Quickie QXi Owner's Manual

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Chet McDonald

February 25, 2025

Where do i find the additional manual you refer to under "seating"

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Mr. Anderson

February 25, 2025

The additional manual for Quickie QXi under "seating" is available in Spanish and French as a PDF on the Sunrise Medical website. You can visit the specific product page to download the manual or contact an authorized Sunrise Medical provider.

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Summary of Contents for Quickie QXi

Page 1 En glish QXi / QX Quickie QXi / QX ® supplier: this manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. o w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
Page 2: Introduction
Q XI / Q X I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS USER WARNING thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this WARNING manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the Attention wheelchair users, do not operate this wheelchair with- service you receive from your sunrise supplier.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
E. Reaching or leaning ............c.cleaning................F. Moving Backward............... D.Fixed Rear Axle-height adjustable (QX)...... g.Escalators................E. 3 Axis Adjustable Rear Axle system (QXi) ....h.Ramps, slopes & sidehills ..........F. Rear Wheel Axle nut Adjustment ....... i. transfer................g.Wheel locks...............
Page 4: Your Chair And Its Parts
QUICKIE QXi Backrest Upholstery Rear Wheel /Tire Handrim Wheel rim Anti-tip Tube Quick-Release Axle Axle Plate (Fixed QX or Adjustable QXi) Caster Tire 10. Caster Fork 11. X-Hinge Caster Housing 12. Caster Housing 13. Swing-In/Swing-Out Latch Release 14. Flip-up Footplate 15.
Page 5: General Warnings
1. BEFoRE you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use of B. INTENDED USE this chair by your health care advisor. the QXi wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to persons limit- 2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of ed to a sitting position.
Page 6: Environmental Conditions
Q XI / Q X V. GENERAL WARNINGS I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING 1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface. if Front transit you are in doubt, ask for help. hook 2. contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode.
Page 7: Safety Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
Q XI / Q X VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS A. CENTER OF BALANCE 7. keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle. 8. never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) WARNING to propel your chair.
Page 8: G.escalators
Q XI / Q X VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS G. ESCALATORS WARNING nEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. if you do, a fall or tip-over is likely. if you fail to heed this warning you and others that may be assisting you, are at a high risk of severe injury.
Page 9: Transfer
Q XI / Q X 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: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step
Q XI / Q X VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS K. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP WARNING For Attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going BAckWARD: 1. stay behind the chair. 2.
Page 11: Warnings: Components & Options
2. low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on that side 1. Quickie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for to slip and allow the wheel to turn when you do not expect it.
Page 12: G.positioning Belts Option
Q XI / Q X VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS G. POSITIONING BELTS (Optional) K. REAR WHEEL LOCKS WARNING WARNING Use positioning belts onlY to help support the rider’s posture. improper Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death to the rider.
Page 13: Use And Maintenance
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Axles & Axle Sleeves: WARNING When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they are clean and tight. loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been performance.
Page 14: To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE F. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS WARNING 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. 1.
Page 15: Armrests
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel the anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2". a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin(A) so that the release pin is drawn inside. b.
Page 16: Padded Swing-Away Armrests
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 2. Flipping Armrest Back and Removing Armrest a. Depress the release latch (3) and pull arm toward back of wheelchair. b. to remove, pull up on armrest. Pin securing armrest will automatically release. c.
Page 17: M.elevating / Articulating Legrest (Optional)
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE M. ELEVATING / ARTICULATING LEGREST (Optional) 1. Installation or Removal to install or remove Elevating / Articulating legrest see instructions for swing-away Footrest installation. 2. Elevation Adjustment a. to raise legrest, lift to desired position. legrest will automatically lock in place. b.
Page 18: Folding And Unfolding
Q XI / Q X VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE P. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING WARNING Possible pinch point! BE CAREFUL. 1. if seat sling is not present during folding or unfolding, pinch top of seat rail securely without wrapping fingers around the seat rail. 2.
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Page 20: Dealer Service And Adjustment
When not specified, torque settings should be 60 in-lbs 2. Dealer Service and Adjustment Reference materials: go to www.sunrisemedical.com for parts manuals, instruction sheets, and instructional videos that will aid in the repair of the Quickie 2 Family of wheelchairs. C. CLEANING 1. Paint Finish a.
Page 21: Axis Adjustable Rear Axle System (Qxi)
IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT E. 3 AXIS ADJUSTABLE REAR AXLE SYSTEM (QXI) 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 22: Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment
G. WHEEL LOCKS the Quickie QXi wheelchair is shipped with one of four types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise. Use a torque setting of 144 in.-lbs. when setting up wheel locks.
Page 23: Casters
Q XI / Q X IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT I. CASTERS Use a torque setting of 144 in-lbs. when adjusting the casters. 1. Caster Angle Adjustment For optimum performance, the caster housing should always be at a 90º angle to the floor (perpendicular to the ground).
Page 24: Padded Swing-Away Armrests
Q XI / Q X IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT K. PADDED SWING-AWAY ARMRESTS 1. Mounting and Height adjustment a. swing-away armrests(B) can be detached or can swing away to allow lateral transfers. they are height adjustable (1" increments) by moving bolt (A) up or down in predrilled holes on armrest bracket. b.
Page 25: O.backrest
Q XI / Q X IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT O. BACKREST 1. Height Adjustment a. Using a 10mm wrench remove fastener(A). b. Adjust to the desired backrest height. Back height is measured with the chair in the unfolded position, from the top of the seat sling to the highest point of the back upholstery in a vertical straight line.
Page 26: Backrest Tension Adjustable
Velcro strapping system (g). the Quickie patch should be upright on the rear of the chair. e. Finish installation by placing vanity flap (center panel) down onto Velcro on the seat sling to secure attachment (h).
Page 27: Sunrise Limited Warranty
Q XI / Q X XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY A. FOR LIFETIME D. WHAT WE WILL DO our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts. this is the exclusive Frame and cross-brace (if applicable) warranty: remedy for consequential damages. 1.
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