Sunrise Medical Quickie Match Point manuale d’uso

Quickie ® M atch P oint NOTE– N ot recomm end ed for everyday use. This prod- uct was design ed for tennis court uses only . With the standar d 5th wheel this prod uct can only be rid den on smooth and even surfaces . U ser I nstruction Manual & W arranty Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair . Rider: Befor e us[...]

930469 Rev . A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quicki e wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or com- men ts about this man ual, the safety and reli ability of your chair , and the service you receive from your Quickie supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the addr ess and telephone number below: Sunris[...]

930469 Rev . A II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 A. Anti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 B . Armrests .......................................................................................... 22 [...]

930469 Rev . A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 WEIGHT 20 lbs. with 24" 559 heat-treated ten- nis wheels . COLOR Blue , black, red , midni ght purple, pearl pink, for est green, yellow , blue green, cand y teal, cand y purple , black opal, toxi c green FRAME DIMENSIONS Fram e wid th: 13"-19.5" Sling depth: 13"-18" Rear s[...]

930469 Rev . A V . General W ar nings 9 A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER ex ceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried . If you do exceed 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 this[...]

930469 Rev . A V . General W ar nings 11 H. TERRAIN 1. Y our chair is design ed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concr ete , asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damag e wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair . If you fail to heed these warnings d[...]

930469 Rev . A VI. W arnings: F alls & T ip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward , back, or to the sid e depen ds on its center of balance and stability . How your chair is set up, the options you select and the chang es you mak e may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over . 1. The Most Important Adjustmen ts[...]

930469 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 device to extend your reach. 1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weigh t sid eways or rise up off the seat. [...]

930469 Rev . A VI. W arnings: F alls & T ip-Overs 17 H. TRANSFER It is dang erous to tran sfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility . Be aware that ther e is a point during every tran sfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. T o Avoid A Fall: 1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods . a. Learn how to posit[...]

930469 Rev . A VII. W arnings: For S afe Use 19 Befor e you assist a rider , be sure to read the warnings “For Atten dan ts” (p. 12) and follow all instructi ons 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 rid er learn to do a “w[...]

930469 Rev . A VII. W arnings: For S afe Use 21 F . MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect and main tain this chair strictly per chart. 2. If you detect a problem, mak e sure to service or repair the chair before use . 3. At least once a year , have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair mad e by an authorized Quickie supplier . If you fail [...]

930469 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 fasteners . Use of improper fasten ers may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONL Y use fasten ers provi ded by an authorized Quickie supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the ma[...]

930469 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 during use and cause a fall. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully . An unlocked axle may come off during use, [...]

930469 Rev . A IX. Chair Basics 27 A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS 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– Axle is not locked until: a. Th e quick-release button pops out fully . (Fig. A) b . After the quick-release button pops out fully ,[...]

930469 Rev . A X. Set-up & Adjustment 29 C. BA CKREST (FIXED OR FOLDING) The backrest comes stand ard with a 4" heigh t adjust- men t from 10 to 19 inches . 1. Height Adjustment a. Remove the backrest upholstery from the fram e . b . Y ou will see the backrest tube which telescopes into the frame and is secured by a screw (A) on the side o[...]

930469 Rev . A X. Set-up & Adjustment 31 1. Wheel Camber Incr easing wheel camber angle provi des greater sid e- to-sid e stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase and also allows for quicker turning and greater access to the top of the handrims . The wheel camber option from the factory is 16° & 20°. 2. Rear Wheel A[...]

930469 Rev . A X. Set-up & Adjustment 33 H. FOOTREST NOTE– Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs. when adjusting footplate . 1. Height Adjustment a. Remove footr est bolt and slide footr est up or down insid e tube to correct position. b. Tigh ten bolt securely . 2. Horizontal Adjustment a. Loosen set screws at footrest receivers. b . Slide foo[...]

930469 Rev . A XI. T roubleshooting 35 Y ou will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best perform ance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed . Y ou may need to look farther to find the best solution for a spe- cific problem. NOTE– T o keep track of y[...]

930469 Rev . A XII. Maintenance 37 XII. Maintenance 930469 Rev . A 36 C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves: Check axles and axle sleeves every six month s to mak e sure they are tigh t. Loose sleeves will dam age the axle plate and will affect perform ance . 2. Tire Air Pressur e: Check air pressure in pneum atic tires at least ONCE A WE[...]

XIII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 930469 Rev . A 38 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise Medi cal warran ts 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 fram e is five years. B . FOR TWO (2) YEARS W e warran t all Quicki e-mad e parts and compon[...]

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