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Sunrise Medical Quickie GP User Instruction Manual & Warranty

Sunrise Medical Quickie GP User Instruction Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Quickie GP/GPV User Instruction Manual & Warranty 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.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair.We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier.

  • Page 3: Your Chair And Its Parts

    I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S Q U I C K I E 1. Backrest 10. 21" Aluminum Handrim 2. 24" Pneumatic Tires 11.

  • Page 4: Backrest

    I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S Q U I C K I E G P V / Q U I C K I E G P V C O M P E T I T I O N 1.

  • Page 5: Backrest

    I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S Q U I C K I E S W I N G A W A Y 1. Backrest 10.
  • Page 6 I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S QUICKIE GP, QUICKIE GPV, QUICKIE GPV COMPETITION, QUICKIE GP SWING-AWAY Colors Axles Plate Blue, black, red, midnight purple,...

  • Page 7: Backrest

    I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S Q U I C K I E T I T A N I U M 1. Backrest 10.

  • Page 8: Non-Folding - Fixed: 8

    I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S QUICKIE TI TITANIUM Colors Standard Rear Wheels Natural titanium finish Standard - Spoke Option Mag Chair Parts Black Quickie Performance Wheels Option - Tennis, basketball, heat treated...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    I I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION ................a. Sunrise Listens ..................II. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ..........3 - 8 I11. TABLE OF CONTENTS .............. 9 - 10 IV.
  • Page 10 I I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S h. Power Drive ..................27 i. Push Handles (Optional) ..............27 j. Quickie Release Axles ................ 28 k. Rear Wheels ..................28 l.

  • Page 11: Notice - Read Before Use

    I V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider.

  • Page 12: General Warnings

    V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

  • Page 13: Safety Checklist

    V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair: 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use.

  • Page 14: Terrain

    V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S H. TERRAIN 1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.

  • Page 15: When You Need Help

    V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that apply. For Attendants: 1.

  • Page 16: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability.

  • Page 17: Wheelies

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S C. WHEELIES Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, while the front casters are in the air.

  • Page 18: Reaching Or Leaning

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S E. REACHING OR LEANING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair.This may cause you to fall or tip over.When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach.

  • Page 19: Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of balance of your chair.Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle.

  • Page 20: Transfers

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S H. TRANSFER 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 21: Stairs

    V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S J. STAIRS 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.

  • Page 22: Warnings: For Safe Use

    V I I . W A R N I N G S : F O R S A F E U S E Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” (p. 15) and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities.

  • Page 23: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step

    V I I . W A R N I N G S : F O R S A F E U S E C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 1.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    V I I . W A R N I N G S : F O R S A F E U S E F. MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart. 2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. 3.

  • Page 25: Warnings: Components & Options

    V I I I . W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL) Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions.

  • Page 26: Fasteners

    V I I I . W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.

  • Page 27: Positioning Belts (Optional)

    V I I I . W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.

  • Page 28: Quickie Release Axles

    V I I I . W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked.

  • Page 29: Modified Seat Systems

    V I I I . W A R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair.This may cause the chair to tip over.

  • Page 30: Chair Basics

    I X . C H A I R B A S I C S A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL) Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. Note: Axle is not locked until: a.

  • Page 31: Set -Up And Adjustments

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T Note: Setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat surface, such as a table or on a flat surface, such as a workbench, helps make these procedures easier.

  • Page 32: Height-Adjustable Armrest (Optional)

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T C. HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (OPTIONAL) 1. Installation a) Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame. b) The armrest will automatically lock into place.

  • Page 33: Backrest

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T D. BACKREST The backrest comes standard with a 4" height adjustment. 1. Height Adjustment a) Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame. b) You will see the backrest tube which telescopes into the frame and is secured by a screw on the side of the frame.

  • Page 34: Rear Axles

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T G. REAR AXLES The most important adjustment on your Quickie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle.The center of gravity, wheel camber and wheelbase are all determined by the axle adjustment.

  • Page 35: Wheel Locks

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T 4. Seat Height Adjustment a) Remove axle plate bolts. b) Move the axle plate vertically in the predrilled frame holes to the desired position.

  • Page 36: Footrest

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T 3. High-Mount Push-to-Lock or Pull-to-Lock Wheel Locks: a) Loosen the screws on the top of each clamp. b) Using a 3/16" Allen wrench, turn one of the screws counterclockwise one- quarter turn.

  • Page 37: Swing-Away Hangers And Footrests (60º, 70º, 70ºv Or 90º)

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T J. SWING-AWAY HANGERS AND FOOTRESTS (60º, 70º, 70ºV or 90º) (Quickie GP Swing-Away Only) 1. Installation a) Place swing-away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame.

  • Page 38: Caster Forks

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T L. CASTER FORKS Two-hole caster forks allow interchanging 5" and 6" casters and adjusting seat height. 1. Caster Fork Adjustment a) Loosen the bolt and remove the caster. b) Either change caster size and/or position caster upward or downward in predrilled holes (1 inch apart) on caster fork.

  • Page 39: Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional)

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T O. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL) Quickie Designs recommends anti-tip tubes for all wheelchairs. Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when setting up the anti-tip tubes. 1.

  • Page 40: Check Out

    X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T P. CHECK-OUT After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, follow these procedures: 1) Review the set-up and check-out section and operating guide to make...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    X I . 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 (especially if you alter the original settings).This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed.You may need to look farther to find the best solution for a specific problem.

  • Page 42: X1I. Maintenance

    X I I . M A I N T E N A N C E A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2. Clean your chair regularly.This will help you find loose or worn parts and make your chair easier to use.

  • Page 43: Maintenance Tips

    X I 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.

  • Page 44: Sunrise Limited Warranty

    X I I I . S U N R I S E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser.
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  • Page 48 Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (303) 218-4500 • (800) 456-8165 In Canada (800) 263-3390 © 1998, Sunrise Medical 2.98 930301 Rev. C...

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