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Quickie ® Q500 ® M Mini Owner’s Manual This manual must be given to the user of this Supplier: wheelchair. User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference. Part# OM10004 Quickie Q500 M Mini ®...
Sunrise dealer. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Medical Australia Pty Ltd. 11 Daniel Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Phone: (02) 9678 6600 Email: enquiries@sunrisemedical.com.au...
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual II. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................2 BATTERIES, CHARGING AND RANGE ..........15 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................3 6.1 Batteries ....................15 6.2 Charging batteries ................16 USER INFORMATION ................4 6.3 The range of your vehicle ..............16 1.1 This user manual ................4 6.4 Battery warranty ................17 1.2 For further information ..............4...
As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Sunrise Medical reserves the right to change specifi cations and design without notice. Further, not all features and options off ered are compatible with all confi...
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 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. Wherever possible, safety information is provided in the relevant chapter.
Use of these items may cause your wheelchair to become unstable. • The vent tray must be installed and maintained by a Sunrise Medical authorized dealer. Safety: Swing away tray DANGER! •...
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 3.0 INTENDED USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR General description ® The Q500 range is a modular power wheelchair. A distinctive feature is the suspension system that allows you to have a perfect driving experience indoors as well as outdoors.
If the chair no longer drives straight, it could be damaged. If damage is questionable or if there is concern regarding the condition of the chair, Sunrise Medical recommends replacement of the chair. Wheelchairs involved in collisions should be replaced.
4.0 SETTING UP THE WHEELCHAIR 4.0 Setting up the wheelchair 4.4 Controller height and depth The average wheelchair user does not exist. This is why Sunrise Medical Seating system) wheelchairs can be adjusted according to specifi c needs of the user.
• Consult your authorized dealer to adjust the control settings immediately Sunrise Medical recommends that you consult your healthcare professional for if you notice any change in your ability to: assistance in developing your personal front or side transfer technique to best 1.
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Gradients: ascents Adverse conditions Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in adverse conditions, e.g. WARNING! on wet grass, mud, ice, snow or other slippery surfaces, you may experience a •...
Q500 Quickie ® ® M Mini General Manual 5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR Descending the curb 5.7 Obstacles and curbs DANGER! DANGER! • Never descend a curb backwards. Move the chair slowly and carefully in a forward direction until both front •...
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 5.0 USING 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.
Q500 Quickie ® ® M Mini General Manual 5.0 USING THE WHEELCHAIR 5.9 (Powered) seating options The wheelchair can be equipped by the following mechanical and/or powered options to adjust your seating position. These options can be operated by the user without the use of tools.
70amp/hr. The higher the number, the bigger the battery size, weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can travel. Sunrise Medical only fi t as standard maintenance free batteries into these types of wheelchairs. This type of battery uses a method of carrying the electrolyte commonly referred to as ‘gel’, that is held within the battery case.
User Manual. The range stated Procedure for connecting the charger and charging: sometimes diff ers from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. Sunrise Medical measures the range of their vehicles in a • Switch off the wheelchair controller.
Removing the batteries can lead to a change of the center point of gravity. The result may be that the chair fl ips 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.
Q500 Quickie ® ® M Mini General Manual 6.0 BATTERIES, CHARGING, AND RANGE 7.0 TRANSPORTATION Fig.7.1 7.1 Transport of the wheelchair in a car Getting in and out of the vehicle DANGER! • Confi rm 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.
A wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security as a vehicle seating system. Sunrise Medical recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seating and uses the vehicle-installed restraint system whenever possible. Sunrise Medical recognizes that it is not always...
Is there a suitable and intended “wheelchair” area in the train for • The wheelchair should be inspected by a Sunrise Medical authorized wheelchair users (with adequate turning space to maneuver)? dealer/service agent, before reuse following involvement in any type of •...
• Push the joystick slowly forward until you hear the parking brakes operate. The contact details of your local Sunrise Medical Service Center can be found • The chair may start to move. on the inside front cover of this booklet.
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* 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 instruction sheets (if applicable).
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 8.0 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 8.2 Wheels and tires maintenance To ensure that your wheelchair functions properly, it is essential that the tires are kept at the correct pressure. The correct tire pressure is indicated on the side of the tire.
CAUTION! with a damp cloth with a dilute disinfectant until clean. • We recommend the use of Sunrise Medical authorized spare parts only. 8.5 Medium to long term storage • Be advised that all lighting circuits are electronically protected. In the When storing your wheelchair for long periods of time (in excess of one event of a short circuit, current will be limited to a safe level.
Q500 ® ® Quickie M Mini General Manual 9.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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. •...
Q500 Quickie ® ® M Mini General Manual 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 Defi...
This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages. ____________________________________________ WHAT AUTHORIZED DEALER MUST DO - 1. Obtain from Sunrise Medical, while this warranty is in eff ect, prior approval for return or repair of covered parts. Contact Customer Service for a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number and information as to where to return the product.
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Sunrise Medical Australia Pty Ltd. 11 Daniel Street Wetherill Park, NSW 2164 Phone: (02) 9678 6600 Email: enquiries@sunrisemedical.com.au www.SunriseMedical.com.au Part# OM10004 Q500 M Mini Owners Manual AU Rev C...
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