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Sunrise Medical Zippie 2 Owner's Manual

Sunrise Medical Zippie 2 Owner's Manual

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Zippie
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2
J with transit option
Supplier:
This manual must be given to the user of
this wheelchair.
User:
Before using this wheelchair read this entire
manual and save for future reference.
J without transit option
Zippie 2
O w n e r ' s M a n u a l
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  • Page 1 Zippie 2 Zippie ® J with transit option J without transit option O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Supplier: This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair. User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Z I P P I E 2 I I . TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION ..........E. Fasteners ..............11. TABLE OF CONTENTS.......... F. Footrests ..............I11. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ......G Pneumatic Tires ............

  • Page 4: I11. Your Chair And Its Parts

    Z I P P I E 2 I I I . YO U R C H A I R A N D I T S PA RT S Solid back Flip-up armrest Solid seat Swing-away footrest Footplate Caster tire Folding cross-brace Caster fork Push handles/folding backrest Solid back hook clamps...

  • Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use

    Z I P P I E 2 I V. N OT I C E – R E A D B E F O R E U S E A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY C. WARNINGS OPTIONS The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons.

  • Page 6: Changes & Adjustments

    Z I P P I E 2 4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place. J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NOTE– See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them. As indicated on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Option installed.

  • Page 7: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    Z I P P I E 2 V I . WA R N I N G S : FA L LS & T I P - OV E R S A. CENTER OF BALANCE D.OBSTACLES WARNING WARNING The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and bro- the side depends on its center of balance and stability.

  • Page 8: Moving Backward

    Z I P P I E 2 V I . This will help to prevent a fall if the chair tips. e. Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need bracing so ramp does not “bow” when you ride on it. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

  • Page 9: Stairs

    Z I P P I E 2 V I . J. STAIRS K. ESCALATORS WARNING WARNING 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. attendant.

  • Page 10: Climbing Stairs

    Z I P P I E 2 V I I . E. CLIMBING STAIRS 3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the WARNING edge of the top step.

  • Page 11: D.cushions & Sling Seats

    Z I P P I E 2 V I I I . D. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS 4. Over-inflated tires may burst. If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of WARNING control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

  • Page 12: Rear Wheels

    Z I P P I E 2 V I I I . 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out N.MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting in a WARNING fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury to the Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter rider or others.

  • Page 13: Set-Up And Adjustments

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . S E T- U P & A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface helps make these procedures easier. NOTE ON TORQUE SETTINGS: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener.

  • Page 14: Elevating And 90º Elevating Legrests (Optional)

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . E. ELEVATING AND 90º ELEVATING LEGRESTS (Optional) Elevating Legrest 1. Attaching/Removal a) Place swing-away pivot saddle (A) into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. b) Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on locking bolt.

  • Page 15: Platform Flip-Up Footplate

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . I. PLATFORM FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE 1. Height Adjustment a) Remove retaining bolts in the frame tube (A). b) Slide footplate and extension tubes to desired height. c) The adjustment on each side of the footrest should be of equal height. d) Replace and tighten bolts.

  • Page 16: M.wheel Locks

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . a) Loosen the four bolts on the side of the receiver. b) With the armrest in the receiver, squeeze the receiver to achieve the desired fit. c) Tighten the four bolts. 6.

  • Page 17: Caster Forks

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . P . CASTER FORKS 1. Caster Fork Adjustment a) Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the caster. b) Either change caster size and/or position the caster upward or downward in pre-drilled holes (1"...

  • Page 18: Rear Wheel Adjustments

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . 3. To Adjust the Rear Anti-Tip Bracket Height a) Remove the two hex bolts (A). b) Raise or lower as needed. c) Replace and tighten bolts. NOTE: Rear anti-tip brackets are attached with axle plate hardware (see Seat Height Adjustment section). S.

  • Page 19: Solid Back And Seat Insert

    Z I P P I E 2 I X . T. SOLID BACK AND SEAT INSERT 1. Attaching/Removal a) Position seat and back on the frame. b) Position clamps on the seat base and backposts. c) Insert the quick-release pins (A) through the mounting hole on the hook clamps. d) Remove the seat by reversing the above process.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Z I P P I E 2 X . T RO U B L E S H O OT 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.

  • Page 21: X1. Maintenance

    Z I P P I E 2 X I . M A I N T E NA N C E A. INTRODUCTION C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: the useful life Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they of your chair.

  • Page 22: Sunrise Limited Warranty

    2. This warranty gives you certain legal rights. You may also installation or repair. have other rights that vary from state to state. c. Products modified without Sunrise Medical’s express written consent. d. Damage from exceeding the weight limit. 2. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered.
  • Page 23 Sunrise Medical Inc. 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 www.sunrisemedical.com ©2009 Sunrise Medical Inc. 10.09 930326 Rev. G...

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