Sunrise Medical Quickie R2 User Manual
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I X . C h a i r B a s i c s
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930398 Rev. B
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NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface, such
as a table or a workbench, helps make these
procedures easier.
NOTE ON TORQUE SETTING– A torque setting is the
optimum tightening which should be made on a
particular fastener. A torque wrench which
measures in-lbs. should be used when tightening
fasteners on Quickie wheelchairs. Unless other-
wise noted, use a torque setting of 60 in.-lbs.
when setting up this wheelchair.
A. AXLES – QUICK-RELEASE
1. Installation
a. Depress the quick-release button on the axle.
b. Slide axle through wheel hub and into axle
sleeve until it locks.
c. The axle is not secured until the outside
quick-release button pops out to its fully
extended position.
d. The ball bearing on the opposite end of the
axle must be fully visible beyond the end of
the axle sleeve.
B. PADDED SWING-AWAY ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
(OPTIONAL)
1. Installation
Slide armrest into receiver on rear frame tube.
2. Swinging Away
Push armrest to the side and out of the way when
transferring.
3. Removing Armrest
Pull armrest straight out of bracket.
A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL)
Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-
release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come
off during use and cause a fall.
NOTE– Axle is not locked until:
a. The quick-release button pops out fully. (Fig. A)
b. The ball bearings are fully visible on the out-
side of the sleeve. (Fig. A)
1. To Install Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (1) fully. This will
release tension on ball bearings at other end.
b. Insert axle through hub of rear wheel.
c. Keep pressure on button (1) as you slide axle (2)
into axle sleeve (3).
d. Release button to lock axle in sleeve. Adjust axle
if it does not lock.
e. Repeat steps on other side.
2. To Remove Wheel:
a. Depress quick-release button (1) fully.
b. Remove wheel by sliding axle (2)
out of axle sleeve (3).
c. Repeat steps on other side.
B. ADJUSTABLE CAMBER TUBE
Adjusting Center Of Gravity
1. Remove all three buttonhead bolts (A).
2. Move camber tube bracket (B) to its desired
position using the indicating notches (C) as
a guide.
3. Tighten all three buttonhead bolts making sure
they line up in the indicating notches.
1. Quick-Release Button
1. Quick-Release Button
Figure A
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2
Fully Adjustable Camber Tube
Active Camber Tube Bracket
A
B
C
Nylock Nuts