Sunrise Medical Quickie Argon, Directions For Use Manual

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The wheel locks have not been
designed to be used as brakes for
a moving wheelchair. The wheel
locks should therefore never be
used to brake a moving wheel-
chair. Always use the handrims for
braking. Make sure that the interval
between the tyres and wheel locks
complies with given specifications.
To readjust, loosen screw (1) and
set the appropriate interval. Tigh-
ten screw (see the page on torque)
CAUTION:
After each adjustment of the
rear wheels, check the interval
to the wheel locks and readjust if necessary.
Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with
two wheel locks. They are applied
directly against the tyres. To enga-
ge, press both wheel-lock levers
forward against the stops. To
release the wheel, pull the levers
back to their original positions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
Handling
Options – Wheel Locks
Quick-Release Axles for Rear
Wheels
The rear wheels are equipped with
quick-release axles. The wheels
can thus be installed or removed
without using tools. To remove a
wheel, simply depress the quick-
release button on the axle (1) and
pull it out.
CAUTION:
Hold the quick-release button on the axle
depressed when inserting the axle into the frame
to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to
lock the wheel in place. The quick-release but-
ton should snap back to its original position.
Transporting the chair
Transporting the chair
Removing the rear wheels will
keep the chair as compact as pos-
sible. The backrest can be folded
down by pulling the cord located
on the backrest.
Extension for the wheel lock
Lever
The extension for the wheel lock
lever can be removed or folded
down. The longer lever helps to
minimize the effort needed to set
the wheel locks.
Caution:
Mounting the wheel lock too clo-
se toward the wheel will result in
a higher effort to operate. This
might cause the wheel lock
extension lever to break!
Leaning onto the wheel lock extension lever whi-
le transferring will cause the lever to break!
Splashing water from tyres might cause the
wheel lock to malfunction.
Step Tubes
Step Tubes
Step tubes are used by attendants
to tip a wheelchair over an obstacle.
Simply step on the tube to push a
wheelchair, for example, over a kerb
or step.
Options – Suspension system
Suspension system
The function of the suspension
system is determined by the buffer
elements (1). Sunrise Medical
offers a varied range of elements
to suit the individual weight of the
user.
To replace the elements, remove
the 2 screws (2) (1 on each side).
Turn the rocker arms (3) down-
wards; the buffer elements (1) can
then be easily removed from the
upper and lower openings.
To fit new sleeves, use the reverse procedure. Ensu-
re that the buffer elements are securely located in
the upper or lower openings.
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