Quickie Q50 R Carbon, Directions For Use Manual

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3 Rev. B English Q50 R Carbon
Dealer signature and stamp
Contents
1.0 User information .................................................. ..... 4
1.1 This user manual ............................................................. .......4
1.2 For further information ................................................... .......4
1.3 Packaging ......................................................................... .......4
1.4 Symbols used in this manual........................................... .......5
2.0 Safety ................................................................... ..... 6
2.1 Symbols and labels used on the product ........................ .......6
2.2 Safety: Temperature ........................................................ .......6
2.3 Safety: Moving parts, (Fig.2.6) ........................................ .......7
2.4 Safety: Electromagnetic radiation ................................... .......7
2.5 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) ............................... .......8
2.6 Safety: Choking hazard .................................................... .....10
2.7 Safety: Using a (vehicle mounted) wheelchair lift .......... .....10
2.8 Safety: Lifting the wheelchair ......................................... .....10
3.0 Intended use of the wheelchair ............................. ... 11
3.1 Area of application: The user .......................................... .....11
3.2 Area of application: The user environment .................... .....12
4.0 Setting up the wheelchair ..................................... ... 13
4.1 Assembling ...................................................................... .....13
4.2 Adjusting .......................................................................... .....14
4.3 Operating ......................................................................... .....14
4.4 Folding ............................................................................. .....15
4.5 Control system programme ............................................ .....15
4.6 Lap strap / seating positioning belt ................................ .....16
5.0 Using the wheelchair ............................................ ... 17
5.1 Checking wheelchair before use ..................................... .....17
5.2 Joystick ............................................................................ .....18
5.3 Making a transfer ............................................................ .....18
5.4 Driving the wheelchair .................................................... .....19
5.5 Curves .............................................................................. .....19
5.6 Braking & Emergency stop .............................................. .....19
5.7 Driving on a slope ............................................................ .....20
5.8 Obstacles & kerbs: ........................................................... .....21
5.9 Pushing the wheelchair ................................................... .....22
6.0 Batteries, charging and range ................................ ... 23
6.1 Usage of Battery .............................................................. .....23
6.2 Usage of Charger ............................................................. .....23
6.3 Charging batteries: ......................................................... .....24
6.4 The range of your vehicle: ............................................... .....25
6.5 Battery warranty: ............................................................ .....26
6.6 Replacing batteries .......................................................... .....26
6.7 Air Transportation of the wheelchair .............................. .....26
6.8 Disconnecting batteries for air transport. ...................... .....27
6.9 Transportation in vehicles: .............................................. .....27
6.10 Special transport requirements .................................... .....28
6.11 General transport warnings .......................................... .....28
7.0 Fault analysis and troubleshooting ........................ ... 29
8.0 Maintenance & cleaning ....................................... ... 30
8.1 Maintenance ................................................................... .....30
8.2 Tyre maintenance and pressures .................................... .....31
8.2.1 Tyre wear ................................................................. .....31
8.2.2 Drive wheel repair ................................................... .....32
8.3 Wheels & tyres maintenance .......................................... .....33
8.4 Cleaning and disinfection ................................................ .....34
8.5 Medium to long term storage: ....................................... .....34
9.0 Disposal ................................................................ ... 35
10.0 Trouble shooting ................................................. ... 36
11.0 Technical specifications: Applicable norms / standards 36
12.0 Warranty ............................................................ ... 38
13.0 Nameplate .......................................................... ... 39
If you have any queries about the use, maintenance
or safety of your wheelchair, please contact your local
approved Sunrise Medical service agent. If you do not
know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other
questions please write or telephone:
Sunrise Medical Canada Inc.
237 Romina Drive, Unit 3
Concord , Ontario L4K 4V3
Canada
Phone: 1-800-263-3390
Fax: 1-800-561-5834
www.SunriseMedical.ca