Sunrise Medical P300 manual

SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. User Instruction Manual & W arranty Quickie P300[...]

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3 930317 Rev . C SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you f or choosing a Quickie wheelchair . W e want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and r eliability of your chair , and the ser vice you r eceive from y our Sunrise supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the addr ess and telephone number below: SUNRISE HOME HEAL THCA[...]

4 930317 Rev . C 11. T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3 11. T ABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 4 - 5 111. Y OUR CHAIR AND ITS P AR TS ................................................6 - 7 IV . NO TICE - READ BEFORE USE[...]

5 930317 Rev . C 11. T ABLE OF CONTENTS VIII. TIPS FOR A TTEND ANTS ............................................................ 25 a. T o Climb a Curb or Single Step ...................................................... 25 b. T o Descend a Curb or Single Step ................................................ 25 IX. SET UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE ..[...]

6 930317 Rev . C 111. Y OUR CHAIR AND ITS P ARTS QUICKIE P300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Push Handle 2. Armrest 3. Jo ystick 4. Seat cushion (optional) 5. Swing-awa y footrest latch plate 6. Swing-awa y footrest hanger 7. Composite footplate 8. Batter y 9. Backrest 10. Drive wheel 11. Suspension seat shock 12. Wheel lock 13. Swing-awa y release but[...]

111. Y OUR CHAIR AND ITS P ARTS W eight 112 lbs. With swing-a way footr ests and armrests, without batteries 48 lbs.pow er base only - without swing-a way f ootrests and batteries Drive Wheels 20" Mag Tire types: Standard - pneumatic Option - airless insert Jo ystick Standard - r emote (right-hand or left-hand mount) Option - swing-a way r etr[...]

8 930317 Rev . C A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Su n ri s e provides a choice of man y power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the rider . How ever , final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with y ou and your health car e professional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as: 1. Y o[...]

9 930317 Rev . C Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brak e release or chair mo vement: 1. Beware of the danger fr om hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while po wer to y our chair is on. Use extra care if y ou believ e that such a device ma y be in use near your chair . 2. Be aware of nearb y radio [...]

10 930317 Rev . C 2. Medium-Range Mobile T ransceiv ers: These include two-wa y radios used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxi cabs. The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle. 3. Long-Range T ransceivers: These include commercial radio and TV br oadcast antenna towers and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: The following ar[...]

11 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-ov er or loss of control ma y occur and cause sev ere injury to your or others. A. NO TICE TO RIDER 1. Befor e using this chair , you should be trained in safe use by y our health care pr ofessional. 2. Every wheelchair is different. T ak[...]

12 930317 Rev . C V1. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! C. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Never exceed a total w eight of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for rider plus items carried. 2. Never use this chair f or weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds 250 pounds. 3. Exceeding the weight limit is likel y to damage the seat, frame, or fastener[...]

13 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! 1. If you modify or adjust this chair it ma y increase the risk of a fall or tip-over . 2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheelchair . This voids the war ranty . The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair . H. WHEN SEA TED IN A P ARKED WHEELCHA[...]

14 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! K. STREET USE In most states, power chairs ar e not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on r oads or in parking lots. 1. At night, or when it is hard to see , use reflective tape on y our chair and clothing. 2. It ma y be hard for driv ers to see you. Mak e eye contact [...]

15 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNING s ! N. TRANSFERS It is dangerous to transf er on your own. It requir es good balance and agility . Be a ware that there is a point during e ver y transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below y ou. T o a void a fall: 1. Always turn off po wer before y ou transfer to or from y our chair . If you fail to do so [...]

16 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! O . REA CHING OR LEANING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of y our chair . If done improperly , a fall or tip-ov er is lik ely . When in doubt, ask for help or use a de vice to extend your r each. T O REDUCE THE RISK AND/OR D AMA GE T O THE CHAIR: 1. Nev er reach or lean if you must shift[...]

17 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! Q. OBST A CLES Obstacles you ma y ha ve to ov ercome in daily use include door thr esholds, lifts, ramps and hazards such as potholes and br oken pa vement. These can damage your chair and ma y cause a fall, tip-over or loss of contr ol. 1. Be a ware that thresholds ar e ver y dangerous. (Even a small cha[...]

18 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! Fig. 1 T . TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A F ALL, TIP-O VER OR LOSS OF CONTROL: 1. Nev er use your chair on a slope unless you ar e sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always g o as straight up and as straight down as y ou can. • Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp . • Do not turn or cha[...]

19 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS U. RAMPS A T HOME & W ORK Mak e sure ramps meet all Building Codes f or your area. 1. For y our safety , ha ve a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards. 2. Note: The proper design will vary , depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermedi[...]

20 930317 Rev . C W . CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Y our chair is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step mor e than two (2) inches high. Doing so ma y: • Result in a fall or tip-ov er . • Damage to the frame , wheels, axles or other chair parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. T o prev ent a fall or tip-over , use wheelchair access ramps or ha [...]

21 930317 Rev . C VII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Note: If y ou use par ts or make changes not authoriz ed by Sunrise it ma y create a safety hazard and will v oid the W arranty . A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS Ne ver r emov e or alter anti-tip lev ers. They help k eep your chair fr om tipping ov er backward in normal use . Make sur e rubber rollers a[...]

22 930317 Rev . C F . FOOTRESTS 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1 / 2 inches off the ground. If set too LO W , they ma y “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop sud denly and tip forward. 2. T o a void a trip or fall when y ou transfer : • Mak e sure your feet do not[...]

23 930317 Rev . C VII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENT & OPTIONS J. POSITIONING BEL TS (OPTIONAL) Use a positioning belt only to help support your postur e . Improper use of such belts ma y cause sever e injur y or death. 1. Make sure y ou are not at risk to slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, you ma y suffer chest compr ession or suffocate[...]

24 930317 Rev . C VII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS M. SEA TING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not appr oved by Sunrise ma y alter the center of balance of this chair . This ma y cause a fall or tip-over . 2. Ne ver change the seating system of y our chair unless you consult y our supplier first. N. UPHOLSTER Y F ABRIC 1. Replace worn or[...]

25 930317 Rev . C VIII. TIPS FOR A TTEND ANTS 1. P ersons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should r eview and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task. 2. The “Tips” that follow ar e suggestions only . Be awar e that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and [...]

26 930317 Rev . C NO TES 1. W ork Surface F or Set-Up: Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble , adjust and check your chair . This mak es the steps easier and helps ensure a cor rect set-up. 2. Fasteners: • Many of the scre ws and bolts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners and ma y hav e special coatings. • Many n uts are[...]

27 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE T OOLS Y OU WILL NEED 1. Basic T ool Kit: T o set-up , adjust and maintain your chair you will need the f ollowing tools: • 7/16" box and open-end wr ench • 1/2" box and open-end wr ench • 3/4" box and open-end wr ench • 5/32" Allen wr ench • 3/16" Allen wr ench[...]

28 930317 Rev . C IX. SET UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE Note on T orque Setting: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener . A torque wr ench which measures in./lbs. Should be used when tightening fasteners on Quickie wheelchairs. Unless otherwise noted, use a tor que setting of 120 in./lbs. When setting u[...]

29 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE B. FOO TRESTS 1. Installation a) Place swing-awa y pivot plate (A) onto the locating pin (B) on top of the caster housing with the footr est facing out- ward fr om frame . b) Rotate the footrest inwar d until latch plate (C ) locks into place on locking bolt. Note: The swing-a way hanger utilizes[...]

30 930317 Rev . C IX. SET UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE D . REMO TE JO Y STICK 1. Installation a) T o connect the power to the jo ystick, line up the two dots on the po wer cable connector plug - the plug is located at the rear of the chair abo ve the motors. b) Push in firmly . c) T o disconnect, pull back on the retaining collar (A). 2. Adjustment Th[...]

31 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE 2. Height-Adjustment a) Release the upper securing lever (A). b) Set at desired height c) Return securing lever to lock ed position. d) Move armr est up or down to allow armrest to sna p into place G. HEIGHT -ADJUST ABLE ARMRESTS (OPTIONAL) 1. Installation a) Slide the outer armpost into the rece[...]

32 930317 Rev . C IX. SET UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE H. SEA T FRAME A 12º angle-adjustment is standard on all Quickie P300 wheelchairs. 1. Adjustment a) Remove the fr ont securing bolt (A) on the side of the backrest hinge plate. b) Loosen the lower r ear bolt (B) c) Set at desired angle. Ther e are f our holes ( in 4º increments) to choose fr om.[...]

33 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE K. SUSPENSION SEA T There ar e three spring rates to choose from f or the Quickie P300 suspension seat: Light for riders w eighing 100-150 lbs. Medium for riders w eighing 150-200 lbs. Hea vy for riders weighing 200-250 lbs. 1. Suspension Spring Adjustment The suspension seat is shipped from Sunr[...]

34 930317 Rev . C IX. SET UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE M. CHECK-OUT Once the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily . All accessories should also perform smoothly . After the wheelchair has been set up be sure the chair perf orms to your specified operational settings (see pages 35-38). If the chair does not perform t[...]

X. OPERA TING GUIDE A. CONTROL SETTINGS 1. It is vital to match control settings to y our level of function and ability . 2. Consult your health care pr ofessional and your supplier to select the best control settings f or you. 3. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelv e months (or more often, if needed). 4. Adjust the control settings im[...]

36 930317 Rev . C X. OPERA TING GUIDE B. QUICKIE SMART P AD PR OGRAMMER P AD (OPTIONAL) Pro gram settings beyond the ability of the rider can r esult in serious injury . Consult your health car e advisor before y ou alter settings. 1. Notes: T h e Quickie Smar t Pad Programmer l e t s you adjust the contr ol settings of the P300. Y ou can customize[...]

37 930317 Rev . C X. OPERA TING GUIDE C. THERMAL R OLL-BA CK Y our chair has a thermal r oll back circuit. This protects the motors fr om damage due to ov erheating. In extreme conditions (such as repetitiv e hill climbing) the circuit will decrease the po wer to your motors. This allows the chair to operate at a reduced speed. When the motors cool[...]

38 930317 Rev . C E. JO Y STICK ASSEMBL Y The remote jo ystick assembly connects to a micropr ocessor , which controls the chair’ s performance. The remote box consists of the following parts: 1. Speed Control Knob: Use this knob to adjust the maximum speed of y our chair . T urn it counter -clock- wise to reduce sp eed; turn it clockwise to incr[...]

39 930317 Rev . C 1. Never use the ON/OFF s witch to stop your chair e xcept in an emergency . This will result in an abrupt stop , and ma y cause you to fall. 2. T o slow or stop y our chair , return the jo ystick to neutral. F . MO TOR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to man ually push the chair . (For example, in an emergency , or [...]

40 930317 Rev . C A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: • Batteries supply the pow er for your chair . They contain a finite amount of energy and hav e limits on how long they can store and suppl y energ y . • Y ou can charge batteries only a certain number of times before the y will fail and no longer hold a charge. • For answ ers to questions about bat[...]

41 930317 Rev . C B. BA TTER Y CHARGER A batter y charger produces a dir ect current (DC). When applied to a discharged batter y , this rev erses the chemical reaction that led to its discharge. 1. Charge Rate. How fast a battery will charge depends on: • Its electrical capacity; state of charge; electrolyte temperatur e and internal condition. ?[...]

42 930317 Rev . C C. A CID BURNS Acid in batteries is corr osive. It can cause serious burns to the ey es and skin and can damage floors, furniture, clothing and your wheelchair . 1. Use extreme car e not to spill acid when you handle batteries. K eep batteries upright. 2. Avoid contact of acid with bar e skin or clothing. 3. Always w ear rubber gl[...]

43 930317 Rev . C XI. BA TTERIES E. CHARGING BA TTERIES T o a void the risk of se ver e injur y or death from electrical shock, fire or explosion while charging: 1. Nev er connect charger to a 240 volt sour ce . The main input voltag e is 110 volts. 2. Nev er touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet. This ma y cause electrica[...]

44 930317 Rev . C XII. MAINTENANCE A. NOTES 1. Proper maintenance will impr ove performance and extend the useful lif e of your chair . 2. Clean your chair r egularly . This will help y ou find loose or worn parts and will mak e your chair easier to use. 3. T o protect y our investment, ha ve all major ser vice and repair w ork done by your supplie[...]

45 930317 Rev . C D . BA TTER Y MAINTENANCE 1. T o pre vent an acid spill, alwa ys keep batteries upright. 2. Nev er smoke or hold an open flame near batteries. 3. Always w ear rubber glov es and safety glasses when you handle batteries. 1. Maintenance Schedule: This varies for differ ent types of batteries. Alwa ys follow the instructions supplied[...]

46 930317 Rev . C 1. Check for signs of wear and cor rect air pressur e in pneumatic tires weekl y . 2. For best performance, inflate tires to the same pressur e level, as shown on the tire side wall: • 8" and 9" pneumatic casters - 30 to 40 psi • 20" pneumatic drive wheels - 35 to 45 psi 3. Caution: T o pr event tir e damage: ?[...]

47 930317 Rev . C XII. MAINTENANCE 2. 20" Drive Wheels: a. Elevate and securel y suppor t chair so that wheel is off the ground. Release all air from tir e . b. Remove six lug n uts from rim and remo ve wheel. Note: do not remov e single spindle nut located in center of the wheel. c. Mak e sure all air has been r emoved fr om tire. d. Repair o[...]

48 930317 Rev . C XIII. WIRING DIA GRAM Wiring Diagram Detail NO TE: ALL CONNECT ORS SHO WN FROM WIRE SIDE. P300 (AFTER 1/96) BLACK BA TTERY BLACK RIGHT OR LEFT BA TTERY BO X (INTERCHANGEABLE) CIRCUIT BREAKER RED BA TTERY + + – – BLACK GREY 2 1 3 BRO WN BRO WN BRAKE MOTOR L.H. 8 7 10 9 11 12 BLACK RED 14 PIN VIDEO SOCKET WI[...]

49 930317 Rev . C XIV . SUNRISE LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. FOR LIFE W e warrant the main frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship f or the lifetime use of the first consumer purchaser . 2. ADDITIONAL W ARRANTY W e warrant Sunrise-made components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship as f ollows: a. M[...]

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (800) 456-8165 In Canada (800) 263-3390 Man ufactur ed under one or mor e of the following patents: U.S. Patent # 5,062,677; 5,149,173; 5,211,446; 5,352,023; 5,407,248; plus other foreign patents. © 1998, Sunrise Medical 5.98 9[...]