O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l quickie ® qxi / qx 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. M a n u a l d e i n s t r u c c i o n e s quickie ® qxi / qx distribuidor: este manual debe ser...
120346 rev. D 2 q xi / q x sunrise medical 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 ...
120346 rev. D 3 q xi / q x ii. Table of contents i. Introduction ............................................................... 2 ii. Table of contents ...................................................... 3 iii. Your chair and its parts ....................................... 4 iv. Notice - read ...
120346 rev. D 4 q xi / q x iii. Your chair and its parts iv. Notice– read before use 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, opt...
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, ...
120346 rev. D 6 q xi / q x v. General warnings warning if your chair is not equipped with the transit option: 1. Never let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. A. Always move the rider to an approved vehicle seat. B. Always secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints. 2. In ...
120346 rev. D 7 q xi / q x vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs a. Center of balance warning the point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the changes you make may increase the r...
120346 rev. D 8 q xi / q x vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs g. Escalators warning never use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall or tip-over is likely. If you fail to heed this warning you and others that may be assisting you, are at a high risk of severe injur...
120346 rev. D 9 q xi / q x vi. Safety warnings: falls & tip-overs 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 hea...
120346 rev. D 10 q xi / q x k. Climbing a curb or single step warning for attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going backward: 1. Stay behind the chair. 2. Continue backward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear whee...
Vii. Warnings: components & options 120346 rev. D 11 q xi / q x 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 should b...
120346 rev. D 12 q xi / q x vii. Warnings: components & options g. Positioning belts (optional) warning use positioning belts only to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death to the rider. 1. Make sure the rider does not slide down in the whee...
Viii. Use and maintenance 120346 rev. D 13 q xi / q x 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. The chair may require periodic safety and function checks or certain in...
120346 rev. D 14 q xi / q x 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. 1. To install wheel a. Depress quick-release button (a) fully. This will release tension on b...
120346 rev. D 15 q xi / q x viii. Use and maintenance 2. Adjusting anti-tip tube wheel the anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2". A. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin(a) so that the release pin is drawn inside. B. Raise or lower to one of t...
120346 rev. D 16 q xi / q x viii. Use and maintenance 2. Flipping armrest back and removing armrest a. Depress the release latch (3) and pull arm toward back of wheelchair. B. To remove, pull up on armrest. Pin securing armrest will automatically release. C. To return armrest to operating position, ...
120346 rev. D 17 q xi / q x m. Elevating / articulating legrest (optional) 1. Installation or removal to install or remove elevating / articulating legrest see instructions for swing-away footrest installation. 2. Elevation adjustment a. To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest will autom...
120346 rev. D 18 q xi / q x viii. Use and maintenance p. Folding and unfolding warning possible pinch point! Be careful. 1. If seat sling is not present during folding or unfolding, pinch top of seat rail securely without wrapping fingers around the seat rail. 2. Use flat palms to depress the chair ...
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Ix. Dealer service and adjustment 120346 rev. D 20 q xi / q x warning the owner of this chair is responsible for makiing sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained serv- ice professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done with the advi...
120346 rev. D 21 q xi / q x e. 3 axis adjustable rear axle system (qxi) the most important adjustment on your quickie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravity, wheel camber and wheelbase are all determined by the axle adjustment. Use a torque setting of 144 in.-lbs. When ad...
120346 rev. D 22 q xi / q x f. Rear wheel axle nut adjustment the rear wheel axle (b) attaches the rear wheel (e) to the axle sleeve (f). When the detent balls (d) engage into the camber plug the rear wheel effectively becomes locked onto the chair. Pushing the quick-release but- ton (a) disengages ...
120346 rev. D 23 q xi / q x i. Casters use a torque setting of 144 in-lbs. When adjusting the casters. 1. Caster angle adjustment for optimum performance, the caster housing should always be at a 90º angle to the floor (perpendicular to the ground). This adjustment is made with an eccentric (offset)...
120346 rev. D 24 q xi / q x k. Padded swing-away armrests 1. Mounting and height adjustment a. Swing-away armrests(b) can be detached or can swing away to allow lateral transfers. They are height adjustable (1" increments) by moving bolt (a) up or down in predrilled holes on armrest bracket. B. Addi...
120346 rev. D 25 q xi / q x o. Backrest 1. Height adjustment a. Using a 10mm wrench remove fastener(a). B. Adjust to the desired backrest height. Back height is measured with the chair in the unfolded position, from the top of the seat sling to the highest point of the back upholstery in a vertical ...
120346 rev. D 26 q xi / q x s. Backrest tension adjustable 1. To install the backrest tension adjustable a. Slide velcro straps (d) over the backrest frame (e)section. Make sure to include at least one strap below the towel bar (if using a rigid chair). B. Tighten the straps appropriately to desired...
120346 rev. D 27 q xi / q x xii. Sunrise limited warranty a. For lifetime frame and cross-brace (if applicable) warranty: 1. Although the anticipated useful service time of this wheel- chair is five years, sunrise guarantees the frame and cross brace against defects in material and workmanship for l...
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