Sunrise Medical Wheelchair Quickie S-525 - Manual (Page 4)

7 931156 Rev. A 6 931156 Rev. A
V . S E T - U P , A D J U S T M E N T & U S E
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Basic Tool Kit:
To set-up, adjust and maintain your chair you will need the following tools:
•
5/32” Allen wrench
• 3/16” Allen wrench
• 5/16” Allen wrench
• 9/16” box and open-end wrench
• Phillips screwdriver #1
NOTE: Setting the wheelchair on a flat sur-
face, such as a table or a workbench, helps
make these procedures easier.
A. BATTERY REMOVAL
To remove the batteries for transporting or
servicing:
1. Remove Battery Box
a) Turn both swedge latches up (fig1&2,A)
located on the rear of the battery box.
b) Slide the box lid rearward until it is
removed.
c) Disconnect Power harness (fig 3, C), by
pulling plug rearward.
d) Grab handle (fig1, B)and pull entire bat-
ter box away from chair.
e) Disconnect each battery and remove
from batterybox as needed.
2. Battery Installation
See section XI. Batteries, D for instructions
and wiring diagram.
Batteries may weigh up to 40 lbs. Care
must be taken to avoid injury when lift-
ing.
B. SOLID SEAT BACK & LATERAL THORACIC SUPPORTS
1. To adjust the height of the lateral support mount, loosen the adjustment
screw until the receiver slides freely on the back posts.Tighten the adjust-
ment screw when the proper height is determined.
2. Assess and fit the lateral thoracic supports. Assess client for proper posi-
tioning of the lateral thoracic supports. Each support is independent and
may be adjusted for your client’s clinical need.
A. SOLID SEAT BACK
Do not use the Solid Seat back to push or lift the wheelchair. Improper use may
cause the back to unexpectedly detach from the wheelchair.
B. DRIVING
Always drive your chair when seated at the minimum tilt angle. Driving your chair
when seated at an angle greater than the minimum can cause damage to the tilt
actuator.
C. TILTING
To prevent damage and personal injury, avoid tilting near objects such as walls,
tables or chairs.
To avoid injury, ensure other people, especially children, are clear of the system.
D. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
Never use non-Quickie parts or make changes to your chair unless authorized by
Sunrise. (Doing so will void the warranty and may create a safety hazard.)
1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of fall or tip-over.
2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the
wheelchair. This voids the warranty. The rider then assumes all future
liability for the wheelchair.
1 V . W A R N I N G S
▲
!
A
A
C