Sunrise Medical Quickie Wheelchair ST/DT - Manual (Page 3)

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1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
a. Quickie Listens ...................................................................................... 1
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 2
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ................................................ 4
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE .................................................. 6
a. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Option ...................................... 6
b. Review this Manual Often ................................................................ 6
c.Warnings.................................................................................................. 6
V. GENERAL WARNINGS.................................................................... 7
a. Weight Limit ........................................................................................ 7
b. Weight Training .................................................................................... 7
c. Getting to Know Your Chair ............................................................ 7
d. To Reduce The Risk of an Accident ................................................ 7
e. Safety Checklist .................................................................................. 8
f. Changes & Adjustments .................................................................... 8
g. Environmental Conditions ................................................................ 8
h. Terrain .................................................................................................... 8
i. Street Use ............................................................................................ 8
j. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... 9
k. When You Need Help ........................................................................ 9
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS .......................................... 10
a. Center of Balance .............................................................................. 10
b. Dressing or Changing Clothes ........................................................ 10
c. Wheelies .............................................................................................. 11
d. Obstacles .............................................................................................. 11
e. Reaching or Leaning .......................................................................... 11
f. Moving Forward .................................................................................. 12
g. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills ................................................................ 12
h. Transfers ................................................................................................ 13
i. Curbs & Steps ...................................................................................... 14
j. Stairs ...................................................................................................... 14
k. Escalators .............................................................................................. 14
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ........................ 15
a. Amputee or “Extended” Axle Plates .............................................. 15
b. Anti-Tip Tubes ...................................................................................... 15
c. Armrests .............................................................................................. 15
d. Cushion & Sling Seats ........................................................................ 15
e. Fasteners .............................................................................................. 16
f. Footrests ................................................................................................ 16
g. Pneumatic Tires .................................................................................. 16
h. Positioning Belts .................................................................................. 16
I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
i. Power Drive ........................................................................................ 17
j. Quick-Release Axles .......................................................................... 17
k. Rear Axles ............................................................................................ 17
l. Rear Wheel Locks .............................................................................. 17
m.Modified Seat Systems ...................................................................... 18
n. Upholstery Fabric .............................................................................. 18
VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS ............................................................ 19
a. Learning to do a “Wheelie” ............................................................ 19
b. Descending a Curb or Single Step .................................................. 19
c. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ...................................................... 20
d. Climbing Stairs .................................................................................... 20
e. Descending Stairs ................................................................................ 20
IX. CHAIR BASICS .................................................................................. 21
a. To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels ................................................ 21
X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................................... 22
a.Wheels .................................................................................................... 22
b.Wheel Locks ........................................................................................ 22
c. Armrests (Optional) ............................................................................ 23
d. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) .................................................................. 23
e. Height Adjustable Armrest (Optional) .......................................... 24
f. Folding Backrest .................................................................................... 24
g. Back Angle Adjustable (Folding Backrest) ...................................... 24
h. Camber Tube ........................................................................................ 25
i.Wheel Locks .......................................................................................... 26
j. Footrest .................................................................................................. 27
k. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) .................................................................. 27
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 26
X11. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 27
XIII. QUICKIE LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 29
I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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