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Quickie Quickie S-646 User Instruction Manual & Warranty
Summary of Quickie S-646
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Quickie ® s-646 s-646 se user instruction manual & warranty 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..
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930477 rev. A i . I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 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 u...
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930477 rev. A i i . T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 5 viii. Tips for attendants........................................................................... 26 a. To climb a curb or single step ............................................................ 26 b. To descend a curb or single step .............
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930477 rev. A i i i . Y o u r c h a i r & i t s p a r t s 7 weight 128 lb. With swing-away footrests and armrests, without batteries drive wheels 14" cast aluminum tire types: standard - pneumatic option - airless insert joystick standard - remote (right-hand or left-hand mount) option - swing-away ...
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930477 rev. A v . E m i ( e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c i n t e r f e r e n c e ) 9 heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair is on. U...
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930477 rev. A v . E m i ( e l e c t r o m a g n e t i c i n t e r f e r e n c e ) 11 • treadle switch • ribbon switch • disc switch • buddy button • micro light • star board • penta switch • plate switch • soft switch • grasp switch • wobble switch individuals with physical limitations requiring the...
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930477 rev. A v i . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 13 c. Weight limit 1. Never exceed a total weight of either 175 lbs, 250 lbs or 400 lbs, for the rider plus carried items. The weight capacity of your s-646/s-646 se is identified by a label located on the inside cover of the battery compartment door...
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930477 rev. A v i . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 15 j. Terrain 1. This chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor flooring. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so may damage wheels, bearings, axles or motors, or lo...
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930477 rev. A v i . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 17 o. Reaching or leaning reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair. If done improp- erly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. To reduce the risk of injury and/or damag...
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930477 rev. A v i . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 19 t. To reduce the risk of a fall, tip-over or loss of control: 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 a...
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930477 rev. A v i . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 21 w. Curbs & single steps 1. Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than two (2) inches high. Doing so may: • result in a fall or tip-over. • damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. T...
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930477 rev. A v i i . W a r n i n g s : c o m p o n e n t s & o p t i o n s 23 f. Footrests 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches off the ground. If set too low, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in nor- mal use. This may cause the chair to stop sudde...
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930477 rev. A v i i . W a r n i n g s : c o m p o n e n t s & o p t i o n s 25 m. Seating systems 1. Use of a seating system not approved by sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair. This may cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Never change the seating system of your chair unless you consult y...
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930477 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 27 a. 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 cha...
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I x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 930477 rev. A 28 930477 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 29 e. Swing-away footrests 1. Installation a) place swing-away pivot pin (e) into the locat- ing hole (f) on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from fr...
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930477 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 31 b) armrest can now be easily removed for transferring. 4. Height adjustment (option) a) release the upper securing lever (c). B) set at desired height. C) return securing lever to locked position. D) move armrest up or down to allow ar...
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930477 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 33 o. Wheel locks wheel locks are installed by sunrise when requested on the quickie s-646/s-646 se. 1. Mounting the wheel lock mounts to the motor mount. Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs when adjusting wheel locks. A) loosen bolts (d)...
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930477 rev. A x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 35 a. Performance control settings 1. It is vital to match performance control settings to your level of function and ability. 2. Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best con- trol settings for you. 3. Check and adjust t...
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930477 rev. A x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 37 e. Joystick assembly the joystick connects to a controller, which controls the chair’s performance. The joystick assembly consists of the following parts: 1. Speed control knob (d): use the speed control knob to adjust the maximum speed of your chair....
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930477 rev. A x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 39 x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 930477 rev. A 38 f. Motor locks disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair. (for example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off...
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930477 rev. A x i . B a t t e r i e s 41 x i . B a t t e r i e s 930477 rev. A 40 • never expose charger to rain or snow. • never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord. This will damage the cord. • never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself. Return charger to sunrise or have re...
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930477 rev. A x i . B a t t e r i e s 43 x i . B a t t e r i e s 930477 rev. A 42 3. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improp- er cord could damage the charger, or cause a fire or electrical shock. 4. A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging. To reduce the risk of fire or explosio...
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930477 rev. A x i i . M a i n t e n a n c e 45 x i i . M a i n t e n a n c e 930477 rev. A 44 d. Battery maintenance 1. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright (wet cell batteries). 2. Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. 3. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses w...
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930477 rev. A x i i . M a i n t e n a n c e 47 x i i . M a i n t e n a n c e 930477 rev. A 46 2. 14" drive wheels: a) elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground. B) release all air from tire. C) remove the four lug nuts securing wheel to hub (this is necessary only if tech- n...
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930477 rev. A x i v . S u n r i s e l i m i t e d w a r r a n t y 49 x i i i . W i r i n g d i a g r a m 930477 rev. A 48 1. For life we warrant the main frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and work- manship for the lifetime use of the first consumer purchaser. 2. Additional warran...
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Sunrise medical 7477 east dry creek parkway • longmont, colorado • 80503 usa (800) 333-4000 in canada (800) 263-3390 © 2002, sunrise medical 5.02 930477 rev. A.