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Quickie Z-500
Instruction
SUPPLIER:
THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE
RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
Manual &
RIDER:
BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ
THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR Warranty
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 ser- vice 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
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4 5 II. Table of C ontents II. Table of C ontents M. Seating Systems ................................................................................ 25 I. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 3 N. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 25 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 4 VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS..............
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6 7 III. Your Chair & I ts Pa r t s III. Your Chair & I ts Pa r t s Weight Footrest 65 lbs. with swing-away footrests and Standard - Swing-away with composite 1 armrests, without batteries footplates and heel loops Drive Wheels Option - articulating legrests, elevat- 12" Mag ing legrests, angle-adjustable foot- 2 7 Tire types: Standard - pneumatic, plate, extended, platform flip-up, toe Option - airless insert loops, footrest ext. tubes 3 Joystick Casters Standard - remote (right-hand or left- S
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8 9 IV. N otice– R ead Befor e U s e V. EMI (E lectr omagnetic I nter fer ence) A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a you and your health care professional. Choos
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10 11 V. EMI (E lectr omagnetic I nter fer ence) V. EMI (E lectr omagnetic I nter fer ence) •Buddy Button 2. Medium-Range Mobile Transceivers: •Micro Light These include two-way radios used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and •Star Board taxi cabs. The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle. •Wafer Board 3. Long-Range Transceivers: •Penta Switch These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers •Plate Switch and amateur (HAM) radios. •Soft Switch NOTE
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12 13 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never exceed a total weight of 150 pounds (68 kilograms) for rider plus Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss items carried. of control may occur and cause severe injury to your or others. 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus A. NOTICE TO RIDER additional weights) exceeds 150 pounds. 3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage th
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14 15 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings J. TERRAIN 1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip-over. 2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheel- chair. This voids the warranty. The rider then assumes all future liability 1. This chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt for the wheelchair. and indoor flooring. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over r
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16 17 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings O. REACHING OR LEANING To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over: 1. Consult your supplier for information on modifications authorized by Sunrise before you modify or adjust this chair. Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair. If done improp- NOTE– You may need to make additional changes to correct the center of bal- erly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to ance. extend y
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18 19 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings T. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR Q. OBSTACLES LOSS OF CONTROL Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds, lifts, ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken pavement. These can damage 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. sure you can do so without losing traction. 1. Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous. (Even a s
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20 21 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings W. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS U. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK 1. Your chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than two (2) Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area. inches high. Doing so may: 1. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet •Result in a fall or tip-over. all standards. •Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. NOTE– The proper desi
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22 23 VII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options F. FOOTRESTS If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches off the ground. If safety hazard and will void the Warranty. set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward. A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS 2. To avoid a trip or fall when
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24 25 VII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options M. SEATING SYSTEMS J. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture. Improper use of such balance of this chair. This may cause a fall or tip-over. belts may cause severe injury or death. 2. Never change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your 1. Make sure you are not at r
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26 27 VIII. T ips F or A ttendants IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e NOTES 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: 1.Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your chair. heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. for that task. 2. Fasteners: 2.The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will nee
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28 29 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e B. 90° FOOTBOARD CHECK-OUT 1. Height-Adjustment Be sure this chair performs to your chosen operational a. Loosen the four clamp bolts (A) underneath the settings. If it does not, turn the chair off immediately footboard assembly. and reprogram with the Quickie QTRONIX Programmer. b. Position footplate at desired height. If you do not own a Quickie QTRONIX Programmer have c. The adjustment on each side of the footrest your
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30 31 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e G. REMOTE JOYSTICK SWING-AWAY RETRACTABLE D. ELEVATING LEGREST (OPTIONAL) MOUNT (OPTIONAL) 1. Installation B To install or remove Elevating Legrest (ELR) see The remote joystick is mounted with a mechanism instructions for Swing-away Footrest installation which allows the control to be locked in a forward or on page 28. retracted position using magnets. 2. Adjustment Adjustment a. To raise legrest, lift to desired position
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32 33 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e 2. Angle-Adjustment J. HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (OPTIONAL) 4 a. Loosen bolt. 1. Installation b. Set armrest at desired angle using preset holes 3 a. Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mount- in armrest angle (A) plate. ed to the wheelchair frame. 8 5 c. Tighten bolt. b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. 10 2. Height Adjustment L. SEAT DEPTH a. Rotate release lever to second stop. 7 The solid back has
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34 35 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e X. Operating G uide A. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS O. STRUT TUBES 1. It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability. 1. Width Adjustment 2. Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best control a. Replace the three strut tubes and release bar with settings for you. larger or smaller sizes. Strut tubes and release 3. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or more often, if neede
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36 37 X. Operating G uide X. Operating G uide 3. On/Off switch (D) NOTE– Program settings that are not matched for the capabilities of the rider can result in serious The on/off/mode switch is located on the rear face of the joystick housing. It is a tog- injury. Do not alter settings without the advice gle switch. Turning the chair on or off is accomplished by pressing the switch down- of your health care professional. ward. The switch will automatically return to the center point. Alternate lo
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38 39 X. Operating G uide XI. B atteries A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: 1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop your • Batteries supply the power for your chair. They contain a finite amount of ener- chair except in an emergency. This will result gy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy. in an abrupt stop and may cause you to fall. • You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and 2. To slow or stop your chair, return the joystick no longer ho
