Sunrise Medical Ti Titanium manual

Quickie ® T i T itanium U ser I nstruction Manual & W arranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

930487 Rev . A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quicki e wheelchair . We want to hear your question s or com- men ts about this man ual, the safety and reli ability of your chair , and the service you receive from your supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the addr ess and tele- phon e number below: SUNRISE ME[...]

930487 Rev . A II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 A. An ti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 B . Armrests .......................................................................................... 22[...]

930487 Rev . A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 16.9 lbs. (16 x 16 spoke wheels) (Chair weight will vary per component options) Adjustments Caster , CG, rear seat heigh t, back angle , footr est length Color Bead finished Titanium Frame Dimensions Fram e wid th: Std 13"-18" Seat depth: 14"-19" Opt– Cushion: 2" [...]

930487 Rev . A V . General W arnings 9 A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weigh t of rid er and items carried . If you do ex ceed the limit, damag e to your chair , a fall, tip- over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others . B . WEIGHT TRAINING NEVER use th[...]

930487 Rev . A V . General W arnings 11 H. TERRAIN 1. Y our chair is design ed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concr ete, asphalt and ind oor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand , loose soil or over rough terrain. This may dam age wheels or axles, or loosen fasten ers of your chair . If you fail to heed these warnings [...]

930487 Rev . A VI. W arnings: F alls & T ip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forwar d, back, or to the sid e depends on its center of balance and stability . How your chair is set up, the option s you select and the chang es you mak e may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over . 1. The Most Important Adjustm ents[...]

930487 Rev . A VI. W arnings: F alls & T ip-Overs 15 E. REACHING OR LEANING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair . This may cause you to fall or tip over . When in doubt, ask for help or use a devi ce to exten d your reach. 1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weigh t sid eways or rise up off the seat[...]

930487 Rev . A VI. W arnings: F alls & T ip-Overs 17 H. TRANSFER It is dan gerous to tran sfer on your own. It requir es good balance and agility . Be aware that ther e is a point durin g every tran sfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. T o Avoi d A Fall: 1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods. a. Learn how to pos[...]

930487 Rev . A VII. W arnings: F or Safe Use 19 Befor e you assist a rider , be sure to read the warnings “For Attend ants” (p. 12) and follow all instru ctions that apply . Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities. A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE” Follow these steps to help the rider learn to do a “whe[...]

930487 Rev . A VII. W arnings: F or Safe Use 21 E. DESCENDING ST AIRS 1. Use at least two attend ants to move a chair and rider down stairs. 2. Move the chair and rid er FORW ARD down the stairs. 3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edg e of the top step. 4. A[...]

930487 Rev . A VIII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 D. F ASTENERS Man y of the screws , bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-str ength fasten ers. Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONL Y use fasteners provid ed by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and stren gth, as indicated by the markin gs [...]

930487 Rev . A VIII. W arnings: Components & Options 25 J. QUICK-RELEASE AXLES 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-r elease rear axles are locked . An unlocked axle may come off durin g use and cause a fall. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-r elease button pops out fully . An unlocked axle may come off during us[...]

930487 Rev . A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 27 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– Th e axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully (Fig. A). Check that the axle is locked[...]

930487 Rev . A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 29 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev . A 28 F . ADJUSTING REAR SEA T HEIGHT Prior to adjusting rear seat hei ght, follow the instruc- tion s in Section H-4. T o adjust rear seat heigh t, loosen and rem ove the 8 cap screws (A) (4 per side) that secure the camber tube. Move the camber tube to the des[...]

930487 Rev . A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 31 Once the axle and back plates are secured , attach the rear wheels , occupy the chair and maneuver it with a spotter to get a feel for the new adjustment. 2. Wheel Camber The wheel camber adjustmen t provid es greater side-to- sid e stability due to the increased wid th and angle of the wheelbase . The[...]

930487 Rev . A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 33 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev . A 32 I. CASTERS NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface table or a workbench helps mak e these procedur es easier . NOTE ON TORQUE SETTING– A torque setting is the optimum tightenin g which should be made on a particu- lar fastener . Use proper torqu[...]

930487 Rev . A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 35 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev . A 34 K. WHEEL LOCKS NOTE– U se a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs when set- ting-up wheel locks. 1. High-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks: Loosen the screws (A) on the top of each clamp using a 3/16 Allen wrench. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into[...]

930487 Rev . A X. T roubleshooting 37 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev . A 36 Y ou will need to adjust your chair fr om time to time for best performance (especiall y if you alter the original settings). This char t gives y ou a first solution, then a second and a third if needed. Y ou ma y need to look farther to find the best solution for [...]

930487 Rev . A XI. Maintenance 39 XI. Maintenance 930487 Rev . A 38 C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleev es Check axles and axle sleeves every six mon ths to make sure they are tigh t. Loose sleeves will damag e the camber tube and will affect performan ce . 2. Tire Air Pressur e Check air pressur e in pneum atic tires at least ONCE A WEEK[...]

930487 Rev . A N otes 41 XII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 930487 Rev . A 40 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser . The expected life of this frame is five years. B . FOR TWO (2) YEARS W e warrant all Sunrise-mad e parts[...]

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©2002, Sunrise Medical 8.02 930487 Rev . A Sunrise Medical 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longm ont, Colorad o 80503 US A 303-218-4600 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 This prod uct is man ufactured to comply with the ‘Medi cal Device Directive’ 93/42/EEC.[...]