Quickie Q2 Lite Owner's Manual

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® q2 lite 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 q2 lite.

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    Mk-100071 reva 2 e ng li s h 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 supplier. Please feel free to write or call ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 3 e ng li s h ii. Table of contents i. Introduction ............................................................... 2 ii. Table of contents ...................................................... 3 iii. Your chair and its parts ....................................... 4 iv. Notice - rea...

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    Mk-100071 reva 4 e ng li s h iii. Your chair and its parts 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...

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    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, damage to your chair, a fall, ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 6 e ng li s h v. General warnings k. Street use warning 1. This product is not intended for street use. 2. Avoid streets whenever possible. 3. Obey and follow all legal pedestrian pathways, and laws that apply to pedestrians. 4. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles in parking lots...

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    Mk-100071 reva 7 e ng li s h vi. Warnings: falls and tip-overs m. When you need help warning for the rider: make sure that each person who helps you reads and fol- lows all warnings and instructions that apply. For attendants: 1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe meth- o...

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    Mk-100071 reva 8 e ng li s h vi. Warnings: falls and tip-overs 4. When you have to use a ramp, always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you have no risk of going off the edge. 5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair. 6. Never ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 9 e ng li s h 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 method...

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    Mk-100071 reva 10 e ng li s h k. Climbing a curb or single step warning for attendant: 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 front casters clear the curb or step....

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    Vii. Warnings: components and options mk-100071 reva 11 e ng li s h a. Anti-tip tubes warning anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in normal conditions. 1. Sunrise recommends the use of anti-tip tubes: 2. When locked in place (in the “down” position) anti-tip tubes shou...

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    Mk-100071 reva 12 e ng li s h l. Rear wheel locks warning rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling when your chair is at a complete stop. 1. Never use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving...

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    Mk-100071 reva 13 e ng li s h viii. Use and maintenance 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 adjustments th...

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    Mk-100071 reva 14 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– setting the wheelchair on a flat surface, such as a workbench or table, helps make th...

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    Mk-100071 reva 15 e ng li s h i. Armrests sunrise medical offers several different types of armrests. Fixed, swing-away, and flip-back armrests. Swing-away armrests can be detached or can swing away to allow lateral transfers. They are height adjustable (1" increments) by squeezing the adjustment tr...

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    Mk-100071 reva 16 e ng li s h 21 19 b a viii. Use and maintenance 20 c d e k. Footrests, legrests, & footplates make sure that your sunrise dealer has correctly adjusted your footrests and/or legrests with the advice of a healthcare professional. The original setup should not be changed without firs...

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    Mk-100071 reva 17 e ng li s h n. Side guards inserting and removing the side guard a. Insert the side guard (a) into the outer receiver hardware(b). B. To remove the side guard, grip the top on the handle area and pull upward. O. Folding and unfolding warning possible pinch point! Be careful. 1. If ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 18 e ng li s h ix. Dealer service and adjustment 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. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the advic...

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    Mk-100071 reva 19 e ng li s h 3. Wheel base width adjustment adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel spacing to maximize pushing effi- ciency. Adjust the wh...

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    Mk-100071 reva 20 e ng li s h 32 31 0° to 2° max 33 g. Wheel locks the quickie 2 lite wheelchair is shipped with one of four types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the fac- tory unless you have requested otherwise. Use a torque setting of 115 in.-lbs. When setting up wheel locks. 1. High...

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    Mk-100071 reva 21 e ng li s h 37 2. Re-squaring your casters gently pry cap (a) off of both caster tubes. Locate the set screw (b) inside the right caster tube and loosen using an 1/4 inch hex key. Do not remove the set screw. Simply loosen it enough to allow the teeth on the upper and lower splines...

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    K. Armrest receiver attachment mounting 1. Place the two clamp receivers (a) over the top portion of the rear side frame tube .Align with the single post height-adjustable armrest. 2. Pinch both clamp receivers together at the armpost receiver side and insert into the armpost receiver . 3. Once inse...

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    Mk-100071 reva 23 e ng li s h m. Fixed front footrest adjustment 1. Adjustment a. Remove mounting bolts (a) on the top of each extension tube. B. Make sure the inserts remain in place. C. Slide footrest tube into front frame tube to desired height. D. Line up holes and replace the bolt on the outsid...

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    Q. Backrest 1. Height adjustment a. Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame. B. You will see the backrest tube which telescopes into the frame and is secured by a screw (a) on the side of the frame. C. There are holes 1 inch apart that you may choose from to set the back height. D. Remove the ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 25 e ng li s h s. Backrest tension adjustable to install the backrest tension adjustable 1. Slide velcro straps (a) over the backrest frame (b)section. Make sure to include at least one strap below the towel bar (if using a rigid chair). 2. Tighten the straps appropriately to desired ...

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    Mk-100071 reva 26 e ng li s h t. Removing seat rails detach seat rails by removing the two bolts (a) attaching the seat rail (b) to the cross brace. U. Seat saddle adjustment the quickie 2 features two seat rail connection settings using a reversible seat saddle (c). The “dynamic” posi- tion (shown)...

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    Mk-100071 reva 27 e ng li s h x. Sunrise limited warranty a. For five (5) years 1. Sunrise warrants the frame and cross brace if applicable of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for five years after the date of sale for the original purchaser. 2. This warranty does not appl...

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