Sunrise Medical Quickie RX, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...47 RX RXS Issue 5...

Page 3: ...y are optional or standard For this information refer to the order prescription form or your prescriber supplier Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected...

Page 4: ...20 Knee lever brakes page 21 Grade aids page 21 Backrests and Optima upholstery page 22 23 Height adjustable push handles page 23 Quick release axles page 24 Anti tip tubes page 24 Chair adjustments...

Page 5: ...ovide quality in all areas of our business from development through to final delivery This product is manufactured to comply with the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC If you have any queries about t...

Page 6: ...e of the original purchaser All Quickie wheelchairs parts and components including frame components axle plates castors armrest backrests etc are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanshi...

Page 7: ...be 3 Angle adjustable backrest 4 Handrim 5 Full profile tyre 6 X spoked wheel 7 Quick release axles 8 Adjustable axle plate RXS 8a Axle bracket and threaded axle RX 9 Wheel lock 10 Crossbrace 11 Swing...

Page 8: ...s Do not 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 f...

Page 9: ...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 Warning Do not place your fingers between the seat sling and frame ra...

Page 10: ...bilities 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 upright and straight as y...

Page 11: ...you are sure you are not at risk of tipping 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 chai...

Page 12: ...ng 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 steps when le...

Page 13: ...ay 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 the...

Page 14: ...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 tip over On a steep s...

Page 15: ...is a point during each transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you 2 To avoid a fall you should learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during the transfer work with your d...

Page 16: ...a skilled rider and you can safely 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 no...

Page 17: ...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 towa...

Page 18: ...r single step in a forward direction 1 Always stay behind the wheelchair 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...

Page 19: ...and rider 3 Use only non detachable parts of the main frame as hand holds 4 Make sure that the rider is secure in the chair with his or her feet arms and hands safely out of the way of any obstacles...

Page 20: ...ear is in control He 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 fra...

Page 21: ...d from the frame Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on the locking stud 5 Swing away footrests Swing away footrests Fig 14 enable easier forward transfers from your chair to be perfo...

Page 22: ...armrest tube 1 into the receiver 2 To remove simply pull the armrest upwards until the tube clears the receiver To swing away pull the armrest upwards approximately 25mm 1 until it will swing freely a...

Page 23: ...ase lever to the first stop and remove the armrest Fig 17C To replace the armrest slide the armrest back into the receiver and return the release lever to the locked position Fig 17 The armrest can be...

Page 24: ...en you are reseated It is attatched by a cord to the wheel lock and cannot fall off 2 4 1 3 Warning Wheel locks are not brakes and they are not designed to slow down the chair when it is moving Wheel...

Page 25: ...ed to slow down the chair when it is moving Knee lever brakes prevent the rear wheels from turning when the chair is stationary Knee brake Operating position and adjustment instructions for the kneebr...

Page 26: ...gree increments See adjustments section for more details Fig 22 Backrest The backrest is available in three height ranges with 50mm 2 height adjustment in each range Fig 22 The upholstery comes with f...

Page 27: ...rigidity a stabiliser bar 3 can be fitted To remove the bar prior to folding the chair the levers 4 need to be depressed on both sides of the bar whilst keeping the levers depressed the bar can be rem...

Page 28: ...the tubes through 180O allowing the locking pins 3 to click into position Fig 26 Quick release axles To remove quick release axles Fig 26 simply press the quick release button 1 which is located in t...

Page 29: ...late height to the required position Tighten the screw to 5 8Nm torque 2 1 Chair adjustments Fig 29 Footplate height adjustment Angle adjustable footplate To adjust the footplate 1 height loosen the s...

Page 30: ...g in degrees 5 Tighten both screws to 24Nm torque Fig 30 1 Footplate angle adjustment Angle adjustable footplate To adjust the footplate angle Fig 30 loosen the screws 1 with a 4mm Allen key sufficien...

Page 31: ...ally mean tightening the straps around the lumbar region and loosening the straps around the posterior and upper back These adjustments should only be performed by a qualified therapist Fig 33 1 Adjus...

Page 32: ...ximately 4mm 3 16 when in the locked position Tighten the screws to a torque setting of 15Nm Some adjustments to the wheel lock position can be accomplished without moving the clamp To adjust loosen t...

Page 33: ...ue wrench to a setting of 45Nm Note After adjusting the axle position the front castors must be checked for adjustment see page 32 Fig 42 2 1 Seat height adjustment RX To adjust the seat height Fig 37...

Page 34: ...this adjustment Fig 38 1 3 Chair adjustments Fig 39 Centre of gravity RXS The cente of gravity Fig 39 is adjusted by removing the four retaining nuts 1 and screws 2 from the axle plate 3 sliding the...

Page 35: ...tting replace the axle in the required hole 7 and tighten to 81Nm Relace the wheel spacer and retaining nut and tighten to 45Nm Note After adjusting the axle position the front castors must be checked...

Page 36: ...e castor stem rotational axis perpendicular to the floor surface Rotate the bolts independently until they fall into position When the alignment is satisfactory re tighten the two retaining bolts to 8...

Page 37: ...m 1 apart on the castor fork 5 Replace the bolt and tighten to 27Nm torque Follow castor angle adjustment on page 32 Fig 42 3 Inside mounted castors To inside mount the castors Fig 45 reverse the posi...

Page 38: ...th a No 2 Philips screwdriver re adjust the Velcro to bring the sling to its correct tension Replace the screws and tighten to 5 8Nm torque Castor adjustment To remove play from the castor stem Fig 46...

Page 39: ...hrough 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 bel...

Page 40: ...ositioning 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 be...

Page 41: ...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 me...

Page 42: ...rements 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 lap...

Page 43: ...a straight line with no excess drag or pull 6 Folding of the backrest Check the backrest folds and opens smoothly Check for loose fasteners 7 Armrests swing away Check that all fasteners are secure an...

Page 44: ...rection of the texture Rinse off with clean water before allowing to dry DO NOT PUT UPHOLSTERY IN A DRYER Do not use bleach or solvents If dirt is ingrained the surface should be scrubbed with a soft...

Page 45: ...Handrim diameter 530mm Horizontal location of axle 30mm to rear 60mm to front Minimum turning radius 760mm Quickie RXS Overall length with legrest 991mm min 1064mm max Overall width 740mm Folded lengt...

Page 46: ...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 both during a...

Page 47: ...Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 44 0 1384 44 66 88 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk...