Quickie GT Owner's Manual - page 17
MK-100067 Rev. B
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IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
The owner of this chair is responsible for makiing sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained service
professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the
advice of a healthcare professional. Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recommended and
approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.
A. DEALER SERVICE INTRODUCTION
1.
At least once per year, this chair should have a complete inspection, safety check, and regular service
made by an authorized dealer. The tool list at right is a good starting point for proper maintenance.
2.
Torque settings– A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fasten-
er. It is important to use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque settings
should be 60 in-lbs
3.
If you have discovered a worn, bent, or damaged part, repair or replace them with recommended parts
before returning this chair to service..
4.
All major maintenance and repair work should be done by the authorized dealer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Torque settings:
A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener. It is important to use
proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque settings should be 60 in-lbs
2. Dealer Service and Adjustment Reference materials:
Go to www.sunrisemedical.com for parts manuals, instruction sheets, and instructional videos that will aid in the
repair of the Quickie GT Family of wheelchairs.
C. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a.
Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent.
b.
Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a.
Clean around axles and moving parts with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth.
b.
Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.
c.
DO NOT USE 3 in 1 oil, or WD-40 ® for lubrication. Only use Teflon based Lubricant when working on
this wheelchair.
D. REAR AXLE
The most important adjustment on this Quickie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravity
and wheel camber are determined by the axle adjustment.
1. Center of Gravity Adjustment
WARNING
The more you move your rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over backwards. Always make
adjustments in small increments, and check the stability of your chair with a spotter to prevent a tip-over. We rec-
ommend that you use anti-tip tubes. Refer to additional Warnings in Section VI “Falls and Tip Over”.
NOTE–
Changes to the center of gravity may affect the rear seat height (Section H), toe-in/toe-out of the rear
wheels (Section J-4) and the squareness of the casters (Section M). If you change your center of gravity
position, re-adjust all of these settings if necessary.
NOTE–
Adjusting your chair’s center of gravity will require re-adjusting the location of the wheel locks
(if provided). See Section O for instructions on adjusting the wheel locks.
You can adjust the center of gravity position by moving the two axle plate clamps (A) forward or rearward on
the seat tube (B). Moving the axle plate clamps forward shortens the wheelbase and lightens the front end, mak-
ing your chair more maneuverable. Moving the axle plates rearward makes the chair more stable and less likely
to tip over rearward. To adjust the center of gravity location, remove both rear wheels. Loosen the 4 screws (C)
(2 per side) that secure the axle plates (D) to the seat tubes. Slide both axle clamps forward or rearward along
the seat tube to the desired position. Make sure both sides are adjusted symmetrically before tightening screws.
Tighten screws to 144 in-lbs. (16.3 Nm).
Once the axle plate clamps are secured, attach the rear wheels, occupy the chair and maneuver it with a spotter
to get a feel for the new adjustment.
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C
B
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Imperial Hex key set
2. Metric Hex key set
3. Imperial Open-end Wrench set
4. Metric Open-end Wrench set
5. Torque wrench
6. Imperial Hex bit Socket set
7.
Metric Hex bit Socket set
8. Phillips and Flat screwdrivers
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