Quickie Mfg. Wheelchair User Manual
GROOVE 3
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Table of contents
1. Directions For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1. Introduction
2.1.1. Guarantee
2.1.2. Warranty conditions
2.1.3. Features and Options
3. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1. Kerbs
3.2. Routine service
3.3. Emergency freewheel
3.4. Emergency braking
3.5. Sharp turns
3.6. Batteries
3.7. Tyres
3.8. Cleaning seating
3.9. Cleaning controls
3.10. Wheelchair motors
3.11. Wheelchair range
4. Safety warning and user tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.1. Handling the wheelchair
4.2. Prepare for transportation
4.3. Re-Assembling
4.4. Use on a slope
4.5. Mobile telephones and two - way radios
4.6. Hot surfaces
4.7. Wheels
4.7.1 Std. Castor wheel
4.7.2. Drive wheel
4.8. Lap belt
4.9. Armrests-removing
4.10. Armrests-replacing
4.11. Fitting legrest
4.12. Control box
4.13. Mounting a kerb or step
4.13.1. Dismounting the kerb with a rear wheel drive chair
4.13.2. Dismounting the kerb with a front or mid wheel drive chair
4.13.3. Kerb Climber Fitting and removal procedure
(rear wheel drive base only)
4.14. Warning
4.15. Warning
4.16. Warning
5. Preparing your wheelchair for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.1. Emergency freewheel
5.2. Drive wheel suspension GROOVE F/R
5.3. Armrests
5.3.1. Adjusting the armrest width
5.3.2. Adjusting armrest height
5.3.3. Parallel Swing Away Arm
5.4. Legrests
5.4.1. Adjusting the footrest length
5.4.2. Footplates
5.4.3. Manual elevating legrest (ELR)
5.4.4. Powered elevating Legrest
5.5. Manual setting of the seat angle on the GROOVE
5.6. Powered Seat tilt
5.7 Preparing your seat position for driving on the road
6. Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6.1. Firm seat board
6.2. Seat cushions
6.3. Changing seat depth on the Standard Rehab Seat
6.4. Changing seat height
6.5. Removable seat covers
6.6. Backrest removal and refitting
6.7. OPTIMA backrest upholstery
6.8. Changing the shape or tension on the OPTIMA back
6.9. Manual adjustable backrest (manual recline)
6.9.1. Manual angle adjustment of the fixed back
6.9.2. Powered adjustable backrest
6.10. JAY backrests
6.11. Headrest
6.12. Powered Lift
7. The Delphi OR Hand Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
7.1. Adjustable Drive Profiles
7.2. Battery level indicator
7.3. Power and Communication Connection
7.4. The Keyless Lock
7.4.1. To activate the Keyless Lock
7.4.2. To identify a locked system
7.4.3. To de-activate the Keyless Lock
7.5. Lights and indicators
7.5.1. Lighting bulb exchange procedure
7.6. Indicators
7.7. The horn button
7.8. Hazard lights
7.9. Main lights
7.10. Actuator mode function
7.11. Menu select
7.12 Operating the control joystick
7.13. Proportional control Summary
7.14. Programming port
7.15. Charging socket
7.16. Warning
8. The Delphi QC Hand Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
8.1. Controller Diagnostics
8.1.1. Drive System Failures (QC and QR controller)
8.1.2. Seating System Failures (QMAC failures on QR System Only)
8.1.3. Environmental Control System Failures (QR System Only)
8.1.4. Lighting System Failures
8.1.5. Warning
9. Batteries and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
9.1. Batteries
9.2. Safety cut-outs
9.3. General Battery information
9.4. Maintenance free batteries
9.5. Battery care
9.6. Maintenance free battery care plan
9.7. General Charger Information
9.8. Charger Safety features
9.9. Procedure for connecting the charger and charging
9.10. Charger Safety and caution notes
9.11. The range of your vehicle
9.12. Common Battery statements
9.13. Battery warranty
10. User tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
10.1. Caution
10.2. Adverse conditions
10.3. Ramps
10.4. Transfer to and from the chair
10.5. Gradients: ascents
10.6. Gradients: descents
11. Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
11.1. Clamp points
11.2. Transportation In vehicles
12. Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
12.1. Tyre pressures
12.2. Tyre wear
12.3. Electrical connections
12.4. Upholstery/seating
12.5. Authorised Sunrise Medical service agents
12.6. Storage
12.7. GROOVE maintenance and routine
12.8. Battery installation for the GROOVE wheelchair
12.8.1. How to connect the cables to the batteries
12.9. Controller access
12.10. Drive Wheel Tyre Repair
12.11. Removing the Castor Wheel
12.12. Recommended maintenance routines
12.13. Warning
13. Specification sheets according to EN 12184
and ISO 7176-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
14. Service History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
14.1 Proposed recycling/disposal procedure
Groove wiring diagramm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Delphi Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Directions for use 2. How to use this manual
We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your GROOVE wheelchair. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the
chair and its features. It contains hints on everyday usage and
general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee. There
are a wide range of components and adjustments available on the
GROOVE. For further information about these you should contact
your wheelchair prescriber/supplier.
Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been
personally inspected before leaving our factory. Following the guidelines for maintenance and cleaning your wheelchair will maintain
its first class condition and give you complete satisfaction.
The GROOVE has been designed for use by an individual on a daily basis. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (Class B). It
is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle, but may also be
used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant of limited
mobility up to the weight of 182 kg who has the cognitive, physical
and visual ability to control the vehicle safely on a maximum slope
of 18% (10°). If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the
power chair, contact your local Sunrise Medical approved supplier
for clarification, prior to commencing use.
It is very important to read the relevant section of the owner’s
manual when making any minor adjustments. Consult Technical
Manual or local Sunrise dealer for more complex adjustments.
If you have any queries about the use, maintenance or safety of
your wheelchair please contact your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent. If you do not know of an approved dealer in your
area or have any other questions please write or telephone:
Sunrise Medical LTD.
Sunrise Business Park
High Street, Wollaston
West Midlands DY8 4PS
England
Phone: +44 (0) 1384 44 66 88
Fax: +44 (0) 1384 44 66 99
2.1. Introduction
Please keep a note of your local service agent’s address and telephone number in the space below.
In the event of a breakdown, contact them and try to give all relevant details so they can help you quickly.
The wheelchairs shown and described in this manual may not be
exactly the same in every detail as your own model. However, all
instructions are still entirely relevant, irrespective of detail differences.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any
weights, measurements, or other technical data shown in this
manual. All figures, measurements, and capacities shown in this
manual are approximate, and do not constitute specifications.
2.1.1. Guarantee
The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack. Please fill in
the relevant details and return to us to register your entitlement.
THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
2.1.2. Warranty conditions
1) The repair or replacement will be carried out by an authorised
Sunrise Medical dealer/service agent.
2) To apply the warranty conditions, should your wheelchair require
attention under these arrangements, notify the designated Sunrise Medical service agent immediately giving full information
about the nature of the difficulty. Should you be operating the
wheelchair away from the locality of the designated Sunrise
Medical service agent, work under the "Warranty Conditions”
will be carried out by any other service agent designated by the
manufacturer.
3) Should any part of the wheelchair require repair or replacement,
as a result of a specific manufacturing or material defect, within
twelve months from the date on which the possession of the
wheelchair was transferred to the original purchaser, and subject
to it remaining within that ownership, the part or parts will be
repaired or replaced completely free of charge if returned to the
authorised service agent.
4) Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrange-
ments for the balance of the warranty period applicable to the
wheelchair.
5) Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are cover-
ed for a further twelve months.
6) Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered
during the normal warranty period, unless such items have
clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original
manufacturing defect. These items include amongst others
upholstery, tyres, inner tubes, and similar parts.
7) The above warranty conditions apply to all wheelchair parts, for
models purchased at full retail price.
8) Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be accepted
where the wheelchair has required repair or replacement as a
direct result of:
a) The wheelchair or part not having been maintained in accordan-
ce with the manufacturer’s recommendations, where such exist.
Or failing to use only the specified original equipment parts.
b) The wheelchair or part having been damaged by neglect, acci-
dent or improper use.
c) The wheelchair or part having been altered from the manufactu-
rer’s specifications, or repairs having been attempted prior to
the service agent being notified.
2.1.3. Features and Options
The GROOVE has been designed for use by an individual, on a daily basis. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (Class B). It
is only intended for use as a pavement vehicle, but may also be
used when crossing between pavements.
This vehicle has been designed for a single occupant, of limited
mobility, up to the weight of 182 kg, who has the cognitive, physical and visual ability to control the vehicle safely. If you are in any
doubt as to the suitability of the powerchair, contact your local
Sunrise approved dealer for clarification, prior to commencing use.
Some of the options shown in this manual may not be available in
your country and may also restrict the overall physical limits of the
standard product (e.g. max. speed, user weight limit, etc.). Those
limitations are marked on the order form, in the technical manual
and in this owner’s manual. For further information please consult
your Sunrise supplier.
Safety is very important with any vehicle that is power driven,
here are some helpful tips to safeguard your use.
Sunrise Medical is ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality at all
stages of the development and production of this wheelchair.
This product is manufactured to comply with Medical Device
Directive 93/42/EEC.
Dealer signature and stamp
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3. General
• Always ensure that your wheelchair is switched off before
attempting to mount or dismount.
• Always ensure that you are able to operate all controls from a
comfortable position. Paying attention to your posture is essential to ensure your continued comfort and well being.
• Always make sure that you can be seen clearly, especially if you
intend using your wheelchair in poor light.
3.1. Kerbs
• Never descend a kerb Forwards with a RWD chair or Backwards
with a FWD and MWD chair. Please read carefully the section
4.13. on kerb climbing in this manual before attempting to
mount and dismount any kerbs in your wheelchair.
• Do not attempt to climb or descend a series of steps. It is
unsafe to do so and could cause personal injury or damage
the chair. The Groove has only been designed to climb a
single step or kerb.
3.2. Routine Service
Like most things in life a little care and attention makes a big difference and your chair is no exception. The recommended service
interval is one year. (See service history table in section 14).
3.3. Emergency freewheel
Please remember that you have no
braking facility when the freewheel
levers are moved from the normal
drive position to the freewheel
position (Fig. 1 and Fig. 2). Always
ensure an attendant is with you
when bringing the chair into the
freewheel mode.
The wheelchair must never be left
with one or both levers in the freewheel position. For an enhanced
description of this facility and its
limitations to use please see later
section at 5.1.
3.4. Emergency braking
There are three possibilities to stop your wheelchair.
1. Simplest and safest way to stop the wheelchair is to release the
Joystick (see Hand Control section 7+8). This will bring the chair
to a halt in a controlled manner.
2. Pulling back the Joystick will brake the chair abruptly with a fast stop
3. Switching the control system off whilst the chair is in motion will
also bring the chair to a halt. This third method is only to be
used in an emergency situation as the stopping action is very
abrupt.
3.5. Sharp turns
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need to turn sharply you must reduce your speed with the Joystick or speed setting.
This is particularly important when travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this advice could lead to your wheelchair tipping
over.
3.6. Batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise Medical with
maintenance-free batteries. These only require regular charging.
• Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the batteries.
If in any doubt contact your local service agent.
Before charging, please read section 9 in this manual.
Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type batteries or wet
batteries.
Battery acid can cause burns to the skin as well as damage to floors, furniture and your wheelchair. If it comes into contact with the
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If it comes
into contact with the eye, immediately flood the eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention
immediately. Acid can be neutralised with baking soda and water.
Take care to keep batteries upright at all times, especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
Battery and charger type:
24V (2x12V) / 72 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 270x160x220 mm.
24V (2x12V) / 52 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 197x165x197 mm.
Connector: 3 pins "Neutrik" type (polarity scheme at page 40)
Note: Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
For information on how to access batteries please refer to part
9 and 12.8. in the Maintenance section.
3.7. Tyres
Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use. Check them
regularly in accordance with the service instructions in this manual,
especially the pressure of the tyres.
NEVER inflate the tyres using a garage forecourt airline,
always use the pump provided.
3.8. Cleaning seating
This is important should the wheelchair be used by more than one
person to ensure there is no cross infection.
You can wash all parts of the covers with a gentle-wash detergent
at 40°C. You can spin-dry the covers, but do not dry them in a
dryer. You can remove all parts of the covers independently of
each other and wash them separately.
Take out the foam inlays prior to washing and close the Velcro
fasteners!
All lateral supports, headrest, armrests, side- guards, calf pads, lap
belts and kneepads should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Cleaning instructions for Rehab and Perfect Fit seating
Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. Dry
the surface thoroughly.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and
dried thoroughly.
Cleaning instructions for Comfort seating
Clean regularly to prevent build up or soiling.
Clean with a damp soapy cloth and rinse well with clean water. Dry
the surface thoroughly.
A soft brush with soapy water may be used to remove stubborn
dirt. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed and dried.
Some chemical colourings, e.g. ball point pen, food colourings or
clothes dyes should be removed immediately to prevent long term
staining.
Do not use solvents, bleaches, abrasives, synthetic detergents,
wax polishes or aerosols.
Disinfectants may be used in dilution as specified by their manufacturer. Ensure surfaces are then rinsed with clean water and
dried thoroughly.
Cleaning Instructions for Recaro
You should remove stains on your seat as soon as possible. After a
long period of use, you should clean the cover of your seat with a
standard commercially available dry foam cleaning agent. You
should always clean the whole surface and not just individual spots
in order to avoid unattractive edges. The longer you wait the more
difficult it will be to remove them.
Avoid powerful rubbing with aqueous solutions. This will roughen
up cover fabric.
Dirt stains (eg. beer, blood, cola, red wine etc) are best removed
with the dry foam cleaning agents or with a mild-action. Please follow the respective instructions for use when treating the covers.
The covers should be allowed to dry for at least 48 hours after
cleaning with foam cleaning agents.
Grease stains (eg. ballpoint pen, lipstick, chewing gum etc). Use a
solvent such as petroleum ether. Carefully rub the soiled location
on the surface only with a clean cloth impregnated with solvent.
Important: Use only a very small quantity of solvent. The upholstery material must not be saturated, since the solvent might then
attack it and destroy it.
General cleaning
All parts/ accessories such as swing away tray’s should be cleaned
with a damp cloth.
Fig. 2
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3.9. Cleaning controls
Should the control of your wheelchair become soiled or dirty, it can
be wiped with a damp cloth with a dilute disinfectant until clean.
This is important should the wheelchair be used by more than one
person to ensure there is no cross infection.
Speciality controls
Ensure that wafer boards, Joysticks (all variants), head arrays and
switches (all variants) are cleaned with a mild disinfectant and a
cleaning cloth to avoid any cross infection possibilities. Following
removal from chair regularly wash the Sip & Puff mouth piece and
tube. To maintain cleanliness and function.
WARNING:
Ensure control is switched off before cleaning.
3.10. Wheelchair motors
After prolonged use, the motors
will produce heat, which is radiated through the motors outer
casing. Do not touch the motors
outer casing for at least 30 minutes
after using the wheelchair, to allow
it to cool. (Fig. 4 and 5)
3.11. Wheelchair range
The range of your wheelchair can
be affected by many factors such
as user weight, terrain, ambient
temperature, use of powered options and battery condition. The
stated range in the sales literature
should be seen as the theoretical
maximum (ISO 7176; Part 4) and
may not be attained by every user
(also see section 9.11. in this
manual).
We recommend that every user initially limit their journey to half the
stated range, until they have confidence in the actual range their
wheelchair can attain. If your battery indicator is showing a low
charge then do not attempt a long journey unless you are confident
in reaching your destination and also returning to your home without the risk of being left stranded.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
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4. Safety warning and user tips
4.1. Handling the wheelchair
Note: To dismantle the chair for transport no tools are required.
List of components when dismantled (components below are related to the maximum detachable parts and dependent on the type
of seating system chosen):
1 pair of Armrests
1 pair of Legrests, or single centre mount legrest with flip-up foot-
plate
1 backrest (Std. Rehab/comfort seat only)
1 drive unit with seat frame
4.2. Prepare for transportation
First remove the legrests if swing
away legrests are attached. In the
case of a centre mount legrest, just
flip up the Footboard. Lift off the
armrests (Fig. 6, disconnect the
Hand Control if necessary, for detail
ref. section 4.9). Release and lift off
or fold down the backrest at the frame (Fig. 7). Now you can store the
chassis part. By releasing the freewheel mechanism (Fig. 8 and 9) on
the left and right side of the chassis you can move the drive unit as
close as possible to the place you
want to store it.
You can also drive the base with
the joystick up or down a ramp
into and out of a car for transportation. Make sure, when the chair
is stored or left in the car or
anywhere else, the controller is
switched off and the freewheel
mechanisms are engaged.
If there is a need to lift the drive
unit on the RWD and FWD chair
the big side frame tubes should be
used. On the MWD use the rear
castor arm and the drive wheel.
Caution should be taken if the
chair is in freewheel.
To remove the control pod.
Locate the cylindrical in-line
connector. Carefully rotate the finger grip to unscrew the lock.
Gently separate the loom.
Place the control pod & arm in a
safe place until required (Fig. 10
and 11).
To reconnect the Hand Control just
use the process in reverse.
4.3. Re-Assembling
Flip up or replace the backrest. Put
your armrests back in and connect
the remote controller. Attach the
hangers or flip down the footplate.
Make sure your freewheel mechanisms are engaged. Now you are
ready to drive the chair.
Note: Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or the legrests,
since they are detachable and harm could be done to the user
or to the wheelchair.
4.4. Use on a slope
Your wheelchair has been designed and tested to allow its use on
slopes or gradients of up to 10° (18%) in RWD/ MWD configuration
and 6° (11%) in FWD configuration. However, you have the option
of adjusting your seating position with either a lift, tilt or recline or a
combination of these options, then in certain circumstances your
wheelchair could become unstable. Before attempting to climb or
descend a slope or a kerb, caution should be taken when using
weight shift options (e.g. powered tilt or recline) of the seat and/or
your body for a counter balance weight. To improve stability lean
forward when driving uphill, with the seat and back in an upright
position. Alternatively sit in an upright position when travelling in a
forward, downhill direction or tilt and/or recline the seat backwards. When driving downhill with a FWD chair reduce your speed
below 5kph. This prevents the chair from going onto the front antitip wheels when decelerating.
Failure to do this may cause the wheelchair to become unstable.
If you are in any doubt about the capabilities of your wheelchair on
a slope then do not attempt to drive up or down the slope/kerb, try
to find an alternative route.
4.5. Mobile telephones and two - way radios
When operating cordless or mobile telephones, two way radios,
walkie-talkies, C.B. Amateur Radio or other transmitting devices,
the following must be noted:
The use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the wheelchair
may interfere with the normal operation of the wheelchair system.
If abnormal operation is observed whilst using a mobile phone the
wheelchair system should be switched off immediately.
The chair itself can disturb the performance of electromagnetic
fields such as alarm systems of shops.
4.6. Hot surfaces
Not only the motors can get hot during the operation of the chair, but
also the upholstery material and armrests when standing in the sun.
4.7. Wheels
WARNING
Always use the pump that is supplied with the chair.
Never use a forecourt pump.
Inspect all tyres regularly for signs of wear.
Do not drive over anything that could cause punctures in the tyres.
Ensure that there are no objects in your path that could possibly
become lodged in your chair mechanism or in the spokes of the
rear wheels. This could cause the chair to come to a sudden stop.
Riding over drains or grids could cause the wheelchair castors or
wheels to become lodged, causing the chair to come to a sudden
stop.
Pneumatic Tyres with OKO fluid. Always maintain the correct pressure for the tyre. These are listed in the maintenance section of this
manual.
The OKO fluid is only meant as a temporary repair to the tyre. It
must be replaced or repaired as soon as possible.
The OKO fluid is classified as non hazardous but may cause irritation to the skin with prolonged contact.
First Aid measures for OKO fluid
Skin - Wash skin with plenty of water
Eyes - Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 5
minutes holding the eye open.
Ingestion - Drink lots of water - Seek medical attention immediately.
If it is necessary to remove one of the wheels (e.g. in order to repair
it in case of puncture), proceed as follows:
4.7.1 Std. Castor wheel
1. Use a 5mm Allen key and a 13mm spanner to remove the fork
screw.
2. Remove the damaged wheel.
3. When the wheel has been repaired, follow the reverse procedure.
4. Make sure your axle is correctly fastened.
4.7.2. Drive wheel
1. Using a screw driver,
remove the cover of the
hub.
2. Loosen the 4 screws with
a 5 mm Allen key on the
outside and a 13 mm
hexagonal socket wrench
on the inside.
3. Use a 6 mm Allen Key to
split the rim.
4. Remove the damaged
wheel. When it has been
repaired, follow the reverse procedure. (Fig 12-15).
Further details are described in section 12.10. and 12.11.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
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4.8. Lap belt
The 5 cm (2“) Aircraft Buckle lap
strap. Fig. 16.
The 5 cm (2”) Aircraft Padded Lap
strap. (Fig. 17)
The lap strap fitted for a right-handed user. (Fig. 18)
The lap strap fitted for a left-handed user. (Fig. 19)
Place the strap loosely across the
seat with the opening end of the
buckle facing to the right for a lefthanded person and to the left for a
right-handed person. (Fig. 20)
Pass the other ends of the strap
through the gap between the
backrest posts and the backrest
upholstery as shown above. (Fig. 21)
Feed the bracket ends of the
straps under the backrest brace
bar as shown. Ensure that the
adjuster buckles can be accessed
& the strap is not twisted. (Fig. 23)
Pass the bolt through the plain
washer & strap bracket. (Fig. 23)
Place a saddle washer on the bolt
(Fig. 24).
Pass the bolt through the seat frame. Mount as shown above for the
36-46cm, (14”-18”), seat depth.
Mount the bolt the other way
round, with the head on the inside,
for seat depths greater than 51cm,
(20”), to avoid a clash with the
back post bracket (Fig. 25).
Place the other saddle washer on
the end of the bolt and against the
frame. Fit the plain washer & nut.
Tighten using a 4.0mm Allen key &
10.0mm spanner (Fig. 26).
Adjust the lap strap to suit, leaving
no more than a hand’s width gap
for comfort & safety. When servicing, check for correct operation of
the release buckle & for any signs
of wear on the material or plastic
brackets (Fig. 27).
Notes
1. Standard Sling - Lap belt movement is restricted by upholstery
2. Contoured back - Use universal bottom bracket as per recline
back method
Maintenance
Check lap belt, and securing components, at regular intervals for
any sign of frays, or damage. Replace if necessary
4.9. Armrests-removing
The armrests on both sides of the
wheelchair can be moved to allow
side transfer. (For Hand Control
removal see section 4.2.) Please
refer to your appropriate armrest
type.
Single Post Armrest (Comfort,
Rehab and Recaro Seat):
Release the handle screw on the
side of the armrest receiver and
remove armrest (Fig. 28).
Flip-back armrest (Perfect Fit
seat):
For side transfer simply flip the armrest all the way up until it goes into
its mechanical stop. This frees your
space for side transfer.
Reclining armrest (Perfect Fit
Seat):
Unlock the quick release mechanism at the bottom front pivot of the
armrest. Lift the armrest off the
receiver. You can now turn it to the outside, flip it backwards or
release also the rear part of the armrest to take it fully off (Fig. 29).
4.10. Armrests-replacment
Please refer to your appropriate armrest type.
Single Post Armrest (Comfort, Rehab and Recaro Seat):
Place the armrest tube in the armrest receiver. Fix and tighten it
with the handle screw on the side of the armrest receiver (Fig. 28).
Flip-back armrest (Perfect Fit seat):
Simply flip the armrest all the way down until it sits on its mechanical stop. Guide it in its downward movement and do not let it fall
on its own.
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Reclining armrest (Perfect Fit Seat):
If you have taken it fully out, fit the rear stem into the round receiver at the back rest. Then lower the armrest and guide the front
tube until it locks into the retaining tube. Lock it with the quick
release mechanism (Fig. 29).
4.11. Fitting legrest
Offer the legrest assembly at right
angles to the frame (Fig. 30 + 31),
locate the stem into the legrest
and swing the assembly forward
as in Fig. 31 to lock in position. To
swing away the footrest, simply
depress the retaining catch and
turn the footrest out. This can now
be lifted out if required.
4.12. Control box
Depending on your control system
chosen, there are two principles of
control systems: Quickie Consumer (QC) and Quickie REHAB (QR)
controls (for details please see the
controls section 7+8). The remote
is mounted on a sliding mechanism which enables the control to be moved forwards and backwards. When the most comfortable position has been selected,
secure the slider by tightening the locking screw. Ensure the
locking screw is fully tightened prior to use and especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
4.13. Mounting a kerb or step (FWD, MWD and RWD)
Always approach a kerb at 90°
1. Approach the kerb (step) head on driving forwards slowly and
steadily and always at a 90° angle.
2. RWD-Chair: As the Kerb Climber or castor makes contact with
the kerb (step), the wheelchair should be moving slowly. Small
kerbs can be climbed from a standstill. FWD-Chair: Start accelerating the chair after a stop app. 20cm in front of the kerb to
create enough speed/torque to get the chair up. MWD-Chair:
Stop the chair as soon as the castor wheels touch the kerb.
3. RWD- and MWD-Chair: Apply sufficient power to the motors to
lift the front of the chair up onto the kerb (step) and then apply
slightly more power and speed so that the drive wheels climb
the kerb (step) smoothly and without hesitation. As far as possible, keep the joystick in the straight forward position. FWDChair: slow down the acceleration as soon as the drive wheels
are on the kerb until the rear castor are up.
4. In accordance to the ground clearance, the maximum Obstacle
height possible to climb is 5 cm
for a RWD-Chair (10 cm with
kerb climber on a rear wheel drive base, Fig. 32). And 10 cm for
a FWD- and MWD chair, when
conducted as described above.
Note: The approach speed and
process can vary depending on
their drive and castor wheel
choice.
4.13.1. Dismounting the kerb with a rear wheel drive chair
1. Reverse the chair slowly and carefully until both rear wheels are
on the edge of the kerb again in a 90° position to the kerb.
2. Reverse as slowly as possible off the kerb with the rear wheels.
You will feel more secure if you can lean forward, but if you
can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair is extremely stable. As long as
you stay within its limitation, you will be quite safe.
3. The front of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you
continue to drive slowly backwards.
4.13.2. Dismounting the kerb with a front (FWD) or mid wheel
drive (MWD) chair
1. Move the chair slowly and carefully in forward direction until
both front wheels are on the edge of the kerb again in a 90°
position to the kerb.
2. Drive as slowly as possible off the kerb with the drive wheels.
You will feel more secure if you can lean backwards, but if you
can’t, don’t worry, the wheelchair is extremely stable. As long as
you stay within its limitation, you will be quite safe.
3. The rear of the chair will naturally follow down the kerb as you
continue to drive slowly forwards.
4. We recommended that during
this operation all powered options are in their home position.
4.13.3. Kerb Climber Fitting and removal procedure
(RWD base only)
1. Locate the kerb climber bar into
the left hand location bracket
and push it into the right hand
receiver bracket (Fig. 35/36).
2. Hold the kerb climber with your
right hand in the receiver
bracket.
3. Align the holes of the receiver
bracket and the kerb climber
tube and plug in the locking pin
from the top.
4. Reverse the procedure to remove the kerb climber.
Caution:
1. Please show the utmost consideration for the other traffic on
the road. Remember that the
last thing a car or lorry driver
expects to see is a wheelchair
backing off the kerb into the
road. If in any doubt, do not risk
crossing the road until you are certain that it is safe.
2. Always cross the road as quickly as possible, there may be
other traffic.
3. Do not attempt to go up or down more than a 10 cm (4") high
kerb (GROOVE R only with kerb climber fitted).
4. Do not attempt to use the kerb climber on a series of steps.
5. Do not attempt kerbs if on steep slopes or cambers.
6. Do not attempt any kerbs in the vicinity of drain covers, uneven
or gritty road surfaces.
7. Do not attempt to dismount a kerb any higher than 5 cm (2") in
the forwards direction in a RWD-chair.
8. Do not mount or dismount kerbs at an angle other than straight
on (90 degrees) to the edge of the kerb.
9. Prior to climbing ensure your legrests will clear the kerb.
10. Take care of the anti tips which might interfere with the kerb or
the ground when mounting or dismounting a kerb.
Note: This wheelchair is designed to be repaired and assembled by the dealer and not the end user. The end user has to
disassemble and assemble the chair only for transportation
(see section 4.2. Preparing for transportation).
4.14. WARNING
Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly
and lens are clean before going outdoors at night.
4.15. WARNING
To avoid injury to people around you please be aware that the
mirror protudes outside the space envelope of the chair and
could cause injury to someone when driving past.
The mirror must be used on the 10KPH model on UK roads.
Always make sure that when using the mirror that it is clean
and unbroken so that it does not impair your visibility.
4.16. WARNING
Make sure that the crutch is securely fastened to the crutch
holder.
Make sure that the crutch is not interfering with the mechanisms of the chair.
Make sure that the crutch does not protrude from the chair.
Do not attempt to remove the crutch whilst the chair is in motion.
Always come to a complete stop and turn off the power to the
controls before attempting to remove the crutch. This will avoid accidentally operating the chair.
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