Quickie Mfg. Wheelchair - Manual (Page 9)

GROOVE
9
EE
NN
GG
LL
IISS
HH
0705/1/ST-000690620.EMS
Reclining armrest (Perfect Fit Seat):
If you have taken it fully out, fit the rear stem into the round recei-
ver at the back rest. Then lower the armrest and guide the front
tube until it locks into the retaining tube. Lock it with the quick
release mechanism (
Fig. 29 ).
4.11. Fitting legrest
Offer the legrest assembly at right
angles to the frame (
Fig. 30 + 31 ),
locate the stem into the legrest
and swing the assembly forward
as in
Fig. 31 to lock in position. To
swing away the footrest, simply
depress the retaining catch and
turn the footrest out. This can now
be lifted out if required.
4.12. Control box
Depending on your control system
chosen, there are two principles of
control systems: Quickie Consu-
mer (QC) and Quickie REHAB (QR)
controls (for details please see the
controls section 7+8). The remote
is mounted on a sliding mecha-
nism which enables the control to be moved forwards and back-
wards. When the most comfortable position has been selected,
secure the slider by tightening the locking screw. Ensure the
locking screw is fully tightened prior to use and especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
4.13. Mounting a kerb or step (FWD, MWD and RWD)
Always approach a kerb at 90°
1. Approach the kerb (step) head on driving forwards slowly and
steadily and always at a 90° angle.
2. RWD-Chair: As the Kerb Climber or castor makes contact with
the kerb (step), the wheelchair should be moving slowly. Small
kerbs can be climbed from a standstill. FWD-Chair: Start accele-
rating the chair after a stop app. 20cm in front of the kerb to
create enough speed/torque to get the chair up. MWD-Chair:
Stop the chair as soon as the castor wheels touch the kerb.
3. RWD- and MWD-Chair: Apply sufficient power to the motors to
lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb (step) and then apply
slightly more power and speed so that the drive wheels climb
the kerb (step) smoothly and without hesitation. As far as possi-
ble, keep the joystick in the straight forward position. FWD-
Chair: slow down the acceleration as soon as the drive wheels
are on the kerb until the rear castor are up.
4. In accordance to the ground clearance, the maximum Obstacle
height possible to climb is 5 cm
for a RWD-Chair (10 cm with
kerb climber on a rear wheel dri-
ve base,
Fig. 32 ). And 10 cm for
a FWD- and MWD chair, when
conducted as described above.
Note: The approach speed and
process can vary depending on
their drive and castor wheel
choice.
4.13.1. Dismounting the kerb with a rear wheel drive chair
1. Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until both rear wheels are
on the edge of the kerb again in a 90° position to the kerb.
2. Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the rear wheels.
You will feel more secure if you can lean forward, but if you
can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair is extremely stable. As long as
you stay within its limitation, you will be quite safe.
3. The front of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you
continue to drive slowly backwards.
4.13.2. Dismounting the kerb with a front (FWD) or mid wheel
drive (MWD) chair
1. Move the chair slowly and carefully in forward direction until
both front wheels are on the edge of the kerb again in a 90°
position to the kerb.
2. Drive as slowly as possible off the kerb with the drive wheels.
You will feel more secure if you can lean backwards, but if you
can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair is extremely stable. As long as
you stay within its limitation, you will be quite safe.
3. The rear of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you
continue to drive slowly for-
wards.
4. We recommended that during
this operation all powered opti-
ons are in their home position.
4.13.3. Kerb Climber Fitting and removal procedure
(RWD base only)
1. Locate the kerb climber bar into
the left hand location bracket
and push it into the right hand
receiver bracket (
Fig. 35/36 ).
2. Hold the kerb climber with your
right hand in the receiver
bracket.
3. Align the holes of the receiver
bracket and the kerb climber
tube and plug in the locking pin
from the top.
4. Reverse the procedure to remo-
ve the kerb climber.
Caution:
1. Please show the utmost consi-
deration for the other traffic on
the road. Remember that the
last thing a car or lorry driver
expects to see is a wheelchair
backing off the kerb into the
road. If in any doubt, do not risk
crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe.
2. Always cross the road as quickly as possible, there may be
other traffic.
3. Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 10 cm (4") high
kerb (GROOVE R only with kerb climber fitted).
4. Do not attempt to use the kerb climber on a series of steps.
5. Do not attempt kerbs if on steep slopes or cambers.
6. Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity of drain covers, uneven
or gritty road surfaces.
7. Do not attempt to dismount a kerb any higher than 5 cm (2") in
the forwards direction in a RWD-chair.
8. Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than straight
on (90 degrees) to the edge of the kerb.
9. Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the kerb.
10. Take care of the anti tips which might interfere with the kerb or
the ground when mounting or dismounting a kerb.
Note: This wheelchair is designed to be repaired and assemb-
led by the dealer and not the end user. The end user has to
disassemble and assemble the chair only for transportation
(see section 4.2. Preparing for transportation).
4.14. WARNING
Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly
and lens are clean before going outdoors at night.
4.15. WARNING
To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the
mirror protudes outside the space envelope of the chair and
could cause injury to someone when driving past.
The mirror must be used on the 10KPH model on UK roads.
Always make sure that when using the mirror that it is clean
and unbroken so that it does not impair your visibility.
4.16. WARNING
Make sure that the crutch is securely fastened to the crutch
holder.
Make sure that the crutch is not interfering with the mecha-
nisms of the chair.
Make sure that the crutch does not protrude from the chair.
Do not attempt to remove the crutch whilst the chair is in motion.
Always come to a complete stop and turn off the power to the
controls before attempting to remove the crutch. This will avo-
id accidentally operating the chair.
Fig.30
Fig.31
Fig.33 Fig.34
Fig.32
Fig.36
Fig.35