Sunrise Medical S-626 manual

Quickie ® S-626 U ser I nstr uction Manual & W arranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

930570 Rev . C I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosin g a Quicki e wheelchair . W e want to hear your questions or commen ts about this man ual, the safety and reli ability of your chair , and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the add ress and telephon e number below: SUNRI[...]

930570 Rev . C II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. TIPS FOR A TTENDANTS ........................................................................... 26 A. T o Climb a Curb or Single Step ............................................................ 26 B . T o Descend a Curb or Single Step ......................................................... 26 IX. SE[...]

930570 Rev . C III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 128 lb . With swing-away footr ests and armrests, without batteries Drive Wheels 14" Cast Aluminum Tire types: St anda rd - p neuma tic Option - airless insert Joy stick Stand ard - remote (right-han d or left-hand moun t) Option - swing-away retractable joystick Batteries (2 deep cycl[...]

930570 Rev . C V . EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) 9 Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair mov ement: 1. Bew are of the danger fr om hand-held transceiver s. Nev er turn on or use a hand-held transceiv er while pow er to your chair is on. Use extr a care if you believ e that such a device may be in use near yo[...]

930570 Rev . C V . EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) 11 • Tr eadle Switch • Ribbon Switch • Disc Switch • Buddy Button • Mic ro L ight • Star Board • Pen ta Switch • Plate Switch • Soft Switch • Grasp Switch • Wobble Switch Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not t[...]

930570 Rev . C VI. General W arnings 13 C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never ex ceed a total weigh t of either 175 lbs, 250 lbs or 400 lbs, for the rid er plus carried items . The weight capacity of your S-626 is id entified by a label located on the insi de cover of the battery compartmen t door . 2. Never use this chair for weigh t trainin g if the total wei[...]

930570 Rev . C VI. General W arnings 15 J. TERRAIN 1. This chair is desi gned for use on firm, even surfaces such as concr ete, asphalt and indoor flooring. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so may damag e wheels , bearings, axles or motors , or loosen fasten ers. K. STREET USE In most states, pow er chai[...]

930570 Rev . C 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-ov er is likely . When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. T o Reduce the Risk of injury and/or Damage to the Chair: 1. Never reach or lean if you must shift [...]

930570 Rev . C VI. General W arnings 19 T . T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL: 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction. 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 chang e direction [...]

930570 Rev . C VI. General W arnings 21 W . CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Y our chair is not design ed to drive up or down a curb or step more than two (2) inch es high. Doing so may: • Result in a fall or tip-over . • Damage the frame , wheels , axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. T o prevent a fall or tip-over , use wheelchair a[...]

930570 Rev . C VII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 F . FOOTRESTS 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches off the groun d. If set too LOW , they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in nor- mal use. This may cause the chair to stop sudd enly and tip forward . 2. T o avoid a trip or fall when you tra[...]

930570 Rev . C 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 f[...]

930570 Rev . C IX. Set-up, Adjustment & U se 27 A. 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. Fastener s: • Man y of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high-stren gth fasten ers and may have [...]

IX. Set-up, Adjustment & U se 930570 Rev . C 28 930570 Rev . C IX. Set-up, Adjustment & U se 29 E. SWING-A W A Y FOOTRESTS 1. Installation a) Place swing-away pivot pin (E) into the locat- ing hole (F) on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facin g outward from fram e. b) Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks (G) into pla[...]

930570 Rev . C IX. Set-up, Adjustment & U se 31 b) Armrest can now be easily removed for tran sferring. 4. Height Adjustment (option) a) Release the upper securing lever (C). b) Set at desir ed hei ght. c) Return securing lever to locked position. d) Move armrest up or down to allow armrest to snap into place. K. HEIGHT-ADJUST ABLE ARMRESTS (OP[...]

930570 Rev . C IX. Set-up, Adjustment & U se 33 O . WHEEL LOCKS Wheel locks are installed by Sunrise when requested on the Quickie S-626. 1. Mounting The wheel lock mounts to the motor mount. Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs when adjusting wheel locks. a) Loosen bolts (D). b) Slide mountin g brack et toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into[...]

930570 Rev . C X. Operating Guide 35 A. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS 1. It is vital to match perform ance control settings to your level of function and ability . 2. Consult your health care professi onal and your supplier to select the best con- trol settings for you. 3. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve mon ths (or more often, if [...]

930570 Rev . C X. Operating Guide 37 E. JOYSTICK ASSEMBL Y The joystick connects to a controller , which contr ols the chair’s perform ance . The joystick assembly consists of the following parts: 1. Speed Control Knob (D): Use the speed control knob to adjust the maximum speed of your chair . T urn it counter-clockwise to redu ce speed; turn it [...]

930570 Rev . C X. Operating Guide 39 X. Operating Guide 930570 Rev . C 38 F . MOT OR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to man ually push the chair . (For ex ample, in an emer gency , or if batteries fail). 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off. 2. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes in the free-wheel[...]

930570 Rev . C XI. Batteries 41 XI. Batteries 930570 Rev . C 40 • Nev er expose charg er to rain or snow . • Nev er unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord. This will dam age the co rd. • Never open a charg er or attempt to repair it yourself. Return charg er to Sunrise or have repairs mad e only by a qualifi ed person. • Keep cord[...]

930570 Rev . C XI. Batteries 43 XI. Batteries 930570 Rev . C 42 3. Never use an extensi on cord . Use of an improp- er cord could dam age the charg er , or cause a fire or electrical shock. 4. A battery emits explosive hydr ogen gas during chargin g. T o red uce the risk of fire or explosion: • Make sure area is well vented. Never charg e battery[...]

930570 Rev . C XII. Maintenance 45 XII. Maintenance 930570 Rev . C 44 D. BA TTERY MAINTENANCE 1. T o prev ent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright (wet cell batteries). 2. Nev er smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. 3. Alway s wear rubber glov es and safety glasses when you handle batteries. 1. Maintenance Schedule: This varies for d[...]

930570 Rev . C XII. Maintenance 47 XII. Maintenance 930570 Rev . C 46 2. 14" Drive Wheels: a) Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground. b) Release all air from tire . c) Remove the four lug nuts securing wheel to hub (this is necessary only if tech- nici an desires to rem ove entire wheel assembly– not required). d)[...]

930570 Rev . C XIV . Sunrise Limited W arranty 49 XIII. Wiring Diagram 930570 Rev . C 48 1. FOR LIFE W e warrant the main fram e of this wheelchair against defects in materi als 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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