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930578 Rev. A

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M. Seating Systems ................................................................................ 25
N. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 25

VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS

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A. To Climb A Curb Or Single Step ............................................................ 26
B. To Descend A Curb Or Single Step ........................................................ 26

IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE

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A. Swing-Away Footrest .......................................................................... 28
B. 90º Footboard................................................................................... 29
C. Articulating Legrest (Optional) ............................................................ 29
D. Elevating Legrest (Optional)................................................................ 30
E. Remote Joystick Installation (Optional) ................................................ 30
F. To Adjust the Height of the Remote Joystick ......................................... 30
G. Remote Joystick Swing-Away Retractable Mount (Optional)...................... 31
H. Solid Back And Seat Insert.................................................................. 31
I. Wheel Locks...................................................................................... 31
J. Height-Adjustable Armrest (Optional) ................................................... 32
K. Adjustable Locking Flip-up Armrest (Optional) ....................................... 32
L. Seat Depth....................................................................................... 33
M. Tilt-In-Space Mechanism .................................................................... 33
N. Nontilt............................................................................................. 33
O. Strut Tubes ....................................................................................... 34
P. Check-Out......................................................................................... 34

X. OPERATING GUIDE

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A. Performance Control Settings............................................................... 35
B. QTRONIX Programming Pad (Optional)................................................... 35
C. Thermal Roll Back .............................................................................. 36
D. Circuit Breakers ................................................................................. 36
E. Joystick Assembly.............................................................................. 36
F. Motor Locks ...................................................................................... 38

XI. BATTERIES

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A. Introduction ..................................................................................... 39
B. Battery Charger ................................................................................. 39
C. Acid Burns........................................................................................ 40
D. Connecting Batteries in Battery Box(es) ............................................... 41
E. Charging Batteries ............................................................................. 42
F. Disposing of Batteries ........................................................................ 43

XII. MAINTENANCE

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A. Notes............................................................................................... 44
B. Cleaning........................................................................................... 44
C. Storage Tips...................................................................................... 44
D. Battery Maintenance .......................................................................... 44
E. Pneumatic Tires................................................................................. 45
F. To Repair or Replace a Tire ................................................................. 46
G. Motor Brushes ................................................................................... 47
H. Ordering Parts ................................................................................... 47
I. Maintenance Chart ............................................................................. 47

XIII. WIRING DIAGRAM

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XIV. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY

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930578 Rev. A

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I. INTRODUCTION

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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS

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IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

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V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)

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A. What Is EMI? ....................................................................................

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B. What Effect Can EMI Have? .................................................................

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C. Sources Of EMI..................................................................................

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D. Distance From The Source ................................................................... 10
E. Immunity Level ................................................................................. 10
F. Report All Suspected EMI Incident ....................................................... 11

VI. GENERAL WARNINGS

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A. Notice To Rider.................................................................................. 12
B. Notice To Attendants.......................................................................... 12
C. Weight Limit  .................................................................................... 13
D. Controller Settings............................................................................. 13
E. EMI  ................................................................................................ 13
F. Safety Check-List ............................................................................... 13
G. Changes & Adjustments ...................................................................... 13
H. When Seated In A Parked Wheelchair.................................................... 14
I. Environmental Conditions ................................................................... 14
J. Terrain ............................................................................................. 15
K. Street Use ........................................................................................ 15
L. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... 15
M. Center Of Balance .............................................................................. 15
N. Transfers .......................................................................................... 16
O. Reaching Or Leaning .......................................................................... 17
P. Dressing Or Changing Clothes .............................................................. 17
Q. Obstacles ......................................................................................... 18
R. Driving In Reverse ............................................................................. 18
S. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ................................................................... 18
T. To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall, Tip-Over Or Loss Of Control ........................ 19
U. Ramps At Home & At Work.................................................................. 20
V. Wheelchair Lifts ................................................................................ 20
W. Curbs & Single Steps .......................................................................... 21
X. Stairs............................................................................................... 21
Y. Escalators......................................................................................... 21

VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS

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A. Anti-Tip Levers.................................................................................. 22
B. Armrests .......................................................................................... 22
C. Batteries .......................................................................................... 22
D. Cushions & Sling Seats ....................................................................... 22
E. Fasteners.......................................................................................... 22
F. Footrests .......................................................................................... 23
G. Motor Locks ...................................................................................... 23
H. On/Off Switch................................................................................... 23
I. Pneumatic Tires................................................................................. 23
J. Positioning Belts (Optional) ................................................................ 24
K. Push Handles .................................................................................... 24
L. Rear Wheel Locks (Optional)................................................................ 24

Summary of Contents for Z-500

Page 1: ...uickie Z 500 User Instruction Manual Warranty 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 REFERENC...

Page 2: ...tion about safety new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair If you lose your war ranty card call or write and we will gladly send you a new one FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR...

Page 3: ...or Replace a Tire 46 G Motor Brushes 47 H Ordering Parts 47 I Maintenance Chart 47 XIII WIRING DIAGRAM 48 XIV SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY 49 I I T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 930578 Rev A 4 I INTRODUCTIO...

Page 4: ...lue red hot pink Footrest Standard Swing away with composite footplates and heel loops Option articulating legrests elevat ing legrests angle adjustable foot plate extended platform flip up toe loops...

Page 5: ...ax Other personal communication devices NOTE These devices can transmit signals while they are on even if not in use I V N o t i c e R e a d B e f o r e U s e 930578 Rev A 8 A CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR S...

Page 6: ...ikely to cause EMI problems Lap top computers without phone or fax Cordless phones TV sets or AM FM radios CD or tape players D DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you g...

Page 7: ...n g s 930578 Rev A 12 Heed all warnings in this section If you fail to do so a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to your or others A NOTICE TO RIDER 1 Before using thi...

Page 8: ...e r a l W a r n i n g s 930578 Rev A 14 1 If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip over 2 Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the w...

Page 9: ...ft if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair To make the chair more stable rotate the front casters until they are forward V I G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s 930578 Rev A 16 To Reduce T...

Page 10: ...ds are very dangerous Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip You may need to Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms Install a ramp at entry or exit d...

Page 11: ...roper design will vary depending on such things as the length and height of the ramp the need for an intermediate platform landing size doors and the direction of swing and whether the ramp includes a...

Page 12: ...prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or a low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure 5 Driving over sharp objects may cause damage to pneumatic tires and tubes V I I W a r...

Page 13: ...evice can help keep you from sliding down in the seat Consult your health care professional to find out if you need such a device 3 The belt must be snug but must not be so tight that it interferes wi...

Page 14: ...se a torque wrench NOTE The wrench must measure inch pounds You can buy a torque wrench and prop er sockets from a hardware store V I I I T i p s F o r A t t e n d a n t s 930578 Rev A 26 1 Persons wh...

Page 15: ...t m e n t U s e 930578 Rev A 28 CHECK OUT Be sure this chair performs to your chosen operational settings If it does not turn the chair off immediately and reprogram with the Quickie QTRONIX Programme...

Page 16: ...event wheel movement when in locked position c Adjust angle position d Tighten screws I X S e t U p A d j u s t m e n t U s e 930578 Rev A 30 D ELEVATING LEGREST OPTIONAL 1 Installation To install or...

Page 17: ...ower than the rear I X S e t U p A d j u s t m e n t U s e 930578 Rev A 32 J HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS OPTIONAL 1 Installation a Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mount ed to the wheelchair f...

Page 18: ...vailable from your authorized supplier NOTE ON WIDTH ADJUSTMENT Size changes may require a larger seat insert and footplates 15 and 16 widths receive adult hangers P CHECK OUT After the wheelchair is...

Page 19: ...or locks 6 Joystick Boot F Make sure the boot is not torn or cracked this could allow debris water or moisture to enter If the boot is torn or cracked replace it as soon as you can 7 Remote Switch Jac...

Page 20: ...rical system may fail and result in severe injury to or death of rider B BATTERY CHARGER A battery charger produces a direct current DC When applied to a discharged battery this reverses the chemical...

Page 21: ...ttempt to repair it yourself Return charger to Sunrise or have repairs made only by a qualified person Keep cord out of the way where it will not be stepped on tripped over or damaged 3 Caution To Avo...

Page 22: ...put voltage is 110 volts 2 Never touch the charger after it is connected to an electrical outlet This may cause electrical shock Never connect or disconnect charger from battery while there is power t...

Page 23: ...d the useful life of your chair 2 Clean your chair regularly This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make your chair easier to use 3 To protect your investment have all major service and...

Page 24: ...y A n n u a l l y M o n t h l y W e e k l y D a i l y 3 CAUTION To prevent tire damage Use a hand pump or a low volume air pump to inflate tires Use a tire gauge to check pressure F TO REPAIR OR REPLA...

Page 25: ...g the weight limit of 150 pounds b This warranty is void if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered c This warranty applies in the USA only Check with your supplier to find out if i...

Page 26: ...Sunrise Medical 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont Colorado 80503 USA 800 333 4000 In Canada 800 263 3390 2002 Sunrise Medical 12 02 930578 Rev A...

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