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930360 Rev. D

930360 Rev. D

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M. WHEEL LOCKS

Quickie LXI wheelchair are shipped with

one of two types of high-mount wheel

locks. Wheel locks are installed at the fac-

tory unless you have requested otherwise.

Note:

Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when

setting up wheel locks.

1. Adjustment

a. Loosen the screws on the top of each

clamp. Do not attempt to remove

one screw at a time.

b. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until

clamp embeds into tire to prevent wheel

movement, when in locked position.

c. Adjust angle position.

d. Tighten screws.

N. ANTI-TIP TUBES (Optional)

Anti-tip tubes are recommended for all

wheelchairs.

Note:

Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when

setting up the anti-tip tubes.

1. Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receiver

a. Press the rear anti-tip release lever on

the anti-tip tube so that both release

pins are drawn inside.

b. Insert into the anti-tip tube receiver.

c. Turn the anti-tip tube down until

release pin is through the receiver

mounting hole.

d. Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.

2. Adjusting Anti-Tip  Receiver

a. Remove anti-tip tubes from anti-tip

receivers.

b. Remove button head bolt from anti-

tip tube receiver.

c. Reposition bracket to desired height.

d. Reinsert button-head bolt and tighten.

e. Repeat with second anti-tip tube

receiver. Both brackets should be at

exactly the same height.

f. Press the rear anti-tip release lever on

the anti-tip tube, so that both release

pins are drawn inside.

X . S E T   U P   &   A D J U S T M E N T

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K. CASTER PLATES

Note:

Use a torque setting of 75-80 in./lbs. when

adjusting caster angle.

1. Angle Adjustment

a. Loosen the two eccentric bolts that

secure the caster assembly. Do not

remove the clevis pin.

b. Place a large right triangle against the

table surface and the front surface of

the caster bearing housing. This will

align the caster stem rotational axis

perpendicular to the floor surface.

c. When alignment is satisfactory,

retighten the two eccentric bolts.

d. Repeat the process for the other

caster.

L. CASTER MOUNTING

1. Forward or Rearward Placement

a. Remove caster housing covers.

b. Remove the two eccentric bolts from

each caster.

c. Move left-side caster to right side.

d. Move right-side caster to left side.

e. Remount casters to caster bracket.

Mounting casters forward whenever possible

is recommended.

M. BACKREST

Quickie LXI wheelchairs are shipped with

an 8º bend.

Note:

Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs. to 

tighten bolts.

1. Height Adjustment

a. Remove bolt which attaches metal

upholstery tab to frame tube.

b. The backrest tube telescopes into the

frame and is secured by a bolt on the

side of the frame.

c. Remove bolt.

d. There are four holes, 1” apart, you may

choose from to set the back height.

e. After selecting the proper height, reat-

tach the metal upholstery tab to bolt.

f. Tighten nut and bolt assembly.

Summary of Contents for LXI

Page 1: ...User Instruction Manual Warranty Quickie LXI 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...

Page 2: ...h informa tion about safety new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best and can ans...

Page 3: ...e Step 19 c Climbing a Curb or Single Step 20 d Climbing Stairs 20 e Descending Stairs 20 f Maintenance 21 VIII WARNINGS COMPONENTS OPTIONS 22 a Anti Tip Tubes 22 b Armrests 22 c Cushion Sling Seats 2...

Page 4: ...uick release quad release axle nuts Anti tip Tubes Rear anti tip tubes front anti tip tubes Standard Rear Wheels Std mag Opt spoke Tire Size Std 24 Opt 20 22 Tire types Std pneumatic Opt pneumatic wit...

Page 5: ...the rider or others s 930360 Rev D 930360 Rev D 8 9 I V N O T I C E R E A D B E F O R E U S E A CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the n...

Page 6: ...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 ch...

Page 7: ...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 t...

Page 8: ...er if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling 1 Propel your chair slowly and smoothly 2 If your chair has anti tip tubes make sure to lock them in place 3 Stop often and check to be su...

Page 9: ...your chair or loosen fasteners 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 s V I W A R N I N G S...

Page 10: ...ach the edge of the curb or step turn the chair around and pull it backward 3 While looking over your shoulder carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level 4...

Page 11: ...occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others D CLIMBING STAIRS 1 Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs 2 Move the chair and rider BACKWARD up the stairs 3 The person...

Page 12: ...rnings damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others V I I I W A R N I N G S C O M P O N E N T S O P T I O N S s A ANTI TIP TUBES Opt...

Page 13: ...eed these warnings damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of V I I I W A R N I N G S C O M P O N E N T S O P T I O N S s G POSITIONING BELTS Optional Use positioning belts ONLY to help support t...

Page 14: ...ccur and cause severe injury to the rider or others M MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this chair This may cause the chair to tip o...

Page 15: ...d or rearward to desired position c If desired add or remove spacers between axle plate and frame to change camber For 4 or 5 of cam ber longer bolts and extra spacers must be purchased before install...

Page 16: ...ng Legrest Elevating Legrest X S E T U P A D J U S T M E N T B TOE IN AND TOE OUT Toe in and Toe out terms are terms that relate to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned This will affect h...

Page 17: ...or out until the desired fit is achieved 5 6 4 1 2 Height Adjustable Armrest Key 1 Outer Armpost 2 Standard receiver 3 Release lever 4 Armrest pad 5 Transfer bar 6 Side panel 7 Outer armpost tension a...

Page 18: ...ly the same height f Press the rear anti tip release lever on the anti tip tube so that both release pins are drawn inside X S E T U P A D J U S T M E N T X S E T U P A D J U S T M E N T K CASTER PLAT...

Page 19: ...Before making any adjustments refer to the chart below X S E T U P A D J U S T M E N T g Insert it into the anti tip tube receiver h Turn the anti tip tube down until release pin is through the recei...

Page 20: ...right caster plate retaining bolts Add a spacer washer between the plastic saddle and the caster plate on the bottom right caster plate retaining bolts Make sure both front casters touch the ground s...

Page 21: ...re using your chair make sure it is in proper working order Inspect and service all items on the Maintenance Chart See p 40 3 If stored for more than three months have your chair inspected by an autho...

Page 22: ...y Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply 4 This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first consumer purchase of this wheelchair through an authorized Su...

Page 23: ...Sunrise Medical Inc 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont Colorado 80503 USA 303 218 4500 or 800 456 8165 in Canada 800 263 3390 2008 Sunrise Medical 8 08 930360 Rev D...

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