Quickie 2HP Owner's Manual

Summary of 2HP

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® 2hp ❏ with transit option ❏ without transit option 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. S e c t i o n e n g l i s h q uic ki e 2h p.

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    128226 rev. A 2 e ng li s h 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. Please feel free to write or call us at the...

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    128226 rev. A 3 e ng li s h i. Introduction ............................................................... 2 ii. Table of contents ...................................................... 3 iii. Your chair and its parts ....................................... 4 iv. Notice - read before use .............

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    Iv. Notice- read before use 128226 rev. A 4 e ng li s h iii. Your chair and its parts a. Choose the right chair & safety options 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, opt...

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    A. Weight limits warning never exceed the weight limit specified by sunrise medical. The weight capacity provided by your manufacturer is for the combined weight of a rider and items carried using on-board storage. If you do exceed the weight limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of ...

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    128226 rev. A 6 e ng li s h v. General warnings 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...

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    128226 rev. A 7 e ng li s h vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs a. Center of balance 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 ri...

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    128226 rev. A 8 e ng li s h vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs g. Escalators 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 inju...

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    128226 rev. A 9 e ng li s h i. Transfers 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...

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    128226 rev. A 10 e ng li s h k. Climbing a curb or single step 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. ...

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    128226 rev. A 11 e ng li s h a. Anti-tip tubes warning anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in normal conditions. 1. Sunrise recommends the use of anti-tip tubes: 2. When locked in place (in the “down” position) anti-tip tubes should be between 1 1/2 to 2 inches off the...

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    128226 rev. A 12 e ng li s h vii. Warnings: components and options h. Positioning belts (optional) warning use positioning belts only to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death to the rider. 1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the w...

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    Viii. Use and maintenance 128226 rev. A 13 e ng li s h warning 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. The chair may require periodic maintenance or cer- tain in-use adjustm...

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    128226 rev. A 14 e ng li s h f. To mount & remove rear wheels 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. 1. To install wheel a. Depress quick-release button (a) fully. This will release tension on ...

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    128226 rev. A 15 e ng li s h viii. Use and maintenance i. Armrests sunrise medical offers several different types of armrests. Fixed, swing-away, and flip-back armrests. Flip-back armrests can be detached or can flip back to allow lateral transfers. They are height adjustable (1" increments) by flip...

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    L. Footrests, & footplates note– make sure that your sunrise dealer has correctly adjusted your footrests and footplates with the advice of a healthcare professional. The original setup should not be changed without first check- ing with that advisor. The footrest position is key to keeping your bod...

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    E ng li s h 17 128226 rev. A o. Side guards inserting and removing the side guard a. Insert the side guard into side guard outer receiver hardware b. To remove, grip the top of the side guard and pull upward. Note – after installing receiver hardware and inserting the side guard, check for interfere...

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    Ix. Dealer service and adjustment 26 warning the owner of this chair is responsible for makiing sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained serv- ice professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the advice of a healthcare profes...

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    Ix. Dealer service and adjustment e ng li s h 19 128226 rev. A 3. Wheel base width adjustment adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel spacing to maximize pu...

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    G. Caster forks two-hole caster forks allow the interchanging of some casters and adjusting seat height. To adjust, loosen the bolt (a) and remove the caster. Either change caster size and/or position the caster upward or downward in predrilled holes (1 inch apart) on caster fork. Replace bolt and t...

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    Ix. Dealer service and adjustment e ng li s h 21 128226 rev. A j. Armrest receiver attachment mounting 1. Place the two receiver clamps (a) onto the top portion of the rear side frame tube. Align with the preferred location of the single post height-adjustable armrest. 2. Pinch both clamp receivers ...

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    M. Fixed front footrests 1. Adjustment a. Remove mounting bolts (a) on the top of each extension tube. B. Make sure the inserts remain in place. C. Slide footrest tube into front frame tube to desired height. D. Line up holes and replace the bolt on the outside through frame, footrest and insert. E....

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    E ng li s h 23 128226 rev. A 2. Pivot point height adjustment a. Remove button head screw (a) from the frame. B. Adjust backrest to obtain desired pivot point height. C. Replace and tighten button head screw. D. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Backrest height adjustment a. Remove button head screw (b)....

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