Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Z-500 Quickie Mfg.
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Quickie ® Z-500 U ser I nstr uction Manual & W arranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
930578 Rev . A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quicki e wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or commen ts about this manu al, the safety and reli ability of your chair , and the ser- vice you receive from your Sunrise supplier .
930578 Rev . A II. T able of Contents 5 M. Seating Systems ................................................................................ 25 N. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 25 VIII.
930578 Rev . A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 65 lbs. with swing-away footr ests and armrests , without batteries Drive Wheels 12" Mag Tire types: S ta ndard - pne uma tic, Option - .
930578 Rev . A V . EMI (Electromagnetic I nterference) 9 Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: 1. Beware of the dan ger from hand-h eld tran sceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-h eld transceiver while power to your chair is on.
930578 Rev . A V . EMI (Electromagnetic I nterference) 11 •B uddy Button •M icro Lig ht •Star Board •W afer Board •P enta Switch •Plate Switch •Soft Switch •Grasp Switch •W obble Swi.
930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 13 C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never ex ceed a total weight of 150 pounds (68 kilogram s) for rid er plus items carried. 2. Never use this chair for weigh t trainin g if the total weight (rider plus additi onal weights) exceeds 150 pounds .
930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 15 J. TERRAIN 1. This chair is design ed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete , asphalt and indoor flooring. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand , loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so may dam age wheels, bearings, axles or motors, or loosen fasteners .
930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 17 O . REACHING OR LEANING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair . If done improp- erly , a fall or tip-over is likely . When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to exten d your reach. T o Reduce the Risk of Injury and/or Damage to the Chair: 1.
930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 19 T . T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A F ALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing tracti on. 2. Always go as straigh t up and as straigh t down as you can.
930578 Rev . A VI. General W arnings 21 W . CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Y our chair is not desi gned to drive up or down a curb or step mor e than two (2) inch es high. Doing so may: •Result in a fall or tip-over . •Damag e the fram e, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners.
930578 Rev . A VII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 F . FOOTRESTS 1. At the lowest point, footr ests should be at least 2 1/2 inch es off the ground . If set too LOW , they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use . This may cause the chair to stop sud denly and tip forwar d.
930578 Rev . A VII. W arnings: Components & Options 25 M. SEA TING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair . This may cause a fall or tip-over . 2. Nev er change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your supplier first.
930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 27 NOTES 1. W ork Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface , such as a table, to assemble , adjust and check your chair .
930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 29 B . 90° FOOTBOARD 1. Height-Adjustment a. Loosen the f our clamp bolts (A) und erneath the footboar d assembly . b . P osition footplate at desir ed hei ght. c. The adjustmen t on each side of the footr est should be of equal heigh t.
930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 31 G. REMOTE JOYSTICK SWING-A W A Y RETRACT ABLE MOUNT (OPTIONAL) The rem ote joystick is mounted with a mechanism which allows the control to be locked in a forward or retr acted position using magn ets.
930578 Rev . A IX. Set-U p, Adjustment & Use 33 2. Angle-Adjustment a. Loosen bolt. b . Set armrest at desir ed angle using preset holes in armrest angle (A) plate . c. Tigh ten bolt. L. SEA T DEPTH The solid back has an adjustment ran ge of 6".
930578 Rev . A X. Operating Guide 35 B . QTRONIX PROGRAMMING P AD (OPTIONAL) Progr am settings bey ond the ability of the rider can result in serious injury . Consult your health care advisor befor e you alter settings. 1. Notes: The Qtronix Programm er lets you adjust the contr ol settings of the Z-500.
930578 Rev . A X. Operating Guide 37 3. On/Off switch (D) The on/off/m ode switch is located on the rear face of the joystick housin g. It is a tog- gle switch. Turnin g the chair on or off is accomplished by pressing the switch down- ward . The switch will automatically return to the center point.
930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 39 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: • Batteries supply the power for your chair . They contain a finite amount of ener- gy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy . • Y ou can charg e batteries only a certain number of times befor e they will fail and no long er hold a charge .
930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 41 D. CONNECTING BA TTERIES IN BA TTERY BOX(ES) 1. Batteries weigh up to 40 lbs. T ake care to avoid injury when lifting. 2. Keep batteries upright. T ake care not to spill acid. 3. Alway s wear rubber glov es and safety glasses when you handle batteries.
930578 Rev . A XI. Batteries 43 5. Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries. NOTE– Batteri es should never be left for long periods in the discharg ed state.
930578 Rev . A XII. Maintenance 45 XII. Maintenance 930578 Rev . A 44 NOTE– Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries . 2. A dding W ater: (W et Cells Only) • W et-type lead acid batteries need periodi c replacem ent of water lost due to evaporati on.
930578 Rev . A XII. Maintenance 47 XII. Maintenance 930578 Rev . A 46 G. MOT OR BRUSHES Check the motor brushes every four (4) month s for wear . The brushes should be clean and shiny . Replace worn or blackened brushes. H. ORDERING P ARTS When you ord er parts, provi de the followin g: 1.
930578 Rev . A XIV . Sunrise L imited W arranty 49 XIII. Wiring Diagram 930578 Rev . A 48 1. FOR LIFE W e warran t the main frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and work- man ship for the lifetime use of the first consumer purchaser .
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