Sunrise Medical Quickie P300 manual

SUPPLIER: THIS MANU AL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANU AL 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 y our questions or comments about this manual, the safety and r eliability of y our chair , and the ser vice you r eceive fr om y our Sunrise supplier . Please feel free to write or call us at the addr ess and telephone number belo w: SUNRISE HOME HEAL [...]

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 AR TS 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-a wa y footrest latch plate 6. Swing-a wa y footrest hanger 7. Composite footplate 8. Batter y 9. Backrest 10. Drive wheel 11. Suspension seat shock 12. Wheel lock 13. Swing-a wa y release[...]

111. Y OUR CHAIR AND ITS P AR TS W eight 112 lbs. With swing-a wa y footr ests and armrests, without batteries 48 lbs.pow er base only - without swing-a wa y footr ests 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 wa y r[...]

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 y our health car e pr ofessional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as: 1. Y[...]

9 930317 Rev . C Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brak e release or chair mo vement: 1. Bewar e of the dang er fr om hand-held transceivers. Ne v er turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while po wer to y our chair is on. Use extra care if y ou belie v e that such a de vice ma y be in use near your chair . 2. Be a war e of nearb [...]

10 930317 Rev . C 2. Medium-Range Mobile T ransceivers: 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 v ehicle . 3. Long-Range T ransceivers: These include commer cial radio and TV broadcast antenna to w ers and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: The following[...]

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 se ver e injur y to your or others. A. NO TICE T O RIDER 1. Befor e using this chair , you should be trained in saf e use by y our health care pr ofessional. 2. Every wheelchair is different. [...]

12 930317 Rev . C V1. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! C . WEIGHT LIMIT 1. Ne v er exceed a total w eight of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for rider plus items carried. 2. Nev er use this chair for w eight training if the total w eight (rider plus additional weights) exceeds 250 pounds. 3. Exceeding the w eight limit is lik ely to damage the seat, frame , or f[...]

13 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! 1. If you modify or adjust this chair it ma y incr ease the risk of a fall or tip-ov er . 2. Modifications unauthorized b y Sunrise constitutes r emanufacturing of the wheelchair . This voids the warranty . The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair . H. WHEN SEA TED IN A P ARKED WHEEL[...]

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 aler t to the danger of motor v ehicles on r oads or in parking lots. 1. At night, or when it is hard to see, use reflectiv e ta pe on your chair and clothing. 2. It ma y be hard for driv ers to see y ou. Mak e ey e cont[...]

15 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNING s ! N. TRANSFERS It is danger ous to transfer on y our o wn. It requir es good balance and agility . Be a war e that ther e is a point during e v er y transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below y ou. T o a v oid a fall: 1. Al wa ys turn off power bef ore y ou transfer to or from y our chair . If you fail t[...]

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 impr operly , 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 r each or lean if y ou must sh[...]

17 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! Q. OBST A CLES Obstacles you ma y ha ve to ov er come 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 war e that thr esholds ar e v er y danger ous. (Even a smal[...]

18 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS s ! Fig. 1 T . T O REDUCE THE RISK OF A F ALL, TIP-O VER OR LOSS OF CONTROL: 1. Nev er use y our chair on a slope unless you ar e sure y ou can do so without losing traction. 2. Al wa ys go 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[...]

19 930317 Rev . C VI. GENERAL W ARNINGS U . RAMPS A T HOME & W ORK Mak e sur e ramps meet all Building Codes for y our area. 1. For y our saf ety , hav e a licensed contractor build or r emodel ramp to meet all standards. 2. Note: The pr oper design will var y , depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an int[...]

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

21 930317 Rev . C VII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Note: If you use parts or make chang es not authorized b y Sunrise it may cr eate a safety hazard and will v oid the W arranty . A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS Ne ver r emov e or alter anti-tip levers. They help k eep y our chair fr om tipping ov er backwar d in normal use. Mak e sur e rubber r ollers [...]

22 930317 Rev . C F . FOO TRESTS 1. At the low est point, footr ests should be at least 2 1 / 2 inches off the gr ound. If set too LO W , they ma y “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This ma y cause the chair to stop sud denly and tip f orward. 2. T o av oid a trip or fall when you transfer : • Mak e sur e y our feet[...]

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. Mak e sure y ou are not at risk to slide do wn in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, you ma y suffer chest compr ession or suff oca[...]

24 930317 Rev . C VII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS M. SEA TING SY STEMS 1. Use of a seating system not appr oved b y Sunrise ma y alter the center of balance of this chair . This ma y cause a fall or tip-ov er . 2. Ne v er change the seating system of y our chair unless y ou consult y our supplier first. N. UPHOLSTER Y F ABRIC 1. Replace w [...]

25 930317 Rev . C VIII. TIPS FOR A TTEND ANTS 1. P ersons who help a rider do one of the follo wing tasks should re view 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 a ware that y ou will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider an[...]

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 y our chair . This mak es the steps easier and helps ensur e a corr ect set-up. 2. Fasteners: • Many of the scr ews and bolts on this chair ar e special high-strength fasteners and ma y hav e special coatings. • Many n uts a[...]

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 y our chair y ou will need the following 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 wrench • 3/16" Allen wrench ?[...]

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 tor que wrench which measures in./lbs. Should be used when tightening fasteners on Quickie wheelchairs. Unless otherwise noted, use a torque setting of 120 in./lbs. When setting up[...]

29 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE B. FOO TRESTS 1. Installation a) Place swing-a wa 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 utilize[...]

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

31 930317 Rev . C IX. SET -UP , ADJUSTMENT & USE 2. Height-Adjustment a) Release the upper securing le v er (A). b) Set at desired height c) Return securing lev er 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 r[...]

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) Remov e the front securing bolt (A) on the side of the backrest hinge plate. b) Loosen the lower r ear bolt (B) c) Set at desired angle. There ar e four 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 fr om for the Quickie P300 suspension seat: Light for riders w eighing 100-150 lbs. Medium for riders w eighing 150-200 lbs. Hea vy f or riders weighing 200-250 lbs. 1. Suspension Spring Adjustment The suspension seat is shipped fr om Su[...]

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

X. OPERA TING GUIDE A. CONTROL SETTINGS 1. It is vital to match contr ol settings to y our lev el of function and ability . 2. Consult y our health car e pr of essional and your supplier to select the best contr ol settings for y ou. 3. Check and adjust the settings ev er y six to tw elv e months (or more often, if needed). 4. Adjust the contr ol s[...]

36 930317 Rev . C X. OPERA TING GUIDE B. QUICKIE SMART P AD PROGRAMMER P AD (OPTIONAL) Pr ogram settings be y ond the ability of the rider can result in serious injury . Consult y our health care advisor bef ore y ou alter settings. 1. Notes: T h e Quickie Smar t Pad Pr ogrammer l e t s you adjust the contr ol settings of the P300. Y ou can customi[...]

37 930317 Rev . C X. OPERA TING GUIDE C . THERMAL ROLL-BA CK Y our chair has a thermal r oll back cir cuit. This pr otects the motors fr om damage due to ov erheating. In extr eme conditions (such as repetitiv e hill climbing) the circuit will decrease the po w er to y our motors. This allows the chair to operate at a reduced speed. When the motors[...]

38 930317 Rev . C E. JO Y STICK ASSEMBL Y The remote jo ystick assembly connects to a micr opr ocessor , which controls the chair’ s performance. The remote bo x consists of the following parts: 1. Speed Contr ol Knob: Use this knob to adjust the maximum speed of y our chair . T urn it counter -clock- wise to red uce speed; turn it clockwise to i[...]

39 930317 Rev . C 1. Ne v er use the ON/OFF switch to stop y our chair except in an emerg ency . This will result in an abrupt stop , and ma y cause y ou to fall. 2. T o slow or stop y our chair , return the jo ystick to neutral. F . MO T OR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to man ually push the chair . (For example, in an emergency ,[...]

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 ho w long they can stor e and supply 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 ans w ers to questions about b[...]

41 930317 Rev . C B. BA TTER Y CHARGER A batter y charger pr oduces a dir ect curr ent (DC). When applied to a discharged batter y , this rev erses the chemical r eaction that led to its discharge. 1. Charge Rate. How fast a battery will charge depends on: • Its electrical capacity ; state of charge; electrol yte temperatur e and internal conditi[...]

42 930317 Rev . C C . A CID BURNS Acid in batteries is corr osiv e. It can cause serious burns to the eyes and skin and can damage floors, furniture, clothing and your wheelchair . 1. Use extr eme care not to spill acid when y ou handle batteries. K eep batteries upright. 2. A v oid contact of acid with bare skin or clothing. 3. Alwa ys wear rubber[...]

43 930317 Rev . C XI. BA TTERIES E. CHARGING BA TTERIES T o av oid the risk of se v er e injur y or death fr om electrical shock, fire or explosion while charging: 1. Ne ver connect charg er to a 240 v olt sour ce. The main input voltag e is 110 v olts. 2. Ne ver touch the charg er after it is connected to an electrical outlet. This ma y cause elec[...]

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 you find loose or w orn parts and will mak e y our chair easier to use. 3. T o pr otect y our inv estment, ha ve all major ser vice and repair w ork done by your supp[...]

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. Alwa ys wear rubber glo ves and safety glasses when y ou handle batteries. 1. Maintenance Schedule: This varies for differ ent types of batteries. Alwa ys follow the instructions supplie[...]

46 930317 Rev . C 1. Check for signs of w ear and corr ect air pressur e in pneumatic tires w eekly . 2. For best perf ormance, 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 prev ent tire damage: ?[...]

47 930317 Rev . C XII. MAINTENANCE 2. 20" Drive Wheels: a. Elevate and secur ely support chair so that wheel is off the ground. Release all air fr om tir e. b. Remov e six lug nuts fr om rim and r emov e wheel. Note: do not remo v e single spindle nut located in center of the wheel. c. Mak e sur e all air has been r emov ed fr om tir e. d. Rep[...]

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 MOT OR L.H. 8 7 10 9 11 12 BLACK RED 14 PIN VIDEO SOCKET W[...]

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

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 follo wing 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 [...]