Sunrise Medical Quickie V-121 instruction manual Sunrise Listens, For Answers to Your Questions

1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N

SUNRISE LISTENS

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. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:

SUNRISE MEDICAL Customer Service Department 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503

(303) 218-4500 or (800) 333-4000

Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change your address. This will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety, new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheel- chair. If you lose your warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.

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	1 1 . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
1.	INTRODUCTION	2
11.	TABLE OF CONTENTS	3
111.	YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS	5
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE		7
V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)		8
	A. What is EMI?	8
	B. What Effect Can EMI Have?	8
	C.Sources of EMI	8
	D. Distance From the Source	9
	E. Immunity Level	9
	F. Report All Suspected EMI Incidents	9
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS		10
	A. Notice to Rider	10
	B. Notice to Attendants	10
	C.Weight Limit	11
	D. Controller Settings	11
	E. EMI	11
	F. Safety Check-List	11
	G.Changes & Adjustments	11
	H.When Seated in a Parked Wheelchair	12
	I. Environmental Conditions	12
	J. Terrain	12
	K. Street Use	13
	L. Motor Vehicle Safety	13
	M.Center of Balance	13
	N.Transfers	14
	O.Reaching or Leaning	15
	P. Dressing or Changing Clothes	15
	Q.Obstacles	16
	R. Driving in Reverse	16
	S. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills	16
	T. To Reduce the Risk of Falls,Tip-over or Loss of Control	17
	U. Ramps at Home & Work	18
	V. Wheelchair Lifts	18
	W.Curbs & Single Steps	19
	X.Stairs	19
	Y. Escalators	19
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS		20
	A. Anti-Tip Levers	20
	B. Armrests	20
	C.Batteries	20
	D. Cushion & Sling Seats	20
	E. Fasteners	20
	F. Footrests	21
	G.Motor Lock	21
	H.On/Off Switch	21
	I. Pneumatic Tires	21

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