Sunrise Medical V-521 Quickie, Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options, Review this Manual Often

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1 1 1 . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S

QUICKIE V-521

1 V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E

A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS

Weight

Quickie V-521

86 lbs. without batteries

83 lbs. without batteries and front riggings

Drive Wheels

12" Mag pneumatic Tire types:

Standard - pneumatic Option - airless insert

Joystick

Standard - Integral to controller (right hand or left hand mount) Option– Swing-away mount (right hand or left hand mount)

Batteries

Standard - 1 box required for UI batteries only

Option - 2 boxes required for group 22 batteries or U1 batteries Option - 22 NF - gel, UI - deep cycle gel

Battery Charger

Standard - dual mode (Schauer) Option - dual mode (Lester)

Colors

Refer to Order Form.

Frame Dimensions

Frame width: Standard - 14", 16", 18", 20"

Sling depth: 14", 16", 18"

Backrest

Short - adjustable from 15"-16" Medium - adjustable from 17"-18" Tall - adjustable from 19"-20"

Footrest

Standard - Swing-away with composite footplates and heel loops.

Option - elevating legrests Option - Adult andle adjustable footplates

Casters

Standard - 8"pneumatic

Option - 8" airless insert

Armrests

Standard - flip back with desk pad or full length pad

Option - Flip-back, height-adjustable with desk pad or full length pad

Wheel Locks

Option - Push-to-lock, pull-to lock Option - 6" extension handles

Control

Option - QTRONIX Programming Pad

Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjust- ments to meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and your health care professional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as:

1.Your size, disability, strength, balance and coordination.

2.Your intended use, and your level of activity.

3.The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (in areas where you are likely to use your chair).

4.The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as positioning belts or special seat systems).

B. ADJUST CHAIR TO YOUR ABILITY

You need to work with your doctor, nurse or therapist, and your supplier, to fit this chair and adjust the controller settings for your level of function and ability level.

C. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN

Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to you.

D.WARNINGS

The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to the you or to other persons.The “Warnings” are in three main sections, as follows:

1. V — EMI

Here you will learn about electromagnetic interference and how it can affect your chair.

2. VI — GENERAL WARNINGS

All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair feature. Please consult your supplier for more information.Your authorized supplier can also provide you with more information on accessories.

Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware of before you ride this chair.

3. VII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

Here you will learn about your chair. Consult 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 injury.

Note: Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this Manual.

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Contents Quickie Sunrise Listens Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products DivisionFor Answers to Your Questions EMI Electromagnetic InterferenceCheck-Out To Find & Correct a Problem Connecting Batteries in Battery BoxesMaintenance Chart Positioning Belts OptionalChoose the Right Chair & Safety Options Adjust Chair to Your AbilityQuickie Review this Manual OftenWhat is EMI? What Effect can EMI HAVE?Sources of EMI Distance from the SourceWeight Limit Controller SettingsSafety CHECK-LIST Changes & AdjustmentsWhen Seated in a Parked Wheelchair Motor Vehicle SafetyEnvironmental Conditions TerrainTransfers Reaching or LeaningTo Reduce the Risk AND/OR Damage to the Chair Dressing or Changing ClothesObstacles Driving in ReverseRAMPS, Slopes & Side Hills BewareRamps AT Home & Work Wheelchair LiftsCurbs & Single Steps StairsON/OFF Switch ANTI-TIP LeversArmrests BatteriesPositioning Belts Optional Push HandlesRear Wheel Locks Optional Seating SystemsTo Climb a Curb or Single Step To Descend a Curb or Single StepTo Find & Correct Problem Tools YOU will NeedCHECK-OUT SWING-AWAY FootrestsIntegral Joystick Installation DUAL-POST HEIGHT- Adjustable ArmrestsHEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE Armrests Optional Elevating Legrest OptionalQuickie Qtronix Programming PAD Optional Control SettingsFolding and Unfolding Circuit Breakers Thermal ROLL-BACKIntegral Joystick Joystick Boot H IntroductionUse Proper Batteries BreakingBattery Charger Connecting Batteries in Battery BoxesLift battery into battery box base Tighten all the terminal fasteners using two wrenchesMake sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries Charging BatteriesDisposing of Batteries Battery Maintenance CleaningStorage Tips Maintenance Chart To Repair or Replace a TireMotor Brushes Ordering PartsAdditional Warranty For LifeLimitations What WE will doSunrise Medical