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Quickie IRIS User Instruction Manual & Warranty
Summary of IRIS
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Quickie ® iris user instruction manual & warranty 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. ❏ with transit option ❏ without transit option.
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931134 rev. A i . I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 sunrise 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 ser- vice you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at t...
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931134 rev. A i i . T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 5 g. Positioning belts ............................................................................... 24 h. Power drive ...................................................................................... 24 i. Push handles ..........................
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931134 rev. A i v . N o t i c e – r e a d b e f o r e u s e 7 iv. Notice– read before use a. Choose the right chair & safety options sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheel- chair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjust...
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931134 rev. A v . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 9 e. Safety checklist before each use of your chair: 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (they may indicate low tire pres- sure, loose fasteners, or damage to you...
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931134 rev. A v . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 11 k. When you need help for the rider: make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instruc- tions that apply. For attendants: 1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suit- ed to yo...
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931134 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 13 if you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. C. Wheelies because of the ability to adjust the center of gravity and changes...
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931134 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 15 g. Ramps, slopes & sidehills riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill, will change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti- tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip-o...
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931134 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 17 j. Stairs 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. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings “for attendants” (section v, part k), an...
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931134 rev. A v i i . W a r n i n g s : f o r s a f e u s e ( a t t e n d a n t s ) 19 c. Climbing a curb or single step 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 fro...
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931134 rev. A v i i . W a r n i n g s : f o r s a f e u s e ( a t t e n d a n t s ) 21 do not use the chair as a seat in a motor vehicle without the use of the “transit locking pin” for chairs with the heavy duty package and users who weigh more than 250 lbs. To locate the transit locking pin the lo...
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931134 rev. A v i i i . W a r n i n g s : c o m p o n e n t s & o p t i o n s 23 d. Fasteners 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 one...
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931134 rev. A v i i i . W a r n i n g s : c o m p o n e n t s & o p t i o n s 25 j. Quick-release axles 1. Do not use this chair unless you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-rele...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 27 ix. Set-up & adjustment note– setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat surface, such as a workbench, helps make these proce- dures easier. Note on torque setting– a torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a parti...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 29 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 28 d. Articulating legrest (optional) 1. Installation or removal to install or remove articulating legrest (alr) see instructions for swing-away footrest installation. 2. Elevation adjustme...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 31 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 30 g. 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 rele...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 33 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 32 j. Anti-tip tubes- back anti-tip tubes are recommended for all wheelchairs. Note– use a torque setting of 350 in.-lbs. When set- ting-up anti-tip tubes. 1. Inserting anti-tip tubes into ...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 35 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 34 2. Tilt-stops adjustment adjustments can be made to limit the amount of tilt (rotation) that the chair provides by using the tilt- stops (a). A. Loosen and remove the retaining screw (b)...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 37 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 36 p. Frame depth 1. Back adjustment a. Loosen and remove the front bolt (f) located in front of back mounting plate and use it to secure the angle of the backrest using position g in the s...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 39 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 38 t. Rear axle 1. To mount and remove rear wheels (optional) do not use this chair unless you are sure both quick- release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and ca...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 41 1. Adjustment a. Loosen rear bolt (b). B. Loosen and remove front bolt (a) from the car- riage on each side.B. C. Set the carriage at desired range setting using one of the 3 holes. D. Replace and tighten all bolts. Important note– the adjustm...
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931134 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 43 i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 931134 rev. A 42 v. Wheel locks quickie iris wheelchairs are standard with wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at sunrise. Adjustment a. Loosen the screws (f). Do not attempt to remove one screw at a ...
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931134 rev. A x i . M a i n t e n a n c e 45 x . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 931134 rev. A 44 xi. Maintenance a. Introduction 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make...
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X i . M a i n t e n a n c e 931134 rev. A 46 c. Maintenance tips 1. Axles & axle sleeves: check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. 2. Tire air pressure: check air pressure in pneumatic tires at le...
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Sunrise medical, inc. 7477 east dry creek parkway • longmont, colorado • 80503 usa (800) 333-4000 in canada (800) 263-3390 © 2003, sunrise medical, inc. 6.03 931134 rev a.