Sunrise Medical P300 User Manual
Quickie P300
SUPPLIER:
THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE
RIDER OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
RIDER:
BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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 HOME HEALTHCARE GROUP
MOBILITY PRODUCTS DIVISION
Customer Service Department
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, Colorado 80503
(303) 218-4500 or (800) 456-8165
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change your
address.This will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety,
new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If you lose your warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a
new one.
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: ________________________
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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................4 - 5
111. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ................................................6 - 7
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE .................................................. 8
V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) .................. 9
a. What is EMI? ........................................................................................ 9
b. What Effect Can EMI Have? .............................................................. 9
c. Sources of EMI .................................................................................... 9
d. Distance From the Source ................................................................ 10
e. Immunity Level .................................................................................... 10
f. Report All Suspected EMI Incidents .............................................. 10
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS .................................................................. 11
a. Notice to Rider .................................................................................. 11
b. Notice to Attendants .......................................................................... 11
c. Weight Limit.......................................................................................... 12
d. Controller Settings ............................................................................ 12
e. EMI .......................................................................................................... 12
f. Safety Check-List .................................................................................. 12
g. Changes & Adjustments .................................................................... 12
h. When Seated in a Parked Wheelchair .......................................... 13
i. Environmental Conditions.................................................................. 13
j. Terrain .................................................................................................... 13
k. Street Use ............................................................................................ 14
l. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... 14
m.Center of Balance ................................................................................ 14
n. Transfers ................................................................................................ 15
o. Reaching or Leaning .......................................................................... 16
p. Dressing or Changing Clothes ........................................................ 16
q. Obstacles .............................................................................................. 17
r. Driving in Reverse .............................................................................. 17
s. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills ................................................................ 17
t To Reduce the Risk of Falls, Tip-over or Loss of Control ........ 18
u. Ramps at Home & Work .................................................................. 19
v. Wheelchair Lifts .................................................................................. 19
w.Curbs & Single Steps .......................................................................... 20
x. Stairs ...................................................................................................... 20
y. Escalators .............................................................................................. 20
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ........................ 21
a. Anti-Tip Levers .................................................................................... 21
b. Armrests .............................................................................................. 21
c. Batteries ................................................................................................ 21
d. Cushion & Sling Seats ........................................................................ 21
e. Fasteners .............................................................................................. 21
Footrests ................................................................................................ 22
f.
g. Motor Lock .......................................................................................... 22
On/Off Switch
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i. Pneumatic Tires .................................................................................... 22
j. Positioning Belts (Optional) .............................................................. 23
k. Push Handles ........................................................................................ 23
l. Rear Wheel Locks (Optional) .......................................................... 23
m.Seating Systems
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n. Upholstery Fabric .............................................................................. 24
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VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS ............................................................ 25
a. To Climb a Curb or Single Step ...................................................... 25
b. To Descend a Curb or Single Step ................................................ 25
IX. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE .................................................. 26
Notes .......................................................................................................... 26
Tools You Will Need .............................................................................. 27
Check Out.................................................................................................. 27
a. Battery Removal and Installation .................................................... 28
b. Footrests .............................................................................................. 29
c. Elevating Legrests (Optional) .......................................................... 29
d. Remote Joystick .................................................................................. 30
e. Swing-Away Retractable Joystick (Optional) ................................ 30
f. Dual Post Height-Adjustable Armrests .......................................... 30
g. Height Adjustable Armrests (Optional) ........................................ 31
h. Seat Frame ............................................................................................ 32
i. Folding Backrest.................................................................................... 32
j. Seat Depth ............................................................................................ 32
k. Suspension Seat .................................................................................... 33
l. Wheel Locks ........................................................................................ 33
m.Check-Out ............................................................................................ 34
X. OPERATING GUIDE ........................................................................ 35
a. Control Settings .................................................................................. 35
b. Quickie Smart Pad Programmer Pad (Optional).......................... 36
c. Thermal Roll-Back .............................................................................. 37
d. Circuit Breakers .................................................................................. 37
e. Joystick Assembly.................................................................................. 38
f. Motor Locks ........................................................................................ 39
X1. BATTERIES .......................................................................................... 40
a. Introduction .......................................................................................... 40
b. Battery Charger .................................................................................. 41
c. Acid Burns ............................................................................................ 42
d. Connecting Batteries in Battery Box(es) ...................................... 42
e. Charging Batteries .............................................................................. 43
XII. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 44
a. Notes .................................................................................................... 44
b. Cleaning ................................................................................................ 44
c. Storage Tips .......................................................................................... 44
d. Battery Maintenance .......................................................................... 45
e. Pneumatic Tires .................................................................................. 46
f. To Repair or Replace a Tire ............................................................ 46
g. Motor Brushes .................................................................................... 47
h. Ordering Parts .................................................................................... 47
XIII. WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................................... 48
XIV. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 49
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1. Push Handle
2. Armrest
3. Joystick
4. Seat cushion (optional)
5. Swing-away footrest latch plate
6. Swing-away footrest hanger
7. Composite footplate
8. Battery
9. Backrest
10. Drive wheel
11. Suspension seat shock
12. Wheel lock
13. Swing-away release button
14. Caster tire
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QUICKIE P300
Weight
112 lbs.With swing-away footrests
and armrests, without batteries
48 lbs.power base only - without
swing-away footrests and batteries
Drive Wheels
20" Mag
Tire types:
Standard - pneumatic
Option - airless insert
Joystick
Standard - remote (right-hand or
left-hand mount)
Option - swing-away retractable,
heavy-duty remote or heavy-duty,
swing-away retractable
Batteries
(2 deep cycle batteries required to
operate chair)
Option - group 24 NF lead acid,
24 NF gel
Battery Charger
Standard - dual mode (Lester)
Colors
Standard - blue, black, red, midnight
purple, teal, pearl pink, lavender,
forest green, burgundy, candy
razzberry, blue green, yellow, black
diamond, candy teal, candy purple
Seat Frame Dimensions
Standard - suspension seat size shock size:
Light - up to 150 lbs.
Medium - 151 to 200 lbs.
Heavy - 201 to 250 lbs.
Option - angle-adjustable seat
Seat width: 14" - 20"
Seat depth : 14" - 18"
Seat height: Standard - front - 18"
16 3/4" - 18" rear, Option - front - 19"
17" - 19" rear
Cushion: 2", 3", 4"
Backrest - Folding
Standard - 8( bend w/push handles:
17"-18"
Option - 15"-16", 19"-20"
Option - straight tubes w/push
handles: low, medium or tall
Footrest
Standard - Swing-away with composite footplates and heel loops.
Option - elevating legrests, extended footplate, adult angle-adjustable,
toe loop, extension tubes
Casters
Standard - 8" or 9" pneumatic
Option - airless insert, aeroflex
foam
Armrests
Standard - dual post heightadjustable with standard or full
length pad
Option - height-adjustable with
standard or full length pad
Wheel Locks
Standard - push-to-lock
Option - pull-to-lock
All features may not be available with
some chair setups or in conjunction
with another chair feature. Please
consult your supplier for more
information.Your authorized supplier
can also provide you with more
information on accessories.
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1V. NOTICE—READ BEFORE USE
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments
to meet the needs of the rider. However, final 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 seat 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 settings for your level of function and
ability level.
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 instructions. 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 the you or to other persons.The “Warnings” are in
three main sections, as follows:
1. 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.
2. VII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & 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.
3. XI — BATTERIES
Here you will learn about battery and charger safety, and how to avoid injury.
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Note: Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this Manual.
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V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)
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 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 occurs, turn your chair off as soon as it is safe to do so.
A. WHAT IS EMI?
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).
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 electro-static discharge (ESD).
B. WHAT EFFECT CAN EMI HAVE?
1. EMI can cause your chair, without warning, to:
• Release its brakes.
• Move by itself.
• 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
The sources of EMI fall into three broad types:
1. Hand-Held Transceivers:
The antenna is usually mounted directly on the unit.These include:
Citizens band (CB) radios
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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.
Lap-top computers (without phone or fax), Cordless phones,TV sets or AM/FM radios,
CD or tape players.
Note: The following are not likely to cause EMI problems:
D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE
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
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 more
common sources of radio waves.
3. At the time of printing this Manual, the immunity level of a standard production
Quickie P300 was believed to be at least 20 V/m.
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 from other suppliers
have unknown EMI/RFI properties.
F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS
You should promptly report any unintended movement or brake release.
Be sure to indicate whether there was a radio wave source near your chair
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Sunrise Medical, Quality Department at (800) 456-8168.
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VI. GENERAL WARNINGS
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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 your or others.
A. NOTICE TO RIDER
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in 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 safe use 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.
Never try a new maneuver on your own unless you are sure it is safe.
5.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for hazards and
learn how to avoid them.
B. NOTICE TO ATTENDANTS
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in each section of
this manual. (Be aware that warnings that apply to the rider also apply to you).
NOTES:
1. You need to work with the rider, and the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist, to
develop safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.
• 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.
3. Propel this chair by the push handles only.They provide secure points for
you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
• Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
HELPING THE RIDER OVERCOME AN OBSTACLE:
1. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics.
When you lift or support the rider or tilt the chair, bend your knees slightly
and keep your back as upright and straight as you can.
2. Before each use, tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you
expect the rider to do.This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk
of an accident.
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4. Remind the rider to
lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
5. Lower the chair slowly. Do not let the chair drop to the pavement or ground.
Doing so may damage the chair or injure the rider.
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C. WEIGHT LIMIT
1. Never exceed a total weight of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for rider plus
items carried.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (rider plus additional
weights) exceeds 250 pounds.
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.
D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair to
reduce the risk of a collision, fall or tip-over.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or more often,
if needed).
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.
E. EMI
Read Section V to learn about EMI.To reduce the risk of unintended brake
release or chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair is on.
Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near you 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.
F. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change
in ease of use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage
to your chair).
• If 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 ar
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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 remanufacturing of the
wheelchair.This voids the warranty. The rider then assumes all future liability
for the wheelchair.
H. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR
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.
• 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.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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 a rain storm or very wet conditions.
• 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 covers are 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 surface.
• 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 oil film present.
• When in doubt, have someone help you.
3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry place.
J. TERRAIN
This chair is designed f
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or use on firm,
even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt
and indoor flooring.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. Doing so
may damage wheels, bearings, axles or motors, or loosen fasteners.
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K. STREET USE
In most states, power chairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to
the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
1. At night, or when it is hard to see, use reflective tape on your chair and clothing.
2. It may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before
you proceed.When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe.
• Wheelchair belts are designed to position the rider only and will not protect
you in an accident; further injury may result from the belts.
L. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
To date, the U.S. Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down
system for transporting a wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
1. Never sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. In an accident or sudden
stop you may be thrown from the chair.
• Wheelchair belts are designed to position the rider only and will not protect
you in an accident; further injury may result from the belts.
2. Always move to an approved vehicle seat.You must be secured with proper
motor vehicle restraints.
3. Never transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and
interfere with the driver.
4. Always secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
M. CENTER OF BALANCE
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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL OR TIP-OVER:
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N. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility.
Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat
is not below you.To avoid 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.
• 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.
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