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Quickie Z-500 User Instructions

Summary of Z-500

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    Quickie ® z-500 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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    930578 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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    930578 rev. A i i . T a b l e o f c o n t e n t s 5 m. Seating systems ................................................................................ 25 n. Upholstery fabric............................................................................... 25 viii. Tips for attendants....................

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    930578 rev. A i i i . Y o u r c h a i r & i t s p a r t s 7 weight 65 lbs. With swing-away footrests and armrests, without batteries drive wheels 12" mag tire types: standard - pneumatic, option - airless insert joystick standard - remote (right-hand or left- hand mount) option - swing-away retracta...

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    930578 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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    930578 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 •buddy button •micro light •star board •wafer board •penta switch •plate switch •soft switch •grasp switch •wobble switch individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device k...

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    930578 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 150 pounds (68 kilograms) for rider plus items carried. 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds 150 pounds. 3. Exceeding the weight l...

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    930578 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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    930578 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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    930578 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 s...

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    930578 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. To ...

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    930578 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 normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenl...

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    930578 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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    930578 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 27 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 chair ...

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    930578 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 29 b. 90° footboard 1. Height-adjustment a. Loosen the four clamp bolts (a) underneath the footboard assembly. B. Position footplate at desired height. C. The adjustment on each side of the footrest should be of equal height. D. Tighten n...

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    930578 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 31 g. Remote joystick swing-away retractable mount (optional) the remote joystick is mounted with a mechanism which allows the control to be locked in a forward or retracted position using magnets. Adjustment a. To retract joystick, push ...

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    930578 rev. A i x . S e t - u p , a d j u s t m e n t & u s e 33 2. Angle-adjustment a. Loosen bolt. B. Set armrest at desired angle using preset holes in armrest angle (a) plate. C. Tighten bolt. L. Seat depth the solid back has an adjustment range of 6". 1. Adjustment a. Remove the two bolts secur...

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    930578 rev. A x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 35 b. Qtronix programming pad (optional) program settings beyond the ability of the rider can result in serious injury. Consult your health care advisor before you alter settings. 1. Notes: the qtronix programmer lets you adjust the control settings of t...

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    930578 rev. A x . O p e r a t i n g g u i d e 37 3. On/off switch (d) the on/off/mode switch is located on the rear face of the joystick housing. It is a tog- gle switch. Turning the chair on or off is accomplished by pressing the switch down- ward. The switch will automatically return to the center...

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    930578 rev. A x i . B a t t e r i e s 39 a. Introduction 1. Notes: • batteries supply the power for your chair. They contain a finite amount of ener- gy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy. • you can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and n...

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    930578 rev. A x i . B a t t e r i e s 41 d. Connecting batteries in battery box(es) 1. Batteries weigh up to 40 lbs. Take care to avoid injury when lifting. 2. Keep batteries upright. Take care not to spill acid. 3. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries. 4. Before wo...

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    930578 rev. A x i . B a t t e r i e s 43 5. Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries. Note– batteries should never be left for long periods in the discharged state. Unused or stored batteries should be given a charge once per month. 6. Charge batteries by engaging the battery charger...

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    930578 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 930578 rev. A 44 note– always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries. 2. Adding water: (wet cells only) • wet-type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water lost due to evapo...

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    930578 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 930578 rev. A 46 g. Motor brushes check the motor brushes every four (4) months for wear. The brushes should be clean and shiny. Replace worn or blackened brushes. H. Ordering parts when you order parts, provide the followi...

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    930578 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 930578 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 12.02 930578 rev a.