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930354 Rev. B

930354 Rev. B

M. ANTI-TIP TUBES (OPTIONAL)

Quickie Designs recommends anti-tip
tubes for all wheelchairs.
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.

g) Insert it into the anti-tip tube receiver.
h) Turn the anti-tip tube down until

release pin is through the receiver
mounting hole.

i) Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.

3. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel

The anti-tip tube wheels may have to 
be raised or lowered to achieve proper 
clearance 1 1/2" to 2".

a) Press the anti-tip wheel release 

button so that both release pins 
are drawn inside.

b) Raise or lower to one of the three

predrilled holes.

c) Release button.
d) Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel

the same way. Both wheels should be
at exactly the same height.

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2. Inside or Outside Placement

a) Remove caster housing casters.
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.
f) Tighten the eccentric bolts.
g) Replace caster housing covers.

K. FOOTREST

Use a torque of 100 in.-lbs. when 
adjusting footplate.

1. Height Adjustment

a) Remove bolts on both sides of

footrest and loosen footplate.

b) Remove footrest tubes and slide plug

up or down inside tube to correct
position.

c) The end of the plug is tapped so a 

3" - 1/4"x20 bolt (included with chair)
may be used to help position the plug
at the correct hole.

d) Align predrilled holes in footrest and

reinsert bolts.Tighten.

2. Footplate Angle Adjustment

a) Loosen flathead screws.
b) Reposition footplate to desired angle

and retighten screws.

L. WHEEL LOCKS

Quickie Revolution wheelchairs are
shipped with one of two types of high-
mount wheel locks.Wheel locks are
installed at the factory unless you have
requested otherwise.
Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when
setting up wheel locks.

1. High-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks:

a) Loosen the screws on the top of 

each clamp.

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.

Summary of Contents for Quickie Revolution

Page 1: ...PLIER 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 User Instruction Manual Warranty Quickie Revolution ...

Page 2: ...ith information about safety new products and options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheel chair If you lose your warranty card call or write and we will gladly send you a new one FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS Your authorized supplier knows your wheelchair best and can answer most of your questions about chair safety use and maintenance For future reference fill in the following Suppli...

Page 3: ...wing away height adjustable with standard pad height adjustable with full length pad Axle Plates Standard Quickie Revolution Option 3 4 spacer 1 1 2 spacer Camber 0º 4º 8º 12º Axles Standard Stainless steel Option Titanium quad release axle nuts Standard Rear Wheels Standard Spoke Option Mag Quickie Performance Wheels Option Tennis basketball heat treated tennis heat treated basketball Tire Size S...

Page 4: ...hat We Will Do 41 e What You Must Do 41 f Notice to Consumers 41 I I I T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1 INTRODUCTION 3 a Sunrise Listens 3 II YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS 4 5 I11 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 7 IV NOTICE READ BEFORE USE 8 a Choose the Right Chair Safety Options 8 b Review This Manual Often 8 c Warnings 8 V GENERAL WARNINGS 9 a Weight Limit 9 b Weight Training 9 c Getting to Know Your Chair 9 d T...

Page 5: ... occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others 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 needs of the wheelchair rider However final selection of the type of wheelchair options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor Choosing the best chair and set up for your s...

Page 6: ...f Your 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 chair 2 Repair any problem Your authorized supplier can help you find and cor rect the problem 3 Check to see that both quick release rear axles are locked When locked the axle button will pop out...

Page 7: ... 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 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 K WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider Make sure that each person who helps you read...

Page 8: ...ver 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 sure your path is clear 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 V I W A R N I N G S F A L L S...

Page 9: ...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 V I W A R N I N G S F A L L S T I P O V E R S G RAMPS SLOPES SIDE HILLS Riding on a slope which includes a ramp or side hill will change the center of balance of your chair Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle Anti tip tubes may not prevent a fall or t...

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 Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level 5 When the rear wheels are safely on the lower l...

Page 11: ...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 at the rear is in control He or she tilts the chair back to its balance point 4 A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non detachable part of the front frame and lifts the chair up and over one stair at a time 5 The attendants move to...

Page 12: ... 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 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 A ANTI TIP TUBES OPTIONAL Anti tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions 1 Sunrise Recommends Use Of Anti Tip Tubes a UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this ch...

Page 13: ...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 G POSITIONING BELTS OPTIONAL Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider s posture Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider 1 Make sure the rider does not slide down in the wheelchair seat If this occurs the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the ...

Page 14: ...nter of balance of this chair This may cause the chair to tip over 1 Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult your authorized supplier first 2 Use of a seat system not approved by Sunrise may affect the folding mechanism of this chair 3 Use of a seating system not provided by Sunrise is prohibited for transit use If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall ...

Page 15: ...place 2 Height Adjustment a Rotate release lever to second stop b Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height c Return lever to locked position against armpost d Push arm pad until upper armpost locks firmly into place 3 Removing Armrest a Rotate release lever to first stop and remove the armrest Height Adjustable Armrest Key 1 Outer armpost 2 Standard receiver 3 Release lever 4 Armrest pad 5 T...

Page 16: ...lows for quicker turning and greater access to the top of the handrims Wheel camber is determined by the axle tube Tubes are available from your autho rized supplier in 0º 4º 8º 12º angles 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 4 Replacing Armrest a Slide armrest back into receiver b Return release lever to locked position against armpost 5 Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit T...

Page 17: ...o caster bracket f Tighten the eccentric bolts g Replace caster housing cover 3 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 how well the chair will roll Drag or resistance occurs in a wheelchair when the rear wheels are not properly aligned Toe in can be slightly adjusted for setting the axle adjustment bra...

Page 18: ...to one of the three predrilled holes c Release button d Adjust the second anti tip tube wheel the same way Both wheels should be at exactly the same height 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 2 Inside or Outside Placement a Remove caster housing casters b Remove the two eccentric bolts from each caster c Move left side caster to right side d Move right side caster to le...

Page 19: ...r service See the introduction page for details on how to contact your authorized supplier or Sunrise customer service X S E T U P A D J U S T M E N T 4 Turning Anti Tip Tubes Up Turn anti tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs a Press the rear anti tip tube release lever b Hold lever in and turn anti tip tube up c Release lever d Repeat with second anti...

Page 20: ...y need to look farther to find the best solution for a specific problem Note To keep track of your progress make only ONE change at a time L e f t T u r n I n C h a i r R i g h t T u r n I n C h a i r L o o s e n e s s I n C h a i r S l u g g i s h T u r n i n g S q u e a k s A n d R a t t l e s C a s t e r F l u t t e r Add a spacer washer between the plastic saddle and the caster plate on the to...

Page 21: ...ranty is in place of any other warranty written or oral express or implied including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 2 This warranty gives you certain legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Record your serial number here for future reference ___________________________________________ C MAINTENANCE TIPS 1 Axles Axle Sleeves Check...

Page 22: ...42 43 930354 Rev B 930354 Rev B N O T E S N O T E S ...

Page 23: ...Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont Colorado 80503 USA 303 218 4500 800 456 8165 In Canada 800 263 3390 1998 Sunrise Medical 2 98 930354 Rev B ...

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