must be fully visible beyond the end of the axle sleeve. & Adjustments Outside Button Figure 1 & Adjustments 1. Installation a.
30 X. Set-Up & Adjustments 2. Flipping Armrest Back and Removing Armrest a. Depress the release latch and pull arm toward back of wheelchair. b. To remove, pull up on armrest. Pin securing armrest will automatically release. c. To return armrest to operating position, push armpad down until it locks firmly into place. G. SWING-AWAY HANGERS AND FOOTRESTS (60º, 70º, 70ºV OR 90º) 1. Installation (Fig. 5) a.
32 X. Set-Up & Adjustments X. Set-Up & Adjustments e. If adjusted too low, the lateral supports may interfere with the cross brace when folding the chair. f. These adjustments may be done with the user sitting in the chair. 3. Backrest Height Adjustment (Fig. 13) a. Remove button head screw. b. Adjust back tube to desired height. c. Replace and tighten button head screw. d. Repeat for opposite side. L. FITTING THE JAY PRECISION BACK M.
34 X. Set-Up & Adjustments X. Set-Up & Adjustments 1. Center of Gravity (Fig. 17) 5. Rear Wheel Axle Adjustment (Fig. 21) Moving the center of gravity to the front will lighten the force required to turn the chair. The further back the axle, the more stable the chair becomes. Tight axle sleeves should be maintained for proper performance of the wheelchair. a. To adjust the axle you will need a 3/4" wrench to turn the outside axle nuts. b.
X. 36 Set-Up & Adjustments d. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into tire to prevent wheel movement when in locked position. e. Adjust angle position. f. Tighten screws. Figure 25 1. Caster Angle Adjustment (Fig. 26) 930302 Rev. E & Adjustments 37 The caster housing is generally mounted in a forwardfacing position. If additional footrest clearance is necessary, the caster housing can be reversed. This will position the caster housing rearward to allow more clearance. a.
38 X. Set-Up & Adjustments X. Set-Up & Adjustments T. QUICK-RELEASE CASTER STEMS (OPTIONAL) 3. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel (Fig. 32) 1. Installation (Fig. 29) a. Depress quick-release caster button (located on top of caster housing). b.Slide caster stem into caster stem sleeve (located on top of caster fork). The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2". a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin so that the release pin is drawn inside. b.
X. Set-Up & Adjustments W. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING 1. Folding Chair a. Remove quick-release wheels (optional). •Depress quick-release button on the axle. •Remove wheel by sliding out quick-release axle from axle bracket. •Repeat with other wheel. b. Flip up the footplates to a vertical position before folding the wheelchair. c. Grasp the seat sling (in the center) and lift sharply until the wheelchair is folded. 2. Unfolding Chair a.
XII. 42 Maintenance XII. Maintenance 43 C. MAINTENANCE TIPS A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make your chair easier to use. 3. Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts before using this chair. 4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair work done by your authorized supplier. 1.
XIII 44 Sunrise Limited Wa r r a n t y A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. The expected life of this frame is five years. B. FOR TWO (2) YEARS We warrant all Sunrise-made parts and components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of first consumer purchase. C. LIMITATIONS 1.
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