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RX Kidz

Issue 2

Fig. 41

Chair adjustments

Chair height adjustment

Two-hole castor forks (Fig. 41)
allow you to interchange 127mm
(5"), 152mm (6") and 203mm (8")
castor wheels and to adjust the
seat height.  To adjust, remove the
13mm A/F axle bolt (1) and nut (2)
with 13mm A/F spanners and
remove the castor wheel (3). Either
change the castor wheel size and/
or position the castor wheel upward
or downward in the desired pre-
drilled holes (4) 25mm (1") apart on
the castor fork (5). Replace the bolt
and tighten to 27Nm torque. Follow
castor angle adjustment.

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Inside mounted castors

To inside mount the castors
(Fig. 42), reverse the positions of
the castor assemblies. Remove
the castor assemblies (1) from the
frame (noting their positions).
Inside mount the right castor on the
left side and the left castor on the
right side. For correct refitting follow
the instructions Castor angle
adjustment, ensuring that the
castors are at the correct angle and
the retaining nuts and bolts are
tightened to the correct torque
setting 8-10Nm.

Fig. 42

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2

4

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Содержание Quickie RX Kidz

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

Страница 2: ...47 RX Kidz Issue 2...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 47: ...Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 E Mail sunmail sunmed co uk www sunrisemedical co uk...

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