Sunrise Medical Quickie QRi, Quickie Q7, Quickie 2HD, Quickie IRIS, Quickie 2 User Manual

WC - 19 TR A NS I T SEC U REM E NT

Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint Systems

Wheelchairs referenced in this supplement have been equipped with a WC-19
and SAE J2249 compliant Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint
System. (WTORS) This supplement is intended to provide transit compliance
information and warnings for safe use to the owner of the wheelchair with the
transit option installed.

If you have questions about using your wheelchair for seating in a motor vehi­cle, please contact Sunrise Medical at 1-800-333-4000.

CONTENTS
A. General Warnings
B. WTORS and Proper Set-up
C. Components and Mounted Accessories
D. WTORS Securement Points
E. Clear Zones for a Wheelchair in a Vehicle
F. Securing the Occupant - Wheelchair Anchored Belts
G. Use and Fit Grades for Vehicle Anchored Belts
H. Seating Systems
I. Correct Positioning of Belt Restraints
J. Proper Installation and fit
K. Tested Configurations
L. Testing Compliance Information

E N G L I S H

Wheelchairs and Their Weight Capacities covered in this Supplement

Quickie Q7
Quickie QRi
Quickie 2
Quickie 2HD
Quickie IRIS
Zippie IRIS

- 265lbs/(120kg)

- 265lbs/(120kg)

- 265lbs/(120kg)

- 350lbs/(159kg)

- 250lbs/(113kg)

- 165lbs/(75kg)

Illustrations from: RIDE SAFE, WC-19
“YOUR TICKET TO RIDE” online resource

www.travelsafer.org / www.rercwts.org

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A. GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING

When feasible, wheelchair occupants should transfer into
the vehicle seat and use the OEM (Original Equipment
Manufacturer) vehicle-installed restraint system.

WARNING

As of the date of this publication, the Department of
Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems
for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a
moving vehicle of any type. It is Sunrise Medical’s position
that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate OEM seating in vehicles used for transporta­tion and that the restraints made available by the auto
industry be used. Sunrise Medical cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation systems.
Use only Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint

Systems (WTORS) which meet the requirements of the
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J2249.

You may obtain a copy of this document by contacting
SAE International at:

400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-0001

1.877.606.7323 (U.S. and Canada only)

1.724.776.4970 (Outside U.S. and Canada)

TRANSIT SECUREMENT

WARNING

Interior components that can’t be removed from the
clear zones should be padded with material that com­plies with FMVSS201.

WARNING

Although postural supports and belts may be used in a
moving vehicle in addition to the occupant belt
restraint system, they should not be relied upon to
replace occupant restraints that have been designed and
tested for the purpose of securing an occupant during a
motor vehicle collision or accident. Any postural sup­ports that can be used during transit, must be posi­tioned so that they do not interfere with the clear path
for proper transit securement belt restraint.

WARNING

Backrests of wheelchairs with adjustable seat angles
must not be tilted to more than 30°. Do not alter or
substitute wheelchair frame parts, components, or seat­ing systems.

WARNING

A sudden stop and/or collision may structurally damage
your wheelchair. Wheelchairs involved in sudden stops
should be inspected for possible failures in frame
and/or components. Wheelchairs involved in collisions
should be replaced.

NOTE­involved in a collision.

The warranty is void on any wheelchair that is

WARNING

It is important to note that the chairs and transit options
included in this Supplement have been designed for use
by occupants that weigh more than 51 lbs (23kg). Do not
attempt to use this chair in a transit situation for an
occupant that weighs less than 51 lbs(23kg), as they will
not be restrained properly, and in the event of an acci­dent, there is a risk of serious injury or death.

WARNING

The buckle of the belt restraint system should not be
located near any item that may come in contact with the
buckle release button in the event of a vehicle accident or
collision.

WARNING

If a recline angle is required during transport, the manual
chair seat/back should be positioned at an angle of no
more than 30° to the vertical or the occupant is at risk of
injury from sliding under the restraint in the event of an
accident or collision while in the motor vehicle.

WARNING

Visually inspect all WTORS equipment at least once per
month, and have worn or broken components replaced
immediately.

B. WTORS AND PROPER SET-UP

WARNING

1. The wheelchairs listed in this supplement have
been dynamically tested in a forward-facing mode
with a specified crash test dummy restrained by
both pelvic and upper-torso belt(s) (shoulder
belts). Both pelvic and upper-torso belt(s) should
be used to reduce the risk of head and chest
impacts with vehicle components.

2. Testing was performed for seating in a motor vehi­cle with the factory installed seating system only.
The wheelchairs must be in a forward facing posi­tion during travel in a motor vehicle.

3. The wheelchairs referred to in this supplement
have been equipped and dynamically tested to rely
on wheelchair-anchored pelvic belts.

4. To reduce the potential for injury, both pelvic and
upper-torso belts should be used in a transit situa-

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C. COMPONENTS AND MOUNTED ACCESSORIES

WARNING

1. To reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair­mounted accessories, including but not limited to IV poles, trays,
respiratory equipment, backpacks, and other personal items should
be removed and secured separately, before transport in a motor
vehicle.

2. Postural supports, positioning devices, and/or strap(s) should not
be relied on for occupant restraint. These items may be used in
addition to the wheelchair anchored or vehicle-anchored belts.

3. Wheelchairs with adjustable seat angles should be set to 10°. Do
not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts, components, or
seating systems.

4. Do not modify your wheelchair, or add accessories that have not
been authorized by Sunrise Medical. Do not make alterations or
substitutions to wheelchair structural parts or frame components
without consulting Sunrise Medical.

D. WTORS SECUREMENT POINTS

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brackets and a wheelchair anchored pelvic belt system.

Only use the transit brackets that have been included with your specific
wheelchair, and use them only for the purposes described in this supple­ment. There should be 4 securement points. Depending on your specif­ic wheelchair, the securement brackets may not look the same, and
may be in a different location that what is shown below. Figure 1 is
for illustrative purposes only.

The WCIS Transit System includes four factory-installed transport

WARNING

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Typical front
securement
points

1

2

Typical rear
securement
point

Look for this symbol on your wheelchair. It indicates wheel­chair securement points which conform to ANSI RESNA
(1998) V.1-Section 19 or ANSI/RESNA (2012) V.4 WC-19.

E. CLEAR ZONES FOR WHEELCHAIR IN A VEHICLE

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WARNING

The wheelchair must be in a forward facing position during travel in a
motor vehicle. The recommended

clear zones

for wheelchair seated
occupants restrained by both pelvic and upper-torso belt(s) and only by
a pelvic belt are shown at right

Frontal Clear Zone

1.

(FCZ) (Figures 3, 4) This minimum area should
be larger when upper-torso belt(s) are not used.
Frontal Clear Zone

2.

is measured from the front most point on an
occupant’s head and is 26-inches with pelvic and upper-torso
belt(s) and 37-inches with only a pelvic belt.

. The Frontal Clear Zone

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may not be achievable for wheelchair­seated drivers.
The Rear Clear Zone

4.

(RCZ) (Figurest 3, 4) 16-inches from the
rearmost point on an occupant’s head. There must be no obstruc­tion in this area.
The estimated seated height (HHT)

5.

(figure 4) from the ground or
floor to the top of the wheelchair-seated occupant’s head ranges
from approximately 47-inches for a small adult female to about 61­inches for a tall adult male.

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4

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F. SECURING THE OCCUPANT:

WHEELCHAIR ANCHORED BELTS

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WARNING

Use only a pelvic belt system that meets the requirements of
ANSI/RESNA WC-4 section 19 and SAE J2249.

The wheelchair’s referenced in this supplement are used by adults
and children who weigh more than 23kg (51lb) and are designed to
provide for the anchoring of a pelvic belt restraint that conforms to
the requirements of ANSI/RESNA WC-4, Section 19. They can be
used in conjuntion with a vehicle-anchored shoulder belt and a
standard lower-anchorage connector as a crashworthy three-point­belt restraint in motor vehicles.

The use of postural pelvic belts attached to the wheelchair base or
seat frame is encouraged during travel. These belts should be posi­tioned so that they don’t interfere with the proper positioning of
crash worthy restraints. The postural belt should not be relied on
for occupant protection in crash situations unless it has been
designed to comply with the requirements of ANSI/RESNA WC-4,
Section 19.

1. Install the pelvic belt (A) and hardware(B) onto the pelvic belt
securement point (C) anchored to the seating frame of the
wheelchair. Use a 5mm Allen head wrench and torque to144
in-lbs when attaching the pelvic belt to the mounting anchor
(B). Pelvic belt bolt and nut are provided with transit brackets.

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A

B

C

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A

C

2. Repeat Step 1 for the opposite side.

G. USE AND FIT GRADES FOR VEHICLE ANCHORED BELTS

WARNING

The wheelchairs named in this supplement, have an overall rating of
“A” with regard to accommodating the use and fit of vehicle­anchored belts. This rating is scored as follows:

A = Excellent B = Good C = Fair D = Poor
The test for Lateral Stability Displacement for Point (P) is shown in
the figure below. The average test results for point (P) are:

• Quickie QRi = 13.0 mm Grade “B”

• Quickie 2 = 14.0 mm Grade “A”

• Quickie 2HD = 10.7 mm Grade “A”

• Quickie GT = 13.0 mm Grade “B”

• Quickie LXi = 13.8 mm Grade “A”

• Quickie IRIS = 11.0mm Grade “A”

• Zippie IRIS = 11.0 mm Grade “A”

• Quickie Q7 = 15.7mm Grade “A”

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Point (P)

Test
Platform

45°

Rear view of wheelchair and human
surrogate secured on a test platform and
tilted to 45°.

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H. SEATING SYSTEMS

WARNING

This wheelchair has been tested for seating in a motor vehicle with
the factory installed seating system only. Ensure that the factory
installed seating system is secured to the wheelchair frame before
operation. Refer to the seating system owner’s manual. If you need
to purchase a compatible, crashworthy, wheelchair -anchored
pelvic-belt restraint, call Sunrise Customer service at: 1-800-333-

4000.

I. CORRECT POSITIONING OF BELT RESTRAINTS

WARNING

The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferred zone of
45 to 75 degrees to the horizontal or within the optional zone of
30to 45 degrees to the horizontal

Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are important if the pelvic belt
is intended to be used for postural support in addition to occupant
restraint in a frontal crash. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency
for a vertical gap to develop between the user and the belt, thereby
reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt. Steeper
belt angles reduce the tendency of upper-torso belts to pull the
pelvic belt onto the abdomen during frontal impact loading.

(Figure 8)

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30° to 45° is the
optimal belt angle

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J. PROPER INSTALLATION AND FIT

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a. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the

pelvis.
b. Position the upper-torso belt(s) over the shoulders.
c. The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by the

wheelchair components or parts, including but not limited to

the armrests or wheels.
d. Ensure the belt(s) are not twisted
e. Adjust the belts as firmly as possible being mindful not to

restrict bloodflow, or breathing of the occupant.

f. If an upper torso belt is in use, the anchor point (A) should be above and

behind the occupant to ensure the occupant is properly restrained dur-

ing transport.
g. Place the upper torso belt across the middle of the shoulder and the

center of the chest, and connect to the pelvic belt near the hip of the

occupant

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K. TESTED CONFIGURATIONS

Quickie 2
16”x18”, 16:-19” straight back canes, standard
back/seat upholstery, 2” cushion, 70 degree swing
in/out hanger with composite footplate and heel loops,
6” polyurethane front caster, 7” front fork, and a 24”
mag rear wheel with a pneumatic tire and airless
insert.

The Q2 in this configuration has a pivot width of
54inches.

Quickie 2 HD
specific configuration of 18”x18”, 16”-19” straight back
canes, stabilizer bar, standard back/seat upholstery, 2”
cushion, 70 degree swing in/out hanger with composite
footplate and heel loops, 6” polyurethane front caster,
7” front fork, and a 24” mag rear wheel with a pneu­matic tire and airless insert.

The Q2HD in this configuration has a pivot width of
57inches

Quickie QRi.
The QRi was tested in the specific configuration 16” x
18”, 16” -20” straight back canes, standard back and
seat upholstery, 2” cushion, Tubular footrest, 5” low
poly front caster and std fork, and a 24” lite spoke
rear wheel with a pneumatic tire and airless insert.

The Quickie QRi in this configuration has a pivot
width of 58inches

Q7
16”-20” straight back canes, standard back and seat
upholstery, 2” cushion, tubular footrest with leg strap,
5” low poly front caster, standard fork, and a 24” lite
spoke rear wheel with a pneumatic tire and airless
insert

The Q7 in this configuration has a pivot width of
52inches

Quickie IRIS, and Zippie IRIS
The Quickie IRIS was selected to represent both in
testing.

The IRIS was tested in a specific configuration 18”x
18”, straight back canes 15”- 21”, solid back and 2”
cushion on a seat pan, 70° swing in/out hanger with
composite footplate and heel loop, 6” poly front cast­er, 6” fork, and a 12” Mag rear wheel with an airless
tire and pneumatic insert.

The Quickie IRIS in this configuration has a pivot
width of 56inches.

was tested in the specific configuration of

(Heavy Duty Version) was tested in the

was tested in the specific configuration 16” x18”,

L. TESTING COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Quickie 2 std (265 lbs wt. cap), have been crash-tested

with a 172 lb (78Kg) crash dummy. The Quickie Q7
(265 lbs wt. cap), Quickie QRi (265 lbs wt. cap), and
Quickie IRIS std (250 lbs wt. cap) have been crash­tested with a 225 lbs (102 kg) crash dummy. The
Quickie 2 HD Heavy duty wheelchair (350 lb wt. cap)
has been crash-tested with a 225 lb (102kg) crash
dummy. All wheelchairs listed have been tested in
accordance with ANSI/RESNA WC (1998) V.1- Section
19 and/or ANSI/RESNA (2012) V.4 WC-19.- Front
impact test requirements for wheelchairs.

NOTE: ANSI = American National Standards Institute,

RESNA= Rehabilitation Engineering and
Assistive Technology Society of North
America.

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