Maintenance; Notes; Cleaning; C.storage Tips - Sunrise Medical Quickie Owner's Manual

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XI. MAINTENANCE
A. NOTES
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 will make your chair easier to use.
3. To protect your investment, have all major service and repair work
done by your supplier.
1. Your chair needs regular maintenance for peak performance
and to avoid injury from chair failure, damage or premature
wear.
2. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the "Maintenance
Chart".
3. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the
chair before use.
4. At least once a year, have a complete safety check and service
of your chair performed by a supplier.
B. CLEANING
1. Plastic Shroud Cover:
• Clean the plastic finish with mild soapy water monthly.
2. Motors:
• Clean around motor area weekly with a slightly damp (not wet)
cloth.
• Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust, or dirt on or around the
motors.
• Note: You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
3. Upholstery:
• Hand-wash only as needed. Machine washing may damage fabric.
• Drip-dry only. Heat from a dryer may damage fabric.
NOTE– Washing the fabric may decrease fire retardant properties.
C. STORAGE TIPS
1. Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may
rust or corrode.
2. Before using your chair, make sure it is in proper working order.
Inspect and service all items on the "Maintenance Chart".
3. If you store this chair for more than three months, have it inspected
by a supplier before use.
D. PNEUMATIC TIRES (IF APPLICABLE)
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires show signs of damage.
2. A damaged insert may cause the chair to veer to one side and
result in loss of control.
Check for signs of wear on your tires weekly.
E. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE
Drive Wheels:
a. Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground.
b. Remove hub cap.
c. Remove lock bolt.
d. Replace wheel. (Make sure washers and shaft key are in the same
location.)
e. Install lock bolt.
f. Install hub cap.
F. MOTOR BRUSHES
Check the motor brushes every four (4) months for wear. The brushes
should be clean and shiny. Replace worn or blackened brushes.
G. ORDERING PARTS
When you order parts, provide the following:
1. Model of chair
2. Serial number of chair
3. Left hand or right hand control
4. Part number, description and quantity of parts you need.
5. State reason for replacement.
H. MAINTENANCE CHART
You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of
the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them
checked and/or repaired by your authorized Sunrise supplier. Frequent
maintenance and servicing will improve performance and extend wheelchair
life, and help prevent injuries.








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X I . M A I N T E NA N C E
Check...
Charge batteries
Check tires for damage
Check plugs and connectors for proper
connections
Check all moving parts for wear
Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners
for looseness or wear
Inspect upholstery for wear
Remove and inspect motor brushes
Service by authorized supplier
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