Quickie Xperience Owner`s Manual
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1. uit E perience Owner s Manual Mid Wheel Drive Supplier This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair User Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference SUNRISE MEDICAL www sunrisemedical ca SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual the safety and reliability of your chair and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department 23 Romina Drive Unit 3 Concord Ontario Canada LAK 4V3 1 800 263 3390 FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best and can answer most of your questions about chair safety use and maintenance For future reference fill in the following Supplier Address Telephone Serial Date Purchased Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION USER WARNING A WARNING Attention wheelchair users do not operate this wheelchair without first reading the owner s manual If you do not under stand the instructions and warnings of this owner s manual please contact your dealer or qualified technician before oper ating this Quickie wheelchair Failure to do so may result in damage and or injury DEALER TECHNICIAN WARNING A WARNING Attention dealers and qualifie2. Take care to avoid injury when lifting 2 Keep batteries upright Take care not to spill acid wet cell batteries 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 4 Before working around batteries remove all metal personal effects such as necklaces rings watches pins and other metal jewellery that might contact battery terminal and cause a short 1 Lift batteries into battery compartment A WARNING Batteries weigh up to 55 pounds 25 kg Lifting batteries may cause back strain If you fail to heed these warnings severe injury may occur to you 2 Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution Con nect the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal Do this for each battery 3 Tighten all terminal fasteners using two 1 2 box end Rev A 19 wrenches to 60 in lbs 6 8 N m 4 Place the battery compartment lid on power base C PROHIBITED Never make direct contact across both battery terminals as an ex plosion may occur A spark may result in an explosion and or fire resulting in severe injury or death E CHARGING BATTERIES A WARNING To avoid the risk of severe injury or death from electrical shock fire or explosion while charging S PROHIBITED Never connect charger to a 240 volt source The main input voltage is 110 volts A WARNING Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet This may cause electrical s
3. are sure it is safe K MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY Your chair has been manufactured with built in Transport Brackets only A WARNING These transport brackets have not been crash tested in accor dance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle 2 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 3 ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 4 Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident Rev A L CENTER OF BALANCE WARNING The point where this chair will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability The Center Of Balance Is Affected By 1 The seat height and seat angle 2 A change in your body position posture or weight distribution 3 Using this chair on a ramp or slope 4 The use of a back pack or other options and the amount of added weight 5 Drive wheel positioning To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip Over Whenever a condition exists that may change the center of balance reduce speed proceed cautiously and when in doubt always have someone help you M TRANSFERS A WARNING It is dangerous to transfer on your own It requires good bal ance and agility Be aware that there is a point during every trans fer when the wheelchair seat is not below you To
4. c Set at desired angle There are ten holes in 3 incre ments to choose from d Reinstall the front bolt and tighten both bolts securely SEATING SYSTEM POWER RECLINE TILT LIFT OPERATION The power recline tilt and lift features on your chair can be oper ated using the joystick on your chair Please refer to the AMYSYS TEMS users manual provided with the information package IX OPERATING GUIDE A PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS cr Q NOTE Seek advice regarding checking and adjusting set tings It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best control setting for you For your safety have the setting of your chair verified every six months A WARNING Have your control settings re adjusted immediately if you notice any change in your ability to Control the joystick Avoid running into objects 4 Control Settings can be adjusted by your dealer B THERMAL ROLL BACK Your chair has a thermal roll back circuit This protects the controller from damage due to overheating In extreme condi tions such as repetitive hill climbing the circuit will decrease the power to your motors This allows the chair to operate at a reduced speed When the controller cools the chair will return to normal speed Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Rev A 17 C CIRCUIT BREAKERS Your Quickie Xperience has a single circuit
5. FOOTRESTS 1 Installation a Place swing away pivot pin d into the locating hole on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from frame Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks e into place on lock ing bolt 2 Removal a To remove footrest press quick release lever e b Rotate footrest outward and lift 3 Height Adjustment a Remove both bolts f in the hanger frame tube b Reposition the footrest c Re tighten all bolts f Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Rev A 14 C ELEVATING LEGREST OPTIONAL 1 Installation To install or remove Elevating Legrest ELR see instructions for Swing away Footrest installation D CENTER MOUNT HANGER ADJUSTMENT ASAP Seating only 1 Removal ASAP Seat a Remove the seat pan by removing the four attachment bolts h b Remove the four bolts i and slide the footrest out 2 Height Adjustment a Remove the two securing bolts j b Move footplate to desired height c Re install bolts j through desired holes 3 Calf Pad Adjustment a Remove the one securing bolt j b Move calf pad to desired height c Re install bolts j through desired hole E JOYSTICK Please refer to the Penny amp Gilles user s manual provided with the information package F TO ADJUST THE DEPTH OF THE JOYSTICK 1 Loosen the wing nut k 2 Slide the mounting bracket tube I in or out until in desired posi tion 3 Retighten th
6. Manual 3 Never look directly into cells when charging battery wet cell batteries ALWAYS 1 Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair Read and follow all instructions and warnings 2 Make sure room is well ventilated 3 Turn off all power to your chair 4 Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution Q NOTE Always remove and reattach the negative cable lt black cable first 5 Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries Q NOTE Batteries should never be left for long period in the discharged state Unused or stored batteries should be given a charge once per month 6 To charge batteries use the off board charger by plugging off board charger plug into the off board charger socket F DISPOSING OF BATTERIES A WARNING 1 All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste 2 For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority 3 Always dispose of product through a recognized agent XI MAINTENANCE 2 Motors Clean around motor area weekly with a slightly damp not wet cloth e Wipe off or blow away any fluff dust or dirt on or around the motors Q NOTE You do not need to grease or oil the chair 3 Upholstery Hand wash only as needed Machine washing may damage fabric Drip dry only Heat from a dryer may damage fabric Q NOTE Washing the fabric may decrease fire retardant proper
7. breaker e In the unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload all power to your chair will be shut off To reset your chair depress the circuit breaker button A few minutes wait is required before the circuit breaker will reset To access the circuit breaker Push the battery box panel when pulling the handle e Drop the panel down and the circuit breaker becomes visible a Reset the circuit breaker Lock the panel back in it s upright position Repeated Shutdown If the chair continues to shut down after resetting have it ser viced by a supplier D JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY The joystick connects to a controller which controls the chair s performance The joystick varies based on the option selected for you 1 VR2 Joystick 2 R Net Option Please refer to the user s manual provided with informa tion package E ENHANCED DISPLAY Please refer to the P amp G Enhanced Display owner s manual F MOTOR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair For example in an emergency or if batteries fail A WARNING 1 Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off 2 Be aware that the chair will not have brakes in the free wheel position 3 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged 1 To Disengage Motor Locks Pull the lever b towards you from the back to disengage the motor lock 2 To Engage
8. broken pavement These can damage your chair and may cause a fall tip over or loss of control 1 Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip You may need to Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms Install a ramp at entry or exit doors 2 Keep your eyes moving when you ride scan the area well ahead of your chair 3 Make sure the floor areas where you use this chair are level and free of obstacles O DRIVING IN REVERSE A WARNING Use extra care when you drive your chair in reverse You may lose control or fall if one of the rear wheels hits an object 1 Operate your chair slowly and at an even speed 2 Stop often and check to make sure your path is clear of obstacles P RAMPS SLOPES amp SIDEHILLS A WARNING The center of balance of your chair changes when you are on a slope 7 Q NOTE Slope includes a ramp or side hill Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle Never use this chair on a slope unless your are sure it is safe When in doubt have someone help you Rev A 9 Beware Of 1 Steep slopes Do Not use this chair on a slope steeper than 10 A 1096 slope means One foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length 2 Wet or slippery surfaces such as when ice snow water or oil film is present A loss of traction may cause a fall or tip over 3 A change in grade on a slope or a lip bump o
9. is usually mounted directly on the unit These include Citizens band CB radios e Walkie talkies e Security fire and police radios e Cellular phones e Lap top computers with phone or fax Other personal communication devices lt Q NOTE These devices can transmit signals while they are on even if not in use 2 Medium Range Mobile Transceivers These include two way radios used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxi cabs The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long Range Transceivers These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE The following are not likely to cause EMI problems Lap top computers without phone or fax Cordless phones TV sets or AM FM radios CD or tape players D DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE A WARNING EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer to the source For this reason EMI from hand held devices is of special concern See C 1 above A person using one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very close to your chair without you knowing it E IMMUNITY LEVEL A WARNING 1 The level of EM is measured in volts per meter V m Every power wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain level This is called its immunity level 2 The higher the immunity level the less the risk of EMI It is believed that a 20 V m immunity level will protect the power wheelchair user from the
10. jelly to re grease the terminals after con necting cable to battery Completely cover the terminal nut and bolt cable clip and any exposed cable with jelly 4 For Answers To Questions Contact your supplier E PNEUMATIC TIRES A WARNING 1 Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under or over inflated 2 Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in loss of control 3 An over inflated tire may burst 4 Never use a gas station pump to inflate a tire Such pumps provide air at high volume and may cause tire to burst 1 Check for signs of wear and correct air pressure in pneu matic tires weekly 2 For best performance inflate tires to the same pressure level as shown on the tire sidewall 14 pneumatic drive wheels 35 to 45 psi 240 to 310 kpa 3 CAUTION To prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or a low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure F TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE A WARNING Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury Make sure you release all air in tire before attempting to service or repair tires Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual 6 Caster Wheels a Remove caster wheel from fork using a 1 2 wrench b Make sure there is no residual air in tire before you remove bolts that hold the two rim halves together c Remove four bolts from rim using a 3 phil lips screwdriver Separate two halves of rim d Repa
11. more common sources of radio Waves Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual 3 The configuration tested and found to be immune to at least 20 V m is Quickie Xperience power wheelchair with a right hand mounted P amp G remote joystick system 18 seat width 18 seat depth dual post height adjustable armrests fixed tapered legrests with one piece solid footplate and Gp 24 gel cell batteries 4 Thefollowing specialty input devices have an unknown effect on the immunity level because they have not been tested with the Quickie Xperience and P amp G control system Breath Control e Star Board Proportional Head Proximity Head Array Control e Wafer Board e Tri Switch Head Array e Zero Touch Switch Proportional Mini Penta Switch Joystick Chin Control e 4 Zero Touch Switch Heavy Duty Switched Plate Switch Joystick e 5 Zero Touch Switch e Buddy Button e Soft Switch Treadle Switch Disc Switch Micro Light e Grasp Switch Ribbon Switch Wobble Switch A WARNING Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not to be immune to 20V m or not known should exercise extra care around known sources of EMI A WARNING There is no way to know the effect on EMI if you add accessories or modify this chair Any change to your chair may increase the risk of EMI Parts not specifically tested or parts from other suppliers have unknown EMI properties F REPORT AL
12. operate your wheelchair until it has almost stopped you will greatly reduce the life of your batteries Never let a battery sit in a discharged condition Give unused or stored batteries a full charge once per month e Always fully charge the batteries Avoid topping off with frequent charges A WARNING Never connect a life support or auxiliary device to a wheelchair battery The electrical system may fail and result in severe injury to or death of user B BATTERY CHARGER A battery charger produces a direct current DC When applied to a discharged battery this reverses the chemical reaction that led to its discharge 1 Charge Rate How fast a battery will charge depends on e Its electrical capacity state of charge electrolyte tem pera ture and internal condition e The DC output of the charger The charge rate will vary ifthe alternating current AC supply is higher or lower than 110 volts 2 Caution To Avoid Damage to the Charger Never place the charger on top of a battery during charging Gases from the battery can damage the charger and may lead to an explosion or fire Never place a battery on top of the charger Never expose charger to rain or snow Never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord This will damage the cord Never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself Return Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual X BATTERIES Keep cord out of the way where it will not b
13. prevent a fall 1 Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your chair If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it 2 Make sure motor locks are engaged This keeps the chair from moving when you transfer 3 Work with your health care professional to learn safe methods Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on your own 4 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possible use a transfer board 5 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible 6 Be careful of the footrests If you can remove or swing them out of the way Never stand on footrests when you transfer Doing so may damage them or cause your chair to tip e Make sure your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests 7 Make sure armrests do not interfere 8 Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall N REACHING OR LEANING A WARNING Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair If done improperly a fall or tip over is likely When in doubt ask for help or use a device to extend your reach To Reduce the Risk of injury and or Damage to the Chair 1 Never reach or lean if you must shift your weight sidewa
14. should be at least 2 1 2 inches 65 mm off the ground If set too LOW they may hang up on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward 2 To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer e Make sure your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward e Remove or swing the footrests out of the way if possible 3 The footrest should always be in the down position when operating the chair e PROHIBITED Never lift this chair by the footrests Footrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair Lift this chair only by non detachable parts of the main frame F MOTOR LOCKS A WARNING 1 Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off In addition make sure both free wheel levers are completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion 2 Be aware that the chair will not have brakes when motor locks are in the free wheel position 3 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged 4 Make sure that the chair is on level ground when motor locks are disengaged NOTE Torelease the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will release G ON OFF SWITCH A WARNING 1 Never use t
15. spots or stretching of fabric at rivet holes Replace fabric as required 3 Be aware that washing may reduce flame retardation of the fabric Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual M POWER SEATING A WARNING 1 Operation While driving this wheelchair in the reclined elevated or tilted position use caution Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while positioned on an incline Do Not attempt to operate any power seating option while this wheelchair is in motion Do not attempt to operate the lift or tilt power seating options around children e Through programming it is possible to reverse the direction of all powered seating functions ensure you know which direction your seat is going to move before operating 2 Reduced Speed Driving Creep This power chair is designed to automatically reduce the maximum driving speed to a creep mode when certain power seating limits are reached 3 Pinch points Pinch points may occur when operating the powered seating options on this chair Ensure all hands and body parts are clear of all power seating components that may result in pinch points before operating them 4 Tilting Power Base with Push Handles Do not attempt to tilt power wheelchairs by pulling down on the push handles Power wheelchairs have heavy bases As Such attempting to tilt a power wheelchair to traverse obstacles can damage components in the seating system and or modular actuators 5
16. that is prohibited can cause personal injury or may damage the wheelchair 7 Q NOTE Q Notes are informative statements to help further explain actions warnings or product detail Electrostatic Discharge has a potential to damage printed circuit boards unless handled correctly When the ESD symbol is shown throughout the owner s manual use the Proper Handling Techniques Insert supplied with the chair to properly handle printed cir cuit boards C ESD V EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE 2 There are a number of sources of intense EMI in your daily environment Some of these are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not and you may not be able to avoid them 3 Powered wheelchairs may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones 4 EMI can also be produced by conducted sources or e electrostatic discharge ESD B WHAT EFFECT CAN EMI HAVE A WARNING 1 EMI can cause your chair without warning to Release its brakes e Move by itself e Move in unintended directions If any of these occurs it could result in severe injury to you or others 2 EMI can damage the control system of your chair This could create a safety hazard and lead to costly repairs C SOURCES OF EMI WARNING The sources of EMI fall into three broad types 1 Hand Held Transceivers The antenna
17. vary depending on such things as the length and height of the ramp the need for an intermediate platform landing size doors and the direction of swing and whether the ramp includes a turn or angle At A Minimum 1 Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your chair from going over the edge 2 Slope must not be steeper than one inch in height for every one foot of slope length approximately 10 3 Ramp surface must be even and have a non skid surface 4 You may need to add a section at the top or bottom to avoid a lip or drop off 5 Ramp must be sturdy Add bracing if needed so ramp does not bow when you ride on it Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual S WHEELCHAIR LIFTS A WARNING Wheelchair lifts are used in vans buses and buildings to help you move from one level to another 1 Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off the platform Be aware that a roll stop at the end of the platform may not prevent this 2 Make sure there is not a lip or drop off at the top or bottom of the platform These may cause a fall or tip over When in doubt have someone help you 3 Always position the user securely in the chair to help prevent falls while on a lift 4 Avoid moving forward if a wheel is hung up on the lip of the ramp Backup reposition the caster for a more direct approach
18. And slowly try again T CURBS amp SINGLE STEPS A WARNING 1 It is recommended to climb and or descend a curb single step or other obstacle that a ramp or curb cut out is always used 2 If you must climb or descend a curb single step or other obstacle that is greater than 2 5 it is recommended to have a person assist you in doing so 3 In no case should you try to climb a curb single step or other obstacle greater than 4 high 4 If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk using extreme care and follow the following procedure Proceed slowly at a steady speed Go as straight up or down as you can over the obstacle Never turn when trying to climb or descend and obstacle doing so may result in a fall or tip over 5 Failure to follow the above procedures may cause A Fall or Tip Over Damage to the frame wheels axles or other parts or loose fasteners U STAIRS PROHIBITED Never use this chair to go up or down stairs even with an attendant Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip over V ESCALATORS PROHIBITED Never take this chair on an escalator even with an attendant Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip over Rev A 10 A WARNING Note If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty A ARMRESTS A WARNING Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair PROHIBITED Never l
19. ENONING ES uti iR Cer T 20 PLINOIGS et cetes rules DI aie there er eaten 20 D CICAMING cedi ttai Latona iod ades aio s e oduetea 20 Sce HDe cum ieee tear ein vane toa ee aed 20 D Battery Maintenance ceccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeseneaeeesaes 21 Pneumat MES ouo en iU adios eese eoa eet ina 21 F To Repair or Replace a Tire esses 21 Gr Ondenng Panis NETTE 21 H Maintenance Chatt ccccccccccceeceeseeceeeeeeeeaeueaeeaeees 21 XII SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY eene 22 Rev A 3 YOUR QUICKIE XPERIENCE CHAIR AND ITS PARTS Armrest Joystick Seat Pan Front Hanger Caster Tire Single Foot Plate Backrest Push Handle Free wheel Release Lever 10 Seat Frame 11 Drive Wheels 12 Base Frame 13 Caster Fork 0 MO t RWN EN NNa E Pl N Base Chair User Weight Limits 300 Ibs to 400 Ibs Weight capacity may vary due to options chosen refer to appropriate order form Drive Wheels 14 x 8 12 5 x 3 Option Tire types Standard pneumatic Option solid insert Lift Option 11 elevation 300 Ib capacity Tilt Option 50 CG Tilt 400 Ib capacity Joystick Standard Joystick right hand or left hand mount fixed Option swing away mount Battery Sizes 2 deep cycle batteries required to operate chair Option Group 24 or 22 Battery Charger Standard 8 amp off board Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Seat Frame Dimensions Frame width Ec
20. L SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS A WARNING You should promptly report any unintended movement or brake release Be sure to indicate whether there was a radio wave source near your chair at the time Contact Sunrise Medical Customer Service Department at 800 263 3390 G EMI FROM CHAIR A WARNING The chair itself can disturb the performance of electro magnetic fields such as emitted by alarm systems of shops Rev A 6 A WARNING Heed all warnings in this section If you fail to do so a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others A NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS A WARNING User 1 Before using this chair you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional 2 Every wheelchair is different Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding 3 Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the safe use of this chair that are best suited to your level of function and ability 4 Have someone help you practice bending reaching and transfers until you learn how to do them safely 5 Never try a new manoeuvre on your own unless you are sure itis safe 6 Getto know the areas where you plan to use your chair Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them 7 Always wear a positioning strap 8 Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not spring back to the neutral position 9 Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is ripped or dama
21. Motor Locks Push the lever in to return to the drive position gt Q NOTE If the lever is difficult to disengage rock the wheelchair slightly from front to rear and or push against the chair while moving the lever Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual R Net 16 A INTRODUCTION 1 Notes Batteries supply the power for your chair They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge d answers to questions about batteries consult your sup plier 2 Use Proper Batteries Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries They should be Group 24 or 22NF size with a minimum of 50 ampere hour rating Only deep cycle sealed case con struction batteries should be used in this device e Connecting configuration They should have a post and clamp style connection e When you buy a replacement insist on a deep cycle sealed case type Do not use a car starter battery e Group 24 batteries are a minimum requirement for power seating 3 Breaking In A battery requires breaking in for the first 6 to 12 charges It will not accept a full charge for this period e It is best to limit the length of your trips until you break the batteries in and you know the range of your chair 4 Discharged Batteries Never allow a battery to completely discharge If you
22. Remain Clear During Power Accessory Operation Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in motion Sunrise power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel Users should be aware of their surroundings while components are in motion 6 Maximum User Weight Do not exceed the weight capacity for your specific chair seating system configuration Doing so could result in premature failure or injury 7 Latch Mode While operating any power seating function in latched mode use caution In latch mode powered seating will not stop until a reverse command is performed or the end of travel is met Rev A 12 O CG TILT POWER ACCESSORY SET UP ADJUSTMENT AND USE A WARNING NOTES The powered CG Tilt accessory for this chair has a maxi mum user weight capacity of up to 400 Ibs Never exceed I Work Surface For Set Up this capacity while operating the powered actuator Use a flat surface such as a table to assemble adjust and check your chair This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set up P LIFT POWER ACCESSORY 2 Fasteners A WARNING e Many of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high The powered lift modular accessory for this chair has a strength fasteners and may have special coatings maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs Never e Many nuts are of the Nylock type They have a plastic insert exceed this capacity while operating the powered actuator to help prevent loosening Onl
23. VI GENERAL WARNINGS Make sure the chairs is on level ground before you release the motor locks NOTE To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will release 4 Propel this chair by the push handles only They provide secure points for you to hold onto the rear of the chair to pre vent a fall or tip over e Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off B WEIGHT LIMIT A WARNING 1 The user plus items carried should never exceed the total weight capacity identified on your chair 2 Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight user plus additional weights exceeds weight capacity 3 Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury to you or others from chair failure 4 Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty C CONTROLLER SETTINGS A WARNING Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair 1 Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months 2 Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immediately if you notice any change in your ability to Control the joystick Hold your torso erect Avoid running into objects D EMI A WARNING Read Section V to learn about EMI To reduce the risk of unin tended brake release or chair movement 1 Never turn on or use a hand held transceiver whi
24. are tute A Po E wane ee 6 D Distance From the Source sssseeenmR 6 E Immunity EeVel aside esee suceso tan du utis ssec aeta ruta suk turi 6 F Report All Suspected EMI Incidents sssssssssee 6 GEMIFOM Ghai S stesso bee caelos tenance seat LEES 6 VI GENERAL WARNINGS 00 0 ccc cece cece HH meme 7 A Notice to User and Attendants esee 7 E Weight El TU dose itae siet cet cic coach ausa pides eov ate RACE et 7 C Controller Settings sc cue cepere ice Poe aee ie bote ae uec i ba 7 DEMI aac a a a e te alan at 7 E Safety Checklist anioni ia o 7 F Changes and Adjustments esses 8 G When Seated in a Parked Wheelchair s sss 8 H Environmental Conditions eee 8 MET RUE UTE 8 de See SB ru en Ree OO Reet MU n ME MM t E TB 8 K Motor Vehicle Safety asiera rae a 8 L Cener o Balarice rer aa aset peti dete deers beste 9 MIBES Ia AREE ke Se hE ee kha aa 9 N Reaching or Leaning cccceccececeeceeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeseseess 9 CE Diving in Reverse o idacaaet ta P eot taris Lu iniu eu 9 P Ramps Slopes amp Sidehills esses esses 9 Q To Reduce the Risk of Falls Tip over or Loss of Control 10 R Ramps at Home amp WOMk 0cccceceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeesaeeeeaeas 10 S Wheelchair Lifts csse 10 T Gurbs amp Single SIEDS o ood von
25. but must not be so tight that it inter feres with breathing You should be able to slide your open hand flat between the belt and your stomach 4 Make sure you can easily remove the belt in an emergency C9 PROHIBITED Never use a positioning belt e In place of a motor vehicle seat belt In an accident or sudden stop you may be thrown from the chair A positioning belt will not prevent this and further injury may result from the belt As arestraint A restraint requires a doctor s order On auser who is comatose or agitated J PUSH HANDLES A WARNING 1 Push handles provide secure points for an attendant to propel and control the chair This helps to prevent a fall or tip over 2 Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off K SEATING SYSTEMS A WARNING 1 Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair This may cause a fall or tip over 2 Never change the seating system of your chair unless you consult your supplier first 3 Never raise your seating system to a height of more than 22 measuring from the front of the seat pan to the floor L UPHOLSTERY FABRIC A WARNING 1 Replace worn or torn fabric of seat sling and seat back as soon as you can If you fail to do so the seat may fail and cause you to fall Worn fabrics may increase the potential for a fire hazard 2 Sling fabric will deteriorate with age and use Look for fray ing thin
26. d technicians do not operate or service this wheelchair without first reading this owner s man ual If you do not understand the instructions and warnings of this owner s manual please contact the Quickie Technical Service Department before operating and or servicing this Quickie wheelchair Failure to do so may result in damage and or injury A WARNING In addition power wheelchairs may contain printed circuit boards Careful attention should be given to the Printed Cir cuit Board Handling Techniques insert supplied with the chair Related Documents Listed below are additional documents which are re ferenced in this owner s manual e Penny amp Giles R Net module user information sheet R Net power module user information sheet R Net intelligent lighting seating module R Net input output module R Net on board programming manual R Net Omni technical manual VR2 wheelchair control system VR2 attendant module PPIA programming and diagnostics AMYSEAT owner s manual Rev A 2 TABLE OF CONTENT Lo INTRODUCTION wa ctistepto tatit eme et ot pro GR eate 2 IL PABEE OF CON PENIS a i RE ere ee e orate caret ene DER UPS 3 III YOUR CHAIR ANDITS PARTS eee 4 IV INOTICE READ BEFORE USE iiec 2 been ia rra Rose pact tae 5 V EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE 5 Pe Val IS EM cea ioa t ee Et e pM LIAE ea 5 B What Effect Can EMI Have eere 6 GSOUICES OF EM esc toot nepote dunes e duedUv b
27. e stepped on tripped over or damaged 3 Caution To Avoid Damage to the Battery Make sure you use the correct setting for sealed gel bat teries located on the off board charger Never charge a frozen battery A fully charged battery will rarely freeze but the fluid in a discharged battery can freeze at 16 degrees Fahrenheit minus 9 degrees Centigrade If you suspect a battery is frozen thaw it before charging A WARNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gas while charging Completely read and follow all warnings about the batteries in this user instruction manual and any labels applied to the product Failure to do so could result in fire explosion injury and or death C ACID BURNS unsealed wet cell batteries Acid in batteries is corrosive It can cause serious burns to the eyes and skin and can damage floors furniture clothing and your wheelchair A WARNING 1 Use extreme care not to spill acid when you handle batteries Keep batteries upright 2 Avoid contact of acid with bare skin or clothing 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 4 lf acid contacts your skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water 5 If acid contacts your eyes immediately flood eyes with cold running water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical attention immediately D CONNECTING BATTERIES IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT A WARNING 1 Batteries weigh up to 55 Ibs 25 kg
28. e wing nut k G TO USE THE SWING AWAY FUNCTION 1 Push to release the lever m 2 Continue pushing until the joystick bracket is fully retracted 3 To bring back pull the joystick firmly towards you until it gets back in it s locked position Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Rev A 15 H DUAL POST HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARM RESTS The dual post flip back armrest can be used as either a flip back armrest or a removable armrest 1 Installing Armrest a Insert front and rear posts into armrest receivers b Engage levers a and b to secure armrest 2 Set up for Flip back Operation a Disengage lever a so front post is able to come free b Armrest now has the ability to be flipped back without removal 3 Set up for Removal a Disengage levers a and b so front and rear posts are able to come free b Armrest can now be easily removed for transferring 4 Height Adjustment a Release the upper securing lever c b Setat desired height c Return securing lever to locked position d Move armrest up or down to allow armrest to snap into place I SINGLE POST HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS OPTIONAL 1 Installation a Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheel chair frame b The armrest will automatically lock into place 2 Height Adjustment a Rotate release lever to stop b Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height c Return lever to locked position d Push arm
29. g a EU 10 REIS RE ETUR RN ES 10 Wissbaldlolo nent mene aR on E M I DR cl ell SEE 10 VIL WARNINGS COMPONENTS amp OPTIONS eene 11 A AESI gene en Em ESE A 11 D Batlers eee Ree OO Ri MEI LL LU Pree eL 11 C Cushion amp Sling Seals i ie tet dex e eek estes 11 D Fasteners ros iot eot canned UE eu a aaia 11 E POSSE a wears ULL PA EI cremate 11 Fo MOIOP LOCK ue sc aid enanar a a aaea aa Bias 11 EROGO Em UT 11 H Pneumatic Tires essem nnne 11 Positioning Belts Optional essen 12 Jo Push Handles serica se Los gatum amus d etu ceret T E terc 12 I Gea 9ySIelTiS astute E rte etos vede eua vuU Baer 12 L Upholstery Fabric cccccccecceceeceeceeseeesaeaeeseeeeeeeeegeeeetees 12 M Power sealing 35 2 emetas educ dana CEN EQUI MI DUIS DE S seus 12 N CG Tilt Power Accessory ssssssee 13 O U Power Accesso te cedet Saunas et uc uiam des Deis noted 13 Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual P Power Recline LR 13 Q Power Legrest ACCeSSory 2c ed Caio ru spe EO RO ed dde 13 Pe hes USC creien Steen decnsante duster auce Ausavae 13 VIII SET UP ADJUSTMENT amp USE eee 13 NOIGSn osse nareatatc dese eu etude A 13 Tools You WiliNeed em a eee 13 A Battery REMOVAI cccccceceeceeeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeesesne eases 14 B Swing Away Footrests cccccsccsesecseceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeess 14 C Elevating Legrests Optional ccccceceseseeeeeeeeseeeee
30. ged 10 Do not try to tip this wheelchair without an attendant present User and Attendants 1 When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair never use the footplate as a platform 2 Do not lift this wheelchair by any parts that are removable doing so may result in damage to the wheelchair or injury to the user 3 Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the wheel locks if applicable Wheel locks are designed to prevent the chair from moving when stopped They are not brakes 4 Always keep your hands and body parts clear of moving parts to help prevent injuries Attendants A WARNING Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of this manual Be aware that warnings that apply to the user also apply to you 1 Do not stand or sit on any portion of this wheelchair 2 You need to work with the user and the user s doctor nurse or therapist to develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the user 3 To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off In addition make sure both free wheel levers are completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the motor locks When you do so the chair will not have brakes Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual
31. he ON OFF switch to stop the chair except in an emergency This will result in an abrupt stop and may cause you to fall 2 To slow your chair to a stop return the joystick to neutral H PNEUMATIC TIRES A WARNING Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use 1 Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under or over Inflated Check weekly for proper inflation level as listed on the tire sidewall 2 Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in a loss of control 3 An over inflated tire may burst 4 Never use a gas station air pump to inflate a tire Such pumps provide air at high volume and could cause the tire to burst To prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or low volume air pump to inflate tires e Use a tire gauge to check pressure 5 Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to pneumatic tires and tubes Rev A 11 I POSITIONING BELTS OPTIONAL WARNING Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture Im proper use of such belts may cause severe injury or death 1 Make sure you are not at risk to slide down in the wheelchair seat If this occurs you may suffer chest compression or suf focate due to pressure from the belt 2 A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep you from sliding down in the seat Consult your health care profes sional to find out if you need such a device 3 The belt must be snug
32. hock Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power to the charger A WARNING 1 Never use an extension cord Use of an improper cord could damage the charger or cause a fire or electrical shock 2 A battery emits explosive hydrogen gas during charging To reduce the risk of fire or explosion Make sure area is well vented Never charge battery in a closed in area Never smoke or allow a spark flame or high heat near battery during charging Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make direct contact across both battery terminals A NOTES 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 will make your chair easier to use 3 To protect your investment have all major service and re pair work done by your supplier A WARNING 1 Your chair needs regular maintenance for peak perform ance and to avoid injury from chair failure dam age or premature wear 2 Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the Maintenance Chart 3 If you detect a problem make sure to service or repair the chair before use 4 Atleast once a year have a complete safety check and service of your chair performed by a supplier B CLEANING 1 Paint Finish Clean the paint finish with mild soapy water monthly Protect the paint with a coat of non abrasive auto wax every Quickie Xperience Owner s
33. ift this chair by its armrests They may come loose or break B BATTERIES A WARNING Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries PROHIBITED Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries They are a known explosion hazard A WARNING 1 Only deep cycle sealed case construction batteries should be used in this device 2 To prevent an acid spill always keep batteries upright wet cell batteries 3 Read all of section X Batteries before attempting to change or charge batteries C CUSHIONS amp SLING SEATS A WARNING 1 Standard foam cushions and other body supports are not designed for the relief of pressure 2 If you suffer from pressure sores or if you are at risk that they will occur you may need a special seat system or a device to control your posture Consult your doctor nurse or therapist to find out if you need such a device for your well being D FASTENERS A WARNING Many of the screws bolts and nuts on this chair are special high strength fasteners Use of improper fasteners may cause your chair to fail 1 Only use fasteners provided by Sunrise 2 If fasteners become loose tighten them immediately 3 Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts See Section VIII Set Up Adjustment amp Use for proper torque settings Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual E FOOTRESTS A WARNING 1 At the lowest point footrests
34. ir or replace inner tube e Reassemble the caster wheel make sure the bearing spacer is in place and all four bolts are tightened to a torque of 60 in Ibs 6 8 N m f Mount caster wheel onto fork Install washers correctly tighten bolt to 240 in Ibs 27 N m 2 14 Drive Wheels a Elevate and securely support chair so that wheel is off the ground Release all air from tire b Remove four 4 lug nuts A from rim using a socket wrench c Make sure all air has been removed from tire Remove the eight bolts inside the rim Separate two halves of rim B d Repair or replace inner tube Reassemble the wheel Use a torque setting of 120 in Ibs 13 5 N m to re tighten bolts e Inflate tire to proper pressure level listed on tire sidewall G ORDERING PARTS When you order parts provide the following 1 Model of chair 2 Serial number of chair 3 Left hand or right hand control 4 Part number description and quantity of parts you need 5 State reason for replace ment H MAINTENANCE CHART You should check the items on this chart at the indicated inter vals If any of the items are loose worn bent or distorted im mediately have them checked and or repaired by your authorized Sunrise supplier Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance extend wheelchair life and help prevent injuries CHECK Daly Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually a I Check tires for prope
35. le power to your chair is on Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair 2 Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations and avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn your chair off as soon as it is safe E SAFETY CHECK LIST A Before each use of this chair 1 Make sure the chair operates smoothly Check for noise vibration or a change in ease of use These may indicate low tire pressure loose fasteners or damage to your chair f you detect a problem make sure to repair or adjust the chair Your supplier can help you find and correct the problem 2 Make sure batteries are charged Green lights on charge indicator will light up when charge is full Yellow lights indicate battery charge level is getting low Red lights indicate batteries are in immediate need of charging WARNING Rev A A F CHANGES amp ADJUSTMENTS e PROHIBITED Never use non Quickie parts to replace Quickie provided parts or make changes to your chair unless authorized by Sunrise Doing so will void the warranty and may create a safety hazard A WARNING Accessories designed by manufacturers other than Sunrise is not available through Sunrise the order process have not been tested or approved for use by Sunrise 1 If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip over 2 Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufac turi
36. lipse Rehab Seat 10 22 1 increments Seat depth Eclipse Rehab 10 22 1 increments Seat height Eclipse Rehab seat from 15 5 Seat Eclipse Rehab Seat Adjustable pan Cushions 2 or Profiled Backrest Eclipse Rehab Seat Fixed non recline 15 25 Option Power recline Eclipse Rehab Seat only 400 Ib capacity Rev A Caster Fork Standard Fixed Footrest Option Adjustable 60 70 80 90 swing away elevating legrests angle adjustable footplate toe loops extension tubes Center mount solid one piece or two piece angle adjustable Casters 6 or 8 pneumatic or solid Armrests Standard Cantilever height adjustable flip back arms Option dual post fixed or height adjustable with standard or full length pad recline height adjustable All features may not be available with some chair setups or in conjunction with another chair fea ture Please consult your supplier for more infor mation Your authorized supplier can also provide you with more information on accessories Option Adjustable 60 70 80 90 swing away elevating legrests angle adjustable footplate toe loops extension tubes Center mount solid one piece or two piece angle adjustable Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual A CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR amp SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the user However final
37. ng of the wheelchair This voids the warranty The user then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair G WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR A WARNING 1 Always turn off all power to your chair when you are parked even for a moment This will prevent Accidental movement from contact with the joystick by you or others e Unintended brake release or movement from EMI sources See Section V 2 Make sure that persons who help you for example store clerks are aware of the joystick and do not touch it If they do your chair may move suddenly when you do not expect it H ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS A WARNING Your chair is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm or in snowy or icy conditions 1 Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical malfunction The frame motors and other chair parts are not water tight and may rust or corrode from the inside To avoid a chair failure Minimize exposure of your chair to rain or very wet condi tions Never take your chair into a shower tub pool or sauna Do not use your chair in fresh or salt water such as at the edge of a stream lake or ocean Make sure battery cover is secure Replace joystick boot if it becomes torn or cracked Make sure all electrical connections are secure Dry the chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it 2 Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your chair on a wet or slick s
38. ou believe that such a device may be in use near your chair 2 Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations and avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement occurs turn your chair off as soon as it is safe to do so A WHAT IS EMI A WARNING 1 EMI means electromagnetic EM interference I EMI comes from radio wave sources such as radio transmitters and transceivers A transceiver is a device that both sends and receives radio wave signals Rev A IV NOTICE READ BEFORE USE 2 VI GENERAL WARNINGS Here you will find a safety checklist and a summary of risks you need to be aware of before you ride this chair 3 VII WARNINGS COMPONENTS amp OPTIONS Here you will learn about your chair Consult your supplier and your health care professional to help you choose the best set up and options for your safety 4 XI BATTERIES Here you will learn about battery and charger safety and how to avoid injury QNOTE Where the oy you will also find Warnings in other sections of this Manual Throughout this owner s manual and on the wheelchair you will see the icons listed below to identify warnings and potential hazards It is important to read and understand all of them and under stand them A WARNING These warnings must be followed failure to do so may cause personal injury or may dam age the wheelchair C PROHIBITED Prohibited actions must never be performed Performing an action
39. pad until upper armpost locks firmly into place 3 Removing Armrest a Rotate release lever and remove the armrest 4 Replacing Armrest a Slide armrest back into receiver b Return release lever to locked position against armpost 5 Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit To tighten or loosen the fit of the outer armpost in the re Ceiver a Loosen the four bolts on the sides of the receiver b With the armrest in the receiver squeeze the receiver to achieve the desired fit c Tighten the four bolts 6 Adjusting Inner Armpost Fit a Two set screws are installed in the outer armpost b Turn the set screws in or out until the desired fit is achieved Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Rev A Height Adjustable Armrest Key 1 Inner Arm Post 2 Receiver 3 Release Lever Locked Position 4 Armrest Pad 5 Transfer Bar 6 Side Panel 7 Tension Adjustment Set Screw 8 Outer Arm Post 9 Receiver Adjustment Bolts 16 J SEAT DEPTH The seat depth can be adjusted in one inch increments on standard rehab seating 1 Seat Frame Depth Adjustment a To adjust loosen the two bolts a amp b of the backrest pivot plate side on each side of the seat b Reposition the backrest to the desired position c Retighten and retighten bolts on each side of the backrest pivot plate 2 Back Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame a Remove the front securing bolt d on the side of the backrest pivot plate b Loosen the lower rear bolt e
40. r depression These may cause a fall or tip over 4 A drop off at the bottom of a slope A drop off of as small as 3 4 inch 19 mm can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward Q TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL TIP OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL A WARNING 1 Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction 2 Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can Do not cut the corner on a slope or ramp e Do not turn or change direction on a slope 3 Always stay in the center of the ramp Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side 4 Keep your chair moving at a slow steady speed Keep control over the chair at all times e On a descent do not let your chair accelerate beyond its normal speed e f the chair picks up speed center the joystick to slow down or stop lt Q NOTE The solid state controller of your chair has a logic system that will help control your speed when driving on a slope or uphill e f you stop re start slowly R RAMPS AT HOME amp WORK A WARNING Before driving on a ramp survey the condition of the ramp On slippery ramps traction may be reduced causing your wheelchair to slide A WARNING Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area 1 For your safety have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards 2 Q NOTFE The proper design will
41. r inflatinlel X Check batteries for proper electrolyte level wet only Hd es Check all moving parts for wear Inspect all nuts bolts and fasteners ot looseness or wear Inspect Inspect upholstery for wear wear Sasbatemdania Oo 3x Rev A 2l 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Sunrise Medical warrants components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship from the original date of purchase from Sunrise Medical as follows Warranty Five 5 years Base Frame Seat Frame Interface Brackets and Structural Components Two 2 years All Electronic Components amp Actuators Tilt Recline Lift Power Legs Eighteen 18 months Motors Gearbox Ninety 90 days Wheels Upholstery Plastic or Rubber Parts amp Painted Surfaces Six 6 months All other Original Components Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual XII WARRANTY 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY If an item is replaced under warranty that items new warranty period shall be the greater of the remaining original item s warranty One 1 year Base Frame Seat Frame Interface Brack ets and Structural Components Six 6 months Motors Gearbox All Electronic Components amp Actuators Tilt Recline Lift Power Legs Thirty 80 days Wheels Upholstery Plastic or Rubber Parts amp Painted Surfaces Ninety 90 days All other Original Components 3 WHAT WE WILL DO Our sole liability is to repai
42. r or replace covered parts This is your only remedy for consequential damages 4 WHAT YOU MUST DO a Return the warranty card b Obtain from us while this warranty is in effect prior approval for return or repair covered parts c Return the wheelchair or part s freight pre paid to Sunrise Medical Canada Inc 23 7 Romina Drive Unit 3 Concord Ontario L4K 4V3 d Pay the cost of labour to install or repair parts 5 NOTICE TO CONSUMER There are no other express warranties To the extent permitted by law any implied warranty including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to a One 1 year from the first consumer purchase and b Repair or replacement of the defective part only This warranty gives you certain legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from province to province Rev A v
43. s 15 D Center Mount Hanger Adjustment 15 E Joystick and Enhanced Display ss 15 F To Adjust the Height of the Joystick Optional 15 G Joystick or Enhanced Display Swing Away Retractable Mount Optional eeseesee eee 15 H Dual Post Height Adjustable Armrests Optional Fixed Height Standard iiio ext dee reo teet 16 Single Post Height Adjustable Armrests Optional 16 J oeat DEPI RE HE 17 Seating VSTE osien E b ntiee Pet aera eaten 17 B Power Recline Tilt Lift Operation 17 IX OPERATING GUIDE iiie eptrio a E ERMA UD ROVRO 17 A Performance Control Settings sesussssse 17 B Thermal Roll Back ccccccceeeseceseeseeeeeaeeaeeeeseeeaess 17 C Cret BIeaKelS sisonsteities sinks ade it ev bein ica ene ERI E asians 18 D Joystick Assembly cccceceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeusaeeneness 18 E Enhanced Display eoe Rr D ves a Foch trie tae 18 mM ejsd Roe iM C C 18 NX OBATIBERIES 4 e et meanest deel ak inte peated lak io LB 19 Pr aufee Beier E Aai 19 B Batiery Charge vc e eres ele rs dead 19 AOI BUNS doom eet Pasos heat delta Rt he dae 19 D Connecting Batteries in Battery Compartment 19 E Charging Batteries essere 20 F Disposing of Batteries esesseseeseee eee 20 XLNDPAINT
44. selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and your health care professional Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as 1 Your size disability strength balance and coordination 2 Your intended use and your level of activity 3 The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use in areas where you are likely to use your chair 4 The need for options for your safety and comfort such as positioning belts or special seating systems B ADJUST CHAIR TO YOUR ABILITY You need to work with your doctor nurse or therapist and your supplier to fit this chair and adjust the controller set tings for your level of function and ability C REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN Before using this chair you and each person who may assist you should read this entire Manual and make sure to follow all instruc tions Review the warnings often until they are second nature to you D WARNINGS The word WARNING refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other per sons The Warnings are in four main sections as follows 1 V EMI Here you will learn about electromagnetic interference and how it can affect your chair A WARNING Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement 1 Beware of the danger from hand held transceivers Never turn on or use a hand held transceiver while power to your chair is on Use extra care if y
45. sh tested in accordance with WC 19 Use these transport brackets only to secure an unoccupied wheelchair during transport 1 NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a 2 Torque Wrench moving vehicle 2 NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle It may shift and interfere with the driver 3 ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift 4 Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident You can obtain a multi purpose tool kit from Sunrise or buy the tools you need from a hardware store If you plan to adjust and maintain this chair yourself Quickie recommends that you use a torque wrench Q NOTE The wrench must measure inch pounds N m You can buy a torque wrench and proper sockets from a hardware store Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual Rev A 13 VIII SET UP ADJUSTAMENT AND USE A BATTERY REMOVAL To remove the batteries for transporting or servicing Remove Batteries a Push panel when pulling the handle a b Drop panel and pull out tray extension b c Carefully pull battery pack until cable connection is accessible C d Disconnect and pull tray to full deployment to remove the batteries e Lift the battery from the compartment using the battery carrying Straps f Repeat operation in reversed steps to put the batteries back in A WARNING Batteries may weigh up to 55 Ibs 25 kg Care must be taken to avoid injury when lifting B SWING AWAY
46. ties C 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 you store this chair for more than three months have it inspected by a supplier before use Rev A 20 D BATTERY MAINTENANCE A WARNING mE 1 To prevent an acid spill always keep batteries upright wet cell batteries 2 Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries 3 Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries 1 Maintenance Schedule This varies for different types of batteries Always follow the instructions supplied with your batteries Q NOTE Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you han dle or service batteries 2 Adding Water Wet Cells Only e Wet type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water due to evaporation Q NOTE Use distilled water only Check the battery fluid level about once a week When you remove the stoppers on top of the battery there should be one eighth to one quarter of an inch of fluid above the inter nal plates Do not overfill 3 Corrosion Check battery terminals often for corrosion a If corrosion is present use a wire brush to clean the terminals Q NOTE Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves b Use baking soda to neutralize acid c Use petroleum
47. urface When in doubt have someone help you e Do so only if you are sure it is safe Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction If this occurs you may lose control of your chair or fall Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there is snow ice water or an oil film present Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual 3 When not in use keep your chair in a clean dry place A WARNING Extra caution should be used when employing the disc switch or the proximity head array as control devices These two devices are susceptible to malfunction when wet I TERRAIN A WARNING 1 This chair will perform at optimum on firm even surfaces such as concrete asphalt and indoor flooring 2 Although equipped with suspension the performance can be substantially reduced on uneven surfaces and rough terrain 3 Do not operate the chair on sand loose gravel or soil Doing so may damage wheels bearings axles motors or loosen fasteners J STREET USE A WARNING In most provinces power chairs are not legal for use on pub lic roads Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots 1 Do not operate this wheelchair on any roadways that do not allow non motor vehicle traffic 2 When visibility is limited by either darkness or weather conditions do not operate the chair on any roadways 3 It may be hard for drivers to see you Make eye contact with drivers before you proceed When in doubt yield until you
48. y use screws bolts and nuts provided by Sunrise Q POWER RECLINE A WARNING A WARNING 1 Use of improper fasteners may cause the chair to fail Pinch Point 2 Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause Avoid putting hands or fingers near the power recline mechanism damage to chair parts while in operation 3 If bolts or screws become loose tighten them as soon as you can Loose bolts or screws can cause damage to Weight Capacity other chair parts causing them to fail The maximum user weight capacity for the power recline is up to 3 Washers amp Spacers 400 los Exceeding this weight capacity could lead to injury and or Note the position of washers and spacers before disassembly permanent damage to the equipment To avoid damage to the frame replace all washers and spacers when you reassemble parts R POWER LEGREST ACCESSORY The power legrest accessory for the Xperience has a maximum user TOOLS YOU WILL NEED weigh ity of los or 400 nding on your chair ai ds Misure pe ea M arf an te Basie Toor Ki ered actuator To set up adjust and maintain your chair you may need the following tools S TRANSIT USE Combined Phillips and flat screw driver Your chair has been manufactured with built in Transport Brackets e Standard metric wrenches from 10mm on e Metric Allen wrenches from 5mm A WARNING Imperial wrenches from 1 4 to 9 16 e Imperial Allen wrenches from 5 64 to 1 4 These transport brackets have not been cra
49. ys or rise up off the seat 2 Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest 3 Never reach with both hands you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your balance Quickie Xperience Owner s Manual 4 Never try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees 5 Never put pressure on the footrests while reaching 6 Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back This may damage the backrest and cause you to fall IF YOU MUST REACH OR LEAN DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK Remember to 1 Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach 2 Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possi ble This makes the chair more stable lt Q NOTE To do this Move your chair past the object you want to reach then back up alongside it Backing up will rotate the casters forward 3 Turn off all power to your chair If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it O DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES WARNING Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair To make the chair more stable rotate the front casters until they are forward P OBSTACLES A WARNING Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds lifts ramps and hazards such as potholes and
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