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O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l

Quickie

®

Rhythm

BC, SC, MPC

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 reference.

S E C T I O N

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RHYTHM

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Summary of Contents for Quickie Rhythm

Page 1: ...BC SC MPC 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 reference S E C T I O N S E C T I O N E N G...

Page 2: ...ith the chair Related Documents Listed below are additional documents which are referenced in this owners manual RNET Owners Manual RNET OBP Owners Manual RNET Omni Owners Manual SUNRISE LISTENS Thank...

Page 3: ...N Assignable Controls 12 O CG Tilt Power Accessory 13 P Power Recline 13 Q Power Legrest Accessory 13 R Transit Use 13 VIII SET UP ADJUSTMENT USE 14 Notes 14 Tools You Will Need 14 Check Out 14 A Bat...

Page 4: ...ame Dimensions Frame width Traditional Rehab 12 22 1 increments Seat depth Traditional Rehab 12 22 1 increments Seat height Traditional Rehab 17 20 1 increments Seat Traditional Rehab Solid seat Optio...

Page 5: ...It is important to read and understand all of them and under stand them WARNING These warnings must be followed failure to do so may cause personal injury or may dam age the wheelchair PROHIBITED Pro...

Page 6: ...ce cars fire trucks ambulances and taxi cabs The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long Range Transceivers These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and a...

Page 7: ...the power on to ensure the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion Make sure you have full control over the chair when you release the motor locks When you do so the chair will not have...

Page 8: ...section VIII L Transit Option F CHANGES ADJUSTMENTS PROHIBITED Never use non Quickie parts to replace Quickie provided parts or make changes to your chair unless authorized by Sunrise Doing so will vo...

Page 9: ...t sideways or rise up off the seat 2 Never reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest 3 Never reach with both hands you may not...

Page 10: ...elevation for every ten feet of slope length 2 Wet or slippery surfaces such as when ice snow water or oil film is present A loss of traction may cause a fall or tip over 3 A change in grade on a slo...

Page 11: ...e your feet do not hang up or get caught in the space between the footrests Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward Remove or swing the footrests out of the way if possible...

Page 12: ...ist of the assigned functions should have been supplied with the wheelchair if this feature is programmed Please contact your dealer or the Quickie Technical Service Department if you do not receive t...

Page 13: ...er exceed this capacity while operating the pow ered actuator R TRANSIT USE Refer also to sections VI K Motor Vehicle Safety and VIII L Transit Option for additional transit option and motor vehicle w...

Page 14: ...smoothly Check to see that all components work properly If you detect a problem be sure to correct it before use NOTES 1 Work Surface For Set Up Use a flat surface such as a table to assemble adjust a...

Page 15: ...ft the battery from the compartment via the battery carrying straps WARNING Batteries may weigh up to 55 lbs 25 kg Care must be taken to avoid injury when lifting B FOLDING BACKREST Quickie Rhythm whe...

Page 16: ...ing Legrest ELR see instructions for Swing away Footrest installa tion 2 Adjustment a To raise legrest lift to desired position Legrest will automatically lock in place b To lower legrest while seated...

Page 17: ...ich allows the control to be locked in a forward or retracted position using magnets Adjustment a To retract the joystick push outward on the inside of joystick b Push the joystick away from front of...

Page 18: ...h side of the backrest pivot plate 2 Back Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame a Remove the front securing bolt A on the side of the backrest hinge plate b Loosen the lower rear bolt B c Set at desired angl...

Page 19: ...the Packer Module should be bolted directly to the seat frame interface SEATING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT A MANUAL RECLINE OPERATION The Perfect Fit seating system has two manual recline options The first is...

Page 20: ...RNET PC Programmer See RNET OBP Owners Manual for full program mable parameters acceleration rate deceleration rate turn acceleration turn deceleration forward speed max min reverse speed max min tur...

Page 21: ...urn the chair on and move the joystick in the direction you want to go Moving the joystick from the neutral center position disengages the motor locks allowing the chair to move The chair will move fa...

Page 22: ...five speed profile settings step 1 is the lowest speed and step 5 is the highest Speed Decrease Button This button decreases the maximum speed setting or if the control system is programmed for drive...

Page 23: ...etting Digital Speed Display Fig 8 This displays the actual speed of the wheelchair derived from the motors Inhibit Fig 9 If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a tilted seat t...

Page 24: ...l not have brakes in the free wheel position 3 Make sure that the person pushing the chair has full control when motor locks are disengaged 1 To Disengage Motor Locks Pull the lever out and away from...

Page 25: ...e A INTRODUCTION 1 Notes Batteries supply the power for your chair They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy You can charge batteries only a c...

Page 26: ...er by plugging off board charger plug into the off board charger socket F DISPOSING OF BATTERIES WARNING 1 All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous...

Page 27: ...ber gloves and safety glasses when you handle or service batteries 2 Adding Water Wet Cells Only Wet type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water due to evaporation Q NOTE Use distilled...

Page 28: ...Way Amp Mate N Loc 6 Way Mini Fit Jr BASE SEAT ACTUATOR ADAPTOR HARNESS POWER HARNESS ACTUATOR HARNESS DRIVE THRU HARNESS Switch Seat Tilt 6 Way Mini Fit Jr Fuse Fuse VR2 Hand Control VR2 Attendant Ha...

Page 29: ...ator Inhibit2 Inhibit3 6 Way Mini Fit Jr Pot Seat Recline ACTUATOR HARNESS ACTUATOR HARNESS W INHIBIT 4 Way Amp Mate N Loc 6 Way Mini Fit Jr ACTUATOR ADAPTOR DRIVE THRU HARNESS Right ELR 6 Way Mini Fi...

Page 30: ...d or altered 3 This warranty applies in the USA only Check with your sup plier to find out if international warranties apply 4 This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first consumer...

Page 31: ...Sunrise Medical Inc 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont Colorado 80503 USA 800 333 4000 In Canada 800 263 3390 www sunrisemedical com 2009 Sunrise Medical Inc 4 09 112670 Rev A...

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