Travel Wheels; U.folding And Unfolding; Check-Out - Sunrise Medical Swing-Away and Fixed Front GTX Owner's Manual

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2. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel
The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance of 1 1/2" to 2".
a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin (D) so that the release pin is drawn inside.
b. Raise or lower to one of the three predrilled holes.
c. Release pin.
d. Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way.
Both wheels should be at exactly the same height.
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 pin (A).
b. Hold pin in and turn anti-tip tube up.
c. Release pin.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e. Remember to return anti-tip tubes to down position after completing maneuver.
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1. Removing Travel Wheels from Receivers
a. Remove the quick-release pin (A).
b. Remove the travel wheel (B) from the receiver (C).
c. Repeat for other side.
2. Inserting Travel Wheels into Receivers
a. Insert the travel wheel (B) into the receiver (C).
b. Align holes at position for corresponding rear wheel size.
c. Insert the quick-release pin (A) fully.
d. Repeat for other side. Both travel wheels must be set at the same height.
U. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING
1. Folding Chair
a. Remove quick-release wheels (optional).
• Depress quick-release button on the axle.
• Remove wheel by sliding out quick-release axle from axle bracket.
• Repeat with other wheel.
b. For the GTX Swing Away model, flip up the footrest to a vertical position before folding the
wheelchair. For the GTX Fix Front model, release latch button so the footrest can be placed in
the vertical position before folding the wheelchair. Note, for GTX Fixed Front, the Auto-Folding
footrest will fold automatically when lifting the seat sling (step C).
c. Grasp the seat sling (in the center) and lift sharply until the wheelchair is folded.
2. Unfolding Chair
a. Replace quick-release wheel (optional) by depressing the quick-release button on the axle.
b. Slide it into the axle sleeve until it locks.
c. Repeat with other wheel.
d. Tilt the wheelchair toward you far enough to take the weight off the opposite wheel.
e. Push down on the seat rail (closest to you) until the wheelchair is completely opened.
f. Make sure seat rail tubes are resting in the seat rail saddles.
NOTE– Ensure that footrest is locked prior to use.
V. CHECK-OUT
After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should
also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, follow these procedures:
1. Review the set-up and check-out sections and operating guide to make sure chair was
properly prepared.
2. Review troubleshooting guide.
3. 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 cus-
tomer service.
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