SECTION ENGLISH Q7 Quickie® Q7 Adjustable Quickie® Q7 Active Rigid (welded) Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save it for future reference.
ENG LIS H I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE MEDICAL 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.
ENG LIS H II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ....................................... NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......................................... A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options ................. B. Review This Manual Often ............................................. C.Warnings...................................
ENG LIS H III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS 1 2 3 12 1. Backrest 2. Tire 3. Handrim 4. Quick Release Axle 5. Spokes 6. Caster fork 7. Caster wheel 8. Camber tube 9. Footrest 10. Caster Housing 11. Wheel Lock 12. Seat Sling 4 11 Active Rigid 10 5 8 9 A 7 6 B All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your authorized supplier for more information.
ENG LIS H IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS C. WARNINGS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet your needs. This product is intended for single person use only. Final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care professional.
ENG LIS H V. GENERAL WARNINGS F. REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT J. TERRAIN WARNING WARNING 1. BEFORE you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor. 2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so. 3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to your level of function and ability. 4.
ENG LIS H WARNING If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option: 1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat. b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints. 2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belts or straps. 3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle.
ENG LIS H VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS A. CENTER OF BALANCE 7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle. 8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair. WARNING 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.
ENG LIS H VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS G. ESCALATORS 3 WARNING NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall or tip-over is likely. If you fail to heed this warning you and others that may be assisting you, are at a high risk of severe injury. H. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS 3 4 5 6 WARNING Whenever possible, avoid riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill. This will change the center of balance of your chair.
ENG LIS H I. TRANSFERS VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS 7 Optimum Transfer position 8 7 WARNING It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To avoid a fall: 1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods for transfers. a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer. b.
ENG LIS H VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS K. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 9 WARNING For Attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 1. Stay behind the chair. 2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step. 3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge. 4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step.
ENG LIS H VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS A. ANTI-TIP TUBES 2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts. 3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can. WARNING 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. Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in normal conditions. 1.
ENG LIS H VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS H. OFFSET SEATING (OPTION) L. REAR WHEELS WARNING WARNING 1. A fore/aft change in the backrest position will affect the center of balance of your chair. 2. Only use this option when installing a forward offset mounted seating solution, not using the standard back sling. 3. Each time you adjust or modify the backrest plane location, the change may make it easier to tip backwards.
ENG LIS H P. BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTABLE The Tension Adjustable Backrest is a versatile back intended to replace wheelchair seat sling upholstery. It is designed to provide simple, comfortable and effective support to help maximize function and increase seating tolerance. In addition, it is lightweight, durable, and easy to use.
ENG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Axles & Axle Sleeves: WARNING When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they are clean and tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor.
ENG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE F. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS 11 11 12 WARNING Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface, such as a workbench or table, helps make these procedures easier. A 1. To Install Wheel a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully. b. Insert axle (B) through hub of rear wheel. c.
ENG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE I. SINGLE POST HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (OPTION) 15 4 Sunrise medical offers several different types of armrests. Fixed, swing-away, and Flip-back armrests. Swing-away armrests can be detached or can swing away to allow lateral transfers. They are height adjustable (1" increments) by squeezing the adjustment trigger and moving (4) up or down to the desired height. 15 6 5 1. Basic Installation a.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING The owner of this chair is responsible for makiing sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the advice of a healthcare professional. Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recommended and approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair. A. DEALER SERVICE INTRODUCTION 1.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Ergo Scissor Wheel Locks or Compact Wheel Locks 22 a. Using a 4mm Allen wrench, turn one of the screws (A) in the clamp counterclockwise one-quarter turn. b. Repeat the same process with the remaining three screws (A). c. Alternately loosen the screws (two turns each) until both screws are loose. d. Slide clamp toward the rear wheel until the wheel lock is embedded into the tire to prevent wheel movement, when in the locked position. e. Adjust angle position.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT I. CASTERS NOTE– 28 Setting the wheelchair on a very flat table or a workbench makes this setting more accurate. 1. Adjusting Caster Angle 28 29 Checking for Caster Squareness: Your Quickie wheelchair leaves the factory with the casters adjusted square. Any time you change your wheelchair rear axle height, rear tire size, center of gravity position or camber tube, you should check that the casters are still square.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT J. ANTI-FLUTTER KIT INSTALLATION 33 34 35 33 D 1. Remove fork assembly from chair. This may or may not require the removal of the caster wheel. 2. Insert anti-flutter bushing (A) into the slot (B) at the rear of the fork ensuring the tab goes between the ends of the snap ring and between the bearings. 3. Install clamp (C) over the top of the fork assembly inserting the inside tab (D) in the front slot (E). 4.
ENG LIS H L. ADJUSTING REAR SEAT HEIGHT IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 40 40 41 Remove the set screws (A) on the rear side of the axle plate and the button head screw (B) on the front. To increase the Seat To Floor Height add a spacer (C) to the camber tube clamp (D). To reduce the Seat To Floor Height remove the spacer (C) from the camber tube clamp (D). No more than two spacers per side are to be used.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT N. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 45 45 A 46 Backrest Adjuster Stop The preset stop allows the ability to place a firm stop at desired angle. The hole pattern in the backrest adjuster stop corresponds with the hole pattern in the backrest bracket (4 holes for each piece). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Determine the desired Stop Position. Remove the lower backrest bracket butten head fastener (C) and loosen the top slightly (A).
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT P. REAR AXLE A The most important adjustment on your Quickie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravi- 50 ty and wheel camber are determined by the axle adjustment. 1. Center of Gravity Adjustment 50 B WARNING The more you move your rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over backwards. Always make adjustments in small increments, and check the stability of your chair with a spotter to prevent a tip-over.
ENG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Wheel Camber 52 52 A Wheel camber, shown as angular relationship (A), provides greater side-to-side stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase. It also allows for quicker turning and greater access to the top of the handrims. Wheel camber is determined by pairs of interchangeable camber plugs which are available from your authorized supplier in 0º, 3°, and 6º angles. 53 B D 3.
ENG LIS H Q. REAR WHEEL SPACING IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 57 57 58 Rear wheel spacing is measured as the gap between the top of the rear wheels and the backcanes, and is shown as dimension (X ) Factory settings will be as narrow as possible depending on the options chosen. NOTE– When setting the rear wheel spacing only make adjustments to one side of the chair at a time. Loosening both sides will undo the toe setting.
ENG LIS H S. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 63 63 64 63 65 C 64 Folding and Unfolding Backrest 1. Release the backrest by pulling the release cord (A) with a simple, short force. 2. While maintaining tension on the release cord, rotate the backrest to the desired angle or to the folded down position. 3. Lock the backrest in place by releasing the cord and allowing the pins (B) to engage in the nearest hole (D) of the backrest bracket (C).
ENG LIS H XI. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY A. FOR LIFETIME C. LIMITATIONS 1. We do not warrant: a. Tires and tubes, upholstery, pads and push-handle grips. b. Damage from neglect, accident, misuse, or from improper installation or repair. c. Products modified without Sunrise Medicals express written consent. d. Damage from exceeding the weight limit. 2. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered. 3. This warranty applies in the USA only.
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