Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Quickie T45 Sunrise Medical
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User Instruction Manual & W arranty Quickie T45 SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
3 930356 Rev . B I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair . W e want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of y our chair , and the service you receive fr om your supplier .
4 5 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B II. T ABLE OF CONTENTS II. T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3 a. Sunrise Listens .......................................................
6 7 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B W eight 75 lbs. Frame Dimensions Frame width: 14”-20” Seat depth: regular frame (15”- 17”), long frame (18”-20”) Cushion: Opt - 2”, 3”, 4” Seat Std .
8 9 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B IV . NOTICE—READ BEFORE USE V . GENERAL W ARNINGS A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.
10 V . GENERAL W ARNINGS E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Y our Chair : 1. Make sur e the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly . Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use . (They ma y indicate low tire pressur e , loose fasteners, or damage to your chair).
12 13 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B V . GENERAL W ARNINGS K. WHEN Y OU NEED HELP For The Rider : Make sur e that each person who helps you reads and f ollows all warnings and instructions that apply . For Attendants: 1. W ork with the rider’ s doctor , nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider .
14 15 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VI. W ARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS C. WHEELIES Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair , while the front casters ar e in the air . It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over ma y occur .
16 17 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VI. W ARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of balance of your chair . Y our chair is less stable when it is at an angle .
18 19 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VI. W ARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS J. ST AIRS 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you ha ve someone to help y ou. Doing so is likel y to cause a fall or tip-over . 2. Persons who help y ou should read and follow the warnings “For Attendants” (p.
20 21 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VII. W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FOR W ARD: 1. Stay behind the chair . 2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step.
22 23 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (Optional) Anti-tip tubes can help keep y our chair from tipping ov er backward in most normal conditions. 1. Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip T ubes: a.
24 25 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS G. POSITIONING BEL TS (Optional) Use positioning belts ONL Y to help suppor t the rider’ s posture. Improper use of these belts ma y cause severe injury to or death of the rider .
IX. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT Note: Setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat surface, such as a table or on a flat surface , such as a workbench, helps make these pr ocedures easier . Note on T orque Setting: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener .
28 29 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B F . DUAL-POST , HEIGHT - ADJUST ABLE ARMRESTS 1. Installation or Removal a. The assembly is held securely in place when the lever (a) is facing f orward. b. Pull back on securing lever . c. Inser t or remov e armrest.
30 31 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B I. TIL T -IN-SP A CE MECHANISM The tilt-in-space mechanism is installed by Sunrise. A cable trigger mechanism positively locks the chair in place fr om 0 o to 45 o . 1. Cable Adjustment a. Loosen the jam nut by turning it clockwise.
32 33 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B M. WHEEL LOCKS Quickie T45 wheelchairs are standard with wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed by Sunrise unless you ha ve requested otherwise. Note: Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs when setting-up wheel locks.
34 35 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B XI. MAINTENANCE A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improv e performance and extend the useful life of your chair . 2. Clean your chair regularly . This will help y ou find loose or worn parts and make y our chair easier to use.
36 37 930356 Rev . B 930356 Rev . B XII. SUNRISE LIMITED W ARRANTY A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship f or the life of the original purchaser . The expected life of this frame is five y ears.
39 930356 Rev . B 38 930356 Rev . B NOTES.
Sunrise Medical Home Healthcare Gr oup Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (303) 218-4500 or (800) 456-8165 In Canada (800) 263-3390 © 1998, Sunrise Medical 5.
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