Sunrise Medical QUICKIE Q500 M General Manual
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- Page 1 P o w e r e d W h e e l c h a i r P/N 248035 Rev. G Instructions for Use QUICKIE Q500 M/Q400 M ® ® ® G e n e r a l M a n u a l...
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing a Quickie Power Chair. We want to We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your hear your questions or comments about this manual, the wheelchair. This User Manual will familiarize you with the safety and reliability of your system, and the service you chair and its features.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 6.0 Batteries, charging and range ......18 1.0 User information............ 4 6.1 Batteries ............... 18 1.1 This user manual .......... .. 4 6.2 Charging batteries .......... 19 1.2 For further information ........ .. 4 6.3 The range of your vehicle ........ 20 1.3 Symbols used in this manual ....... -
Page 4: User Information
As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Sunrise Medical reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice. Further, not all features and options offered are compatible with all configurations of the wheelchair. -
Page 5: Safety
2.0 Safety Follow the instructions carefully next to these warning symbols! Not paying careful attention to these instructions could result in physical injury or damage to the wheelchair or the environment. Where ver possible, safety information is provided in the relevant chapter. Fig. -
Page 6: Safety: Moving Parts
2.3 Safety: Moving parts DANGER! A wheelchair has moving and rotating parts. Contact with moving parts may result in serious physical injury or damage to the wheelchair. Contact with the moving parts of the wheelchair should be avoided, Fig. 2.6. •... -
Page 7: Safety: Choking Hazard
2.5 Safety: Choking hazard 2.8 Safety: Lifting the wheelchair DANGER! WARNING! • Do not lift this seating system by any parts that are This mobility aid uses small parts which under certain removable, doing so may result in damage to the seating circumstances may present a choking hazard to young children. -
Page 8: Intended Use Of The Wheelchair
3.0 Intended use of the wheelchair Fig. 3.1 General description The Q500M/Q400M range is an ultimate modular power wheelchair. A distinctive feature is the suspension system that allows you to have a perfect driving experience indoors as well as outdoors. Due to its modular design, simplicity and wide range of adjustments, the Quickie Q500M/Q400M series is a perfect choice for easy service, refurbishment, and recycle requirements. -
Page 9: Area Of Application: The User Environment
• Do not drive off high obstacles. Attendants • Do not attach a weight to the wheelchair without the approval of a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. This may When an attendant control module is fitted, the power negatively affect the stability of the product. -
Page 10: Setting Up The Wheelchar
Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. carried out once, the first time the wheelchair is going to be used. They must be executed by a Sunrise Medical 4.4 Joystick height and depth authorized dealer, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Some seating adjustment options do not require tools and can be carried out by the user. -
Page 11: Using The Wheelchair
(joystick) settings of your system. • Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months. • Consult your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer to adjust the Checking weather condition • In winter, batteries have a reduced capacity. During a period... -
Page 12: Driving The Wheelchair
5.3 Driving the wheelchair WARNING • The user of the wheelchair is at all times completely responsible for complying with the applicable local safety regulations and guidelines. Powered wheelchairs are driven by means of a controller (joystick). There is a separate user manual for the controller and this was included with this wheelchair (... -
Page 13: Curves
Road use 5.5 Breaking and Emergency stop Please show the utmost consideration for the other There are three ways to stop your wheelchair: traffic on the road. • Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release the joystick. This will bring the chair to a halt in a controlled manner. -
Page 14: Driving On A Slope
5.6 Driving on a slope Gradients: ascents: Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to WARNING! allow its use on slopes or gradients of up to 7.5° (13%) in standard configuration. • When going uphill, keep the chair moving. • Steer by carefully moving the joystick forward making slight left and right adjustments as you go. -
Page 15: Obstacles And Curbs
5.7 Obstacles and curbs: Descending the curb: DANGER! DANGER! Move the chair slowly and carefully in a forward direction • Never descend a curb backwards. until both front wheels are on the edge of the curb, again in a • Do not attempt to climb or descend a series of steps or use 90°... -
Page 16: Pushing The Wheelchair
5.8 Pushing the wheelchair The wheelchair can be moved by pushing. In order to do so, the motors must be disengaged using a freewheel switch. This feature was developed for the attendants of wheelchair users and also functions as an emergency freewheel switch. The freewheel switch has 2 positions 1. -
Page 17: Powered) Seating Options
• Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in motion. Sunrise Medical power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel. Users should be aware of their surroundings while components are in motion. -
Page 18: Batteries, Charging And Range
You can safely transport this type of • Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries. battery without fear of acid spilling. Furthermore, they are If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise Medical authorized approved for transportation on aircraft, trains, and ships. dealer. •... -
Page 19: Charging Batteries
For more information about the charger operation, consult the instructions provided with the charger ( Battery • Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible Charger ). Depending on how depleted the batteries are, it with the vehicle to be charged. -
Page 20: The Range Of Your Vehicle
The chargers have features which prevent hazards or size is the same. Sunrise Medical measures the range of accidents occurring as a result of connecting batteries the their vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but... -
Page 21: Battery Warranty
The result may be that the chair flips Fig. 6.4 backwards without the weight of the batteries. Sunrise Medical advises to: • Put an obstacle behind the chair to secure the situation. This can be a chest, or a chair, or etc. -
Page 22: Transit
7.0 Transit 7.1 Transport of the wheelchair in a car Getting in and out of the vehicle DANGER! • Confirm that the vehicle is suitably equipped to transport a passenger in a wheelchair, and ensure the method of access/ egress is suitable for your wheelchair type. The vehicle should have the floor strength to take the combined weight of the occupant, the wheelchair, and accessories. - Page 23 DANGER! • The wheelchair can only be secured by using the tie-down points on the wheelchair’s frame (Fig. 7.2 - 7.6). • The tie-down points (2 in the front, 2 in the rear) are indicated by the transit symbol (Fig. 7.5). Fit the front straps first, then the rear.
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Page 24: The Wheelchair As A Passenger Seat
• Sudden stops, impacts, or vehicle collisions can structurally damage your chair. Chairs involved in such incidents should be evaluated by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer to determine if the chair is still safe to use. If the chair is deemed unsafe, the chair should be repaired or replaced depending on the extent of any damage. - Page 25 Occupant restraint Instruction ✓ 4"/100 mm DANGER! • Use a 3-point occupant restraint system to secure the 55° occupant. • Both pelvic and upper torso restraint belts must be used to restrain the occupant to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with the vehicle components.
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Page 26: Special Transit Requirements
• Accessory tray consulting Sunrise Medical. • The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer before reuse following involvement in any type of vehicle collision. If damage is questionable or if there is concern regarding the condition of the chair, Sunrise Medical recommends replacement of the chair. -
Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning
39-in (1 meter) clearance all around the chair. CAUTION! • Switch on the control system. The wheelchair should be serviced by your Sunrise Medical • Check that the battery gauge remains on, or flashes slowly, authorized dealer once a year or, in the case of intensive use, after one second. -
Page 28: Tire Wear
• Check wheelchair for any broken components, unusual wear, or other indicators of excessive wear. Discontinue use if damage is found and contact a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. WARNING! • If you are in any doubt about the performance requirements of your wheelchair, contact your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. - Page 29 * Daily = Before each use of the wheelchair. Quarterly = Every three (3) months. If fasteners are found to be loose a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer should tighten the fastener to the torque setting per size detailed below, unless stated otherwise in all appropriate owner’s manuals or installation instructions (if applicable).
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Page 30: Lighting Maintenance
(in excess of one week), follow these simple instructions: CAUTION! • Fully charge the wheelchair for at least 24 hours. • We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorized • Disconnect the charger. spare parts only. • Disconnect the batteries. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
9.0 Troubleshooting If the wheelchair is not working as it should, check the following points. • Check whether the batteries are charged. • Turn the wheelchair off and then back on again. • Check whether the battery plugs are all securely in place. •... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications: Applicable Norms / Standards
10.0 Technical specifications: Applicable norms / standards This product complies with the regulations and guidelines for medical aids and carries a CE symbol. The product meets the requirements and standards below. These are checked by independent institutions. Standard Definition / description Test Dummy Weight EU guideline... - Page 33 Q500M/Q400M General Manual 248035 Rev. G...
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Page 34: Guarantee / Warranty
2. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered. 3. This warranty applies in the USA and Canada only. Check with your Sunrise Medical authorized dealer to find out if international warranties apply. - Page 35 Q500M/Q400M General Manual 248035 Rev. G...
- Page 36 Customer Service 800.333.4000 In Canada 800.263.3390 Sunrise Medical 2842 N. Business Park Ave. Fresno, CA 93727 • USA ©2021 Sunrise Medical (US) LLC 02.2021 248035 Rev. G...
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