To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels; G.axles - Quick Release; H.wheel Locks; Anti-Tip Tubes - Quickie LXI Owner's Manual

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F. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS
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.
Note: Axle is not locked until:
a. The quick-release button (A) pops out fully.
b. The ball bearings are fully visible on the outside of the sleeve.
1. To Install Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully. This will release tension on ball bearings at other end.
b. Insert axle through hub of rear wheel.
c. Keep pressure on button (A) as you slide axle (B) into axle sleeve (C)
d. Release button to lock axle in sleeve. Adjust axle if it does not lock.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
2. To Remove Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (B) out of axle sleeve (C).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
G. AXLES - QUICK RELEASE
a. Depress the quick-release button (A) on the axle.
b. Slide through wheel hub and into axle sleeve until it locks.
c. The axle is not secured until the outside quick-release button pops out to its fully extended position.
d. The ball bearing on the opposite end of the axle must be fully visible beyond the end of the axle
sleeve.
e. Quick-Release Axles should be inspected for function and any signs of wear or bending. Replace as
necessary.
H. WHEEL LOCKS
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Quickie LXI wheelchair are shipped with one of two types of high-mount wheel locks.
Wheel locks are installed at Sunrise and should be adjusted by your qualified service person.
Inspect wheel locks weekly per the maintenance chart. Do not use your chair UNLESS you are sure both
wheel-locks can fully engage. A wheel-lock that is not correctly adjusted may allow your chair to roll, or turn
unexpectedly.
Wheel-locks must be adjusted after making sure the tires have the correct air pressure. When fully engaged,
the arm should be imbedded into the tire at least 1/8" to be effective.
If you find the wheel locks have slipped or are not working correctly contact your service provider for prop-
er adjustment.
I. ANTI-TIP TUBES
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Sunrise Medical recommends the use of Anti-tip tubes in every situation.
NOTE: Use a torque setting of 115 in.-lbs. when setting up the anti-tip tubes.
1. Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receiver
a. Press the rear anti-tip release lever on the anti-tip tube so that both release pins are drawn inside.
b. Insert into the anti-tip tube receiver.
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. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes up.
a. Press the rear anti-tip tube release lever.
b. Hold lever in and turn anti-tip tube up.
c. Release lever.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e. Remember to return anti-tip tubes
to down position after completing maneuver.
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