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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 Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 (303) 218-4500 or (800) 333-4000 Be sure to return your warranty card, and let
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4 5 II. Table of C ontents II. Table of C ontents IX. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE ................................................................................ 27 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3 Notes................................................................................................................ 27 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................
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6 7 III. Your Chair and I ts Pa r t s III. Your Chair and I ts Pa r t s Weight Footrest 115 lb. (52 kg) with swing-away Standard - Swing-away with compos- footrests and armrests, without ite footplates and heel loops, or two 8 batteries piece locking. Drive Wheels Option - fixed tapered (80°) or fixed 1 12" x 4" Mag (260 mm) straight (70°), elevating legrests, 7 Tire types: Standard - pneumatic angle-adjustable footplate, extended, 2 Option - 12" x 2" toe loops, extension tubes, solid one- Optio
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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 meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with movement: you and your health care professional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held
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10 11 V. EMI (E lectr omagnetic I nter fer ence) V. EMI (E lectr omagnetic I nter fer ence) 4. The following specialty input devices have an unknown effect on the immunity level C. SOURCES OF EMI because they have not been tested with the P-220 and QTRONIX control system: The sources of EMI fall into three broad types: •Breath Control • Proportional Head Control 1. Hand-Held Transceivers: •Tri-Switch Head Array • Proportional Mini-Joystick/Chin Control The antenna is usually mounted directly o
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12 13 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings C. WEIGHT LIMIT Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss 1. The rider plus items carried should never exceed a total weight of 300 pounds. of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds 300 pounds. A. NOTICE TO RIDER 3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, fr
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14 15 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings 3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry place. G. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS Never use non-Quickie parts or make a changes to your chair unless authorized by Extra caution should be used when employing the disc switch or the proximi- Sunrise. (Doing so will void the Warranty and may create a safety hazard). ty head array as control devices. These two devices are susceptible to mal- 1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may inc
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16 17 VI. G eneral Wa r nings VI. G eneral Wa r nings O. REACHING OR LEANING M. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair. If done improperly, a fall of balance and stability. or tip-over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. The Center Of Balance Is Affected By: To Reduce the Risk of injury and/or Damage to the Chair: 1. The
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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 your chair and 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as 1.
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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 (5 cm) 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 prop
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22 23 VII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options E. FASTENERS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may cre- Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners. ate a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS 1. Only use fasteners provided by Sunrise. 2. If fasteners become loose, tighten them as soon as you can. Ne
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24 25 VII. Wa r nings: C o mponents & Options VII. Wa r n ings: C o mponents & Options L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS (OPTIONAL) I. PNEUMATIC TIRES If you request them, we will install rear wheel locks at Sunrise. Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use. 1. Rear wheel locks are not designed to slow or stop a moving wheelchair. 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-inflated. Check Never apply them when your chair is moving. Doing s
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26 27 VIII. T ips for 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.The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to 2. Fastener
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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 A. POWER DRIVE UNIT TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Wheelchair and Power Drive Attachment 1. Basic Tool Kit: a. Position seat and main frame over power drive unit. To set-up, adjust and maintain your chair you will need the following tools: A b. Align quick-connect blocks (A) with binding • 7/16" box and open-end wrench socket (B) located on power drive unit. B • 1/2" box and open-end wrench c. Ensure frame is properly located on p
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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 E ELEVATING LEGREST (OPTIONAL) C. FOLDING BACKREST 1. Installation Quickie P-220 wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in To install or remove Elevating Legrest (ELR) see instruc- folded position. new drawing tions for Swing-away Footrest installation page 28. 1. Upright Positioning 2. Adjustment a. Lift backrest to upright position so that latch a. To raise legrest, lift to desired position. Legrest handles (A) lock into
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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. Height Adjustment I. JOYSTICK SWING-AWAY RETRACTABLE MOUNT 4 (OPTIONAL) a. Rotate release lever to stop. 5 3 b. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired The joystick is mounted with a mechanism which height. 1 allows the control to be locked in a forward or retract- c. Return lever to locked position. 7 ed position using magnets. d. Push arm pad until upper armpost locks firmly 8 2 Adjustment into place. a. To retract jo
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34 35 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e MANUAL WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION KIT 2. Back Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame a. Remove the front securing bolt (C) on the side of A. JOYSTICK the backrest hinge plate. Integral Joystick Removal b. Loosen the lower rear bolt (D) a. Disconnect joystick by pulling forward on the D A c. Set at desired angle. There are five holes (in 4º C beau plug (A) until it disconnects from receptacle. increments) to choose from. b. Remove joyst
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36 37 IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e IX. S et-U p, A djustment & U s e G. CHECK-OUT D. 24" REAR WHEELS Installation Once the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily. 1. Depress the quick-release button (A) on the axle. All accessories should also perform smoothly. 2. Slide it into the axle sleeve until it locks. After the wheelchair has been set up be sure the chair performs to your specified E. ANTI-TIP TUBES operational settings (see pages 37-42). If the c
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38 39 X. Operating G uide X. Operating G uide 2. To Program Your Chair: A. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS a. Turn off power to the chair. 1. It is vital to match control settings to your level b. Insert Qtronix Programmer plug (A) into the of function and ability. A Programmer/Charger socket (B) on the front of 2. Consult your health care professional and your the joystick. supplier to select the best control settings for c. Turn on power to the chair; program as needed. you. d. Remove plug a
