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Quickie QM-710 Owner's Manual

Summary of QM-710

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® qm-710/715hd/720 bc, sc, mpc / bd, sd, mpd 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 q m-7 10/ 71 5hd /72 0

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    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 us at the address and telephone number below:...

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    Ii. Table of contents q m - 7 1 0 / 7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 3 118444 rev. C i. Introduction..........................................................................2 ii. Table of contents ...............................................................3 iii. Your chair and its parts .........................

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    118444 rev. C 4 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 iii. Your chair and its parts 1. Armrest 2. Joystick 3. Seat pan 4. Front hanger 5. Caster tire 6. Foot plate 7. Backrest 8. Push handle 9. Free-wheel release lever 10. Seat frame 11. Drive wheels 12. Base frame 13. Caster fork 14. Transit tie down 15. L...

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    118444 rev. C 5 q m - 7 1 0 / 7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 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 user. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and yo...

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    C. Sources of emi warning the sources of emi fall into three broad types: 1. Hand-held transceivers: the antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit. These include: • citizens band (cb) radios • “walkie-talkies” • security, fire and police radios • cellular phones • lap-top computers with phone ...

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    4. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide secure points for you to hold the rear of the chair to pre- vent a fall or tip-over. 5. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. B. Weight limit warning 1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the total w...

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    G. 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 movement from emi sources. (see section v) 2. Make ...

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    Warning if you must reach or lean, do so at your own risk. Remember to: 1. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach. 2. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as pos- sible. This makes the chair more stable. Q-note– to do this: move your chair past the obje...

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    R. Ramps, slopes & sidehills warning the center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope. Q-note– “slope” includes a ramp or sidehill. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Never use this chair on a slope unless your are sure it is safe. When in doubt, have someone help y...

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    3. The footrest should always be in the down position when operating the chair. 4. Never lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. F. Motor brakes warning 1. Do not engage or disengag...

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    Warning never use a positioning belt: • in place of a motor vehicle seat belt. In an accident or sud- den stop you may be thrown from the chair. A positioning belt will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the belt. • as a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order. • on a user...

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    P. Power recline warning pinch point avoid putting hands or fingers near the power recline mechanism while in operation. Weight capacity the maximum user weight capacity for the power recline is up to 350 lbs. Exceeding this weight capacity could lead to injury and/or permanent damage to the equipme...

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    118444 rev. C 14 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 viii. Set-up, adjustment and use d. Battery removal to remove the batteries for transporting or servicing: remove batteries a. Remove the two knobs (a) securing the seat. Tilt the entire seat back until it rests on the stop. B. Remove the shroud cover b...

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    118444 rev. C 15 q m - 7 1 0 / 7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 viii. E. Folding backrest quickie qm-710/715hd/720 wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in folded position. (optional) 1. Upright positioning a. Lift backrest to upright position so that latch handles (a) lock into place. B. Backrest is ready for use...

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    118444 rev. C 16 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 viii. 3. Calf pad adjustment a. Remove the two securing bolts (k). B. Move calf pads to desired height. C. Re-install bolts (k) through desired holes. I. R-net joysticks controls: led, and color display joystick omni input/display the omni is a universa...

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    Viii. K. Dual-post height-adjustable armrests (option) , fixed height standard the dual-post flip-back armrest can be used as either a flip-back armrest or a removable armrest. 1. Installing armrest a. Insert front and rear posts into armrest receivers. B. Engage levers (a and b) to secure armrest. ...

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    118444 rev. C 18 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 viii. Seating system set-up n. Asap ii seating adjustment please refer to the asap seating adjustment guide for details on how to adjust the seat depth, seat width, armrest height and backrest angle. Pre-tilt and seat-to-floor height pre-tilt positionin...

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    Ix. Operating guide a. Performance control settings q-note– before attempting to check and/or adjust settings on your joystick, be sure to see your dealer or clinician and have them make the adjustments if needed. 1. It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability. 2. Con...

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    118444 rev. C 20 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 d. Thermal roll-back your chair has a thermal roll back circuit. This protects the controller from damage due to overheating. In extreme conditions (such as repetitive hill climbing) the circuit will decrease the power to your motors. This allows the ch...

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    Ix. F. R-net 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 shorten the life off the wheelchair ...

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    118444 rev. C 22 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 ix. G. R-net 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) bat...

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    118444 rev. C 23 q m - 7 1 0 / 7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 ix. Inhibit (fig. 14) if the speed of the wheelchair is being limited; for example, by a tilted seat, then this orange symbol will be displayed. If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving, then this red sym- bol will be flashing. –mode screens–...

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    118444 rev. C 24 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 h. Brake lever disengage the brake lever when you need to manually push the chair. (for example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). Warning 1. Do not disengage brake lever unless power to the chair is off. 2. With either one or both brakes released...

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    118444 rev. C 25 q m - 7 1 0 / 7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 3. Caution — to avoid damage to the battery: • make sure you use the correct setting for sealed (gel) batter- ies (located on the off-board charger). • never charge a frozen battery. A fully charged battery will rarely freeze, but the fluid in a disch...

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    Xi. Maintenance 118444 rev. C 26 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 d. Battery maintenance warning 1. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright (wet cell batteries). Sunrise does not recommend wet cell batter- ies. 2. Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. 3. Always wear rubber g...

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    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 sup- plier. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance, extend w...

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    Xii. Sunrise limited warranty 118444 rev. C 28 q m- 7 1 0 /7 1 5 h d / 7 2 0 a. For five (5) years sunrise warrants the frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for five years from date of first con- sumer purchase. B. For one (1) year we warrant all sunrise-made parts a...

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    ©2013 sunrise medical (us) llc3 6.13 118444 rev. C 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 ...