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Quickie IRIS Owner's Manual

Other manuals for IRIS: User Instruction Manual & Warranty

Summary of IRIS

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® iris quickie ® iris se zippie ® iris se with transit option without transit option supplier: this manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair. User: before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference. S e c t i o n e n g l i...

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    113373 rev. E 2 e ng li s h i. Introduction sunrise medical listens thank you for choosing a quickie/zippie iris tilt in space 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. P...

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    113373 rev. E 3 e ng li s h ii. Table of contents i. Introduction ...........................................................................2 ii. Table of contents .................................................................3 iii. Your chair and its parts .........................................

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    113373 rev. E 4 e ng li s h iii. Your chair and its parts iv. Notice– read before use 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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    113373 rev. E 5 e ng li s h 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, da...

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    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 an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thr...

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    Vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs 6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, do not go over an obstacle without help. 7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obsta- cle. 8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair. If you fail to heed...

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    113373 rev. E 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 these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and ...

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    113373 rev. E 9 e ng li s h j. Curbs & single steps warning before riding over curbs, or 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 our ability to avoid, or traverse any obstacle, always ask for help...

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    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 2 attendants for safety. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-ove...

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    Vii. Warnings, components & options f. Fasteners warning many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. Only use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as i...

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    I. 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 wheelchair seat. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compress...

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    Sy m p t o m s l eft tu rn in ch air right tu rn in chair l oose n ess in chair sluggish tu rn ing sque aks and rattles caster flutter chair d ro ps fast into tilt and is har d to re tu rn. Chair is h ar d to tilt an d returns too fast. E ng li s h 13 113373 rev. E viii. Use and maintenance warning ...

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    113373 rev. E 14 e ng li s h f. To mount and remove rear wheels 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– axle is not locked until the quick-release button (a) pops out fully. 2. To install wheel a....

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    113373 rev. E 15 e ng li s h k. Dual-post armrests 1. Installation or removal a. The assembly is held securely in place when the securing lever (a) is facing outside. B. Pull front securing lever (a) forward to release. C. Insert or remove armrest. D. Return securing lever to locked position. 2. Hei...

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    113373 rev. E 16 e ng li s h n. Cantilever armrests 1. Flip back the armrest for access and transfers. A. Release the armrest (a) by pulling up on the securing lever (this will unlock the armrest). B. Rotate the armrest back. 2. Return the armrest to the riding position a. Rotate the armrest back to...

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    113373 rev. E 17 e ng li s h r. Elevating legrest (optional) 1. Installation or removal to install or remove elevating legrest (elr) see instructions for swing-away footrest installation. 2. Elevation adjustment a. To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest will automatically lock in place....

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    113373 rev. E 18 e ng li s h t. Stroller handle extension (option) installation a. Press button (e) on the stroller handle so that release pins are drawn inside the tube. B. Insert the tube into the back tube receiver (f) until the release pin protrudes through the receiver mounting hole. U. Reclini...

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    113373 rev. E 19 e ng li s h 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 or adjustments should only be done with the advice of a healthcare professional. Always...

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    113373 rev. E 20 e ng li s h 3. Axle position adjustment a. Remove both wheels from the chair. B. Remove the bolts (a) from the axle plate (b) on both sides of the chair. C. Reposition the axle plate in desired position. D. Insert and tighten bolts (a). 4. Axle height adjustment a. Loosen and remove...

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    113373 rev. E 21 e ng li s h h. Adjustable locking flip-up armrests 1. Height adjustment a. Loosen bolt and nut (a) and remove flip-back tube. B. Loosen bolts (b, c) and remove clamp (i). C. Move the clamp (d) up or down to the desired position. D. Tighten bolts (b, c). E. Install the flip-back tube...

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    113373 rev. E 22 e ng li s h j. Swing-away height adjustment height adjustment note– it is recommended that you maintain a minimum of 2.0 inches between the lowest point on the footrest and the floor. A. Loosen set screw (j) using a 3/16 inch hex key. B. Slide footrest extension (k) up or down insid...

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    113373 rev. E 23 e ng li s h n. Contracture footrest 1. Outside mount - can be mounted laterally 2. Inside mount - can be mounted in the center. 3. Height adjustment a. Loosen and remove the retaining bolt (a) in the footrest mounting bracket. B. Slide the lower tube upward or downward to the desire...

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    113373 rev. E 24 e ng li s h p. Standard backrest 1. Angle adjustment a. Loosen rear bolt (a). B. Loosen and remove angle adjustment bolt (b). C. Set backrest at desired angle using pre-set holes. D. Replace and tighten the front bolt (b). E. Tighten rear bolt (a). F. Repeat on other side. Important...

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    113373 rev. E 25 e ng li s h 2. Backshell height adjustment the backshell has additional height adjustment with it’s mounting bracket. A. Remove the backrest cover. B. Using a 10mm open end wrench, remove the 4 nuts(a) that hold the backshell to the mono back bracket. C. Remove the 2 nutplates, and ...

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    113373 rev. E 26 e ng li s h s. Dynamic mono back (elastomer replacement) there are four elastomer stiffnesses available. Two types are provided with your chair. If your elastomer gets worn out, or you need a different level of support, you can replace the elastomer with a few easy steps. Important ...

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    113373 rev. E 27 e ng li s h w. Caster/fork assembly 1. Installation a. Remove dust cover (a) from caster housing. Pry cover off using a back and forth motion. B. Caster assembly holds one nut (b) and one washer (immediately below the nut). Remove nut and washer. C. Insert caster stem (d) into caste...

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    113373 rev. E 28 e ng li s h y. Frame width the frame of the iris is built to accommodate growth by using the growth kit components. 1) fixed strut tube width adjustment (rocker assembly) a. Remove the bolts (a) from both ends of the strut tubes (b) for all strut tubes. B. Replace with the appropria...

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    113373 rev. E 29 e ng li s h ix. Dealer service & adjustment z. Seat pan the seat pan of the iris is designed to accommodate depth adjustment. Depth adjustment a. Loosen and remove all bolts (a). B. Adjust the seat pan to the desired depth. C. Replace and tighten all bolts. Note– use the holes that ...

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    113373 rev. E 30 e ng li s h ix. Dealer service & adjustment bb. Attendant wheel lock installation 1. Remove wheels from chair. 2. Attach mount bracket/cable assembly to axle strut tube using 1/4" x 1-3/4" bolt (item 1) with nut and washers. 3. If push-to-lock wheel locks are already installed, remo...

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    113373 rev. E 31 e ng li s h dd. Check-out once the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any prob- lems, follow these procedures: 1. Review assembly and adjustment sections to make sure the chair was prope...