Quickie Mfg. Wheelchair - Manual (Page 7)

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4. Safety warning and user tips
4.1. Handling the wheelchair
Note: To dismantle the chair for transport no tools are required.
List of components when dismantled (components below are rela-
ted to the maximum detachable parts and dependent on the type
of seating system chosen):
1 pair of Armrests
1 pair of Legrests, or single centre mount legrest with flip-up foot-
plate
1 backrest (Std. Rehab/comfort seat only)
1 drive unit with seat frame
4.2. Prepare for transportation
First remove the legrests if swing
away legrests are attached. In the
case of a centre mount legrest, just
flip up the Footboard. Lift off the
armrests (
Fig. 6 , disconnect the
Hand Control if necessary, for detail
ref. section 4.9). Release and lift off
or fold down the backrest at the fra-
me (
Fig. 7 ). Now you can store the
chassis part. By releasing the free-
wheel mechanism (
Fig. 8 and 9 ) on
the left and right side of the chas-
sis you can move the drive unit as
close as possible to the place you
want to store it.
You can also drive the base with
the joystick up or down a ramp
into and out of a car for transpor-
tation. Make sure, when the chair
is stored or left in the car or
anywhere else, the controller is
switched off and the freewheel
mechanisms are engaged.
If there is a need to lift the drive
unit on the RWD and FWD chair
the big side frame tubes should be
used. On the MWD use the rear
castor arm and the drive wheel.
Caution should be taken if the
chair is in freewheel.
To remove the control pod.
Locate the cylindrical in-line
connector. Carefully rotate the fin-
ger grip to unscrew the lock.
Gently separate the loom.
Place the control pod & arm in a
safe place until required (
Fig. 10
and 11 ).
To reconnect the Hand Control just
use the process in reverse.
4.3. Re-Assembling
Flip up or replace the backrest. Put
your armrests back in and connect
the remote controller. Attach the
hangers or flip down the footplate.
Make sure your freewheel mecha-
nisms are engaged. Now you are
ready to drive the chair.
Note: Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or the legrests,
since they are detachable and harm could be done to the user
or to the wheelchair.
4.4. Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to allow its use on
slopes or gradients of up to 10° (18%) in RWD/ MWD configuration
and 6° (11%) in FWD configuration. However, you have the option
of adjusting your seating position with either a lift, tilt or recline or a
combination of these options, then in certain circumstances your
wheelchair could become unstable. Before attempting to climb or
descend a slope or a kerb, caution should be taken when using
weight shift options (e.g. powered tilt or recline) of the seat and/or
your body for a counter balance weight. To improve stability lean
forward when driving uphill, with the seat and back in an upright
position. Alternatively sit in an upright position when travelling in a
forward, downhill direction or tilt and/or recline the seat back-
wards. When driving downhill with a FWD chair reduce your speed
below 5kph. This prevents the chair from going onto the front anti-
tip wheels when decelerating.
Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to become unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your wheelchair on
a slope then do not attempt to drive up or down the slope/kerb, try
to find an alternative route.
4.5. Mobile telephones and two - way radios
When operating cordless or mobile telephones, two way radios,
walkie-talkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or other transmitting devices,
the following must be noted:
The use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the wheelchair
may interfere with the normal operation of the wheelchair system.
If abnormal operation is observed whilst using a mobile phone the
wheelchair system should be switched off immediately.
The chair itself can disturb the performance of electromagnetic
fields such as alarm systems of shops.
4.6. Hot surfaces
Not only the motors can get hot during the operation of the chair, but
also the upholstery material and armrests when standing in the sun.
4.7. Wheels
WARNING
Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair.
Never use a forecourt pump.
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures in the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could possibly
become lodged in your chair mechanism or in the spokes of the
rear wheels. This could cause the chair to come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair castors or
wheels to become lodged, causing the chair to come to a sudden
stop.
Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid. Always maintain the correct pres-
sure for the tyre. These are listed in the maintenance section of this
manual.
The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary repair to the tyre. It
must be replaced or repaired as soon as possible.
The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous but may cause irritati-
on to the skin with prolonged contact.
First Aid measures for OKO fluid
Skin - Wash skin with plenty of water
Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 5
minutes holding the eye open.
Ingestion - Drink lots of water - Seek medical attention immediately.
If it is necessary to remove one of the wheels (e.g. in order to repair
it in case of puncture), proceed as follows:
4.7.1 Std. Castor wheel
1. Use a 5mm Allen key and a 13mm spanner to remove the fork
screw.
2. Remove the damaged wheel.
3. When the wheel has been repaired, follow the reverse procedure.
4. Make sure your axle is correctly fastened.
4.7.2. Drive wheel
1. Using a screw driver,
remove the cover of the
hub.
2. Loosen the 4 screws with
a 5 mm Allen key on the
outside and a 13 mm
hexagonal socket wrench
on the inside.
3. Use a 6 mm Allen Key to
split the rim.
4. Remove the damaged
wheel. When it has been
repaired, follow the reverse procedure. (
Fig 12-15 ).
Further details are described in section 12.10. and 12.11.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
Fig. 14 Fig. 15