Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 User Manual
Quickie®M6
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
Supplier:
This manual must be given to
the rider of this wheelchair.
Rider:
Before using this wheelchair
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 Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call
us at the address and telephone number below:
Sunrise Medical
Mobility Products Division
Customer Service Department
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, Colorado 80503
(303) 218-4500 or (800) 333-4000
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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II. Table of Contents
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IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 25
A.To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels........................................................... 25
X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................... 26
A. Wheels ............................................................................................ 26
B. Removable Height-Adjustable Armrests ................................................. 26
C. Swing-Away Hangers and Footrests (60º, 70º, 70ºV or 90º) ..................... 26
D. Fixed Front Footrests.......................................................................... 27
E. Backrest........................................................................................... 27
F. Seat Sling......................................................................................... 28
G. Cushion............................................................................................ 28
H. Rear Axles ........................................................................................ 28
I. Wheel Locks...................................................................................... 30
J. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) ................................................................... 30
K. Folding and Unfolding........................................................................ 32
L. Check-Out......................................................................................... 33
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................... 34
XII. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 35
A. Introduction ..................................................................................... 35
B. Maintenance Chart ............................................................................ 35
C. Maintenance Tips............................................................................... 36
D. Cleaning........................................................................................... 36
E. Storage Tips...................................................................................... 36
XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................... 37
A. For Lifetime ..................................................................................... 37
B. For 2 Years ...................................................................................... 37
C. Limitations ...................................................................................... 37
D. What We Will Do................................................................................ 37
E. What You Must Do ............................................................................ 37
F. Notice to Consumer............................................................................ 37
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 ................................................................... 7
A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options .............................................. 7
B. Review This Manual Often .................................................................. 7
C. Warnings ......................................................................................... 7
V. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................. 8
A. Weight Limit .................................................................................... 8
B. Weight Training ................................................................................ 8
C. Getting to Know Your Chair ................................................................ 8
D. To Reduce The Risk of an Accident ...................................................... 8
E. Safety Checklist ................................................................................ 9
F. Changes & Adjustments ..................................................................... 9
G. Environmental Conditions .................................................................. 9
H. Terrain ............................................................................................ 10
I. Street Use ....................................................................................... 10
J. Motor Vehicle Safety ......................................................................... 10
K. When You Need Help ......................................................................... 11
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ............................................................. 12
A. Center of Balance ............................................................................. 12
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ............................................................. 12
C. Obstacles ........................................................................................ 13
D. Reaching or Leaning ......................................................................... 14
E. Moving Backward .............................................................................. 15
F. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills .................................................................. 15
G. Transfer............................................................................................ 16
H. Curbs & Steps ................................................................................... 17
I. Stairs .............................................................................................. 17
J. Escalators ........................................................................................ 17
VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE ..................................................................... 18
A. Descending a Curb or Single Step ........................................................ 18
B. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ........................................................... 18
C. Climbing Stairs ................................................................................. 19
D. Descending Stairs .............................................................................. 19
E. Maintenance .................................................................................... 19
VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 20
A. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) ................................................................... 20
B. Armrests ......................................................................................... 20
C. Cushions & Sling Seats ...................................................................... 20
D. Fasteners ........................................................................................ 21
E. Footrests.......................................................................................... 21
F. Pneumatic Tires ................................................................................ 21
G. Power Drive ..................................................................................... 22
H. Push Handles .................................................................................... 22
I. Quick-Release Axles .......................................................................... 22
J. Rear Wheels ..................................................................................... 23
K. Rear Wheel Locks .............................................................................. 23
L. Modified Seat Systems ....................................................................... 23
M. Upholstery Fabric ............................................................................. 24
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IV. Notice– Read Before Use
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A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise 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 four 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 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 manual.
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.
III. Your Chair & Its Parts
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1. Push Handle Backrest Tube
2. Backrest
3. Removable Height-Adjustable
Armrest
4. Tire
5. Aluminum Handrim
6. Aluminum Wheel Rim
7. Spokes
8. Rear Wheel Hub
9. Quick Release Axle
10.Axle Plate
11.Rear Frame Component
12.Push-To-Lock Wheel Lock
13.Swing Away Latch Release
14.Seat Sling
15.Swing-Away Footrest
16.Crossbrace
17.Caster Fork
18.Caster Wheel
19.Caster Tire
20.Flip-Up Composite Footrest
21.Heel Loop
22.Stabilizer Bar
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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. (These may indicate low tire pressure, loose
fasteners or damage to your chair).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find
and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. When locked, the
quick-release 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.
2. Consult your authorized 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
tubing 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.
V. General Warnings
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A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 650 pounds (295 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
650 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.
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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. Evaluate your ability to help the user control their chair when negotiating
obstacles. Generally if the occupant is over 250 lbs, it is difficult for attendants
to assist without increased risk for loss of control or serious injury. 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.
4. Do not lift the chair by the armrest, footrest, push handles, stabilizer bar or
cross brace while the chair is occupied.
5. 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 the down position 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.
6. Do not use the stabilizer bar for lifting the chair while it is occupied.
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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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
Your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
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.
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C. OBSTACLES
Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can
damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
To avoid these risks:
1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chair
as you ride.
2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and
free of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop-off at the
bottom of the ramp.
5. To Help Correct Your Center Of Balance:
a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle.
b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher
to a lower level.
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, lock them in place before you go UP
over an obstacle.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to
propel 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.
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 adjustment is the position of the rear wheels. The more you
move the rear wheels forward, 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 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 the down position. (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.
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