Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium manual

Quickie ® T i T itanium U ser Instruction 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.[...]

930487 Rev. A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Qui ckie wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or com- ments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair , and the service you receive from your supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the address and tele- phone number below: SUNRISE MEDICAL C[...]

930487 Rev. A II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 A. An ti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 B. Armr ests .......................................................................................... 22 [...]

930487 Rev. A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 16.9 lbs. (16 x 16 spoke wheels) (Chair weight will vary per component options) Adjustments Caster , CG, rear seat heigh t, back angle , footrest length Color Bead finished Titanium Frame Dimensions Frame wid th: Std 13"-18" Seat depth: 14"-19" Opt– Cushion: 2" Bac[...]

930487 Rev. A V . General W arnings 9 A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit o f 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), 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 th e rider or oth ers. B. WEIGHT TRAINING NEVER use this ch[...]

930487 Rev. A V . General W arnings 11 H. TERRAIN 1. Y our 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 damag e wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair . If you fail to heed these warnings damag[...]

930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to th e side depends on its center of balance and stability . How your chair is set up, th e options you select and the changes you make may affect th e risk of a fall or tip-over . 1. The Most Important Adjustments Ar[...]

930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 15 E. REACHING OR LEANING 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.[...]

930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 17 H. TRANSFER It is d anger ous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility . Be aware that th ere is a point during every tr ansfer when the wheelchair seat is n ot below you. To Avoi d A Fall: 1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods. a. Learn how to posit[...]

930487 Rev. A VII. W ar nings: For Safe U se 19 Before you assist a rid er , be sur e to read the warnings “For Attendan ts” (p. 12) and follow all in struction s that apply . Be aware that you will need to learn safe meth ods best suited to your abilities. A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE” Follow these steps to help the rider learn to do a “[...]

930487 Rev. A VII. W ar nings: For Safe U se 21 E. DESCENDING ST AIRS 1. Use at least two atten dants to move a chair and rider down stairs. 2. Move the chair and rider FORW ARD down the stairs. 3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step. 4. A s[...]

930487 Rev. A VIII. W ar nings: Components & Options 23 D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair ar e special high-stren gth fasteners . Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONL Y use fasten ers provid ed by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by th e markings on[...]

930487 Rev. A VIII. W ar nings: Components & Options 25 J. QUICK -RELEASE AXLES 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 . An unlocked axle may come off during use, [...]

930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 27 A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL) 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– The axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully (Fig. A). Check that th e axle is locked [...]

930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 29 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 28 F . ADJUSTING REAR SEA T HEIGHT Prior to adjustin g rear seat height, follow the instruc- tions in Section H-4. To adjust rear seat height, loosen and remove the 8 cap screws (A) (4 per si de) that secure the camber tube. Move the camber tube to the desired [...]

930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 31 Once the axle and back plates are secured, attach the rear wheels, occupy the chair and maneuver it with a spotter to get a feel f or the new adjustment. 2. Wheel Camber The wheel camber adjustment provid es greater side-to- side stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase. The wheel[...]

930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 33 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 32 I. CASTERS NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface table or a workbench helps make these procedur es easier . NOTE ON TORQUE SETTING– A torque setting is the optimum tightenin g which should be made on a particu- lar fastener . Use proper torque s[...]

930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 35 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 34 K. WHEEL LOCKS NOTE– Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs when set- ting-up wheel locks. 1. High-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks: Loosen the screws (A) on the top of each clamp using a 3/16 Allen wrench. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into ti[...]

930487 Rev. A X. T roubleshooting 37 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 36 Y ou will need to adjust your chair fr om time to time for best performance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed. Y ou ma y need to look farther to find the best solution for a spe[...]

930487 Rev. A XI. Maintenance 39 XI. Maintenance 930487 Rev. A 38 C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves Check axles an d axle sleeves every six m onths to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the camber tube and will affect perform ance . 2. Tire Air Pressure Check air pr essure in pneumati c tires at least ONCE A WEEK. Th [...]

930487 Rev. A Notes 41 XII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 930487 Rev. A 40 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 c[...]

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©2002, Sunrise Medical 8.02 930487 Rev. A Sunrise Medical 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmon t, Colorado 80503 USA 303-218-4600 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 This product is manufactured to comply with the ‘Medical Device Directive’ 93/42/EEC.[...]