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SECTION ENGLI SH QUICKIE 2HP Quickie ® ❏ with transit option ❏ without transit option Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
I. IN TRODUCTION SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier.
E NG LIS H II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............... I. Push Handles............... II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ............J. Quick-Release Axles ............III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ........K. Rear Wheels ..............IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......... L.
E NG LIS H III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS Push Handle/Backcane QUICKIE 2HP Backrest Pneumatic Tire Aluminum Handrim Aluminum Wheel Rim Quick-Release Axle Caster Wheel Caster Fork Caster Housing 10. Footrests 11. X-Hinge 12. Seat Sling 13. Cushion 14. Padded Swing-Away Armrest Note–...
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of The Quickie 2 Series of wheelchair's intended use is to provide mobility to your ability. Have someone help you until you know what can cause persons limited to a sitting position.
E NG LIS H V. GENERAL WARNINGS I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING 1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help. 2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode.
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS A. CENTER OF BALANCE 7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obsta- cle. WARNING 8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your chair.
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS G. ESCALATORS WARNING NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall or tip-over is likely. If you fail to heed this warning you and others that may be assisting you, are at a high risk of severe injury.
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS Optimum Transfer position I. TRANSFERS WARNING 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. To avoid a fall: 1.
E NG LIS H VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS K. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP WARNING For Attendant: follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 1. Stay behind the chair. 2.
D. CUSHIONS & SLING SEATS loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. WARNING 1. Quickie sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for the relief of pressure. Recommended Tire Pressures Recommended 2.
E NG LIS H VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS H. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) 3. Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to the rear axles. WARNING a. If you fail to do so, the wheel locks may not work. b.
E NG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS WARNING 1. Tire Air Pressure: Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE PER WEEK. The The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure setup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a shown on tire sidewall.
E NG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE F. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS WARNING Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 1.
E NG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE I. ARMRESTS Sunrise medical offers several different types of armrests. Fixed, swing-away, and Flip-back armrests. Flip-back armrests can be detached or can flip back to allow lateral transfers. They are height adjustable (1" increments) by flipping the adjustment lever and moving the armrest pad (1) up or down to the desired height.
M. BACKRESTS AND BACK UPHOLSTERY 1. Backrest/Removable Push Handles Quickie 2HP wheelchairs are shipped with either Standard backposts, 8° Push handle backposts, or Removable stroller Handles. a. To secure backrest/stroller handles, Insert the removable stroller handles into the Stroller handle receiver (D) and lock into place using the release pin (E) 2.
E NG LIS H VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE O. SIDE GUARDS Inserting and Removing the Side Guard a. Insert the Side Guard into Side Guard outer receiver hardware b. To Remove, grip the top of the Side Guard and pull upward. NOTE –...
Wheel camber is preset at the factory at 3° for the Quickie 2 and 5° for the Quickie 2HP. More or less cam- ber can be obtained by increasing or decreasing the number of camber washers (C) located between the axle plates and the frame.
There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play. F. WHEEL LOCKS The Quickie 2 wheelchair is shipped with one of two types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise.
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT G. CASTER FORKS Two-hole caster forks allow the interchanging of some casters and adjusting seat height. To adjust, loosen the bolt (A) and remove the caster. Either change caster size and/or position the caster upward or downward in predrilled holes (1 inch apart) on caster fork.
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT J. ARMREST RECEIVER ATTACHMENT Mounting 1. Place the two receiver clamps (A) onto the top portion of the rear side frame tube. Align with the preferred location of the single post height-adjustable armrest. 2.
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT M. FIXED FRONT FOOTRESTS 1. Adjustment a. Remove mounting bolts (A) on the top of each extension tube. b. Make sure the inserts remain in place. c. Slide footrest tube into front frame tube to desired height. d.
E NG LIS H IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Pivot Point Height Adjustment a. Remove button head screw (A) from the frame. pivot b. Adjust backrest to obtain desired pivot point height. c. Replace and tighten button head screw. point d.
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