Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Quickie Ti Titanium du fabricant Sunrise Medical
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Quickie ® T i T itanium U ser Instruction Manual & W arranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
930487 Rev. A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Qui ckie wheelchair . We want to hear your questions or com- ments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair , and the service you receive from your supplier .
930487 Rev. A II. T able of Contents 5 VIII. W ARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22 A. An ti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22 B. Armr ests .
930487 Rev. A III. Y our Chair & Its P arts 7 W eight 16.9 lbs. (16 x 16 spoke wheels) (Chair weight will vary per component options) Adjustments Caster , CG, rear seat heigh t, back angle , footr.
930487 Rev. A V . General W arnings 9 A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit o f 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair , a fall, tip- over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to th e rider or oth ers.
930487 Rev. A V . General W arnings 11 H. TERRAIN 1. Y our chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete , asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damag e wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair .
930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 13 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to th e side depends on its center of balance and stability . How your chair is set up, th e options you select and the changes you make may affect th e risk of a fall or tip-over .
930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 15 E. REACHING OR LEANING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair . This may cause you to fall or tip over . When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach.
930487 Rev. A VI. W ar nings: F alls & T ip-Overs 17 H. TRANSFER It is d anger ous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility . Be aware that th ere is a point during every tr ansfer when the wheelchair seat is n ot below you. To Avoi d A Fall: 1.
930487 Rev. A VII. W ar nings: For Safe U se 19 Before you assist a rid er , be sur e to read the warnings “For Attendan ts” (p. 12) and follow all in struction s that apply . Be aware that you will need to learn safe meth ods best suited to your abilities.
930487 Rev. A VII. W ar nings: For Safe U se 21 E. DESCENDING ST AIRS 1. Use at least two atten dants to move a chair and rider down stairs. 2. Move the chair and rider FORW ARD down the stairs. 3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
930487 Rev. A VIII. W ar nings: Components & Options 23 D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair ar e special high-stren gth fasteners .
930487 Rev. A VIII. W ar nings: Components & Options 25 J. QUICK -RELEASE AXLES 1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quick-release rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. 2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully .
930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 27 A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS (OPTIONAL) Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. NOTE– The axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out fully (Fig.
930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 29 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 28 F . ADJUSTING REAR SEA T HEIGHT Prior to adjustin g rear seat height, follow the instruc- tions in Section H-4. To adjust rear seat height, loosen and remove the 8 cap screws (A) (4 per si de) that secure the camber tube.
930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 31 Once the axle and back plates are secured, attach the rear wheels, occupy the chair and maneuver it with a spotter to get a feel f or the new adjustment. 2. Wheel Camber The wheel camber adjustment provid es greater side-to- side stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase.
930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 33 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 32 I. CASTERS NOTE– Setting the wheelchair on a flat surface table or a workbench helps make these procedur es easier . NOTE ON TORQUE SETTING– A torque setting is the optimum tightenin g which should be made on a particu- lar fastener .
930487 Rev. A IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 35 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 34 K. WHEEL LOCKS NOTE– Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs when set- ting-up wheel locks. 1. High-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks: Loosen the screws (A) on the top of each clamp using a 3/16 Allen wrench.
930487 Rev. A X. T roubleshooting 37 IX. Set-U p & Adjustment 930487 Rev. A 36 Y ou will need to adjust your chair fr om time to time for best performance (especially if you alter the original settings). This chart gives you a first solution, then a second and a third if needed.
930487 Rev. A XI. Maintenance 39 XI. Maintenance 930487 Rev. A 38 C. MAINTENANCE TIPS 1. Axles & Axle Sleeves Check axles an d axle sleeves every six m onths to make sure they are tight. Loose sleeves will damage the camber tube and will affect perform ance .
930487 Rev. A Notes 41 XII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 930487 Rev. A 40 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser . The expected life of this frame is five years.
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©2002, Sunrise Medical 8.02 930487 Rev. A Sunrise Medical 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmon t, Colorado 80503 USA 303-218-4600 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 This product is manufactured to comply with the ‘Medical Device Directive’ 93/42/EEC.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Sunrise Medical Quickie Ti Titanium ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
