Footrests; Seating - Quickie Samba 2 Directions For Use Manual

Footrests

Adjusting the footrest length
To adjust the footrest length remo-
ve the screw assembly on the foot-
rest stem, adjust the length to suit.
Replace the bolt assembly and
tighten. Ensure the bolt is firmly
located and tightened prior to use
(Fig. 22).
Note: The internal footrest stem
may require cutting down in length
to allow the footplate position to
be raised.
Manual elevating legrest (ELR):
To elevate:
Pull the legrest upwards and stop at the
desired height. The legrest will automatically
lock in the chosen position.
To lower:
Push the release lever slowly forward. The
legrest will lower the angle. As soon as you
release the lever, the legrest will be locked in
the current position (Fig. 23).
CAUTION: The elevating legrest can be
adjusted into a position where it can
interfere with the castors.
WARNING: Keep hands clear of the adjustment mechanism
between the frame and the movable parts of the legrest while
elevating or lowering the legrest.
WARNING: Legrests are not to be used for lifting or carrying
the wheelchair with an occupant.
Powered elevating legrest:
To operate:
Integral Control (VR2):
To operate the legrests push the mode switch to select the legrests
and then the up and down button for operating the legrest up or
down. Release the button when the desired angle is reached. Once
the legrest is fully lifted or in its lowest position do not hold the
switch in its operating position as this could damage the actuator.
Remote control (Pilot+):
To operate the legrests push the mode switch to select the
"actuator mode". The wheelchair symbol LED will appear. With the
joystick moved to the left or the right direction you scroll through
the possible actuators fitted. To operate the selected one move the
Joystick forward for the up and backwards for the down operation
of the selected actuator. Release the Joystick when the desired
angle is reached. Once the legrest is fully lifted or in the lowest
position do not move the Joystick in its operating position as this
could damage the actuator. Pressing the mode button again will
bring you back into drive mode.
Footplates
The footplates may be flipped up
to aid entry and exit from the chair.
Do not use the footplates to stand
on as the full weight of your body
may cause the chair to tip for-
wards and damage the footrests
(Fig. 24).
Rev.A 0807/2000/ST/000690635.EMS
Footrest Warnings
With the leg in an elevated position it is more likely that the
user could injure the leg on obstacles in the environment. Make
sure that you are aware of your terrain and be cautious when
driving the chair that your leg cannot impact on anything
around you.
Do not drive your chair too close to any source of open flame.
With your leg in an elevated position you may not know that
the bottom of the footplate is getting hot.
Do not hang items from the legrest, or allow anyone to stand
on the legrest with it in the elevated or non-elevated position.
This could cause injury to them, to you or could cause damage
Fig. 22
to the chair.
Inspect the legrest, footplate, calfpad and heel loop regularly
for signs of damage or wear. Damage to the legrest could result
in the user's leg being dropped and could cause injury.
The use of an ELR can affect the stability of the chair. Be
especially careful when riding up or down slopes.
Depending on the flexibility and strength of the user, it may not
be possible for them to adjust the height of the manual ELR by
themselves. This may need to be carried out by an attendant.
Make sure that the power lead to the ELR are free of all mecha-
nisms to ensure that it does not get trapped and can be pulled
out. If this happens the ELR will stop operating and you may be
trapped in the chair.
Fig. 23

Seating

Seat sling tension
adjustment
The seat upholstery may be re-
tensioned. To do this, loosen all
the screws and detach the Velcro
Re-tension the seat, attach the
Velcro ® and securely tighten the
screws (Fig. 25).
Firm seat board
The optional Firm Seat Board is designed to allow pressure
relief cushions such as Jay to be used. If Retro-fitting the
firm seat board you must ensure the two retaining screws
and collars are fitted and that the seat hooks are located
behind them prior to use. Failure to do this may result in the
seat tipping up and possibly causing injury.
Seat cushions
Seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical will have
Velcro ® strips that correspond to patches on the seat. You
must ensure these are aligned prior to using the wheelchair.
Other cushions used should also have Velcro
similar position to ensure the cushion does not slip off the
seat. The seat cushions supplied by Sunrise Medical all
have removable covers.
Removable covers
The covers are all fully removable using zips or Velcro
once all the brackets have been removed. The zip for the
backrest is located on the underside of the cushion.
Optima backrest upholstery
SAMBA can be supplied with optima backrest upholstery
which can be adjusted in its tension to the individual's
requirements.
Fig. 24
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Fig. 25
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