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H. PADDED SWING-AWAY ARMRESTS (OPTION)  

1. Installation

a.

Slide the armrest into the receiver tube on rear of frame.

b.

Make sure the bolt (A) is located into the slot (B) on receiver tube

2. Swinging Away

a.

Lift armrest out of the locked position and rotate to the side

3. Removing Armrest

a.

Pull armrest straight out of the receiver.

I.

HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (Optional) 

1. Installation

a.

Slide the outer armpost ( 1 ) into the receiver (7) mounted to the wheelchair frame.

b.

The armrest will lock into place if pressed down firmly.

2. Height Adjustment

a.

Rotate height release lever (2) to second stop.

b.

Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height.

c.

Return lever to locked position against armpost.

d. Push arm pad (4) down until upper armpost locks firmly into place.

3. Removing Armrest

a.

To remove the armrest, grip the release lever (3) to unlock and remove the armrest.

J.

FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE

The footplate (C) can be rotated up towards the user for transfers and adjustment.

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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE

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1.  Outer armpost
2.  Height release Lever
3.  Release lever
4.  Armrest pad
5.  Transfer bar
6.  Side panel
7.  Receiver
8.  Clamp

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Summary of Contents for 5R

Page 1: ...5R O w n e r s M a n u a l Quickie 5R with transit option without transit option Supplier This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair Rider Before using this wheelchair read this entire...

Page 2: ...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 dealer kn...

Page 3: ...tioning Belts Option 13 I Push Handles Option 13 J Quick Release Axles 13 K Rear Wheels 13 L Rear Wheel Locks 13 M Modified Seat Systems 13 N Seat and Back Upholstery 14 O Backrest Tension Adjustable...

Page 4: ...over Angle Adjustable Platform Aluminum Casters Std 5 Low profile Polyurethane Opt 5 Semi Pneumatic Aluminum soft roll Opt 4 Low profile Poly 4 Micro Light Up Aluminum Poly 4 x1 5 Aluminum soft Roll 4...

Page 5: ...n where rider and or attendant are put at risk E KNOW YOUR CHAIR WARNING Every wheelchair is different Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding Start slowly with easy smoo...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...sk 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...

Page 8: ...r or others E REACHING OR LEANING WARNING If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair This may cause you to fall or tip over When in doubt ask for help or use a device to e...

Page 9: ...eel locks to slip see table in Section H Pneumatic Tires 5 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possible use a transfer board 6 Rotate the front casters until the...

Page 10: ...NING For Attendant Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going BACKWARD 1 Stay behind the chair 2 Continue backward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or ste...

Page 11: ...move to the next stair up Repeat for each stair until you reach the landing 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...

Page 12: ...es 3 75cm they may hang up on obstacles and cause a fall or tip over 3 If you have to climb or descend a curb or overcome an obstacle it may be necessary to have an attendant make sure the anti tip tu...

Page 13: ...e rider or others Quick Release Axles should be periodically cleaned and inspected for function and signs of wear or bending Replace as necessary If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chai...

Page 14: ...nd easy to use Sunrise Medical recommends that a healthcare professional such as a doc tor or therapist experienced in seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the Backrest Tension Adjusta...

Page 15: ...mber Plugs Inspect the camber tubes and plugs every 6 months ensuring that all fasten ers are tight and that no parts have moved from their preset positions C CLEANING 1 Paint Finish a Clean the paint...

Page 16: ...ss quick release button A fully b Insert axle B through hub or rear wheel c Keep button A depressed as you slide axle B into camber plug C d Release button to lock axle in the camber plug The axle sho...

Page 17: ...frame b The armrest will lock into place if pressed down firmly 2 Height Adjustment a Rotate height release lever 2 to second stop b Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height c Return lever to l...

Page 18: ...ten straps as this will cause undue strain upon the chair backrest frame G 3 If using fold down push handles insert the single Velcro strap F through the slots in the front of the push handles I If us...

Page 19: ...orized dealer before use O CHECK OUT After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted it should roll smoothly and easily All accessories should also perform smoothly If you have any problems follow thes...

Page 20: ...your Quickie wheelchair C CLEANING 1 Paint Finish a Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent b Protect the paint with a coat of non abrasive auto wax 2 Axles and Moving Parts a Clean ar...

Page 21: ...e of the screws A in the clamp counterclockwise one quarter turn b Repeat the same process with the remaining three screws A c Alternately loosen the screws two turns each until both screws are loose...

Page 22: ...angle Reinsert the hardware and tighten I FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT WARNING The footrest is an integral part of the frame Do not remove the footrest It is recommended that you maintain a minimum of 2 inche...

Page 23: ...nd pivot the fork until it is vertical or 90 to the riding surface square c With the fork vertical engage the teeth of the two splines to the closest mating position Make certain that the teeth are pr...

Page 24: ...backrest with out having to change the Center of Gravity CG of the person in the wheelchair 1 The backrest may be adjusted by first removing the JAY style quick release lanyard cord not shown from th...

Page 25: ...of the camber tube Be sure to space camber plugs equal distance from the ends of the cam ber tube e Slide camber tube assembly onto axle plate Realign axle plate holes to their original position Tight...

Page 26: ...p bolts E 1 Center of Gravity Moving the center of gravity to the front will lighten the force required to turn the chair The further back the axle and clamp the more stable the chair becomes The cent...

Page 27: ...bolts E and rear bolt nut F to allow seat upholstery G to be removed from frame b To reattach seat sling place seat sling G over chair frame Line up seat sling and plastic saddles Replace the screws...

Page 28: ...ion always make one change at a time and write it down This takes patience but allows you to understand how each change affects your ride Keeping a record lets you know what changes you have tried tha...

Page 29: ...s b Damage from neglect accident misuse or from improper instal lation or repair c Products modified without Sunrise Medical s express written consent d Damage from exceeding the weight limit 2 This w...

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