To Mount And Remove Rear Wheels; G.wheel Locks; H.anti-Tips - Quickie QXi 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.
1. to install Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully. this will release tension on ball bearings at other end.
b. insert axle (B) through hub of rear wheel.
c. keep button (A) depressed as you slide axle (B) into axle sleeve (c).
d. Release button to lock axle in axle sleeve. Adjust axle if it does not lock. see section B.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
notE–the axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully (A). the detent button(D) on the
end of the Axle needs to be exposed on the other side of the Axle sleeve (D). check that the axle is
locked by pulling on the wheel in the direction of the axle.
2. to Remove Wheel
a. Depress quick-release button (A) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (B) completely out of axle sleeve (c).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
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g. 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.
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h. Anti-tiPs
sunrise Medical recommends anti-tip tubes for all wheelchairs.
1. inserting Anti-tip tubes into Receiver
a. Press the rear anti-tip release pin (E) on the anti-tip tube so that both release pins are drawn inside.
b. insert into the anti-tip tube into the receiver (F).
c. turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin is positioned through the receiver mounting hole.
d. insert second anti-tip tube the same way
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