Zippie X'CAPE, Owner'S Manual

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ZIPPIE X’CAPE
I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... 3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ....................................... 4
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......................................... 4
A.Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options ................. 4
B. Review This Manual Often ............................................. 4
C.Warnings.............................................................................. 4
V. GENERAL WARNINGS....................................................... 5
A.Weight Limit ...................................................................... 5
B. Intended Use....................................................................... 5
C.Attendants and Caregivers.............................................. 5
D.Accessories ......................................................................... 5
E. Know Your Chair .............................................................. 5
F. Reduce The Risk of an Accident ................................... 5
G.Safety Checklist ................................................................. 5
H.Changes & Adjustments .................................................. 5
I. Environmental Conditions .............................................. 6
J. Terrain ................................................................................. 6
K. Street Use .......................................................................... 6
L. Motor Vehicle Safety ........................................................ 6
M.When You Need Help ..................................................... 6
VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS .................. 7
A.Center of Balance ............................................................ 7
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ...................................... 7
C.Obstacles ............................................................................ 7
D.Front Caster Lift ................................................................ 7
E. Reaching or Leaning.......................................................... 7
F. Moving Backward............................................................... 7
G.Escalators............................................................................. 8
H.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ................................................ 8
I. Transfers............................................................................... 9
J. Curbs & Single Steps......................................................... 9
K. Climbing a Curb or Single Step...................................... 10
L. Descending a Curb or Single Step................................. 10
M.Stairs ..................................................................................... 10
N.Climbing Stairs .................................................................. 10
O.Descending Stairs ............................................................. 10
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ................. 11
A.Anti-Tip Tubes ................................................................... 11
B. Armrests ............................................................................. 11
C.Cushion & Sling Seats ...................................................... 11
D.Fasteners ............................................................................ 11
E. Footrests.............................................................................. 11
F. Pneumatic Tires ................................................................. 11
G.Positioning Belts Option .................................................. 12
H.Push Handles Option........................................................ 12
I. Quick-Release Axles ........................................................ 12
J. Rear Wheels ...................................................................... 12
K. Rear Wheel Locks ............................................................ 12
L. Modified Seat Systems ..................................................... 13
M.Seat and Back Upholstery .............................................. 13
N.Power Drive........................................................................ 13
O.Dynamic Backrest.............................................................. 13
P. Anti-tip Receivers .............................................................. 13
VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................. 14
A.Introduction ........................................................................ 14
B. Critical Safety Checks ...
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C. Cleaning Tips
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D. Safety Checklist
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E. Troubleshooting Chart ..................................................... 14
F. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels............................ 15
G.Wheel Locks....................................................................... 15
H.Hub Locks ........................................................................... 15
I. Anti-tips................................................................................ 16
J. Single-Post Height Adjustable Armrest......................... 16
K. Footrest system ................................................................. 17
L. Swing-Away Footrest ........................................................ 17
M.Upholstered Backrest .......................................................
N.Folding and Unfolding .......................................................
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O.Integrated Stroller Handles .............................................
P. Backrest................................................................................
Q.Seat Sling Upholstery and Cushion...............................
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R. Storage Tips......................................................................... 19
S. Inspect
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IX DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................... 20
A.Dealer Service Introduction............................................ 20
B. Critical Maintenance tips ................................................. 20
C.Cleaning................................................................................ 20
D.Rear Axles & Axle Plates.................................................. 20
E. Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment................................. 21
F. Wheel Locks....................................................................... 21
G.Caster Forks ....................................................................... 22
H.Casters ................................................................................. 22
I. Anti-tip Receivers .............................................................. 22
J. Armrest Receiver Attachment ...................................... 23
K. T-post Armrest ................................................................... 23
L. Standard Flip-up armrest ................................................. 23
M.Flip-up armrests-adjustable locking, and Adjustable
Locking with adjustable length ...................................... 24
N.Footrest System ................................................................. 24
O.Angle adjustable Backrest ............................................... 25
P. XLOCK™ Technology...................................................... 25
Q.Dynamic Backrest.............................................................. 25
R. Sideguard with T-Post Armrest ....................................... 26
S. Backrest Tension Adjustable ........................................... 26
X. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................... 27
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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