108833 Rev. A
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S - 6 3 6
I X . S E T- U P, A D J U S T M E N T, & U S E
A. NOTES
1. Work Surface For Set-Up:
Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your chair.
This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up.
2. Fasteners:
• Many of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners and may
have special coatings.
• Many nuts are of the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening.
•
Only
use screws, bolts and nuts provided by Sunrise.
WARNING
1. Use of improper fasteners may cause the chair to fail.
2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose,tighten them as soon as you can. Loose bolts
or screws can cause damage to other chair parts causing them to fail.
3. Washers & Spacers:
• Note the position of washers and spacers before disassembly.
• To avoid damage to the frame, replace all washers and spacers when you reassemble
parts.
4. Torque Settings:
A torque setting is the optimal tightening for a particular fastener. Use a torque wrench that
measures inch-pounds to secure screws, nuts and bolts
on this chair.
NOTE–
Unless otherwise noted, use a torque setting of 120 inch-pounds for all fasteners.
B. TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Basic Tool Kit:
To set-up, adjust and maintain your chair you will need the following tools:
• 7/16" socket wrench
• 1/2" box and open-end wrench
• 3/4" box and socket wrench
• 5/32" Allen wrench
• 3/16" Allen wrench
• Phillips screwdriver #2
• Custom axle wrench (or a 1/2" open-end wrench)
You can obtain a multi-purpose tool kit from Sunrise, or buy the tools you need from a hard-
ware store.
2. Torque Wrench:
If you plan to adjust and maintain this chair yourself, Sunrise recommends that you use a
torque wrench.
NOTE–
The wrench must measure inch-pounds. You can buy a torque wrench and proper sockets from a
hardware store.
C. CHECK-OUT
Be sure this chair performs to your chosen operational settings. If it does not, turn the chair
off immediately and reprogram with the Quickie QTronix Programmer. if you do not own a
Quickie QTronix Programmer have your supplier reprogram your wheelchair as needed. Or,
you can order a Quickie QTronix Programming Pad for your own use, from your supplier.
NOTE–
Repeat this procedure until the chair performs to your specifications
WARNING
When properly set-up, this chair will operate smoothly. Check to see that all
components work properly. If you detect a problem, be sure to correct it
before use.
