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User
®
Quickie M6
Instruction
Supplier:
This manual must be given to
the rider of this wheelchair.
Manual &
Rider:
Before using this wheelchair
read this entire manual and
Warranty
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 comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Medical Mobility Products Division Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 (303) 218-4500 or (800) 333-4000 Be sure to return yo
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4 5 II. Table of C ontents II. Table of C ontents I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 3 IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 25 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 4 A.To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels........................................................... 25 III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ..............
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6 7 III. Your Chair & I ts Pa r t s IV. N otice– R ead Befor e U s e A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS 1 22 Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheel- chair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up 3 for your safety depends on such things as: 1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2. The types of hazard
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8 9 V. G eneral Wa r nings V. G eneral Wa r nings A. WEIGHT LIMIT E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair: NEVER exceed the weight limit of 650 pounds (295 kilograms) for combined weight of 1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip- vibration or a change in ease of use. (These may indicate low tire pressure, loose over or loss of control may occur and caus
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10 11 V. G eneral Wa r nings V. G eneral Wa r nings H. TERRAIN K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP 1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, For The Rider: asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. and instructions that apply. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair. For Attendants: If you fail to heed thes
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12 13 VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers VI. Wa r nings: F alls & T ip-Ov ers A. CENTER OF BALANCE C. OBSTACLES The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over. To avoid these
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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 D. REACHING OR LEANING E. MOVING BACKWARD If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most stable when you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits 1. NEVER reach or lean i
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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 9. Ramps At Home & Work - For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all H. CURBS & STEPS legal requirements for your area. We recommend: a. Width. At least four feet wide. 1. Each person who helps you should read and follow the warnings “For Safe Use” b. Guardrails. To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails (Section VII). (or raised borders at least three inches high). 2. Do not try to
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18 19 VII. Wa r nings: F or S afe U s e VII. Wa r nings: F or S afe U s e C. CLIMBING STAIRS Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants” 1. Climbing stairs is not recommended for riders over 250 lbs. (p. 11) and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need 2. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs. to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities. 3. Move the chair and rider BACKWARD up the stairs. A. DESCENDING A CURB
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20 21 VII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VIII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options A. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL) D. FASTENERS Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. normal conditions. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes: 1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type a.
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22 23 VIII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VIII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options G. POWER DRIVE J. REAR WHEELS Do not install a power drive on any Quickie wheelchair. If you do: A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair. 1. It will affect the center of balance of your chair and may cause a fall or tip-over. 1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your 2. It will alter the frame and void the warranty. chair wil
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24 25 VIII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options IX. Chair B asics M. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of seat and seat back as soon as you can. If you fail Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are to do so, the seat or seat back may fail. locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 2. Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or NOTE– Axle is not locked until: stre
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26 27 X. S et-U p & A d justments X. S et-U p & A d justments D. FIXED FRONT FOOTRESTS A. WHEELS 1. Adjustment (Fig. 6) 1. Installation a. Remove mounting bolts on the top of each a. Depress the quick-release button on the extension tube. axle.(Fig. 3) b. Make sure the inserts remain in place. b. Slide through wheel hub and into axle sleeve c. Slide footrest tube into front frame tube to until it locks. desired height. c. The axle is not secured until the outside d. Line up holes and replace th
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28 29 X. S et-U p & A d justments X. S et-U p & A d justments 2. Wheel Base Width Adjustment F. SEAT SLING Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the The seat sling can be adjusted through the use of option to move the wheels closer or further away from VELCRO® material beneath the seat. the hips. This gives the proper wheel spacing to maxi- 1. Adjustment mize pushing efficiency. a. Remove the screws retaining the left side Adjusting the wheelbase width: (Fig. 10) seat sling. a. Loose
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30 31 X. S et-U p & A d justments X. S et-U p & A d justments 3. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel (Fig. 15) I. WHEEL LOCKS The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or Quickie M6 wheelchairs are shipped with two wheel lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2". locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin so that the you have requested otherwise. release pin is drawn inside. Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when setting up b. Raise o
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32 33 X. S et-U p & A d justments X. S et-U p & A d justments K. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING L. CHECK-OUT 1. Folding Chair After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. a. Remove quick-release wheels (optional). All accessories should also perform smoothly. If you have any problems, follow •Depress quick-release button. these procedures: •Remove wheel by sliding out quick-release axle from axle bracket. 1. Review the Set-Up and Check-Out sections and Operating G
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Annually 6 Months 3 Months Weekly 34 35 XI. Tr oubleshooting XII. M aintenance You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance A. INTRODUCTION (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life a second and a third if needed. You may need to look farther to find the best solution of your chair. for a specific problem. 2. Clean your chair regularly. This
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36 37 XII. M aintenance XIII. S unrise L imited Warranty C. MAINTENANCE TIPS A. FOR LIFETIME 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance. The expected life of this frame is five years. 2. Tire Air Pressure: B. FOR TWO (
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