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RX Kidz

Issue 2

Using your chair

Fig. 12

Moving a chair and rider up
or down stairs

Warning:

Where possible, avoid carrying out
this manoeuvre to prevent
attendant injury.
Read and follow the warnings for
attendants. If you fail to heed these
warnings a fall or tip over may
occur and cause severe injury to
the rider and/or attendants:

1. Always use two or more

attendants when moving a chair
and rider up or down stairs
(Fig. 12).

2. Make sure that this chair has

push handles and that the grips
will not rotate or slip off. The
attendant at the rear needs
secure hand-holds to bear the
weight of the chair and rider.

3. Use only non-detachable parts of

the main frame as hand-holds.

4. Make sure that the rider is

secure in the chair, with his or
her feet, arms and hands safely
out of the way of any obstacles.

Tips for climbing stairs with
help

Read and follow the warnings for
attendants. Follow these steps
when helping the rider climb stairs:

1. Move the chair and rider

backwards up the stairs.

2. The attendant at the rear is in

control. He or she tilts the chair
back to its balance point
(Fig. 12).

3. A second attendant at the front

firmly grasps a non-detachable
part of the front frame and lifts
the chair up and over one step at
a time.

4. The attendants reposition

themselves on the next step up
and repeat the same procedure
for each step. When the landing
is reached, return the chair to its
upright position.

Summary of Contents for Quickie RX Kidz

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual RX Kidz...

Page 2: ...47 RX Kidz Issue 2...

Page 3: ...hether they are optional or standard For this information refer to the order prescription form or your prescriber supplier Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally...

Page 4: ...stment of the footplates page 18 Swing away footrest page 19 Height adjustable armrest page 20 Wheel locks page 21 Backrests and Quick release axles page 22 Anti tip tubes page 23 Footplate page 23 24...

Page 5: ...e quality in all areas of our business from development through to final delivery This product is manufactured to comply with the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC If you have any queries about the u...

Page 6: ...e of the original purchaser All Quickie wheelchairs parts and components including frame components axle plates castors armrest backrests etc are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanshi...

Page 7: ...12 1 Height adjustable armrest 2 Push handle backrest tube 3 Backrest 4 Handrim 5 Full profile tyre 6 X spoked wheel 7 Quick release axles 8 Adjustable axle plate 9 Wheel lock 10 Crossbrace 11 Castor...

Page 8: ...es Do not attempt to go up or down inclines greater than 10 1 in 10 Anti tip tubes Under normal use anti tip tubes will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards Anti tip tubes are available...

Page 9: ...seat rails and pressing down making sure the seat rail snaps into the rail saddles 2 Warning Do not place your fingers between the seat sling and frame rail during this operation Folding Flip up the...

Page 10: ...abilities and those of the rider 3 Always use good posture and proper body mechanics When you lift or support the rider or chair bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as...

Page 11: ...reduce the risk of a fall or tip over by proper use of this chair Dressing and changing clothes Warning Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair This may cause a...

Page 12: ...move with the chair to prevent a tip over 2 The attendant s hands should be beneath the push handles or back brace ready to catch you if you tip too far backwards 3 When the attendant is in position...

Page 13: ...cause the chair to tip forward do not lock the rear wheels This creates a tipping point and makes a fall or tip over more likely Doorways and obstacles Warning 1 As much as possible ensure that the fl...

Page 14: ...you can 3 Be very careful if you must climb a slope greater than 10 1 in 10 Ask for help if the slope may be beyond your ability On a steep slope anti tip tubes may not prevent a tip over On a steep...

Page 15: ...is a point during each transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you 2 To avoid a fall you should learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during the transfer work with your d...

Page 16: ...e a skilled rider and you can safely do a wheelie and you are sure you have the upper body strength needed to do so 2 Unlock and rotate anti tip tubes up out of the way so they do not interfere 3 Do n...

Page 17: ...kerb or step turn the chair around and pull it backwards 4 While looking over your shoulder carefully step back until you are off the kerb or step and standing on the lower level 5 Pull the chair tow...

Page 18: ...r single step in a forward direction 1 Always stay behind the wheelchair 2 Face the kerb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front castors clear the kerb or step Fig 10 3 Move forward...

Page 19: ...and rider 3 Use only non detachable parts of the main frame as hand holds 4 Make sure that the rider is secure in the chair with his or her feet arms and hands safely out of the way of any obstacles...

Page 20: ...rear is in control He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step 3 A second attendant stands firmly on a lower step and grasps the chair fr...

Page 21: ...d stability during transfer and excellent rolling performance In addition the lower leg length range is optimized Lower leg length adjustment without increments To adjust the footplate 1 height lower...

Page 22: ...required extension plug 4 either 2 5 cm or 5 cm plug available as option on the order form or via spares Fig 15 Tighten the screws to 5 8 Nm 1 3 4 2 Angle and depth adjustment of the footplates To ad...

Page 23: ...outward To remove the footrest from the chair lift vertically from this position WARNING Do not use the footplates to stand on as the full weight of your body may cause the chair to tip forwards and c...

Page 24: ...se lever to the first stop and remove the armrest Fig 21 To replace the armrest slide the armrest back into the receiver and return the release lever to the locked position Fig 19 The armrest can be a...

Page 25: ...ock is in the released position Fig 23 Wheel locks High mount push to lock wheel locks are shown in Fig 23 The wheel lock mounts on a clamping system 1 and is correctly set prior to leaving the factor...

Page 26: ...two locking pins 5 are visible on the inside 6 of the sleeve Warning The axle is not secure until the outside quick release button pops out to its fully extended position and the locking pins 5 on th...

Page 27: ...Anti tip tubes Press the rear Fig 27 anti tip release lever 1 on the anti tip tube 2 so that both locking pins 3 are drawn into the tube and insert it into the anti tip tube receiver 4 Ensure the two...

Page 28: ...depth adjustment To adjust the depth of the footplate Fig 30 remove the two screws 1 and relocate the footplate to the desired depth position through the choice of a different set of holes 2 Refit the...

Page 29: ...mean tightening the straps around the lumbar region and loosening the straps around the posterior and upper back These adjustments should only be performed by a qualified therapist Fig 32 1 Adjusting...

Page 30: ...orque setting of 15Nm Some adjustments to the wheel lock position can be accomplished without moving the clamp To adjust loosen the four screws as above Slide the mounting bar forward or backwards and...

Page 31: ...ning nut using a torque wrench to a setting of 45Nm Note After adjusting the axle position the front castors must be checked for adjustment 2 1 Seat height adjustment std To adjust the seat height Fig...

Page 32: ...rrying out this adjustment Fig 35 1 3 Chair adjustments Fig 36 Centre of gravity option The cente of gravity Fig 36 is adjusted by removing the four retaining nuts 1 and screws 2 from the axle plate 3...

Page 33: ...setting replace the axle in the required hole 7 and tighten to 81Nm Relpace the wheel spacer and retaining nut and tighten to 45Nm Note After adjusting the axle position the front castors must be che...

Page 34: ...e castor stem rotational axis perpendicular to the floor surface Rotate the bolts independently until they fall into position When the alignment is satisfactory re tighten the two retaining bolts to 8...

Page 35: ...rilled holes 4 25mm 1 apart on the castor fork 5 Replace the bolt and tighten to 27Nm torque Follow castor angle adjustment 3 Inside mounted castors To inside mount the castors Fig 42 reverse the posi...

Page 36: ...o below the seat Fix the upholstery again on the seat rail and push the end plugs on again Fig 44 Castor adjustment To remove play from the castor stem Fig 43 remove the dust cover 1 by prising it off...

Page 37: ...through the tri glide Repeat on both ends of positioning belt Step 3 To fit the positioning belt to the chair Take the positioning belt strap and wrap around back post Step 4 Thread the positioning be...

Page 38: ...ositioning belt Step 6 To adjust the positioning belt use the tri glide buckles and the fastening buckle Fastening buckle Tri glides Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 7 Generally the Lap Belt should be...

Page 39: ...ed correctly see step 7 and are free from any obstruction or adverse wear Sunrise Medical does not encourage the transportation of any person in a vehicle using this positioning belt as a method of re...

Page 40: ...he requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 in accordance with the WTORS manufacturers instructions 4 The wheelchair s use in other positions within a vehicle has not been tested e g transportation in a...

Page 41: ...led as meeting the requirements specified in ISO 7176 19 2001 or SAE J2249 12 The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie down restraints and...

Page 42: ...mrest or wheels Incorrect placemant of the Headrest Correct placement of the headrest 4 The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side frame just above the castor and the rear side frame...

Page 43: ...ue 2 Transportation Fig 25 Fig 26 Position of the front wheelchair tie down restraint and the tie down label Fig 27 Fig 28 Position of the rear wheelchair tie down restraint and the tie down label on...

Page 44: ...6 Folding of the backrest Check the backrest folds and opens smoothly Check for loose fasteners 7 Armrests swing away Check that all fasteners are secure and that all mechanisms work freely 5 Seat sl...

Page 45: ...ure Rinse off with clean water before allowing to dry DO NOT PUT UPHOLSTERY IN A DRYER Do not use bleach or solvents If dirt is ingrained the surface should be scrubbed with a soft brush The frame sho...

Page 46: ...c stability uphill 17O min 12 5O max Static stability sideways 24 5O min 24 5O max Seat plane angle 13 7O Effective seat depth 436mm Effective seat width 450mm Seat surface height at front edge 474mm...

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