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Zippie
®
ZONE
❏ with transit option
Supplier:
This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair.
Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and
User:
save for future reference.
Each chair is shipped with an owner's manual written in English
❏ without transit option
ZON
O w n e r ' s M a n u a l

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  • Page 1 Zippie ® ZONE ❏ 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 user of this wheelchair. Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and User: save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    ZIPPIE ZONE I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Zippie 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 supplier. Please...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    K. Quick-Release Axles ..........L. Rear Wheels ............... M.Rear Wheel Locks............N.Modified Seat Systems ..........O.Transit Option ............P . Upholstery Fabric ............Q.Backrest Tension Adjustable ........R. Folding Lock Down Angle Adjustable Backrest..Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 4: Your Chair And Its Parts

    Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to you. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 5: General Warnings

    C. INTENDED USE If you use too much force, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss The Zippie Zone is intended for use by paediatric of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    If you fail to ask for help when in doubt, you run a high risk of a fall, tip-over or loss of control that may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 7: Safety Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a injury to the rider or others. higher to a lower level. 6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, do not go over an obstacle without help. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 8: G.escalators

    If you need to traverse a Ramp: a. Go Slowly. b. Watch out for Drop-offs. c. ALWAYS go straight up or straight down. d. Stay centered on the Ramp. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 9: Transfers

    3. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen fasteners. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and can possibly cause severe injury to the rider or others. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 10: Climbing A Curb Or Single Step

    5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing. 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. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

  • Page 11: Warnings: Components & Options

    WARNING WARNING Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair 1. Zippie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not easier to use. designed for the relief of pressure. 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under- or over-inflated.

  • Page 12: H.positioning Belts

    Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving WARNING wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling Do not Install a power drive on any Zippie Wheelchair that has not when your chair is at a complete stop. been approved by Sunrise Medical.

  • Page 13: N.modified Seat Systems

    If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 14 Clean rags or cotton cloth. Check for proper caster fork adjustment. d. Teflon-based Lubricant e. Mild Detergent. See instructions for caster fork adjustment. NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 15 2. Turn adjustment screw (D) in our out as necessary. Turning screw upward will loosen cable, turning downward will tighten cable. 3. Re-tighten jam nut (C) against lever mount. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for opposite side of chair as necessary. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 16 Padded swing-away armrests are not transfer devices and must be rotated out of the way prior to transferring. Failure to do this on a regular basis can result in decreased chair integrity and may void the warranty. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 17 (B). To increase depth, unfold Velcro flap (B) to add one or two additional inches. Straps on frame (D & E) should be tightened before replacing sling (C). Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 18 4. Install backrest cover at desired level and fold over rear of Velcro strapping system (K). The Zippie patch should be upright on the rear of the chair. 5. Finish installation by placing vanity flap (center panel) down onto Velcro on the seat sling to secure attachment (L).
  • Page 19 If your problem persists, contact your authorized supplier. If you still have a problem after contacting your authorized supplier, contact Sunrise customer service. See the introduction page for details on how to contact your authorized supplier or Sunrise customer service. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 20 DO NOT USE 3 in 1 oil, or WD-40 ® for lubrication. Only use Teflon based Lubricant when working on this wheelchair. D. REAR AXLE The most important adjustment on your Zippie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravity and wheel camber are determined by the axle adjustment. 1. Center of Gravity Adjustment...
  • Page 21 Turn the outside axle nut (H) clockwise to tighten. d. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 22 1. Adjusting Caster Angle Checking for Caster Squareness: Your Zippie wheelchair leaves the factory with the casters adjusted square. Any time you change your wheelchair rear axle height, rear tire size, center of gravity position or camber tube, you should check that the casters are still square. A caster that is not square will...
  • Page 23 (N) to 62 in-lbs (7 Nm). J. WHEEL LOCKS Zippie ZONE Adjustable and Zippie ZONE Active Rigid wheelchairs are shipped with one of five types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise.
  • Page 24 3. Tighten the four bolts (D). (144 in-lbs, 16.3 Nm) Position Adjustment 1. Loosen the two clamp bolts (10) until clamp is loose. 2. Slide armrest receiver to desired position. 3. Tighten both bolts to 62 in.-lbs. (7 Nm). Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 25 3. This warranty applies in the USA and Canada only. Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply. 4. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first consumer purchase of this wheelchair through an authorized Sunrise Medical dealer. Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...
  • Page 28 ©2017 Sunrise Medical Zippie Zone OM Rev B AU...

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