Quickie GT Owner's Manual - page 3
MK-100067 Rev. B
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I. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................
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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS .......................................
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IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE .........................................
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A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options .................
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B. Review This Manual Often .............................................
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C.Warnings..............................................................................
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V. GENERAL WARNINGS.......................................................
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A. Weight Limits ....................................................................
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B. Intended Use .....................................................................
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C.Attendants and Caregivers ..............................................
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D. Accessories ........................................................................
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E. Know Your Chair ..............................................................
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F. Reduce The Risk of an Accident ...................................
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G.Safety Checklist .................................................................
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H.Changes & Adjustments ..................................................
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I. Environmental Conditions ..............................................
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J. Terrain .................................................................................
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K. Street Use ..........................................................................
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L. Motor Vehicle Safety ........................................................
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M.When You Need Help .....................................................
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VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ..................
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A. Center of Balance ............................................................
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B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ......................................
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C.Obstacles ............................................................................
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D. Front Caster LIft ................................................................
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E. Reaching or Leaning ..........................................................
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F. Moving Backward...............................................................
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G.Escalators.............................................................................
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H.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ................................................
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I. Transfer ................................................................................
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J. Curbs & Single Steps.........................................................
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K. Climbing a Curb or Single Step......................................
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L. Descending a Curb or Single Step.................................
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M.Stairs .....................................................................................
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N.Climbing Stairs ..................................................................
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O.Descending Stairs .............................................................
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS .................
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A. Anti-Tip Tubes ...................................................................
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B. Armrests .............................................................................
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C.Caster Pin Locks................................................................
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D. Cushion & Sling Seats ......................................................
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E. Fasteners ............................................................................
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F. Footrests..............................................................................
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G.Pneumatic Tires .................................................................
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H.Positioning Belts Option ..................................................
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I. Push Handles Option........................................................
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J. Quick-Release Axles ........................................................
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K. Rear Wheels ......................................................................
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L. Rear Wheel Locks ............................................................
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M.Modified Seat Systems .....................................................
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N.Seat and Back Upholstery ..............................................
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O. Rear Suspension ................................................................
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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................
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A. Introduction ........................................................................
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B. Critical Maintenance Tips.................................................
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C.Maintenance Chart ...........................................................
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D. Cleaning Tips.......................................................................
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E. Troubleshooting Chart .....................................................
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F. To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels ...............................
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G.Wheel Locks.......................................................................
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H.Anti-tips Standard & Swing-away ...................................
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I. Padded Swing-away Armrests .........................................
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J. Height Adjustable Armrests.............................................
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K. Back Angle Performance ..................................................
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L. Cushion Installation...........................................................
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M.Storage Tips.........................................................................
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N.Check-Out ..........................................................................
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IX DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT ................................
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A. Dealer Service Introduction............................................
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B. Critical Maintenance Tips.................................................
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C.Cleaning................................................................................
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D. Rear Axle .............................................................................
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E. GT With XTR Suspension Rear Axle ...........................
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F. Rear wheel Axle Nut Adjustment..................................
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G.Rear Wheel Spacing...........................................................
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H.Wheel Lock Adjustment ..................................................
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I. Casters ................................................................................
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J. Standard Anti-tip Tubes.....................................................
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K. Anti tip Swing-away ...........................................................
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L. GT with XTR Suspension Anti-tip Tubes .....................
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M.Padded Swing-away Armrests .........................................
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N.Height Adjustable Armrests.............................................
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O.Armrest receiver Attachment Clamp ...........................
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P. Footrest Height Adjustment............................................
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Q.Back Adjustments ..............................................................
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R. Seat Sling Adjustment........................................................
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S. Rear Seat Height Adjustment..........................................
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T. Rear Axle Plate Suspension .............................................
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U. XTR Suspension.................................................................
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X. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS