Sunrise Medical Quickie Quickie Match Point manuale d’uso

Quickie ® M atch P oint NOTE– Not recomm end ed for everyday use. This prod- uct was design ed for tennis court uses only . With the standar d 5th wheel this produ ct can only be ridden on smooth and even surfaces. U ser Instruction Manual & W arranty Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair . Rider: Before using t[...]

930469 Rev. A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or com- ments about this manu al, the safety and reliability of your chair , and the service you receive from your Quickie supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Sunrise Med[...]

930469 Rev. A II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 A. An ti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 B. Armr ests .......................................................................................... 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, midnight purple , pearl pink, forest green, yellow , blue green, candy teal, candy purple, black opal, toxic green FRAME DIMENSIONS Frame wid th: 13"-19.5" Sling depth: 13"-18" Rear seat height[...]

930469 Rev. A V . G eneral W arnings 9 A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage 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 chai[...]

930469 Rev. A V . G eneral W arnings 11 H. TERRAIN 1. Y our chair is design ed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete , 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 dam[...]

930469 Rev. A VI. W arnings: F alls & Tip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability . How your chair is set up, the options you select and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over . 1. The Most Important Adjustments Are: a.[...]

930469 Rev. A VI. W arnings: F alls & Tip-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 sideways or rise up off the seat. 2. [...]

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

930469 Rev. A VII. W arnings: For Safe U se 19 Before you assist a rider , be sure to read the warnings “For Attendan 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 rider learn to do a “wheel[...]

930469 Rev. A VII. W arnings: For Safe U se 21 F . MAINTENANCE 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart. 2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use . 3. At least once a year , have a complete inspecti on, safety check and service of your chair made by an authorized Quickie supplier . If you fail to [...]

930469 Rev. A VIII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners . Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail. 1. ONL Y use fasteners provid ed by an authorized Quickie supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings[...]

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-release 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, re[...]

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 , g[...]

930469 Rev. A X. Set-up & Adjustment 29 C. BACKREST (FIXED OR FOLDING) The backrest comes standard with a 4" height adjust- ment from 10 to 19 inches. 1. Height Adjustment a. Remove the backrest upholstery from the frame . b. Y ou will see the backrest tube which telescopes into the frame and is secured by a screw (A) on the side of the fr[...]

930469 Rev. A X. Set-up & Adjustment 31 1. Wheel Camber Increasin g wheel camber angle provides greater side- to-side stability due to the increased wid th 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 Axle [...]

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 footrest bolt and slide footrest up or down insid e tube to correct position. b. Tighten bolt securely . 2. Horizontal Adjustment a. Loosen set screws at footrest receivers. b. Slid e footpla[...]

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

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 months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance . 2. Tire Air Pressure: Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE A WEEK. The w[...]

XIII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 930469 Rev. A 38 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise Medical 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 We warran t all Quickie-m ade parts and components of[...]

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