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Sunrise Medical Quickie Xtender User Instruction Manual & Warranty

Sunrise Medical Quickie Xtender User Instruction Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Quickie Xtender User ® Instruction Manual & Warranty...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    I. INTRODUCTION A. FOREWORD Congratulations on your purchase of the Quickie Xtender. The Quickie Xtender is driven with the handrims just like every other hand operated wheelchair, but the Quickie Xtender’s power drive function will change how the wheelchair feels to the rider.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................... II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ................III. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ..............IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE..............V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) ..........VI.

  • Page 4: Component Description

    I I I . C o m p o n e n t D e s c r i p t i o n III. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 1. Battery 2. Battery compartment 3. Quick-release latch for the wheel 4. Torque sensing handrim 5.

  • Page 5: Notice- Read Before Use

    I V . N o t i c e – R e a d B e f o r e U s e IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the rider.

  • Page 6: Emi (Electromagnetic Interference)

    V . E M I ( E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c I n t e r f e r e n c e ) V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: 1.
  • Page 7 3. The configuration tested and found to be immune to at least 20 V/m is: Quickie Xtender power assist mounted to a Quickie 2 manual wheelchair. There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add accessories or modify this chair.

  • Page 8: General Warnings

    V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s VI. GENERAL WARNINGS Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. A.
  • Page 9 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never exceed a total rider weight of 250 lbs. 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus weights lifted) exceeds the indicated weight capacity of the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s G. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR 1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked, even for a moment.
  • Page 11 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s J. STREET USE In most states, power chairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots. 1.
  • Page 12 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s M. TRANSFERS It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
  • Page 13 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s If You Must Reach Or Lean; Do So at Your Own Risk. Remember to: 1. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach. 2.
  • Page 14 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s R. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS The center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope. NOTE– “Slope” includes a ramp or sidehill. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle.
  • Page 15 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s T. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area. 1. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards.
  • Page 16 V I . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s V. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than two (2) inches high.

  • Page 17: Warnings: Components & Options

    V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty.
  • Page 18 V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s E. FOOTRESTS 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up”...
  • Page 19 V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s H. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture. Improper use of such belts may cause severe injury or death.
  • Page 20 V I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s K. SEATING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of bal- ance of this chair.

  • Page 21: Tips For Attendants

    V I I I . T i p s F o r A t t e n d a n t s VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS 1. Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants”...

  • Page 22: Set-Up, Adjustment & Use

    I X . S e t - u p , A d j u s t m e n t & U s e IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your chair. This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up.

  • Page 23: For Safe Use

    X . F o r S a f e U s e X. FOR SAFE USE A. POWER DRIVE The Quickie Xtender system comprises three different driving modes: "hand-driven operation", "Stand-By-Operation" and "Power assisted operation". The appropriate mode is obtained by operating the main switch or activating the handrims. A Stop- Function* operates when the handrims are not activated when the main switch is on.
  • Page 24 • Lift the wheelchair only by the frame. WARNING The battery on the Quickie Xtender is not very large but stores a large amount of charge. Improper use can cause damage or in certain circum- stances lead to burns or fire.

  • Page 25: Operating The Wheelchair

    X I . O p e r a t i n g t h e W h e e l c h a i r XI. OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Improper use of the Quickie Xtender can, depending on the nature of the surface and the traffic conditions, lead to injury or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 26: From Starting To Stopping

    X I . O p e r a t i n g t h e W h e e l c h a i r WARNING • Check that there are no foreign bodies in the battery holder. Remove any foreign body before fitting the battery.
  • Page 27 Quickie Xtender is not impaired by radio waves. IMPORTANT– • Stop your wheelchair on a safe surface and turn off your Quickie Xtender before using a mobile phone or similar equipment. • Turn your mobile phone and similar equipment off, before operating your wheelchair with power drive.

  • Page 28: After Using The Wheelchair

    X I . O p e r a t i n g t h e W h e e l c h a i r C. AFTER USING THE WHEELCHAIR 1. Procedure for getting out of your wheelchair. If your position is wrong when getting into and out of your wheelchair, it can unexpectedly roll away, tip over or cause you to fall out.

  • Page 29: Assembling And Changing The Wheels

    X I I . A s s e m b l i n g a n d C h a n g i n g t h e W h e e l s XII. ASSEMBLING AND CHANGING THE WHEELS Observe the following guidelines when fitting and changing wheels (removable models).

  • Page 30: Fitting The Wheels

    X I I . A s s e m b l i n g a n d C h a n g i n g t h e W h e e l s B. FITTING THE WHEELS Open the quick-release axle clamp on the left wheel and place the axle in the adapter plate fitting, align the torque support and fit the wheel.

  • Page 31: Transport

    X I I I . T r a n s p o r t XIII. TRANSPORT When loading the wheelchair into a vehicle, always follow the following guidelines: 1. Remove the battery, so that the current is not inadvertently switched on during transport.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    X I V . M a i n t e n a n c e XIV. MAINTENANCE Please observe the following. 1. Store the wheelchair with the battery removed. WARNING For children and others who should not operate this wheelchair, contact with it can be very dangerous.

  • Page 33: Tire Pressure

    X I V . M a i n t e n a n c e C. TIRE PRESSURE The effectiveness of both the knee lever brake and the general driving performance depend on air pressure. With properly inflated rear wheels and equal pressure in both tires, your wheelchair can be maneuvered more efficiently and easily.

  • Page 34: Battery

    X V . B a t t e r y XV. BATTERY Although the battery on the Quickie Xtender is very compact, it can store a large amount of power. Faulty handling can damage the equipment and in some cases can result in burns or fire.

  • Page 35: Charging Process

    (2-3 hours), and the other is the "Refresh-charge”, which "reactivates” the battery. To achieve a long battery life in the Quickie Xtender, and to avoid a reduction in the capacity, you should carry out the "Refresh process” when indicated. When this charging method is necessary, the indication will appear in the LED "refresh”...

  • Page 36: If A Problem Arises During Charging

    X V . B a t t e r y 3. During charging the battery capacity display shows the progress of the refresh procedure in the battery. The time required will vary according to the capacity of the battery (9-12 hours). D.

  • Page 37: Checking The Battery

    X V . B a t t e r y E. CHECKING THE BATTERY The battery capacity is shown when the display key is pressed. The total capacity is indicated on the LEDs in increments of 20%. The display is active for app. 5 seconds. 1.

  • Page 38: Reduction Of Battery Capacity

    X V . B a t t e r y G. REDUCTION OF BATTERY CAPACITY If you press the display key and not all the LEDs on the battery capacity display are illuminated after charging, this shows that the battery capacity is reduced. Depending on the condition of the battery, the capacity display can return to maxi- mum with successive charging processes.

  • Page 39: Ending The Charging Process

    X V . B a t t e r y Unsuitable battery temperature • The first, third and fifth LEDs flash. Although it is possible to use the battery, we recommend that you do not operate the wheelchair until the temperature has returned to the normal range.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    X V I . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g XVI. TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with the Quickie Xtender, please check the following points before commissioning any repairs. PROBLEM...
  • Page 41 X V I . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g PROBLEM CHECK ACTION CHARGING Battery does not 1. Is the power cable 1. Connect power cable. charge. connected? 2. Is the battery fuse OK? 2.

  • Page 42: Storage

    X V I I . S t o r a g e XVII. STORAGE Please observe the following points with regard to storage. 1. Remove the battery before storing. It can be very dangerous for a child or anyone unfamiliar with the operating methods to carry out this procedure.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    X V I I I . S p e c i f i c a t i o n s XVIII. SPECIFICATIONS A. QUICKIE XTENDER Power drive specification............1.5X Torque multiplier 3X Torque multiplier Weight......................37 lbs. Operational range after one charge*...........up to 9 miles* Drive system..........Wheel hub motor, direct rear wheel drive...

  • Page 44: Sunrise Limited Warranty

    Sunrise warrants the Quickie Xtender against defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years. B. FOR ONE (1) YEAR Sunrise warrants the Quickie Xtender battery against defects for one year from the date of first consumer purchase. C. LIMITATIONS 1.

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