Summary of Contents for Sunrise Medical Quickie Wheelchair ST/DT
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Quickie ST/DT 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 User Instruction Manual & Warranty...
Quickie supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway...
I I . T A B L E C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION ... a. Quickie Listens ... 11. TABLE OF CONTENTS ... III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ... IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ... a.
I I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S Quickie Shadow ST/DT 1. Backrest 9. Spokes 2. Pneumatic tire 10. Rear wheel hub 3. Seat cushion 11. Quick-release axle 4. Seat sling (not shown) 12.
I V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Quickie provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider.
G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well. 1.
V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & W A R N I N G S Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & 3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. 4. Move your chair as close as as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & E. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fas- teners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1.
V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS Use of a seat system not approved by Quickie may alter the center of balance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over. 1.
V I I . T I P S F O R A T T E N D A N T S C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 1.
I X . S E T & A D J U S T M E N T Note: The Shadow ST/DT is shipped fully assem- bled except for the following items which may need to be attached or adjusted before final adjust- ments are made.
I X . S E T & A D J U S T M E N T E. HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARM- REST (Optional) a. Height-Adjustment To adjust armrest height, depress detent button in the upright tube and move up or down to the height desired.
I X . S E T & A D J U S T M E N T I. WHEEL LOCKS Note: Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when setting up wheel locks. 1. Low-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks: Loosen screws on top clamp. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into tire to prevent wheel move- ment, when in locked position.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance (espe- cially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed.
X I . M A I N T E N A N C E C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. 2.