Sunrise Medical Quickie 2 Lite owner manual XI . Maintenance

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A.INTRODUCTION

1.Proper maintenance 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 make your chair easier to use.

3.Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged parts before using this chair.

4.To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair work done by your authorized supplier.

WARNING

If you fail to heed these warnings your chair may fail

and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

1.Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per maintenance chart.

2.If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use.

3.At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair made by an authorized supplier.

B.MAINTENANCE CHART

Weekly

3 Months

6 Months

Annually

Check...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tire inflation level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheel locks

All fasteners for wear and tightness

Armrests

Axle and axle sleeves

Quick-release axles

Wheels, tires and spokes

Casters

Anti-tip tubes

Frame and crossbrace

Upholstery

Service by Authorized Supplier

XI . MAINTENANCE

C. MAINTENANCE TIPS

1. Axles & Axle Sleeves:

Check axles and axle sleeves every six months to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance.

2. Tire Air Pressure:

Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE A WEEK. The wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure shown on tire sidewall.

D. CLEANING

1.Paint Finish

a.Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least once a month.

b.Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every three months.

2.Axles and Moving Parts

a.Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth.

b.Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.

NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.

3.Upholstery

a.Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).

b.Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.

E.STORAGE TIPS

1.Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust

or corrode.

2.Before using your chair, make sure it is in proper working order. Inspect and service all items on the “Maintenance Chart”.

3.If stored for more than three months, have your chair inspected by an authorized supplier before use.

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Contents This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair Quickie 2 LiteIntroduction Sunrise ListensFor Answers to Your Questions II . Table of Contents Quickie 2 LITE- SWING-AWAY Footrest III . Your Chair and ITS PartsFixed Front Backrest Tube Pneumatic Tire Aluminum HandrimGeneral Warnings IV. Notice Read Before USEMotor Vehicle Safety Changes & AdjustmentsWhen YOU Need Help Environmental ConditionsVI . Warnings Falls & TIP Overs RAMPS, Slopes & Sidehills Moving BackwardTransfer Curbs & StepsVII . Warnings for Safe USE Viii . Warnings Components and Options Transit Option Transit USEPositioning Belts Optional Push Handles OptionalUpholstery Fabric Modified Seat SystemsRear Wheel Axle NUT Adjustment 3 IX . SET- UP, Adjustment & USETo Mount & Remove Rear Wheels 1 Padded SWING-AWAY Armrests OptionalHeight Adjustment Fixed Front Footrest Height AdjustmentAdjusting Armrest Receiver Fit Replacing ArmrestAngle Adjustable Footplates Angle Adjustable Backrest OptionalBackrest Cushion Installation Optional Seat SlingRear Axles Adjusting Caster Angle 23 Seat Height AdjustmentWheel Locks CastersRe-squaring Your Casters 25 Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube WheelTip-over Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into ReceiverPlastic Side Guards Optional Folding and UnfoldingCHECK-OUT Make sure tire pressure is correct and equal in both TroubleshootingXI . Maintenance XII . Sunrise Limited Warranty Page Sunrise Medical Inc