Quickie Mfg. Wheelchair - Manual (Page 5)

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3. General
• Always ensure that your wheelchair is switched off before
attempting to mount or dismount.
• Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls from a
comfortable position. Paying attention to your posture is essen-
tial to ensure your continued comfort and well being.
• Always make sure that you can be seen clearly, especially if you
intend using your wheelchair in poor light.
3.1. Kerbs
• Never descend a kerb Forwards with a RWD chair or Backwards
with a FWD and MWD chair. Please read carefully the section
4.13. on kerb climbing in this manual before attempting to
mount and dismount any kerbs in your wheelchair.
• Do not attempt to climb or descend a series of steps. It is
unsafe to do so and could cause personal injury or damage
the chair. The Groove has only been designed to climb a
single step or kerb.
3.2. Routine Service
Like most things in life a little care and attention makes a big diffe-
rence and your chair is no exception. The recommended service
interval is one year. (See service history table in section 14).
3.3. Emergency freewheel
Please remember that you have no
braking facility when the freewheel
levers are moved from the normal
drive position to the freewheel
position (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Always
ensure an attendant is with you
when bringing the chair into the
freewheel mode.
The wheelchair must never be left
with one or both levers in the free-
wheel position. For an enhanced
description of this facility and its
limitations to use please see later
section at 5.1.
3.4. Emergency braking
There are three possibilities to stop your wheelchair.
1. Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release the
Joystick (see Hand Control section 7+8). This will bring the chair
to a halt in a controlled manner.
2. Pulling back the Joystick will brake the chair abruptly with a fast stop
3. Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in motion will
also bring the chair to a halt. This third method is only to be
used in an emergency situation as the stopping action is very
abrupt.
3.5. Sharp turns
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to turn shar-
ply you must reduce your speed with the Joystick or speed setting.
This is particularly important when travelling across or down a slo-
pe. Disregarding this advice could lead to your wheelchair tipping
over.
3.6. Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise Medical with
maintenance-free batteries. These only require regular charging.
• Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries.
If in any doubt contact your local service agent.
Before charging, please read section 9 in this manual.
Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type batteries or wet
batteries.
Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as well as damage to flo-
ors, furniture and your wheelchair. If it comes into contact with the
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If it comes
into contact with the eye, immediately flood the eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention
immediately. Acid can be neutralised with baking soda and water.
Take care to keep batteries upright at all times, especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
Battery and charger type:
24V (2x12V) / 72 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 270x160x220 mm.
24V (2x12V) / 52 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 197x165x197 mm.
Connector: 3 pins "Neutrik" type (polarity scheme at page 40)
Note: Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
For information on how to access batteries please refer to part
9 and 12.8. in the Maintenance section.
3.7. Tyres
Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use. Check them
regularly in accordance with the service instructions in this manual,
especially the pressure of the tyres.
NEVER inflate the tyres using a garage forecourt airline,
always use the pump provided.
3.8. Cleaning seating
This is important should the wheelchair be used by more than one
person to ensure there is no cross infection.
You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle-wash detergent
at 40°C. You can spin-dry the covers, but do not dry them in a
dryer. You can remove all parts of the covers independently of
each other and wash them separately.
Take out the foam inlays prior to washing and close the Velcro
fasteners!
All lateral supports, headrest, armrests, side- guards, calf pads, lap
belts and kneepads should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Cleaning instructions for Rehab and Perfect Fit seating
Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. Dry
the surface thoroughly.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manu-
facturer. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and
dried thoroughly.
Cleaning instructions for Comfort seating
Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. Dry
the surface thoroughly.
A soft brush with soapy water may be used to remove stubborn
dirt. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed and dried.
Some chemical colourings, e.g. ball point pen, food colourings or
clothes dyes should be removed immediately to prevent long term
staining.
Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives, synthetic detergents,
wax polishes or aerosols.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manu-
facturer. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and
dried thoroughly.
Cleaning Instructions for Recaro
You should remove stains on your seat as soon as possible. After a
long period of use, you should clean the cover of your seat with a
standard commercially available dry foam cleaning agent. You
should always clean the whole surface and not just individual spots
in order to avoid unattractive edges. The longer you wait the more
difficult it will be to remove them.
Avoid powerful rubbing with aqueous solutions. This will roughen
up cover fabric.
Dirt stains (eg. beer, blood, cola, red wine etc) are best removed
with the dry foam cleaning agents or with a mild-action. Please fol-
low the respective instructions for use when treating the covers.
The covers should be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours after
cleaning with foam cleaning agents.
Grease stains (eg. ballpoint pen, lipstick, chewing gum etc). Use a
solvent such as petroleum ether. Carefully rub the soiled location
on the surface only with a clean cloth impregnated with solvent.
Important: Use only a very small quantity of solvent. The uphol-
stery material must not be saturated, since the solvent might then
attack it and destroy it.
General cleaning
All parts/ accessories such as swing away tray’s should be cleaned
with a damp cloth.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1