Sunrise Medical QUICKIE 2 Millenium, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual EN G LISH 2 Millennium...

Page 2: ...63 2 Millennium Issue 7...

Page 3: ...nal features might vary in different countries This manual gives information on all features without stating whether they are optional or standard For this information refer to the order prescription...

Page 4: ...age 6 16 Footrests page 17 23 Legrests page 24 Backrest page 25 31 Seat sling page 32 33 Armrests page 34 36 Castors page 37 39 Axles page 40 44 Wheel locks page 45 48 Lap belt instructions page 49 51...

Page 5: ...rd for quality management systems This approval ensures we provide quality in all areas of our business from development through to final delivery This product is manufactured to comply with the Medic...

Page 6: ...or the lifetime of the original purchaser All parts and components including footrests wheels axle plates castors armrest backrests etc are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for...

Page 7: ...7 8 11 12 1 Armrests height adjustable shown 2 Backrest 3 Pneumatic tyre 4 Aluminium handrim 5 Quick release axle 6 Q A bracket 7 X spoked wheel 8 Wheel lock 9 Castor assembly 10 Swing away release ca...

Page 8: ...attempt to go up or down inclines greater than 10 1 in 10 Anti tip tubes Under normal use anti tip tubes will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards Anti tip tubes are available from your...

Page 9: ...in front of the chair placing the palms of your hands on both seat rails and pressing down making sure the seat rail snaps into the rail saddles 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 1 2 Folding Flip up the footplates to a v...

Page 10: ...s best suited to your abilities and those of the rider 3 Always use good posture and proper body mechanics When you lift or support the rider or chair bend your knees slightly and keep your back as up...

Page 11: ...you are sure you are not at risk to tip over 4 The centre of balance and stability of your chair are also affected by A shift in your body position posture or weight distribution Riding your chair on...

Page 12: ...hen learning to do a wheelie make sure that this chair has push handles The attendant needs secure points to hold the rear of the chair to prevent the user from tipping over backwards Follow these ste...

Page 13: ...s may cause the chair to tip forward do not lock the rear wheels This creates a tipping point and makes a fall or tip over more likely Doorways and obstacles Warning 1 As much as possible ensure that...

Page 14: ...ght down as you can 3 Be very careful if you must climb a slope greater than 10 1 in 10 Ask for help if the slope may be beyond your ability On a steep slope anti tip tubes may not prevent a tipover O...

Page 15: ...you can perform safe transfers on your own 3 Wherever possible position your wheelchair as illustrated in Fig 5 and 6 4 Always lock the rear wheels before you transfer to keep the chair from rolling...

Page 16: ...fely do a wheelie and you are sure you have the upper body strength needed to do so 2 Unlock and rotate anti tip tubes up out of the way so they do not interfere 3 Do not try to climb a kerb or step m...

Page 17: ...he kerb or step turn the chair around and pull it backwards 4 While looking over your shoulder carefully step back until you are off the kerb or step and standing on the lower level 5 Pull the chair t...

Page 18: ...chair 2 Face the kerb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front castors clear the kerb or step Fig 10 3 Move forward placing the front castors on the upper level as soon as you are su...

Page 19: ...r needs secure hand holds to bear the weight of the chair and rider 4 Use only non detachable parts of the main frame as hand holds 5 Make sure that the rider is secure in the chair with his or her fe...

Page 20: ...or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step 3 A second attendant stands firmly on a lower step and grasps the chair frame Both attendants lo...

Page 21: ...nderneath the footplate Releasing footplates To release the footplate push the release latch 1 toward the frame 2 and rotate the footplate outward To remove the footplate from the chair lift verticall...

Page 22: ...m torque using a 4mm Allen key Angle adjustable footplates To adjust the angle of the footplate loosen two screws 1 on top of the footplate 2 and rotate plate to desired angle setting Tighten screws t...

Page 23: ...up footplate The Quickie 2 Millennium can be supplied with a fixed front frame and foam flip up footplates or a one piece flip up footplate Fig 18 shows the foam flip up footplate and Fig 19 the one p...

Page 24: ...ace the bolt and tighten to 4 7Nm torque Fig 21 1 2 3 4 1 Folding the one piece footplate To fold the one piece footplate Fig 20 rotate the locking clip 1 through 90 so that it clears the down tube 2...

Page 25: ...se the footrest Fig 23 push the release latch 1 toward the frame 2 and rotate the footrest outward To remove the footrest from the chair lift vertically from this position 1 2 Adjusting the angle of o...

Page 26: ...ocks into place on the locking stud 5 Footplates Fig 24 Fig 25 Height adjustment of 90 adjustable flip up footplate To adjust the height of this type of footplate Fig 25 unscrew and remove the retaini...

Page 27: ...tighten the bolt to 12 17Nm torque Angle adjustment of 90 adjustable flip up footplate To adjust the angle of the footplate Fig 26 loosen the two retaining screws 1 sufficient to allow the footplate...

Page 28: ...lace Fig 28 Warning Pressure and leg weight must be off the ELR before positioning While making adjustment either hold leg remove leg from legrest or ask for assistance 1 Fig 28 Fig 29 Legrests 2 1 Ar...

Page 29: ...slot with no opening accommodates a non push handle backrest The front slot with top opening is used for push handle backs 1 Fig 31 Backrest height adjustment To adjust the backrest height through the...

Page 30: ...obs 2 Set the push handles to the required position and re tighten the knobs Fig 32 1 2 Backrests Height adjustment of backrest with integrated push handles To adjust the height of the backrest remove...

Page 31: ...e exact profile of your back The amount of horizontal straps installed depend on the height of the backrest Fig 35 8 on the short backrest 9 on the tall backrest The backrest upholstery 2 comes with t...

Page 32: ...op tube 4 to the desired height and replace the bolt Replace upholstery Tighten bolt 2 to 7 12Nm torque Accommodate the Velcro straps 3 to the height of the backrest tubes Always set the height of the...

Page 33: ...7 Note A shorter seat rail and seat sling is required when adjusting the backrest forward 45 or 90 Otherwise the chair will not fold A 45 forward rotation will need a 4cm shorter seat A 90 forward rot...

Page 34: ...a stabiliser bar 1 is also supplied and fitted as standard with the full optima backrest Fig 40 To clear the bar prior to folding depress the lever 2 and pull the bar backwards and downwards The stab...

Page 35: ...or other individual seating options to be fitted A threshold pad is offered as an additional feature with the seat board The threshold is designed to keep cushions in place 1 2 Solid backrest Your Qui...

Page 36: ...is not too tight When unfolding the chair the seat rails 2 should still fall into the saddles 3 1 1 2 3 3 To remove the seat sling Fig 45 Loosen the philips head screws at both ends of the seat rails...

Page 37: ...lts 5 using a 4mm Allen key Slide the seat rail 4 out Fig 46 and 47 To replace ensure the seat sling slots 6 point inwards and are securely clamped Ensure the bolts are tightened to 20Nm torque Warnin...

Page 38: ...the release lever to the first stop and remove the armrest Fig 48C To replace the armrest slide the armrest back into the receiver 2 and return the release lever to locked position Fig 48 The armrest...

Page 39: ...rmrest simply pull upwards until the tube clears the receiver To rotate the armrest pull upwards for approximately 25mm 1 and rotate away from the chair 1 2 3 Height adjustablearmrests The armrest slo...

Page 40: ...ll upwards To adjust the horizontal position of either guard loosen the receiver bolts 1 with a 13mm A F spanner Adjust position and tighten to 15Nm torque To adjust the height of the fender guard rem...

Page 41: ...ject 4 against the flat surface and the front surface of the castor housing 5 This will align the castor stem rotational axis perpendicular to the flat surface Rotate the bolts independently until the...

Page 42: ...tor wheel 3 Either change the castor wheel size and or position the castor wheel upward or downward in the desired pre drilled holes 4 Replace the bolt and tighten to 27Nm torque 1 2 3 4 Castor stem a...

Page 43: ...The castor plate is generally mounted in a forward facing position However if additional footrest clearance is necessary the castor plate can be reversed Fig 57 This will position the castor plate rea...

Page 44: ...60 and also by moving the axle bracket 2 top to bottom or visa versa To adjust the rear frame axle block 1 position remove bolt 3 with a 5mm Allen key and loosen bolt 4 using the same 5mm Allen key Sl...

Page 45: ...block 6 taking note that you reposition the camber block back correctly to achieve 0 or 3 camber see page 44 Fig 63 64 Turn the axle bracket upside down to opposite side Fig 62 slide in the camber bl...

Page 46: ...d replace bolt 2 Tighten to 7 12Nm torque The setting is now 0o To identify the 3o setting has the notch on the upper inner side Fig 64A To identify the 0o setting has the notch on the lower inner sid...

Page 47: ...remove bolt 3 using 13mm A F spanner and 5mm Allen key Slide QA axle bracket 1 to desired position The QA axle bracket can also be turned around Fig 66 for more positions to achieve a larger horizonta...

Page 48: ...ns 5 are visible on the inside 6 of the sleeve Warning The axle is not secure until the outside quick release cap pops out to its fully extended position and the locking pins 5 on the inside of the ax...

Page 49: ...lock simply push the operating lever 2 forwards until you feel it go over centre and the grip bar 3 grips the tyre 4 Warning Wheel locks are not brakes designed to slow down the chair when it is movin...

Page 50: ...nt the rear wheels from turning when the chair is stationary Always adjust the wheel locks after making any changes to the rear axles sleeves position so that the grip bar embeds into the tyre approxi...

Page 51: ...sted prevent the rear wheels from turning when the chair is stationary Scissor wheel locks To adjust loosen the screws 1 on the clamp 2 Using a 5mm Allen key turn one of the screws anticlockwise turn...

Page 52: ...u feel it go over centre and grip bar 3 grips the tyre 4 Warning Wheel locks are not brakes designed to slow down the chair when it is moving Wheel locks when properly adjusted prevent the rear wheels...

Page 53: ...d through the tri glide Repeat on both ends of positioning belt Step 3 To fit the positioning belt to the chair Take the positioning belt strap and wrap around back post Step 4 Thread the positioning...

Page 54: ...f positioning belt Step 6 To adjust the positioning belt use the tri glide buckles and the fastening buckle Fastening buckle Tri glides Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 7 Generally the Lab Belt should...

Page 55: ...ey are adjusted correctly see step 7 and are free from any obstruction or adverse wear Sunrise Medical does not encourage the transportation of any person in a vehicle using this positioning belt as a...

Page 56: ...quirements of ISO 7176 19 6 The wheelchair must be secured by a 4 point Tie Down Restraint system conforming to ISO 10542 part 2 7 The occupant must be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a...

Page 57: ...e and that all mechanisms work freely 7 Seat sling or back uphostery Check for wear or sagginess in the upholstery 8 Complete inspection safety check and service should be made by an authorised Sunris...

Page 58: ...f dirt is ingrained the surface should be scrubbed with a soft brush The frame should be cleaned regularly with a non abrasive cleaner followed by polishing with a non abrasive automotive wax Cleaning...

Page 59: ...epth Effective seat width Seat surface height at front edge Backrest angle Backrest height Footrest to seat distance Leg to seat surface angle Armrest to seat distance Front location of armrest struct...

Page 60: ...nd genuinely caring for our customers We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products but also on our commitment to offer an excellent standard of customer service b...

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