Quickie QXi, Owner'S Manual

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P. sEAting AnD sEAt sling UPholstERY
the seat sling can be adjusted through the use of hook and loop material beneath the seat. seat sling also
includes a folding strap on the seat to assist in folding the chair.
notE–the seat sling folding strap is not intended as a carrying strap.
1. Adjustment
a. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove seat rail end caps at the front of the chair (A).
b. slide the seat sling, plastic retaining rods, and spacers (if present) from the channels in the seat rails.
c. Readjust hook and loop material to obtain the desired tension in the seat sling.
d. Reinsert the seat sling and plastic retaining rods into the channels in the seat rails.
e. Replace the end caps.
Q. REMoVing thE sEAt RAil
Detach the seat rails by removing the two bolts (B) attaching the seat rail (c) to the cross brace.
R. BAckREst tEnsion ADJUstABlE
1. to install the Backrest tension Adjustable
a. slide Velcro straps (A) over the backrest frame (B)section. Make sure to include at least one
strap below the towel bar (if using a rigid chair).
b. tighten the straps appropriately to desired tension level. Do not overtighten straps as
this will cause undue strain upon the chair backrest frame (B).
c. if using inegral push handles (c), slide straps from bottom of backrest upward.
d. install backrest cover at desired level and fold over rear of Velcro strapping system (D). the
Quickie patch should be upright on the rear of the chair.
e. Finish installation by placing vanity flap (center panel) down onto Velcro on the seat sling to
secure attachment (E).
2. Adjusting the Backrest tension Adjustable
suggest using anti tips while making any adjustments. Ensure anti tips are safely secured and in a
position to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
a. User can transfer into wheelchair. Place wheel locks in the locked position
b. From the rear of the wheelchair the attendant can lift the Vanity Flap (center panel) to
access the strap system. Adjust straps for optimal balance and truck alignment. Ensure the
Velcro straps has a minimum of 2”s of engagement, hook securing to loop. Press the Velcro
together to ensure it’s securely engaged.
c. once adjustments have been finalized replaced Vanity Flap to its original position.
WARning
Any changes made to the straps will affect the center of gravity. suggest the user has the attendant
stationed behind the wheelchair to prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards while they
become accustomed to the adjustment.
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