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Quickie Quickie User Instruction Manual & Warranty
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Zippie ® ts user instruction manual & warranty ❏ with transit option ❏ without transit option 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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930575 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 ser- vice you receive from your sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call...
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930575 rev. A i i . T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 5 j. Push handles .................................................................................... 24 k. Quick-release axles ........................................................................... 24 l. Rear wheels ..............................
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930575 rev. A i v . N o t i c e – r e a d b e f o r e u s e 7 a. Choose the right chair & safety options sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheel- chair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you ...
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930575 rev. A v . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 9 e. Safety checklist before each use of your chair: 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (they may indicate low tire pres- sure, loose fasteners, or damage to you...
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930575 rev. A v . G e n e r a l w a r n i n g s 11 k. When you need help for the rider: make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instruc- tions that apply. For attendants: 1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suit- ed to yo...
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930575 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 13 c. Wheelies doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur. However, if you do it safely, a “wheelie”...
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930575 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 15 g. Ramps, slopes & side hills riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti- tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip...
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930575 rev. A v i . W a r n i n g s : f a l l s & t i p - o v e r s 17 j. Stairs 1. Never use this chair on stairs unless you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings “for attendants”, and the “for safe use”...
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930575 rev. A v i i . W a r n i n g s : f o r s a f e u s e 19 3. Keep your hands beneath the push handles, ready to catch the rider if the chair tips back. 4. When you are ready, have the rider place his or her hands on the forward part of the handrims. 5. Have the rider make a quick backward movem...
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930575 rev. A v i 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 21 a. Transit option 1. Use only wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems (wtors) which meet the requirements of sae j2249 recommended practice - wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems for use in motor ...
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930575 rev. A v i 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 g. Pneumatic tires proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use. 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under- or over-inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as...
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930575 rev. A v i 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. Rear wheel locks rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. Use the 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...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 26 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 27 d. Articulating legrest (optional) 1. Attaching/removal a) place swing-away pivot saddle (a) into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. B) rot...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 28 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 29 j. Platform flip-up footplate 1. Height adjustment a) remove retaining bolts in the frame tube (a). B) slide footplate and extension tubes to desired height. C) the adjustment on each si...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 30 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 31 n. Wheel locks do not operate your wheelchair without wheel locks. 1. High-mount wheel lock a) loosen the screws on the top of each clamp (a). Do not attempt to remove one screw at a tim...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 32 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 33 r. Quick-release caster stems (optional) 1. Installation a) depress quick-release caster button (a). B) slide caster stem into caster stem sleeve (b). 2. Adjustment a) to adjust the cast...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 34 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 35 u. Seat depth 1. Pivot plate adjustment a) remove the bolts (a) securing the back rest pivot plate (b) onto the tilt seat tube. B) position the backrest pivot plate in the desired pre-dr...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 36 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 37 x. Cross brace 1. Adjustment a) remove the four bolts (a) that attach the cross brace to the side frames. B) move the cross brace to the desired location on the tabs (b). C) replace and ...
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I x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 930575 rev. A 38 930575 rev. A i x . S e t - u p & a d j u s t m e n t 39 bb. Check-out after the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, follow these pro...
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930575 rev. A x i . M a i n t e n a n c e 41 a. Introduction 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 make your chair easier to use. 3. Repair or replace loose, worn, bent o...
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930575 rev. A x i i . S u n r i s e l i m i t e d w a r r a n t y 43 a. For lifetime sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. The expected life of this frame is five years. B. For two (2...
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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 930575 rev. A.