X I . M A I N T E N A N C E

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 Quickie supplier.

! W A R N I N G S !

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 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 Quickie supplier.

B.MAINTENANCE CHART

X I . M A I N T E N A N C E

C. MAINTENANCE TIPS

1.Axles & Axle Receivers:

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 paint finish 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.

CHECK...

Tire inflation level

Wheel locks

All fasteners for wear and tightness

Armrests

Axle and axle sleeves

Wheels, tires and spokes

Casters

Anti-tip tubes

Frame

Upholstery

Service by Authorized Quickie Supplier

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Annually

Weekly Months

Months

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." (See p. 34)

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

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Sunrise Medical LXI instruction manual Introduction, Maintenance Chart, Maintenance Tips, Cleaning, Storage Tips