Sunrise Medical M6 instruction manual Seat Sling, Cushion, Rear Axles

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F.

SEAT SLING

 

The seat sling can be adjusted through the use of

 

VELCRO® material beneath the seat.

 

1.

Adjustment

 

 

a. Remove the screws retaining the left side

 

 

seat sling.

 

 

b. Readjust VELCRO® material to adjust the tension

 

 

in the seat sling.

 

 

c. Replace screws.

 

 

d. If there is any difficulty in reattaching the screws,

Figure 8

 

try using a probe to help line up the holes.

 

G.CUSHION

1. Installation

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2. Wheel Base Width Adjustment

 

Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the

 

option to move the wheels closer or further away from

 

the hips. This gives the proper wheel spacing to maxi-

 

mize pushing efficiency.

 

Adjusting the wheelbase width: (Fig. 10)

 

a. Loosen the nuts, and reposition the axle sleeve

A

(A) to the desired width.

 

b. Retighten nuts.

 

3. Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 11)

Figure 10

 

To adjust the seat height, invert the axle plate and move vertically to align with the appropriate predrilled frame holes. Compare figures 9 and 11. Figure 9 repre- sents the short seat height. Figure 11 represents the

a. Place cushion on seat sling with VELCRO® material side down. The beveled edge of the cushion should be in front.

b. Press firmly into place.

H. REAR AXLES

The most important adjustment on your Quickie wheel-

tall seat height. This adjustment allows a 1.5" vertical seat height adjustment.

NOTE– A new front caster wheel should be used to correspond with any change in seat height.

4. Rear Wheel Axle Adjustment (Fig. 12)

Tight axle sleeves should be maintained for proper

chair is the position of the rear axle. The center of

performance of the wheelchair.

Figure 11

gravity, wheel camber and wheelbase are all deter- mined by the axle adjustment.

Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when adjusting rear axle.

1. Center of Gravity (Fig. 9)

Moving the center of gravity to the front will lighten the force required to turn the chair. The further back the axle, the more stable the chair becomes.

The center of gravity is adjusted by moving the rear axle forward or backward on the indexed axle plate. Moving the axle forward will increase your turning speed and lighten the front end.

Axle

Plate

Axle

Sleeve

Figure 9

a. To adjust the axle you will need a 5/16" wrench to turn the outside axle nuts.

b. You will also need a 9/16" wrench to lodge the ball bearings, on the opposite end of the axle, and prevent the axle from turning.

c. Turn the outside axle nut counterclockwise to tighten.

d. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play.

Figure 12

930457 Rev. A

930457 Rev. A

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M6 specifications

Sunrise Medical M6 has emerged as one of the leading models in the realm of powered wheelchairs, combining advanced technologies, user-centric design, and superior functionality. It caters to individuals with diverse mobility needs, offering a blend of comfort and performance that enhances the user experience.

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