Sunrise Medical R2 instruction manual Footrest, ANTI-TIP Tubes Optional, Wheel Locks

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4.Wheelbase Width Adjustment

Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel spacing to maximize pushing efficiency.

a.Press release pin to unlock lever.

b.Loosen clamp by turning locking lever counter- clockwise.

c.Pull camber plug in or out adjusting for desired width. Use indicating notches as a guide for equal adjustment on both sides.

d.When desired width adjustments are made tighten locking lever by turning clockwise. Make sure the camber plug is equally adjusted on both sides.

e.Push down on lever until release pin locks in position.

G. FOOTREST

Use a torque of 100 in.-lbs. (11.3 N.m) when adjusting footplate.

Spacers

Caster

Housing

Release	Socket
Pin	Screw
	Locking
	Lever

c. Adjust angle position.

d. Tighten screws.

2. High-Mount Push-to-Lock or Pull-to-Lock

Wheel Locks:

a. Loosen the screws on the top of

each clamp.

b. Using a 3/16" Allen wrench, turn one of the

screws counterclockwise one-quarter turn.

c. Repeat the same process with the second of the

two screws.

dAlternately loosen the screws (two turns each) until both screws are removed.

eSlide clamp toward the rear wheel until the wheel lock is embedded into the tire to prevent

wheel movement, when in the locked position. f. Tighten screws.

I. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL)

Sunrise recommends anti-tip tubes for all wheelchairs.

Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. (11.3 N.m) when setting up the anti-tip tubes.

1.Height Adjustment

a. Remove footrest tubes and slide plug up or down

inside tube to correct position.

b.The end of the plug is tapped so a screw may be used to help position the plug at the correct hole.

2.Footplate Angle Adjustment

a.Loosen flathead screws.

b.Reposition footplate to desired angle and retighten screws. Use a torque setting of 100 in.lb. (11.3 N.m).

H. WHEEL LOCKS

Quickie R2 wheelchairs are shipped with one of two types of high-mount wheel locks. Wheel locks are installed at the factory unless you have requested otherwise.

Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. (11.3 N.m) when setting up wheel locks.

1.High-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks:

a.Loosen the screws on the top of each clamp.

b.Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clamp embeds into tire to prevent wheel movement, when in locked position.

1.Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receiver

a.Press the rear anti-tip release lever on the anti-tip tube so that both release pins are drawn inside.

b.Insert into the anti-tip tube receiver.

c.Turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin is

through the receiver mounting hole.

d. Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.

2.Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel

The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2"

(38 to 50 mm).

a.Press the anti-tip wheel release button so that both release pins are drawn inside.

b.Raise or lower to one of the three predrilled holes.

c.Release button.

d.Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way. Both wheels should be at exactly the same height.

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