Quickie Mfg. Z-500 manual

Quickie ® Z-500 U ser I nstr uction Manual & W arranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

930578 Rev . A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quicki e wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or commen ts about this manu al, the safety and reli ability of your chair , and the ser- vice you receive from your Sunrise supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the addr ess and telephone number below: Sunris[...]

930578 Rev . A II. T able of Contents 5 M. Seating Systems ................................................................................ 25 N. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 25 VIII. TIPS FOR A TTENDANTS ........................................................................... 2[...]

930578 Rev . A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 65 lbs. with swing-away footr ests and armrests , without batteries Drive Wheels 12" Mag Tire types: S ta ndard - pne uma tic, Option - airless insert Joy stick Stand ard - remote (righ t-hand or left- hand mount) Option - Swing-away retractable , heavy-d uty rem ote or heavy-d uty , s[...]

930578 Rev . A V . EMI (Electromagnetic I nterference) 9 Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: 1. Beware of the dan ger from hand-h eld tran sceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-h eld transceiver while power to your chair is on. Use extr a care if you believe that such a devi ce may be in use near your[...]

930578 Rev . A V . EMI (Electromagnetic I nterference) 11 •B uddy Button •M icro Lig ht •Star Board •W afer Board •P enta Switch •Plate Switch •Soft Switch •Grasp Switch •W obble Switch Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not to be immune to 20V/m, or not known, should [...]

930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 13 C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never ex ceed a total weight of 150 pounds (68 kilogram s) for rid er plus items carried. 2. Never use this chair for weigh t trainin g if the total weight (rider plus additi onal weights) exceeds 150 pounds . 3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damag e the seat, frame , or fasteners[...]

930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 15 J. TERRAIN 1. This chair is design ed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete , asphalt and indoor flooring. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand , loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so may dam age wheels, bearings, axles or motors, or loosen fasteners . K. STREET USE In most states, power chairs[...]

930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 17 O . REACHING OR LEANING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair . If done improp- erly , a fall or tip-over is likely . When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to exten d your reach. T o Reduce the Risk of Injury and/or Damage to the Chair: 1. Never reach or lean if you must shift [...]

930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 19 T . T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A F ALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing tracti on. 2. Always go as straigh t up and as straigh t down as you can. •Do not “ cut the corner” on a slope or ramp. •Do not turn or change direction o[...]

930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 21 W . CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Y our chair is not desi gned to drive up or down a curb or step mor e than two (2) inch es high. Doing so may: •Result in a fall or tip-over . •Damag e the fram e, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. T o preven t a fall or tip-over , use wheelchair a[...]

930578 Rev . A VII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 F . FOOTRESTS 1. At the lowest point, footr ests should be at least 2 1/2 inch es off the ground . If set too LOW , they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use . This may cause the chair to stop sud denly and tip forwar d. 2. T o avoid a trip or fall when you tr[...]

930578 Rev . A VII. W arnings: Components & Options 25 M. SEA TING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair . This may cause a fall or tip-over . 2. Nev er change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your supplier first. N. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC 1. Replace worn or torn s[...]

930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 27 NOTES 1. W ork Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface , such as a table, to assemble , adjust and check your chair . This makes the steps easier and helps ensur e a correct set-up. 2. F asteners: • Man y of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high-stren gth fasteners and may have spec[...]

930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 29 B . 90° FOOTBOARD 1. Height-Adjustment a. Loosen the f our clamp bolts (A) und erneath the footboar d assembly . b . P osition footplate at desir ed hei ght. c. The adjustmen t on each side of the footr est should be of equal heigh t. d. Tighten nuts . 2. Angle-Adjustment a. Loosen the four nuts [...]

930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 31 G. REMOTE JOYSTICK SWING-A W A Y RETRACT ABLE MOUNT (OPTIONAL) The rem ote joystick is mounted with a mechanism which allows the control to be locked in a forward or retr acted position using magn ets. Adjustment a. T o retract joystick, push outward on the inside of joystick. b . Push joystick aw[...]

930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 33 2. Angle-Adjustment a. Loosen bolt. b . Set armrest at desir ed angle using preset holes in armrest angle (A) plate . c. Tigh ten bolt. L. SEA T DEPTH The solid back has an adjustment ran ge of 6". 1. Adjustment a. Remove the two bolts securing the backrest pivot onto the seat fram e. b . P o[...]

930578 Rev . A X. Operating Guide 35 B . QTRONIX PROGRAMMING P AD (OPTIONAL) Progr am settings bey ond the ability of the rider can result in serious injury . Consult your health care advisor befor e you alter settings. 1. Notes: The Qtronix Programm er lets you adjust the contr ol settings of the Z-500. Y ou can customize a progr am for yourself o[...]

930578 Rev . A X. Operating Guide 37 3. On/Off switch (D) The on/off/m ode switch is located on the rear face of the joystick housin g. It is a tog- gle switch. Turnin g the chair on or off is accomplished by pressing the switch down- ward . The switch will automatically return to the center point. Alternate locations exist for this switch. Please [...]

930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 39 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: • Batteries supply the power for your chair . They contain a finite amount of ener- gy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy . • Y ou can charg e batteries only a certain number of times befor e they will fail and no long er hold a charge . • For answers to quest[...]

930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 41 D. CONNECTING BA TTERIES IN BA TTERY BOX(ES) 1. Batteries weigh up to 40 lbs. T ake care to avoid injury when lifting. 2. Keep batteries upright. T ake care not to spill acid. 3. Alway s wear rubber glov es and safety glasses when you handle batteries. 4. Befor e working around batteries, remo ve all metal personal e[...]

930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 43 5. Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries. NOTE– Batteri es should never be left for long periods in the discharg ed state. Un used or stored batteries should be given a charge once per mon th. 6. Charge batteries by engagin g the battery charg er connector (A) to the charg er/programmin g port (B[...]

930578 Rev . A XII. Maintenance 45 XII. Maintenance 930578 Rev . A 44 NOTE– Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries . 2. A dding W ater: (W et Cells Only) • W et-type lead acid batteries need periodi c replacem ent of water lost due to evaporati on. NOTE– U se distilled water only . • Check the batt[...]

930578 Rev . A XII. Maintenance 47 XII. Maintenance 930578 Rev . A 46 G. MOT OR BRUSHES Check the motor brushes every four (4) month s for wear . The brushes should be clean and shiny . Replace worn or blackened brushes. H. ORDERING P ARTS When you ord er parts, provi de the followin g: 1. Model of chair 2. Serial number of chair 3. Left hand or ri[...]

930578 Rev . A XIV . Sunrise L imited W arranty 49 XIII. Wiring Diagram 930578 Rev . A 48 1. FOR LIFE W e warran t the main frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and work- man ship for the lifetime use of the first consumer purchaser . 2. ADDITIONAL W ARRANTY W e warrant Sunrise-mad e components of this wheelchair again st defects i[...]

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