Quickie
®
NITRUM
249817 Rev. A
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................2
II.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................3
III.
YOUR UNIT AND ITS PARTS ...............................................................4
IV.
NOTICE — READ BEFORE USE .........................................................4
A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options .................................4
B. Review This Manual Often .................................................................4
C. Warnings ....................................................................................................4
V.
GENERAL WARNINGS ............................................................................5
A. Weight Limit ............................................................................................5
B. Intended Use............................................................................................5
C. Attendants and Caregivers ................................................................5
D. Accessories ...............................................................................................5
E. Know Your Chair ...................................................................................5
F. Reduce the Risk of an Accident ......................................................5
G. Safety Checklist ......................................................................................6
H. Changes & Adjustments .....................................................................6
I. Environmental Conditions .................................................................6
J. Terrain .........................................................................................................6
K. Street Use .................................................................................................6
L. Motor Vehicle Safety ............................................................................6
M. When You Need Help .........................................................................7
N. Choking Hazard ......................................................................................7
O. Pinch Point ................................................................................................7
P. Sharp Edges ..............................................................................................7
Q. Electrical Shock .......................................................................................7
R. LED & Battery Pack ..............................................................................7
VI.
SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ...................................8
A. Center of Balance ..................................................................................8
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes .........................................................8
C. Obstacles ...................................................................................................8
D. Front Caster Lift .....................................................................................8
E. Reaching or Leaning ..............................................................................8
F. Moving Backward ...................................................................................8
G. Escalators ...................................................................................................9
H. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ...................................................................9
I. Transfers ....................................................................................................10
J. Curbs & Single Steps ............................................................................10
K. Climbing a Curb or Single Step .......................................................11
L. Descending a Curb or Single Step..................................................11
M. Stairs ............................................................................................................11
N. Climbing Stairs ........................................................................................11
O. Descending Stairs ...................................................................................11
VII.
WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................12
A. Anti-tip Tubes ..........................................................................................12
B. Armrests ....................................................................................................12
C. Cushion & Sling Seats...........................................................................12
D. Fasteners ....................................................................................................12
E. Footrests ....................................................................................................12
F. Pneumatic Tires ......................................................................................12
G. Off set Seating (Option) .......................................................................13
H. Positioning Belts (Option) ..................................................................13
I. Push Handles (Option) ........................................................................13
J. Quick-Release Axles .............................................................................13
K. Rear Wheels ............................................................................................13
L. Rear Wheel Locks .................................................................................13
M. Modifi ed Seat Systems .........................................................................13
N. Seat and Back Upholstery ..................................................................14
O. Backrest Tension Adjustable .............................................................14
P. Freestyle Back (Option) ......................................................................14
Q. Folding Lock Down Adjustable Backrest .....................................14
R. Seat Back ...................................................................................................14
S. Backrest - Towel Bar ............................................................................14
VIII.
USE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................15
A. Introduction .............................................................................................15
B. Critical Safety Checks ..........................................................................15
C. Cleaning .....................................................................................................15
D. Safety Checklist ......................................................................................15
E. Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................15
F. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels............................................16
G. Wheel Locks ............................................................................................16
H. Anti-tips .....................................................................................................16
I. Single Post Height Adjustable Armrests (Option) ...................17
J. Padded Swing-away Armrests (Option) .......................................17
K. Flip-up Footplate ....................................................................................17
L. Freestyle Back (Option) ......................................................................17
M. Back Angle Performance ....................................................................18
N. Tension Adjustable Upholstery ........................................................18
O. Seat Sling Adjustment ..........................................................................19
P. Tension Adjustable Seat Sling ...........................................................19
Q. Cushion Installation ..............................................................................19
R. Storage Tips ..............................................................................................19
S. LED & Battery Pack ..............................................................................20
T. Check Out ................................................................................................20
IX.
DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT...........................................21
A. Dealer Service Introduction ..............................................................21
B. Critical Maintenance Tips ...................................................................21
C. Cleaning .....................................................................................................21
D. Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment ................................................21
E. Anti-tip Receiver ....................................................................................21
F. Wheel Locks ............................................................................................22
G. Armrest Receiver Attachment .........................................................22
H. Padded Swing Away Armrests (Option) ......................................23
I. Casters .......................................................................................................23
J. Caster Fork Adjustment .....................................................................24
K. Footrest Height Adjustment .............................................................26
L. Adjusting Rear Seat Height ................................................................26
M Backrest......................................................................................................27
N. Freestyle Back Maintenance and Adjustment ............................27
O. 4-LINK Rear Suspension .....................................................................28
P. Rear Axle...................................................................................................29
Q. Rear Wheel Spacing..............................................................................31
R. Check Out ................................................................................................31
XI.
SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................................32
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