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Quickie Pulse Owner's Manual

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® pulse 6 bc, 6 sc 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. P u l s e improving people’s lives.

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    103688 rev. A 2 q u i c k i e p u l s e i . I n t r o d u c t i o n i. Introduction 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 service you receive from your sunrise suppl...

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    103688 rev. A 3 q u i c k i e p u l s e i i . Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s ii. Table of contents i. Introduction ................................................... 2 ii. Table of contents.......................................... 3 iii. Your chair and its parts ............................ 4 iv. No...

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    103688 rev. A 4 q u i c k i e p u l s e i i i . Yo u r c h a i r a n d i t s pa r t s iii. Your chair and its parts 1. Flip-back, height-adjustable armrest 2. Vr2 controller joystick (rnet optional) 3. Frame seat (adjustable asap) 4. Front caster 7" 5. Rear stabilizing caster 6" 6. Swing-away riggin...

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    103688 rev. A 5 q u i c k i e p u l s e i v. N ot i c e – r e a d b e f o r e u s e iv. Notice– read before use a. Choose the right chair & safety options sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a wh...

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    103688 rev. A 6 q u i c k i e p u l s e v. Warning individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not to be immune to 20v/m, or not known, should exercise extra care around known sources of emi. Warning there is no way to know the effect on emi if y...

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    103688 rev. A 7 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i . G e n e r a l wa r n i n g s vi. General warnings warning heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. A. Notice to rider warning 1. Before using this chai...

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    103688 rev. A 8 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i . H. When seated in a parked wheelchair warning 1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked, even for a moment. This will prevent: • accidental movement from contact with the joystick by you or others. • unintended brake release or movem...

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    103688 rev. A 9 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i . P. Dressing or changing clothes warning be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair. To make the chair more stable, rotate the front casters until they are forward. Q. Obstacles warning obstacles you may...

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    103688 rev. A 10 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i . T. To reduce the risk of a fall, tip-over or loss of control warning 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. • do not “cut the corner” on ...

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    103688 rev. A 11 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i i . Wa r n i n g s : c o m p o n e n t s & o p t i o n s • avoid putting weight on the footplate or footrests, as the chair may tip forward. • flip the footplate back or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible. 3. Never lift this chair by the foot...

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    103688 rev. A 12 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i i . J. Upholstery fabric warning 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of the seat as soon as you can. If you fail to do so, the seat may fail and cause you to fall. Worn fabrics may increase the potential for a fire hazard. 2. Fabric will deteriorate with age a...

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    Viii. Set-up, adjustment & use notes: 1. Work surface for set-up: use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your chair. This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. 2. Fasteners: • many of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high-strength fastene...

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    103688 rev. A 14 q u i c k i e p u l s e 4 a b 5 c 6 d v i i i . A. Battery removal (figures 1, 2, 3) to remove the batteries for transporting or servicing: 1. Remove batteries a. Carefully remove seat (see section i. Seat removal). B. Remove the shroud by first removing the six fasteners (fig. 1) u...

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    103688 rev. A 15 q u i c k i e p u l s e c. Swing-away footrests 1. Installation (fig. 7) a. Place swing-away pivot pin (e) into the locating hole (f) on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from frame. B. Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks (g) into place on locki...

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    103688 rev. A 16 q u i c k i e p u l s e v i i i . 10 e. Joystick controls: • led joystick and color display joystick omni input/display the omni is a universal specialty controls interface that accepts signals from many different types of sids and translates them into commands compatible with the p...

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    V i i i . 13 14 16 12 15 h. Seat height adjustment (figure 11) 1. Remove seat (see section i. Seat removal). 2. Remove pins from all four seat mount posts. 3. Select the desired seat height (rear seat mount should never be more than one position lower than the front). 4. Reinsert the pins. Warning e...

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    103688 rev. A 18 q u i c k i e p u l s e i x . O p e r at i n g g u i d e ix. Operating guide a. Performance control settings note– seek advice regarding checking and adjusting settings. 1. It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability. 2. Consult your health care profe...

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    103688 rev. A 19 q u i c k i e p u l s e i x . I vr2 joystick with actuator control e. Vr2 joystick assembly the standard vr2 joystick controls the chair’s performance. It consists of the following parts: 1. Speed control or drive mode selection buttons (a and b) to decrease the speed level depress ...

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    103688 rev. A 20 q u i c k i e p u l s e i x . F. Led joystick on/off button the on/off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors. Do not use the on/off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency. (if you do, you may...

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    103688 rev. A 21 q u i c k i e p u l s e i x . G. Color lcd screen this section covers those joystick modules that are fitted with a color lcd screen. The color lcd screen is split into three areas of information. The top bar, the base bar and the main screen area. Top bar (fig. 1 & 2) battery indic...

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    103688 rev. A 22 q u i c k i e p u l s e i x . H. Motor locks disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair. (for example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). Warning 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off. 2. With either one or both brakes release...

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    103688 rev. A 23 q u i c k i e p u l s e x . B at t e r i e s • never charge a frozen battery. A fully charged battery will rarely freeze, but the fluid in a discharged battery can freeze at 16 degrees fahrenheit (minus 9 degrees centigrade). If you suspect a battery is frozen, thaw it before chargi...

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    103688 rev. A 24 q u i c k i e p u l s e x . Always: 1. Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and follow all instructions and warnings. 2. Make sure room is well ventilated. 3. Turn off all power to your chair. 4. Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution. 5. Make sure to al...

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    103688 rev. A 25 q u i c k i e p u l s e x i . M a i n t e n a n c e xi. Maintenance a. Notes 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 will make your chair easier to use. 3....

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    103688 rev. A 26 q u i c k i e p u l s e x i . H. Maintenance chart you should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them checked and/or repaired by your authorized sunrise supplier. Frequent maintenance and...

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    103688 rev. A 27 q u i c k i e p u l s e x i . Drive right drive left red black 2-way sb50 red battery 2-way sb50 black red black battery 4-way amp mate-n-loc 6-way mini-fit jr. Ba se se at actuator adaptor harness power harness actuator harness dr iv e- th r u ha rn es s switch seat tilt 6-way mini...

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    Sunrise medical inc. 7477 east dry creek parkway longmont, colorado 80503 usa (800) 333-4000 in canada (800) 263-3390 www.Sunrisemedical.Com ©2009 sunrise medical inc. 1.09 103688 rev. A q u i c k i e p u l s e x i i . S u n r i s e l i m i t e d wa r r a n t y e. What we will do our sole liability ...