Quickie Jive
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4.8 sharp turns
danger!
Full speed turns should not be attempted. If you need
to turn sharply you must reduce your speed with the
joystick or speed setting. This is particularly important
when travelling across or down a slope. Disregarding this
advice could lead to your wheelchair tipping over.
4.9 batteries
Your wheelchair is supplied as standard from Sunrise
Medical with maintenance-free batteries. These only
require regular charging. Before charging, please read
section 12 in this manual.
warnIng!
Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with the
batteries. If in any doubt contact your local Sunrise
Medical authorised dealer.
cautIon!
Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please
charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
warnIng!
Avoid contact with acid on damaged sealed type
batteries or wet batteries. Battery acid can cause burns
to the skin as well as damage to floors, furniture and
your wheelchair. If it comes into contact with the skin
or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
it comes into contact with the eye, immediately flood
the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes
and seek medical attention immediately. Acid can be
neutralised with baking soda and water. Take care to
keep batteries upright at all times, especially when
transporting your wheelchair.
Battery and charger type:
24V (2x12V) / 73 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 260 x 171 x 210 mm.
24V (2x12V) / 60 Ah/20h. Maintenance free
Dimensions: 256 x 169 x 178 mm.
Connector: 3 pins “Neutrik” type (polarity scheme in
section 17)
4.10 tyres
Your wheelchair tyres can wear depending on use.
Check them regularly in accordance with the service
instructions in this manual, especially the pressure of the
tyres.
danger!
Never inflate the tyres using a garage forecourt airline,
always use the pump provided.
4.11 weight limit
danger!
The user plus items carried should never exceed a
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total weight of 160Kg or 137Kg if fitted with a kerb
climber. This figure rises to 240Kg for the Jive F-XL.
Never use this chair for weight training if the total
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weight (user plus additional weights) exceed a total
weight of 160Kg or 137Kg if fitted with a kerb climber,
(240Kg for the Jive F-XL).
Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the
•
seat, frame or fasteners and may cause severe injury
to you or others from chair failure
Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
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4.12 wheelchair motors
After prolonged use, the motors will produce heat, which
is radiat ed through the motors’ outer casing.
warnIng!
Do not touch the motors’ outer casing for at least 30
minutes after using the wheelchair, to allow it to cool.
(
Fig. 4.2
).
warnIng!
Hot surfaces
Not only the motors can get hot during the operation of the
chair, but also the upholstery material and armrests when
standing in the sun.
Fig. 4.2
