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2. 12" Drive Wheels:

a. Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground. Release 

all air from tire.

b. Remove plastic dome plug.
c. Remove lock nut and tab washer.
d. Remove wheel.
e. Repair or replace inner tube.
f. Install wheel on chair by replacing center tab washer and locknut.

Use a

torque setting of 35 ft.-lbs. to re-tighten nuts.

Install plastic 

dome plug.

g. Inflate tire to proper pressure level (listed on tire sidewall).

G. MOTOR BRUSHES 

Check the motor brushes every three (3) months for wear.The brushes
should be clean and shiny. Replace worn or blackened brushes.

H. ORDERING PARTS 

When you order parts, provide the following:

1. Model of chair
2. Serial number of chair
3. Left hand or right hand control
4. Part number, description and quantity of parts you need.
5. State reason for replacement.

I. MAINTENANCE CHART

You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of
the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them checked
and/or repaired by your authorized Sunrise supplier. Frequent maintenance 
and servicing will improve performance and extend wheelchair life.

Charge Batteries

Check tires for proper inflation level

Check batteries for proper electrolyte level (wet only)

Check plugs and connectors for proper connections

Check all moving parts for wear

Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners for looseness or wear

Inspect upholstery for wear

Remove and inspect motor brushes

Servicing by authorized Supplier

CHECK...

Quar

terly

Annually

Monthly

W

eekly

Daily

1. Check for signs of wear and correct 

air pressure in pneumatic tires weekly.

2. For best performance, inflate tires to 

the same pressure level, as shown 
on the tire sidewall:
• 8" pneumatic casters - 30 to 40 psi
• 12" pneumatic drive wheels - 

35 to 45 psi

3. Caution:

To prevent tire damage:
• Use a hand pump (or a 

low 

volume

air pump) to inflate tires.

• Use a tire gauge to check pressure.

F. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE

Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe
injury. Make sure you release all air in tire
before attempting to service or repair tires.

1. 8" Caster Wheels:

a. Release all air from tire.
b. Remove caster wheel from fork.
c. Make sure there is no residual air in 

tire before you remove bolts that hold 
the two rim halves together.

d. Remove four bolts from rim. Separate 

two halves of rim.

e. Repair or replace inner tube.
f. Reassemble the caster wheel; make 

sure the bearing spacer is in place and 
all four bolts are secure.

Note:

Use a torque setting of 240 inch-

pounds when tightening bolts.

g. Mount caster wheel onto fork.

Replace washers correctly.

h. Inflate fire to proper pressure level.

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E. PNEUMATIC TIRES

1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires in under- or over-inflated.

2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in loss

of control.

3. An over-inflated tire may burst.

4. Never use a gas station pump to inflate a tire. Such pumps provide air at high

volume, and may cause tire to burst.

Summary of Contents for Wheelchair Quickie V-121

Page 1: ...UPPLIER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR RIDER BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE User Instruction Manual Warranty Quickie V 12...

Page 2: ...Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual the safety and reliability of your chair and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier...

Page 3: ...C Check Out 26 D To Find Correct A Problem 27 E Batteries 27 F Footrests 27 G Elevating Legrests Optional 27 H Joystick Swing Away Mount Optional 28 I Flip Back Armrests 28 J Flip Back Height Adjustab...

Page 4: ...t your supplier and your health care professional to help you choose the best set up and options for your safety 4 XI BATTERIES Here you will learn about battery and charger safety and how to avoid in...

Page 5: ...tomer Service Department at 800 333 4000 V E M I E L E C T R O M A G N E T I C I N T E R F E R E N C E Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement 1 Beware of th...

Page 6: ...rise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheelchair This voids the warranty The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair V I G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S Heed all warnings in this se...

Page 7: ...orrect the center of balance 2 Use extreme care until you know the balance points of this chair and how to avoid a fall or tip over V I G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S H WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHA...

Page 8: ...expect it 4 Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand This will help to prevent a fall if the chair tips P DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or...

Page 9: ...esholds are very dangerous Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip You may need to Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms Install a ramp at entry or e...

Page 10: ...ch things as the length and height of the ramp the need for an intermediate platform landing size doors and the direction of swing and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle Note Failure to follow...

Page 11: ...prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or a low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure 5 Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to tires and tubes V I I W A R N I N G S...

Page 12: ...r device can help keep you from sliding down in the seat Consult your health care professional to find out if you need such a device 3 The belt must be snug but must not be so tight that it interferes...

Page 13: ...ngs in this Manual for that task 2 The Tips that follow are suggestions only Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities Consult your health care p...

Page 14: ...TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1 Basic Tool Kit To set up adjust and maintain your chair you will need the following tools 7 16 box and open end wrench 1 2 box and open end wrench 3 4 box and open end wrench 5...

Page 15: ...he mid front and mid rear part of the seat sling Pull up on the sling until chair is folded 2 To Unfold a Push down on the seat rails until the chair is fully expanded and the seat rails are located i...

Page 16: ...s wait is required before the circuit breaker s will reset 2 Repeated Shutdown If the chair continues to shut down after resetting have it serviced by a supplier 30 930483 Rev A 1 Notes The Quickie QT...

Page 17: ...er to the chair b Face the rear of the chair rotate lever A left side counter clockwise c Rotate lever B right side clockwise Note Chair will move freely power on or power off with the motor locks dis...

Page 18: ...s on how long they can store and supply energy You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge For answers to questions about batteries consul...

Page 19: ...not to spill acid wet cell batteries 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 4 Before working around batteries remove all metal personal effects such as neck laces ri...

Page 20: ...ance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair 2 Clean your chair regularly This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make your chair easier to use 3 To protect your...

Page 21: ...r wear Inspect upholstery for wear Remove and inspect motor brushes Servicing by authorized Supplier CHECK Q u a r t e r l y A n n u a l l y M o n t h l y W e e k l y D a i l y 1 Check for signs of we...

Page 22: ...rial number tag is removed or altered c This warranty applies in the USA only Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply 4 WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repair o...

Page 23: ...ngmont Colorado 80503 USA 800 333 4000 In Canada 800 263 3390 Manufactured under one or more of the following patents U S Patent 5 062 677 5 149 173 5 211 446 5 352 023 5 407 248 plus other foreign pa...

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