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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 partic-
ular fastener. A torque wrench which measures in.-lbs.
should be used when tightening fasteners on Sunrise
wheelchairs. Unless otherwise noted, use a torque set-
ting of 60 in.-lbs. when setting up this wheelchair.
A. MAIN FRAME
Set the main frame assembly on a flat surface about
waist high in horizontal position.
B. BACKREST
1. To Secure The Backrest For Operation:
a) Lift backrest to upright position.
b) When secured, backrest pin will lock into place.
NOTE– Zippie series wheelchairs are shipped with the
backrest in a folded position.
C. SWING-AWAY HANGERS (60º, 70º, or 90º)
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.
c) To remove hanger, push release latch (B) toward
the frame, rotate footrest outward, and lift.
930575 Rev. A
I X . S e t - u p & A d j u s t m e n t
Folded Backrest
Upright Backrest
B
A
Swing-away Hangers
I X . S e t - u p & A d j u s t m e n t
D. ARTICULATING LEGREST (Optional)
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.
c) To remove hanger, push release latch (B) toward
the frame, rotate footrest outward, and lift.
2. Elevating
a) To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest
will automatically lock in place.
b) To lower legrest, while seated in chair hold
lever (C) down, lower legrest to desired posi-
tion, then release lever. Legrest will automati-
cally lock in place.
E. ELEVATING AND 90º ELEVATING LEGRESTS
(OPTIONAL)
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.
c) To remove hanger, push release latch (B) toward
the frame, rotate footrest outward, and lift.
2. Elevating
a) To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest
will automatically lock in place.
b) To lower legrest, while seated in chair hold
lever (C) down, lower legrest to desired posi-
tion, then release lever. Legrest will automati-
cally lock in place.
F. COMPOSITE FOOTPLATE
1. Height Adjustment
a) Remove retaining bolts in the frame tube (A).
b) Slide footplate and extension tubes to desired
height.
c) Left and right footrest will normally be at equal
height.
d) Replace and tighten bolts.
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C
A
B
Articulating Legrest
A
C
B
Elevating Legrest
A
B
C
90º Elevating Legrest
A
Composite Footplate
930575 Rev. A
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