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Quickie LX Owner's Manual

Summary of LX

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® lxi / lx 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 s h l xi / lx.

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    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 to write or call us at the address and telephone num...

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    G.Positioning belts option .................................................. 13 h.Push handles option........................................................ 13 i. Quick-release axles ........................................................ 13 j. Rear wheels ...........................................

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    930360 rev. F 4 e ng li s h iii. Your chair and its parts quickie lxi / lx 1 2 10 4 11 9 8 12 6 5 3 7 13 14 1. Backrest 2. Push handle 3. Armpad 4. Tire 5. Handrim 6. Quick-release axle 7. Anti-tip 8. Caster wheel 9. Caster fork 10. Footplates 11. Swing-away hanger 12. Seat sling 13. Seat cushion 14...

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    930360 rev. F 5 e ng li s h 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, options and adjustments rests sol...

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    F. Reduce the risk of an accident warning 1. Before you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor. 2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or t...

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    4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can. 5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward. 6. When you descend ...

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    E. Reaching or leaning warning if you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. 1. Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat. 2. ...

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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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    930360 rev. F 10 e ng li s h 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 obstacle, always ask for h...

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    930360 rev. F 11 e ng li s h 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...

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    930360 rev. F 12 e ng li s h 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 suddenly and tip for- ward. 2. To avoid a trip or fal...

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    930360 rev. F 13 e ng li s h k. Rear wheels warning a change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair. 1. The farther you move the rear axles forward, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward. 2. Consult your healthcare advisor to find the best...

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    Viii. Use and maintenance 930360 rev. F 14 e ng li s h 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 advisor. The chair may require periodic maintenance or cer- tain in-use adjustm...

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    930360 rev. F 15 e ng li s h f. To mount & remove rear wheels warning 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: a. The quick-release button (a) pops out fully. B. The ball ...

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    930360 rev. F 16 e ng li s h 2. Adjusting anti-tip tube wheel the anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve the proper clearance of 1 1/2” to 2”. A. Press the anti-tip wheel release button (a) so that both release pins are drawn inside. B. Raise or lower to one of the three pr...

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    930360 rev. F 17 e ng li s h m. Swing-in/out hangers and footrersts (60°, 70°, 70° “v”, or 90°) 1. Installation a. Place swing-in/swing-out pivot saddle into the receiver (a) on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. B. Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place ...

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    930360 rev. F 18 e ng li s h q. To fold or unfold your wheelchair note: you can remove quick-release wheels before you fold chair (and re-mount them before you unfold chair). 1. To fold the chair: a. Move sure footrests are out of the way before you fold chair. (swing-away, flip up or remove footres...

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    930360 rev. F 19 e ng li s h 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 serv- ice professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the advic...

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    930360 rev. F 20 e ng li s h ix. Dealer service & adjustment f. Toe-in and toe-out t oe-in and toe-out terms are terms that relate to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned. This will affect how well the chair will roll. Drag or resistance occurs in a wheelchair when the rear wheels are n...

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    930360 rev. F 21 e ng li s h j. Anti-tip tubes sunrise recommends anti-tips for all wheelchairs. Note- use a torque setting of 115 in.-lbs. When setting up the anti-tip tubes. 1. Height adjustment of anti-tip receivers a. Remove anti-tip tubes (a) from anti-tip receivers. B. Remove the screws and nu...

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    930360 rev. F 22 e ng li s h warning to prevent injury: if tension adjustable upholstery is present, loosen straps or remove upholstery prior to folding or unfolding the chair. N. Fitting the jay® precision back the jay precision back is a tension adjustable back that includes lateral support hardwa...

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    Xii. Sunrise limited warranty 930360 rev. F 23 e ng li s h d. What we will do our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts. This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages. E. What you must do 1. Obtain from us, while this warranty is in effect, prior approval for return or repair...

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    ©2014 sunrise medical (us) llc 6.2014 930360 rev. F customer service: 800.333.4000 www.Sunrisemedical.Com pantone 137 cool gray 6 spot color_ 3-color version: spot color_ 2-color version: pantone 137 cool gray 5 cool gray 7 sunrise medical • 2842 business park ave. • fresno, ca 93727 • usa in canada...