Summary of Quickie Revolution
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Owner’s manual revolution.
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47 revolution issue 5.
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Revolution how to use this manual we at sunrise medical want you to get the best out of your quickie revolution wheelchair. This owner’s manual will familiarise you with the chair and its features. It contains hints on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality st...
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46 revolution issue 5 contents introduction page 1 guarantee page 2 features and options page 3 safety tips page 4 using your chair page 5 - 17 footrest page 18 armrests page 18 - 19 anti-tip tubes page 20 quick-release axles page 20 backrest page 21 wheel locks page 21 chair adjustments page 22 - 3...
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1 revolution issue 5 sunrise is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use. This wheelchair is to be used to aid individuals with limited or no personal mobility. The revolution is suitable for both indoor and outdoo...
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2 revolution issue 5 7 items of a consumable nature will not normally be covered during the 12 month warranty period unless such items have suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect. These items include amongst others, lubricants, motor brushes, upholstery, tyres, in...
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3 revolution issue 5 5 8 2 features and options 3 4 6 7 9 1 backrest 2 pneumatic tyre 3 handrim 4 quick-release axle 5 adjustable axle plate 6 x spoked wheel 7 castor assembly 8 height/angle adjustable footrest 9 seat sling 10 seat height spacer 1 10
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4 revolution issue 5 safety tips wheelies doing a wheelie (tilting the wheelchair backward to its balance point) is dangerous, as the chair may tip over. Wheelies should only be performed by experienced users. Do not attempt to learn or practice this manoeuvre without the aid of an attendant. Footre...
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5 revolution issue 5 folding remove both rear wheels (fig. 1), by pressing the quick release button (1) which is located in the wheel hub (2), and grip the wheel through the spokes (3) around the hub and pull the axle out of its sleeve (4). Fig. 2 fig. 1 folding and opening 1 2 4 3 2 1 standing at t...
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6 revolution issue 5 4 7 5 6 fig. 4 fig. 3 folding and opening semi-folded position release the backrest cord and holding the chair as shown in fig. 3 (semi-folded position) pull the main frame lock release cord (4) and pull the camber bar (5) toward you until the front castors (6) are parallel with...
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7 revolution issue 5 using your chair water, snow and ice contact with water, snow or ice may affect the performance of your wheelchair. 1. Never use your wheelchair in a pool or other body of water. 2. If your chair becomes wet, or if you use water to clean it, dry the chair thoroughly as soon as y...
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8 revolution issue 5 using your chair centre of balance (continued) 2. Changing the setup of this chair increases the risk of a fall or tip over. Be very careful if you make a change to any of the following: ! The position of the rear axles, the distance between the rear wheels or the amount of rear...
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9 revolution issue 5 using your chair wheelies (rear wheel balance) a wheelie is performed by balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, while the front castors are raised off the ground. If done safely, it can help you overcome kerbs and other obstacles. Warning: it is dangerous to do a wheelie, a...
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10 revolution issue 5 using your chair 1. Avoid reaching or leaning if you must shift your weight to do so. Moving forwards in your seat may cause the chair to tip forward. Always keep your lower back in contact with the backrest. Ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. 2. Never reach wit...
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11 revolution issue 5 using your chair 10% maximum slope 10% maximum side hill slope slopes and hills warning: going up or down a slope (fig. 5) or riding on the side of a hill (fig. 6) will change the centre of balance of your chair. If you fail to heed these warnings you may suffer a severe injury...
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12 revolution issue 5 using your chair transfers warning: if you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you: please refer to figures 7 and 8. 1. Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous. Be aware that there is a point during each...
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13 revolution issue 5 using your chair kerbs and single steps warning: if you fail to heed these warnings, a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you or others: 1. Never try to climb or descend a kerb or step alone (fig. 9) unless you are a skilled rider and: ! You can safely do a w...
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14 revolution issue 5 using your chair 100mm (4") maximum kerb height 100mm (4") maximum kerb height fig. 11 fig. 10 tips for descending a kerb or single step with help read and follow the warnings for attendants. To help the rider descend a kerb or single step in a backward direction: 1. Check to m...
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15 revolution issue 5 using your chair tips for climbing a kerb or single step with help read and follow the warnings for attendants. To help the rider mount a kerb or single step in a forward direction: 1. Always stay behind the wheelchair. 2. Face the kerb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels ...
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16 revolution issue 5 moving a chair and rider up or down stairs warning: where possible, avoid carrying out this manoeuvre to prevent attendant injury. Read and follow the warnings for attendants. If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to the rider a...
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17 revolution issue 5 tips for descending stairs with help read and follow the warnings for attendants. Follow these steps when helping the rider descend stairs: 1. Move the chair and rider forward down the stairs (fig. 15). 2. The attendant at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to th...
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18 revolution issue 5 chair features angle adjustable footplate an angle and height adjustable footplate is shown in fig. 16. Fig. 16 fig. 17 swing-away armrests fig. 17 shows the swing-away armrest. To fit swing-away armrests simply drop the armrest (1) into the receiver (2). 1 2.
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19 revolution issue 5 chair features fig. 18 c fig. 18 height adjustable armrests fig. 18 shows the height adjustable armrest. To install armrests, slide the outer arm post (1) into the receiver (2). The armrest will automatically lock into place. To adjust armrest height, rotate the release lever (...
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20 revolution issue 5 chair features fig. 19 fig. 20 2 1 4 3 2 1 anti-tip tubes to fit anti-tip tubes (fig. 19), hold the release pins (1) in and insert the anti-tip tube into the receiver (2). To remove the anti-tip tube hold the release levers in and slide the tubes out. In some instances it can b...
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21 revolution issue 5 fig.21a chair features fig. 21b wheel locks scissor wheel locks are shown in fig. 21a. The wheel locks mount on clamping systems (1) and are correctly set prior to leaving the factory. To apply the wheel lock pull the operating lever (2) forwards until you feel it go over centr...
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22 revolution issue 5 footplate angle adjustable to adjust the angle of the footplate (fig. 24) loosen the retaining screws (1) as shown, using a 5mm allen key, sufficiently to allow the footplate to be rotated to the desired position. Tighten to 7-12nm torque. Chair adjustments fig. 24 1 backrest a...
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23 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments 1 3 2 fig. 26 fig. 25 1 2 3 6 4 5 2 footplate height to adjust the fooplate height (fig. 25) loosen the two footplate screws (1), sufficiently to allow the tubes (2) to slide in or out of the footplate. (use a 5mm allen key). Remove both screws (3), using a 4m...
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24 revolution issue 5 fig. 27 4 3 5 1 2 wheel locks to adjust, loosen the screws (1) on the side of each clamp (2). Using a 5mm allen key turn one of the screws anticlockwise ¼ turn. Repeat the same process with the second of the two screws (fig. 27). Loosen the screws until the clamp can slide free...
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25 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments fig. 29 fig. 28 backrest angle the backrest angle (fig. 28) is adjusted by loosening the eccentric bolt assembly (1) using a 4mm allen key and the pivot bolt (2) using a 4mm allen key sufficiently to allow the eccentric assembly to be rotated. When the desired...
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26 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments fig. 30 armrest height the height of swing away armrests can be changed (fig. 30). Remove the armrest (1) from the receiver (2). Remove the height adjustment screw (3), using a 10mm a/f spanner, and replace in the required tapped hole (4), and tighten to 7-12n...
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27 revolution issue 5 fig. 33 fig. 32 chair adjustments anti-tip tubes the anti-tip tubes (fig. 32) can be changed in height, by pressing in the location pins (1) in the anti-tip tube (2) and sliding the anti-tip adjusting sleeve (3) to the desired position. The location pin will snap into the desir...
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28 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments rear axle positions seat height the seat height (fig. 34) is adjusted by removing the axle clamp (1) and the camber bar (2). Remove the two retaining screws (3) and nuts (4), using a 4mm allen key and an 10mm a/f spanner, and adding an axle spacer (5), using t...
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29 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments rear axle camber wheel camber (fig. 36) is determined by your choice of camber bar and axle clamps.The tubes and clamps are available in 0°, 4°, 8° and 12° settings from sunrise medical dealers. To change the camber setting the camber bar and clamps must be re...
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30 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments fig. 39 seat height adjustment (front) to adjust the height of the front of the seat use the top axle hole (1) in the castor fork (2), as shown in fig. 39. Remove the two axle retaining screws (3), using a 4mm allen key, from the bottom hole, and align the axl...
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31 revolution issue 5 fig. 41 2 1 3 fig. 40 2 3 1 5 4 chair adjustments castor angle adjustment for optimum performance, the castor housing (fig. 40) should always be at 90 o to the floor, (perpendicular to the ground). This adjustment is made with an eccentric (offset) attachment bolt mechanism (1)...
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32 revolution issue 5 chair adjustments fig. 42 fig. 43 reversing the castor to reverse the castor plate as shown in fig. 42, the left plate should be mounted on the right side of the frame, and the right plate should be mounted on the left side of the frame. Refer to fig. 40 page 31. Both retaining...
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33 revolution issue 5 transportation transportation in vehicles this wheelchair has been crash tested in its standard configuration. However, due to safety risks sunrise medical do not recommend the transportation of people in their wheelchairs. Should a person need to be transported in the wheelcha...
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34 revolution issue 5 lap belt instructions step 1 positioning belt kit. The positioning belt kit contains, one positioning belt, three tri glide buckles and two cable ties. Step 2 to assemble the positioning belt. Take the positioning belt strap and thread through the tri-glide. Repeat on both ends...
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35 revolution issue 5 lap belt instructions step 5 to secure the positioning belt to the chair. Take one of the cable ties supplied and thread through the positioning belt strap. Then wrap around the frame and fasten together. Do not over tighten positioning belt. Repeat steps 3-5 with both ends of ...
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36 revolution issue 5 lap belt instructions the positioning belt can be used on the quickie rxs, quickie 2, breezy sltl and quickie 2 millennium wheelchairs. Quickie rxs: quickie 2: breezy sl/tl: quickie 2 millennium: advice to client the positioning belt must only be fitted by an approved sunrise m...
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37 revolution issue 5 maintenance schedule general 1. Tyre pressure 450 kilopascals/4.5 bar (65 psi) (rear wheels) 250 kilopascals/2.5 bar (36 psi) (castors) 2. Wheel locks check for loose fasteners. 3. Castor (front) wheels check that the castor assembly and castor wheel rotate freely. 4. Roll of w...
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38 revolution issue 5 tools to maintain your wheelchair properly, you will need the following tools: adjustable spanner 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7mm allen keys 3/32" allen key spoke key 10, 13, 17, and 19mm a/f spanners philips no. 2 screwdriver cleaning guidelines in addition to the maintenance checks on the...
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39 revolution issue 5 overall length with legrest 813mm min. 892mm max. Overall width 677mm folded length 690mm folded width 558mm folded height 285mm total mass 12.5kg mass of heaviest part 9.5kg static stability downhill less than 1° static stability uphill less than 1° static stability sideways l...
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40 revolution issue 5 sunrise medical your new revolution is manufactured in the west midlands by sunrise medical. With over 30 years experience, we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufacturers in the uk. All our wheelchairs, powerchairs, scootas and stairlifts undergo rigorou...
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Sunrise medical limited high street, wollaston, west midlands dy8 4ps england tel +44 (0)1384 44 66 88 fax +44 (0)1384 44 66 99 www.Sunrisemedical.Co.Uk.