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®
User
Quickie Match Point
NOTE– Not recommended for everyday use. This prod-
Instruction
uct was designed for tennis court uses only.
With the standard 5th wheel this product can
only be ridden on smooth and even surfaces.
Manual &
Supplier: Rider:
This manual must be given to Before using this wheelchair
Warranty
the rider of this wheelchair. read this entire manual and
save for future reference.
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3 I. I ntr oduction SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or com- ments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the service you receive from your Quickie supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, CO 80503 (303) 218-4500 Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change you
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4 5 II. Table of C ontents II. Table of C ontents VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 I. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 3 A. Anti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 4 B. Armrests ...................................
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6 7 III. Your Chair & I ts Pa r t s III. Your Chair & I ts Pa r t s INTEGRAL 5TH WHEEL OPTION WEIGHT Single Integral 20 lbs. with 24" 559 heat-treated ten- Opt - Quick-Release 2 nis wheels. AXLE ASSEMBLY COLOR 1 Camber: 16º, 20º eccentric Blue, black, red, midnight purple, pearl axle sleeve pink, forest green, yellow, blue green, candy teal, candy purple, black opal, AXLES 4 6 toxic green Std - stainless steel 3 Opt - titanium, quad-release axle nuts FRAME DIMENSIONS Frame width: 13"-19.5" WHEE
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8 9 IV. N otice– R ead Befor e U s e V. G eneral Wa r nings A. WEIGHT LIMIT NOTE– Not recommended for everyday use. This product was designed for tennis court uses only. With the standard 5th wheel this product can only be ridden on smooth and even surfaces. These are general warnings and might not apply to NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight this sports product. of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall,
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10 11 V. G eneral Wa r nings V. G eneral Wa r nings H. TERRAIN E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair: 1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. fasteners, or damage to
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12 13 V. G eneral Wa r nings VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers A. CENTER OF BALANCE K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center For The Rider: of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instruc- changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over. tions that apply. 1. The Most Important Adjustments Are
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14 15 VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers E. REACHING OR LEANING C. WHEELIES If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, while to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a “wheelie” as a fall or tip-over may occur. However, if you do it s
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16 17 VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers H. TRANSFER G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes To Avoid A Fall: may not prev
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18 19 VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers VII. Wa r nings: F or S afe U s e J. STAIRS Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” (p. 12) and 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you. follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. best suited to your abilities. 2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEEL
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20 21 VII. Wa r nings: F or S afe U s e VII. Wa r nings: F or S afe U s e F. MAINTENANCE C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart. Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. 1. Stay behind the chair. 3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service of 2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear
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22 23 VIII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VIII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options D. FASTENERS A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL) Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. normal conditions. 1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized Quickie supplier (or ones of the 1. Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes:
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24 25 VIII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VIII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES G. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button po
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26 27 VIII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options IX. Chair B asics A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked chair. This may cause the chair to tip over. axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 1. Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult your NOTE– Axle is not locked until: au
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28 29 X. S et-up & A djustment X. S et-up & A djustment C. BACKREST (FIXED OR FOLDING) A. SET-UP The backrest comes standard with a 4" height adjust- NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a table or flat sur- ment from 10 to 19 inches. face, such as a workbench or table, helps make these procedures easier. A 1. Height Adjustment NOTE– Torque Settings: A torque setting is the opti- a. Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame. mum tightening which should be made on a b. You will see the backrest t
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30 31 X. S et-up & A djustment X. S et-up & A djustment 1. Wheel Camber D. SEAT SLING Camber Tube 16° & 20° Increasing wheel camber angle provides greater side- The seat sling can be adjusted through the use of to-side stability due to the increased width and angle VELCRO® style retaining material beneath the seat. of the wheelbase and also allows for quicker turning 1. Adjustment and greater access to the top of the handrims. a. Remove the screws retaining the left side seat The wheel cambe
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32 33 X. S et-up & A djustment X. S et-up & A djustment H. FOOTREST 4. Toe-in and Toe-out Toe-in and Toe-out are terms that relate to how well NOTE– Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs. when the rear wheels of the chair are aligned. This will adjusting footplate. affect how well the chair will roll. Drag or resistance 1. Height Adjustment occurs in a wheelchair when the rear wheels are not a. Remove footrest bolt and slide footrest up or properly aligned. down inside tube to correct position.
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34 35 X. S et-up & A djustment XI. Tr oubleshooting J. CHECK-OUT You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it and a third if needed. You may need to look farther to find the best solution for a spe- should roll smoothly and easily. All accessories should cific problem. also perform smoothly. If you have any problem
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Annually 6 Months 3 Months Weekly 36 37 XII. M aintenance XII. M aintenance C. MAINTENANCE TIPS A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: of your chair. Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose 2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. your chair easier to use. 2. Tire Air Press
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38 XIII. S unrise L imited Warranty A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise Medical warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. The expected life of this frame is five years. B. FOR TWO (2) YEARS We warrant all Quickie-made parts and components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of first consumer purchase. C. LIMITATIONS 1. We do not warrant: • Tires an
