Sunrise Medical Quickie GTi Titanium None User Manual
Quickie All Court
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
Supplier:
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the rider of this wheelchair.
Rider:
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read this entire manual and
save for future reference.
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I. Introduction
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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 Quickie supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address
and telephone number below:
Sunrise Medical
Customer Service Department
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 218-4500
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. You will also receive a
free subscription to Quickie Chronicles, a newsletter just for Quickie users. 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 Quickie 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:
Quickie Supplier: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________________________
Serial #:_________________________________________ Date/Purchased: ________________________
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II. Table of Contents
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VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 22
A. Anti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 22
B. Armrests .......................................................................................... 22
C. Cushion & Sling Seats ........................................................................ 22
D. Fasteners.......................................................................................... 23
E. Footrests.......................................................................................... 23
F. Pneumatic Tires................................................................................. 23
G. Positioning Belts............................................................................... 24
H. Power Drive ...................................................................................... 24
I. Push Handles .................................................................................... 24
J. Quick-Release Axles ........................................................................... 25
K. Rear Wheels ...................................................................................... 25
L. Rear Wheel Locks............................................................................... 25
M. Modified Seat Systems........................................................................ 26
N. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 26
IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 27
A. To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels ......................................................... 27
X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT...................................................................... 28
A. Set-up ............................................................................................. 28
B. Quick-Release Axle............................................................................. 28
C. Backrest (fixed or folding).................................................................. 29
D. Seat Sling......................................................................................... 30
E. Cushion............................................................................................ 30
F. Rear Axle Assembly............................................................................ 30
G. Caster Forks ...................................................................................... 32
H. Footrest ........................................................................................... 33
I. Wing Extensions ................................................................................ 33
J. Anti-Tip Tubes................................................................................... 34
K. Check-out ......................................................................................... 35
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 36
XII. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................... 37
A. Introduction ..................................................................................... 37
B. Maintenance Chart............................................................................. 37
C. Maintenance Tips............................................................................... 38
D. Cleaning........................................................................................... 38
E. Storage Tips...................................................................................... 38
XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY................................................................. 39
II. Table of Contents
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I. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 3
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 4
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS.................................................................. 6
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE................................................................... 8
A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Option ................................................ 8
B. Review this Manual Often .................................................................. 8
C. Warnings.......................................................................................... 8
V. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................. 9
A. Weight Limit..................................................................................... 9
B. Weight Training................................................................................. 9
C. Getting to Know Your Chair................................................................. 9
D. To Reduce The Risk of an Accident ....................................................... 9
E. Safety Checklist ................................................................................ 10
F. Changes & Adjustments ...................................................................... 10
G. Environmental Conditions ................................................................... 10
H. Terrain ............................................................................................. 11
I. Street Use ........................................................................................ 11
J. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... 11
K. When You Need Help.......................................................................... 12
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ............................................................. 13
A. Center of Balance ............................................................................. 13
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ............................................................. 13
C. Wheelies ......................................................................................... 14
D. Obstacles ........................................................................................ 14
E. Reaching or Leaning ......................................................................... 15
F. Moving Backward .............................................................................. 15
G. Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills ................................................................. 16
H. Transfer............................................................................................ 17
I. Curbs & Steps ................................................................................... 17
J. Stairs............................................................................................... 18
K. Escalators ......................................................................................... 18
VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE..................................................................... 19
A. Learning to do a “Wheelie”................................................................. 19
B. Descending a Curb or Single Step......................................................... 19
C. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ............................................................ 20
D. Climbing Stairs.................................................................................. 20
E. Descending Stairs .............................................................................. 20
F. Maintenance ..................................................................................... 21
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III. Your Chair & Its Parts
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WEIGHT
23 lbs. (based on long offensive/ defensive frame with 24" heat-treated basketball wheels.
WINGS
Basketball Wings
Rugby Offensive Double Wings
COLOR
Blue, black, red, midnight purple, pearl
pink, forest green, yellow, blue green,
candy teal, candy purple, black opal,
toxic green
FRAME DIMENSIONS
Frame width: 14"-20"
Sling depth: 14"-20"
Rear seat height: 13"-20"
Front seat height: 20"-17"
Frame length: short, medium, long,
x-long, custom
Frame modifications: custom
Cushion: 2", 3", 4" adjustable sling
BACKREST
Fixed or folding - height adjustable:
12"-15", 14"-17", 16"-19"
UPHOLSTERY
Std - Quickie Sports style
FOOTREST
Platform
CASTERS
3" micros
INTEGRAL ANTI-TIP
Single Integral
Double Integral
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Camber: 16º, 20º eccentric
axle sleeve
AXLES
Std - stainless steel
Opt - titanium, quad-release axle nuts
WHEELS
Std - cross-spoked
Quickie Performance wheels: heat-treat-
ed tennis, heat-treated basketball
Size: 24"-26"
Tires: pneumatic, high-pressure clinch-
ers, latex-tubular
Handrims: aluminum-anodized, black
powder coated, plastic-coated
Tabs: Short, Regular
All features may not be available with
some chair setups or in conjunction with
another chair feature. Please consult your
authorized Quickie Sports Center supplier
for more information. Your authorized
Quickie Sports Center supplier can also
provide you with more information on
Quickie accessories and Quickie clothing.
III. Your Chair & Its Parts
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1. Backrest
2. Tire
3. Seat cushion
4. Seat sling
5. Footrest
6. Handrim
7. Spokes
8. Rear wheel hub
9. Quick-release axle
10. Wheel rim
11. Camber Tube
12. Caster housing
13. Caster fork
14. Caster
15. Wing
16. Rear Seat Tube
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V. General Warnings
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A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combined weight
of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tipover or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. WEIGHT TRAINING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus equipment) exceeds
250 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you
begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth strokes. If you are used to a different
chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to
your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the
rider or others.
D. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health
care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability.
Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or
tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best
suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can
do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you
are not at risk to tip over.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
IV. Notice– Read Before Use
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A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Quickie provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments
rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best chair and set-up
for your safety depends on such things as:
1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you live and work,
and other places you are likely to use your chair).
3. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts or special seating systems).
B. 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.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe
injury or death
to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in three main sections,
as follows:
1. V — 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. VI — WARNINGS — FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform daily activities in your chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair
4. VIII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options you can
select for safety. Consult your authorized Quickie supplier and your health care
advisor to help you choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE– Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this manu-
al. 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 the rider or others.
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V. General Warnings
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H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,
asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs 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 lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair
and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure
it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Quickie wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from
the belts or straps.
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.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V. General Warnings
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E. SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work 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).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized Quickie supplier can help you find and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. When locked, the axle
button will “pop out” fully. If not locked, the wheel may come off and cause you
to fall.
4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place.
NOTE– See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of a tip-over UNLESS
you make other changes as well.
2. Consult your authorized Quickie supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust your chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change, and
are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise
may change the chair structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a
safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface.
If you are in doubt, ask for help.
2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode.
This could cause your chair to fail.
a. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water. The chair tub-
ing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or corrode from the inside.
b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a damp bath-
room while taking a shower).
c. Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to clean it.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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VI. Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
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A. CENTER OF BALANCE
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center
of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the
changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. The Most Important Adjustments Are:
a. The position of the rear wheels. The more you move your seat back, the more
likely your chair will tip over backward.
2. The Center Of Balance Is Also Affected By:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
• The distance between the rear wheels.
• The amount of rear wheel camber.
• The seat height and seat angle.
• Backrest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a back pack or other options and the amount of added weight.
3. To Reduce The Risk Of An Accident:
a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle
and caster position is best for you.
b. Consult your authorized Quickie supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust this
chair. Be aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of balance.
c. Have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and
how to avoid a tip-over.
d. Use anti-tip tubes.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair.
To reduce the risk of a fall or tip-over:
1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
This makes the chair more stable.
2. Lock anti-tip tubes in place. (If your chair does not have anti-tip tubes, back it
up against a wall and lock both rear wheels).
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V. General Warnings
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K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited
to your abilities and those of the rider.
2. 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.
3. Make sure the chair has push handles. 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.
4. 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.
5. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.
6. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy
movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground.
This may damage the chair or injure the rider.
7. To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. ALWAYS
lock the rear wheels, and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must leave the rider
alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip-over or loss of control of the chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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