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- Page 1 J SE Zippie ® J with transit option J without transit option Supplier: This manual must be given to the user of O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l this wheelchair. User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
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Page 2: Introduction
Sunrise 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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Z I P P I E G S I I . TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION ..........I. Power Drive .............. 11. TABLE OF CONTENTS.......... J. Push Handles ............. I11. -
Page 4: I11. Your Chair And Its Parts
Z I P P I E G S I I I . YO U R C H A I R A N D I T S PA RT S 1. Solid back 2. Flip-up armrest 3. Solid seat 4. Swing-away footrest 5. -
Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use
Z I P P I E G S I V. N OT I C E – R E A D B E F O R E U S E A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY C. WARNINGS OPTIONS The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. -
Page 6: Changes & Adjustments
Z I P P I E G S 4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place. J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NOTE– See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them. As indicated on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Option installed. -
Page 7: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
Z I P P I E G S V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L LS & T I P - OV E R S A. CENTER OF BALANCE D.OBSTACLES WARNING WARNING The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and bro- the side depends on its center of balance and stability. -
Page 8: Moving Backward
Z I P P I E G S V I . This will help to prevent a fall if the chair tips. so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it. f. Avoid A Drop Off. You may need a section at the top or If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. -
Page 9: Stairs
Z I P P I E G S V I . J. STAIRS K. ESCALATORS WARNING WARNING 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. attendant. -
Page 10: Climbing Stairs
Z I P P I E G S V I I . E. CLIMBING STAIRS to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step. WARNING 4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and 1. -
Page 11: D.cushions & Sling Seats
Z I P P I E G S V I I I . D. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS 4. Over-inflated tires may burst. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of WARNING control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. -
Page 12: Rear Wheels
Z I P P I E G S V I I I . 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out N.MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in a WARNING fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury to the Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter... -
Page 13: Set-Up And Adjustments
Z I P P I E G S I X . S E T- U P & A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface helps make these procedures easier. NOTE ON TORQUE SETTINGS: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener. -
Page 14: Elevating And 90º Elevating Legrests (Optional)
Z I P P I E G S I X . E. ELEVATING AND 90º ELEVATING LEGRESTS (Optional) Elevating Legrest 1. Attaching/Removal a) Place swing-away pivot saddle (A) into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. b) Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on locking bolt. -
Page 15: Aluminum Footplate
Z I P P I E G S I X . I. ALUMINUM FOOTPLATE 1. Height Adjustment a) Remove set screws (F) from frame tube. b) Slide footplate to desired height. c) The adjustment on each side of the footrest will normally be of equal height. d) Replace and tighten set screws. -
Page 16: N.length-Adjustable Locking Flip-Up Armrest
Z I P P I E G S I X . N.LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE LOCKING FLIP-UP ARMREST (Optional) 1. Height Adjustment a) Remove the hex nuts from the armrest (A) and angle adjustment plate (B) to release the armrest and plate. b) Release the bolts from the arm mount (C). -
Page 17: Wheel Locks
Z I P P I E G S I X . P . WHEEL LOCKS WARNING Do not operate your wheelchair without wheel locks. 1. High-Mount Wheel Lock a) Loosen the screws on the top of each clamp (A). Do not attempt to remove one screw at a time. -
Page 18: Caster Plates
Z I P P I E G S I X . T. CASTER PLATES 1. Angle Adjustment a) Loosen the eccentric bolts (B) that secure the caster assembly. b) Place a large right triangle against the flat surface and the front surface of the caster bearing housing. -
Page 19: Rear Wheel Adjustments
Z I P P I E G S I X . V. REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Wheelbase Adjustment a) Remove rear wheel. b) Remove the four inside nuts (A) located at the top and bottom of the universal plate (B). c) Lift the axle plate off and re-position in desired location. -
Page 20: W.growing Seat Pan
Z I P P I E G S I X . W. GROWING SEAT PAN Front Panel Front Rear 1. Removing and Attaching the Seat Pan Panel a) To remove, grasp front of seat pan where indicated in Figure and firmly pull upward until seat mounting clips disengage from the frame. -
Page 21: Solid Back And Seat Insert
Z I P P I E G S I X . Y. SOLID BACK AND SEAT INSERT 1. Attaching/Removal a) Position seat and back on the frame. b) Position clamps on the seat base and backposts. c) Insert the quick-release pins (A) through the mounting hole on the hook clamps. d) Remove the seat by reversing the above process. -
Page 22: Dd.folding The Chair
Z I P P I E G S I X . DD. FOLDING THE CHAIR NOTE: Only chairs with cross brace assembly will fold. 1. Folding/Opening a) To fold the chair, remove the seat and back. b) Pull the cross brace strap (A) up. c) Press the side frames together firmly. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Z I P P I E G S X . T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed. -
Page 24: X1. Maintenance
Z I P P I E G S X I . M A I N T E NA N C E A. INTRODUCTION C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: the useful life Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they of your chair. -
Page 25: Sunrise Limited Warranty
2. This warranty gives you certain legal rights. You may also installation or repair. have other rights that vary from state to state. c. Products modified without Sunrise Medical’s express written consent. d. Damage from exceeding the weight limit. 2. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered. - Page 26 Sunrise Medical Inc. 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 www.sunrisemedical.com ©2009 Sunrise Medical Inc. 10.09 930377 Rev. F...