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Quickie Jive
14.8 controller access
For the Jive F/R please follow the “battery access
instruction in section 12. This also gives access to the
Motor Control Module (Fig. 14.27) on Jive F/R.
To access the controller on the Jive M take the rear
shroud on the base between the rear castor wheels off.
(Fig. 14.28).
For further information please contact your Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
14.9 storage
When storing your powerchair for long periods of time
(in excess of one week) first fully charge, and then
disconnect the batteries, to minimise battery discharge.
warnIng!
Never store your wheelchair in direct sunlight or in a
damp/outdoor environment.
Direct sunlight might bleach plastic parts and cause
metal parts to become hot.
14.10 authorised sunrise medical service agents
The annual full service must be performed by an
approved Sunrise Medical authorised dealer. For a list of
approved authorised dealers in your area please contact
Sunrise Medical Service Centre:
Sunrise Medical Limited
High Street Wollaston
West Midlands DY8 4PS
ENGLAND
Tel.: +44 (0) 1384446688
www.SunriseMedical.com
14.11 recommended maintenance routines
Tools required:
Battery charger
Tyre pump
Cleaning cloth and dilute disinfectant
Wire brush
Petroleum jelly
warnIng!
If in any doubt about performing any maintenance on
your wheelchair, contact your Sunrise Medical authorised
dealer.
daily checks:
With the control system switched off, check that the
joystick is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the
centre when you push and release it.
Visually inspect the wheelchair to make sure the legrests,
armrests etc are correctly positioned and attached to the
wheelchair and all fasteners are sufficiently tightened.
Make sure that the backrest is correctly fitted and
adjusted.
Ensure that the seat interface knobs are tight and secure.
Make sure that all of the cushions are in place.
weekly checks:
Parking brake:
This test should be carried out on a level floor with at
least one metre clearance all around the chair.
Switch on the control system.
Check that the battery gauge remains on, or flashes
slowly, after one second.
Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the
parking brakes operate. The chair may start to move.
Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to
hear each parking brake operate, (click), within a few
seconds.
Repeat the test a further 3 times, pushing the joystick
slowly backwards, left and right.
connectors:
Make sure that all connectors are securely mated.
cables:
Check the condition of all cables and connectors for
damage.
Fig.14.28
Fig.14.27
