Using The Wheelchair; Checking Whelchair Before Use; Making A Transfer; Driving The Wheelchair - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q500 M Mini Owner's Manual

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Quickie ® ® M Mini General Manual

5.0 Using the wheelchair

• Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller (joystick) settings of
your system.
• Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months.
• Consult your authorized dealer to adjust the control settings immediately
if you notice any change in your ability to:
1. Control the joystick
2. Hold your torso erect
3. Avoid running into objects.
5.1 Checking wheelchair before use
Perform the following daily check routine before driving:
Checking wheels and tires
• Is there still enough tire tread. Are the tires suffi ciently infl ated. (Chapter 8.2)
Checking batteries
• Before using your vehicle for the very fi rst time, please charge your
batteries for a period of 24 hours.
• Are the batteries suffi ciently charged? The green lights on the battery
indicator must be on.
Battery chargers are only intended to charge:
24V
•
34 AH
•
• Lead Acid and Gel style batteries.
Checking lights and indicators
• Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly and lens
screens are clean before going outdoors at night.
Checking remote
• With the control system switched off , check that the joystick is not bent
or damaged and that it returns to the center when you push and release
it.
Checking free wheel switch
• Ensure that the free wheel switch has been set to 'drive' / 'engage'
(Chapter 5.8).
Checking seating
• Ensure that all the cushions are in place.
• Make sure that the backrest is correctly fi tted and adjusted.
• Visually inspect the wheelchair to make sure the leg rests, armrests etc.
are correctly positioned and attached to the wheelchair and all fasteners
are suffi ciently tightened.
• Ensure that the seat interface knobs are tight and secure.
Checking clothing on potential entrapment
• When operating the wheelchair, ensure that your clothing does not
hamper the wheelchair (i.e. too long). Before use, always make sure your
clothing or accessories do not come into contact with the wheels or
other moving and/or rotating parts in which they could become
entangled.
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DANGER!
CAUTION!
Controller
WARNING!
Controller
5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR
Checking weather condition
• In winter, batteries have a reduced capacity. During a period of light frost,
the capacity is roughly 75% of the normal capacity. At temperatures
below 23˚ F (-5˚C) this will be roughly 50%. This will reduce your range
of action.

5.2 Making a transfer

Sunrise Medical recommends that you consult your healthcare professional for
assistance in developing your personal front or side transfer technique to best
suit your needs and avoid any personal injury.
DANGER!
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 seating system seat
is not below you.
WARNING!
When transferring to and from the wheelchair, do not use the armrest as a
means of support.
When transferring the user in or out of the seating system never use the
footplate as a platform.
For further instructions, warnings, tips and tricks about making a transfer,
please refer to Seating system.

5.3 Driving the wheelchair

WARNING!
• The user of the wheelchair is at all times completely responsible for
complying with the applicable local safety regulations and guidelines.
Powered wheelchairs are driven by means of a controller (joystick). There is a
separate user manual for the controller and this was included with this
wheelchair ( Controller ).
1. Switch on the controller.
2. Set the maximum speed limit.
3. Move the joystick in the direction in which you would like to go.
4. Moving the joystick even further forward will cause the wheelchair to
drive faster.
Rear view mirror
WARNING!
• To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the mirror
protrudes outside the space envelope of the chair and could cause injury
to someone when driving past.
• Always make sure that when using the mirror that it is clean and
unbroken so that it does not impair your visibility.
Road use
Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffi c on the road.
DANGER!
• Remember that the last thing a car or truck driver expects to see is a
wheelchair backing off the curb into the road.
• If in any doubt, do not risk crossing the road until you are certain that it
is safe.
• Always cross the road as quickly as possible, there may be other traffi c.
• Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures in the tires.
• Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could possibly become
lodged in your chair mechanism or in the spokes of the rear wheels. This
could cause the chair to come to a sudden stop.
• Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair castors or wheels
to become lodged, causing the chair to come to a sudden stop.
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