Wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems (8 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sunrise Medical Quickie R2
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Quickie ® SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. User Instruction Manual & Warranty...
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I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s I. INTRODUCTION... A. Sunrise Listens... II. TABLE OF CONTENTS... III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ... IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ... A.
A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113 kg), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. B.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY The Quickie R2 does not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating. 1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
V I . W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability.
V I . W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s E. REACHING OR LEANING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over.
V I . W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s H. TRANSFERS 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.
V I I . W a r n i n g s : F o r S a f e U s e Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities.
V I I . W a r n i n g s : F o r S a f e U s e F. MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per maintenance chart. 2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. 3.
V I I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail.
V I I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked.
A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL) 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. NOTE– Axle is not locked until: a.
X . S e t - U p & A d j u s t m e n t C. FOLDING BACKREST The backrest comes standard with a 4" (100 mm) height adjustment from 10" to 14" (250 to 355 mm). 1.
Use a torque setting of 100 in.lb. (11.3 N.m). H. WHEEL LOCKS Quickie R2 wheelchairs are shipped with one of two types of high-mount wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise.
X . S e t - U p & A d j u s t m e n t 3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant, overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs. a. Press the rear anti-tip tube release lever. b.
X . S e t - U p & A d j u s t m e n t K. ADJUSTING THE BACKREST ANGLE The backrest angle is the angle between the seat cush- ion and the backrest upholstery. It is adjusted without the use of tools.
X I . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed.
C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the camber insert and will affect performance. 2. Tire Air Pressure: Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE A WEEK. The wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure shown on tire sidewall.