Set-Up, Adjustment And Use; To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels; Removable Height-Adjustable Armrests; Swing-Away Hangers And Footrests - Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 Owner's Manual

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NOTE ON TORQUE SETTINGS: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made
on a particular fastener. It is important to use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified,
torque settings should be 6.8 Nm [60 in-lbs].
A. TO MOUNT AND REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Do not use this chair UNLESS you ensure both quick-release axles are locked.
An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall.
NOTE–
Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface, such as a workbench or table, helps make these procedures
easier.
1. To Install Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully. This will release tension on ball bearings at other end.
b. Insert axle (C) through hub of rear wheel.
c. Keep button (A) depressed as you slide axle (C) into axle sleeve (B).
d. Release button to lock axle in axle sleeve. Adjust axle if it does not lock.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
NOTE– The axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully (A) and the ball bearings are fully
visible on the outside of the sleeve. Check that the axle is locked by pulling on the wheel in the direc-
tion of the axle.
2. To Remove Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (C) completely out of axle sleeve (B).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
B. REMOVABLE HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
Height-adjustable armrests are installed at Sunrise.
1. Height Adjustment
a. Release the upper securing lever (2).
b. Slide armpad (1) up or down to desired height.
c. Return lever (2) to locked position.
2. Removing Armrest
a. Depress the release latch (3), and lift the armrest up.
b. To return armrest to operating position, drop armrest into receiver, and pull lever (3) back.
Ensure the armrest is locked in place.
C. SWING-AWAY HANGERS AND FOOTRESTS
(60º, 70º, 70ºV OR 90º)
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1. Installation
a. Place swing-away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing
outward from the frame. (D)
b. Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on locking bolt. (E)
2. Removal
a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame.
b. Rotate footrest outward and lift.
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IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT AND USE
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Removable Height-Adjustable
Armrest
1. Armrest Pad
2. Upper Securing Lever
3. Release Latch
4. Armrest Panel
5. Rear Receiver
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