Wheel Locks; Anti-Tip Tubes; Check-Out - Quickie Q7 Owner's Manual

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E N G L I S H
R. WHEEL LOCKS
Quickie Q7 Adjustable and Quickie Q7 Active Rigid wheelchairs are shipped with one of
five types of wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested
otherwise.
Use a torque setting of 62 in.-lbs. (7 Nm) when setting up wheel locks.
1. High-Mount Push-to-Lock or Pull-to-Lock
a. Using a 4mm Allen wrench, turn one of the screws (E) in the clamp counterclockwise
one-quarter turn.
b. Repeat the same process with the remaining screw (E).
c. Alternately loosen the screws (two turns each) until both screws are loose.
d. Slide clamp toward the rear wheel until the wheel lock is embedded into the tire to
prevent wheel movement, when in the locked position.
e. Tighten screws to 62 in-lbs. (7 Nm).
2. Ergo Scissor Wheel Locks
a. Using a 4mm Allen wrench, turn one of the screws (E) in the clamp counterclockwise
one-quarter turn.
b. Repeat the same process with the remaining three screws (E).
c. Alternately loosen the screws (two turns each) until both screws are loose.
d. Slide clamp toward the rear wheel until the wheel lock is embedded into the tire to
prevent wheel movement, when in the locked position.
e. Adjust angle position.
f. Tighten screws to 62 in-lbs. (7 Nm).
NOTE– Clamp and wheel lock may need to be rotated to clear frame tubing.
S. ANTI-TIP TUBES
Sunrise Medical recommends anti-tip tubes for all wheelchairs. Use torque setting of 62 in-
lbs. (7 Nm) when installing anti-tip tubes.
1. Inserting Anti-tip Tubes Into Receiver
a. Press the rear anti-tip release button (A) on the anti-tip tube so that both release pins are
drawn inside.
b. Insert the anti-tip tube (B) into the anti-tip receiver (C).
c. Turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin is through the receiver mounting hole.
d. Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.
2. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel
The anti-tip wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance of
1 1/2" to 2".
Press the anti-tip wheel release button (D) so that both release pins are drawn inside. Raise
or lower to one of the three predrilled holes (E). Release button. Adjust the second anti-tip
tube wheel the same way. Both wheels should be the same height.
3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant, overcoming obstacles or climbing
curbs. Press the rear anti-tip tube release button (
up. Release the lever and repeat with second anti-tip tube. Remember to return anti-tip
tubes to down position after completing maneuver.
T. CHECK-OUT
After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. All acces-
sories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, follow these procedures:
a. Review assembly and adjustment sections to make sure chair was properly prepared.
b. Review trouble shooting guide.
c. If your problem persists, contact your authorized supplier. If you still have a problem
after contacting your authorized supplier, contact Sunrise customer service. See the
introduction page for details on how to contact your authorized supplier or Sunrise
customer service.
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-A). Hold lever in and turn anti-tip tube
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