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Quickie 5R Owner's Manual

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    S e c t i o n e n g l i s h q u i c k i e 5 r o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® 5r * 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 for future reference..

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    I. Introduction mk-100083 rev. A 2 q ui c ki e 5 r sunrise medical listens thank you for choosing a quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your ques- tions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your sunrise supplier. Please feel free t...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 3 q ui c ki e 5 r i. Introduction ............................................................... 2 ii. Table of contents ...................................................... 3 iii. Your chair and its parts ....................................... 4 iv. Notice-read before use ........

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 4 q ui c ki e 5 r iii. Your chair and its parts 1. Backrest 2. Tire 3. Seat sling 4. Wheel lock 5. Foot platform 6. Caster fork 7. Caster wheel 8. Caster arm 9. Camber tube 10. Handrim 11. Wheel rim 12. Quick-release axle 13. Axle plate 14. Folding backrest bracket 15. Push handle n...

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    V. General warnings 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, ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 6 q ui c ki e 5 r j. Terrain warning 1. Based on ansi/resna testing, sunrise medical recommends the use of a caster wheel with a minimum diameter of 5”, if the wheelchair will be overcoming obstacles up to 1/2” on a regular basis. 2. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surf...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 7 q ui c ki e 5 r vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs 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...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 8 q ui c ki e 5 r vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs h. Ramps, slopes & sidehills warning whenever possible, avoid riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side- hill. This will change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable and more difficult to manuev...

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    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 for transfers. A. Learn how...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 10 q ui c ki e 5 r j. Curbs & single steps warning before riding over curbs, and negotiating even a single step, always ask for assistance first. Curbs and steps can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to your ability to avoid, or traverse any obsta- cle, always ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 11 q ui c ki e 5 r m. Stairs warning 1. Never use this chair on stairs unless you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Negotiating stairs with a wheelchair always requires at least two attendants for safety. If you fail to heed these warnings ...

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    Vii. Warnings: components & options mk-100083 rev. A 12 q ui c ki e 5 r f. Footrests warning 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 inches 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...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 13 q ui c ki e 5 r h. Positioning belts (optional) warning the positioning belt is predominately used to support your posture. It can also be used to limit slipping and/or sliding that you might experience when the chair is in motion. The positioning belt is not a transit rated safe...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 14 q ui c ki e 5 r n. Seat and back upholstery warning 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of seat and seat back as soon as you can. If you fail to do so, the seat or seat back may fail. 2. Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or stretching of fabrics ...

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    Viii. Use and maintenance mk-100083 rev. A 15 q ui c ki e 5 r warning the owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been set up and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a healthcare professional. The chair may require periodic safety and function checks...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 16 q ui c ki e 5 r f. To mount & remove rear wheels the rear wheel axle (b) attaches the rear wheel thru to the camber plug (c). When the detent balls (d) engage into the camber plug the rear wheel effectively becomes locked onto the chair. Pushing the quick-release button (a) disen...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 17 q ui c ki e 5 r h. Padded swing-away armrests (option) 1. Installation a. Slide the armrest into the receiver tube on rear of frame. B. Make sure the bolt (a) is located into the slot (b) on receiver tube 2. Swinging away a. Lift armrest out of the locked position and rotate to t...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 18 q ui c ki e 5 r k. Back angle performance adjusting the angle of the backrest 1. Release the backrest by pulling the adjustable tension pull cord (a) with a simple, short force. 2. While maintaining tension on the release cord, rotate the backrest to the desired angle, either for...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 19 q ui c ki e 5 r m. Cushion installation place cushion on seat sling with velcro ® side down. The beveled edge of the cushion should be in front. Press firmly into place. N. Storage tips 1. Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode. 2. ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 20 q ui c ki e 5 r ix. Dealer service & adjustment 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 professional. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 21 q ui c ki e 5 r e. Wheel locks quickie 5r is shipped with one of two types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise. Use a torque setting of 100 in-lbs. (11.3 nm) when setting up wheel locks. 1. High-mount push-to-lock or pull-t...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 22 q ui c ki e 5 r g. Armrest receiver attachment 1. Adjusting armrest receiver fit to tighten or loosen the fit of the outer armpost (a) in the receiver (b): a. Loosen the four receiver adjustment bolts (c) on the sides of the receiver. B. With the armrest in the receiver (b), sque...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 23 q ui c ki e 5 r j. Casters note – setting the wheelchair on a very flat table or a workbench makes this setting more accurate. 1. Adjusting caster angle checking for caster squareness: the quickie wheelchair leaves the factory with the casters adjusted square. Any time a change i...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 24 q ui c ki e 5 r -3 7 17 27 -8 2 12 22 42 2 k. Anti-flutter kit installation 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 ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 25 q ui c ki e 5 r non-folding back instructions 1. Remove backrest bracket bolt (a). 2. Rotate the backrest to the desired angle. 3. Align desired backrest bracket hole with seat frame opening. 4. Re-insert bolt and tighten. Caution – when changing the back angle of the wheelchair ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 26 q ui c ki e 5 r 5. Setting the toe to zero – alternative method a. Loosen the 2 cap screws (d) (1 per side) that secure the camber tube clamp. Observe the ball in the level (b), and rotate the camber tube (c) until the ball is centered in the level. The toe is now set at zero. B....

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 27 q ui c ki e 5 r o. Rear wheel spacing rear wheel spacing is measured as the gap between the top of the rear wheels and the backcanes, and is shown as dimension (a) factory settings will be as narrow as possible depending on the options cho- sen. Note –when setting the rear wheel ...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 28 q ui c ki e 5 r r. Rear axle plate suspension the performance of the suspension system is determined by the compression elastomers (a). There are several different elastomers available from quickie which are selected based on the user’s weight. To change out elastomers, remove th...

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    Mk-100083 rev. A 29 a. For lifetime frame and cross-brace (if applicable) warranty: 1. Although the anticipated useful service time of this wheel- chair is five years, sunrise guarantees the frame and cross brace against defects in material and workmanship for life or for as long as the original pur...