Quickie LXI Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 SECTION ENGLI SH LXI / LX Quickie ® LXI / LX O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Supplier: This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair. User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save...
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Page 2: Introduction
I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your ques- tions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
E NG LIS H II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............... G.Positioning Belts Option ..........II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ............H.Push Handles Option............III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ........I. Quick-Release Axles ............IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......... J. -
Page 4: Your Chair And Its Parts
14. Flip-Back Height Adjustable Armrest Note: All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your authorized supplier for more information. QUICKIE LXI / LX Casters Standard Rear Wheels Weight Std - 8” pneumatic Std - mag 28 lbs. -
Page 5: Notice- Read Before Use
Sunrise Medical may change the chair structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. The Quickie LX Series of wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility Some problems that may occur, but are not limited to: to persons limited to a sitting position. -
Page 6: Reduce The Risk Of An Accident
H. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING WARNING Note– Transit only available on LXi model. To Identify whether 1. See your healthcare advisor and have them adjust seating components your wheelchair has been manufactured with the Transit Option any time a change or adjustment needs to be made. -
Page 7: M.when You Need Help
E NG LIS H V. GENERAL WARNINGS M. WHEN YOU NEED HELP 4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics. When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend WARNING your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can. -
Page 8: Front Caster Lift
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS E. REACHING OR LEANING Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. (Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.) WARNING 3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope. 4. -
Page 9: Transfer
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS Optimum Transfer position I. TRANSFERS WARNING 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 wheelchair seat is not below you. To avoid a fall: 1. -
Page 10: Curbs & Single Steps
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS J. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS WARNING Before riding over curbs, and negotiating even a single step, ALWAYS ask for assistance first. Curbs and steps can cause tipping and serious bodily harm. When in doubt as to your ability to avoid, or traverse any obstacle, always ask for help. -
Page 11: M.stairs
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS M. STAIRS WARNING 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Negotiating stairs with a wheelchair always requires at least 2 attendants for safety. 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 12: Warnings: Components & Options
4. Over-inflated tires may burst. 1. Quickie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or the relief of pressure. -
Page 13: G.positioning Belts Option
E NG LIS H VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS H. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTION) K. REAR WHEELS WARNING WARNING Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death to the rider. -
Page 14: Use And Maintenance
E NG LI S H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING D. CLEANING 1. Paint Finish The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least once setup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a a month. -
Page 15: To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels
Quick-Release Axles should be inspected for function and any signs of wear or bending. Replace as necessary. H. WHEEL LOCKS Quickie LXI wheelchair are shipped with one of two types of high-mount wheel locks. WARNING Wheel locks are installed at Sunrise and should be adjusted by your qualified service person. -
Page 16: Flip Back Armrests
Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way. Both wheels should be at exactly the same height. J. FLIP-BACK ARMRESTS Flip-back armrests are shipped standard on Quickie LXI wheelchairs. They are installed by Sunrise. To flip armrests back, depress the release latch and pull arm toward back of wheelchair. -
Page 17: M.swing-In/Out Hangers And Footrests
To Lower, while seated in the chair, press the release lever (D) forward and lower legrest to desired position, the legrest will automatically lock in place. O. BACKREST Quickie LXI wheelchairs are shipped with an 8º bend. P. CUSHION (option) Installation a. -
Page 18: Q.to Fold Or Unfold Your Wheelchair
E NG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE Q. TO FOLD OR UNFOLD YOUR WHEELCHAIR NOTE: You can remove quick-release wheels before you fold chair (and re-mount them before you unfold chair). 1. To Fold the Chair: a. Move sure footrests are out of the way before you fold chair. (Swing-away, flip up or remove footrests.) b. -
Page 19: Dealer Service And Adjustment
The adjustable axle plate can be adjusted to three different positions. Camber can be adjusted from 0º-5º by adding or removing spacers. Quickie LXI wheelchair with adjustable axle plates are shipped with 1º of camber. NOTE: Use a torque setting of 144 in./lbs. to tighten axle nut. -
Page 20: Toe-In Toe-Out
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT F. TOE-IN AND TOE-OUT oe-in and Toe-out terms are terms that relate to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned. This will affect how well the chair will roll. Drag or resistance occurs in a wheelchair when the rear wheels are not properly aligned. -
Page 21: Anti-Tip Tubes
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT J. ANTI-TIP TUBES Sunrise recommends Anti-tips for all wheelchairs. NOTE- Use a torque setting of 115 in.-lbs. when setting up the anti-tip tubes. 1. Height Adjustment of Anti-Tip Receivers a. Remove anti-tip tubes (A) from anti-tip receivers. b. -
Page 22: N Fitting The Jay Precision Back
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT WARNING To prevent injury: if tension adjustable upholstery is present, loosen straps or remove upholstery prior to folding or unfolding the chair. N. FITTING THE JAY® PRECISION BACK The Jay Precision Back is a tension adjustable back that includes lateral support hardware. It is designed to follow the contour of the back of the end user and provide beneficial lateral trunk control. -
Page 23: Sunrise Limited Warranty
E NG LIS H XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY A. FOR LIFETIME Frame and cross-brace (if applicable) warranty: D. WHAT WE WILL DO 1. Although the anticipated useful service time of this wheelchair is Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts. This is the exclusive five years, Sunrise guarantees the frame and cross brace against remedy for consequential damages. - Page 24 Sunrise Medical • 2842 Business Park Ave. • Fresno, CA 93727 • USA In Canada (800) 263-3390 Customer Service: 800.333.4000 ©2014 Sunrise Medical (US) LLC www.SunriseMedical.com 6.2014 930360 Rev. F...