Dealer Service And Adjustment; Dealer Service Introduction; Critical Maintenance Tips; Cleaning - Sunrise Medical Zippie TS Manual

Z IPPI E T S
The owner of this chair is responsible for ensuring that it has been setup and adjusted by a
trained service professional under the advice of a health care provider. Service and/or adjust-
ments should only be done with the advice of a healthcare professional. Always use parts
and/or accessories that have been recommended and approved by Sunrise Medical when ser-
vicing this chair.
A. DEALER SERVICE INTRODUCTION
1. At least once per year, this chair should have a complete inspection, safety check, and regular service
made by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
2. Torque settings– A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular
fastener. It is important to use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque
settings should be 6.8 Nm [60 in-lbs].
3. If you have discovered a worn, bent, or damaged part, repair or replace them with recommended
parts before returning this chair to service.
4. All major maintenance and repair work should be done by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Torque Settings
A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener. It is important
to use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque settings should be 6.8 Nm [60
in-lbs].
2. Dealer Service and Adjustment Reference Materials
Go to www.SunriseMedical.com for parts manuals, instruction sheets, and instructional videos that will aid in
the repair of the Zippie Family of wheelchairs.
C. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. Clean around axles and moving parts with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth.
b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.
c. DO NOT USE 3 in 1 oil, or WD-40 ® for lubrication. Only use Teflon based lubricant when working
on this wheelchair.
D. REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
1. Seat Height Adjustment
a. Remove the real wheel (see section VIII:F To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels).
b. Remove the bolts (A) from the axle sleeve bracket (B).
c. Raise or lower axle sleeve bracket to desired height.
d. Additional seat height adjustment may be made by flipping axle sleeve bracket (C) top to bottom and
exchanging them from side to side.
e. Replace and tighten bolts. Replace wheel.
NOTE– Reversing the axle sleeve brackets from side to side may affect wheelbase width (see Wheelbase
Width Adjustment, below).
2. Wheelbase Width Adjustment
a. Remove the real wheel (see section VIII:F To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels).
b. Remove the bolts (A) from the axle sleeve bracket (B) on each side of the chair.
c. Reverse the axle sleeves (B) with the wide side facing away from the chair for increased width.
d. Replace and tighten bolts. Replace wheel.
NOTE– To retain the same height, you must exchange the axle sleeve brackets from side to side.
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IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Imperial Hex key set
2. Metric Hex key set
3. Imperial Open-end Wrench set
4. Metric Open-end Wrench set
5. Torque wrench
6. Imperial Hex bit Socket set
7. Metric Hex bit Socket set
8. Phillips and Flat screwdrivers
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