Zippie X'CAPE Owner's Manual

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Page 1: Introduction
CAPE Zippie X’ ® CAPE with transit option without transit option O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save it for future reference.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............... L. Modified Seat Systems ............. II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ............M.Seat and Back Upholstery ..........III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ........N.Power Drive................ IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......... O.Dynamic Backrest..............
Page 3: Your Chair And Its Parts
19. Cushion NOTE - Not all options shown are available on the Fixed or Swing-away ® frame options of the Zippie X’ CAPE 13 12 Please refer to the order form for spe- cific option availability. IV. NOTICE- READ BEFORE USE A.
Page 4: General Warnings
1. BEFORE you begin riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health care advisor. ® The Zippie X’CAPE wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to 2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of children limited to a sitting position.
Page 5: Environmental Conditions
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE V. GENERAL WARNINGS I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Rear Transit hook WARNING 1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help. 2.
Page 6: Safety Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS A. CENTER OF BALANCE 7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obsta- cle. WARNING 8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair.
Page 7: G.escalators
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE 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 8: Transfers
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE 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 9: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE 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 10: Warnings: Components & Options
1. Zippie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for 3. Low pressure in any of the tires may cause the chair to veer to one the relief of pressure.
Page 11: G.positioning Belts Option
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) I. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES WARNING WARNING 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper rear axles are locked.
Page 12: Modified Seat Systems
N. POWER DRIVE WARNING Do not Install a power drive on any Zippie Wheelchair that has not been approved by Sunrise Medical. 1. It will affecct the center of balance of your chair and may cause a fall or tip-over.
Page 13: Use And Maintenance
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE 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. The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance.
Page 14: To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE 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: Anti-Tips
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE I. ANTI-TIPS Sunrise Medical recommends anti-tip tubes for all wheelchairs. 1. Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receiver a. Press the rear anti-tip release pin (D) on the anti-tip tube so that both release pins are drawn inside. b.
Page 16: Footrest System
M. UPHOLSTERED BACKREST 1. Locking the upholstered Backrest into place Zippie wheelchairs with depth adjustable backs are shipped with the backrest/stroller handles (F) in a folded position. To secure backrest/stroller handles, lift backrest/stroller handles to upright position. When secured, backrest release pin (H) will lock into place.
Page 17: N.folding And Unfolding
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE N. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING WARNING Possible pinch point! BE CAREFUL. 1. If seat sling is not present during folding or unfolding, use the “Push to lock Tab” to open the chair. 2.
Page 18: Q.seat Sling Upholstery And Cushion
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE Q. SEAT SLING UPHOLSTERY AND CUSHION The seat sling can be adjusted through the use of hook and loop material beneath the seat. Seat sling also includes a folding strap on the seat to assist in folding the chair. NOTE - The seat sling folding strap is not intended as a carrying strap.
Page 19: Dealer Service And Adjustment
D. REAR AXLES AND AXLE PLATES 31 32 The most important adjustment on the Zippie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravi- ty, wheel camber and wheelbase are all determined by the axle adjustment. Use a torque setting of 360 in.-lbs. when adjusting rear axle.
Page 20: Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment
There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play. F. WHEEL LOCKS This Zippie chair is shipped with one of three types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless requested otherwise.
Page 21: G.caster Forks
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT G. CASTER FORKS Three-hole caster forks allow the interchanging of some caster wheels and height adjustment when adjusting seat height. To adjust, loosen the bolt and remove the caster wheel. Change the caster size and/or position of the caster upward or downward in predrilled holes (1/2”...
Page 22: Armrest Receiver Attachment
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT J. ARMREST RECEIVER ATTACHMENT Mounting 1. Thread the two screws and washers (A) thru the rear side frame tube, and into the single post height- adjustable armrest receiver (B). 2.
Page 23: M.adjustable Locking Flip-Up Armrests
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT M. ADJUSTABLE LOCKING FLIP-UP ARMRESTS 1. Height Adjustment a. Loosen bolt and nut (A) and remove flip-back tube (H). b. Loosen bolts (B, C) and remove clamp (D). c.
Page 24: O.angle Adjustable Backrest
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT O. ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACKREST 1. Backrest Height Adjustment a. You will see the Backrest Height Adjust hardware on the inside of the frame. (A) Loosen and remove from both sides of the frame. b.
Page 25: Sideguard With T-Post Armrest
Z I PP IE X’ CA PE IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT Unlocked WARNING Locked If the chair is equipped with the Dynamic Backrest option, the lockout feature must be in the locked position on both push handles prior to any type of transport of the chair. 2.

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