D. BATTERY MAINTENANCE
WARNING
1. To prevent an acid spill, always keep batteries upright
(wet cell batteries).
2. Never smoke or hold an open flame near batteries.
3. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when
you
handle batteries.
1. Maintenance Schedule:
This varies for different types of batteries. Always
follow the instructions supplied with your batteries.
Q-NOTE- Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you han-
dle
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 water only.
Check the battery fluid level about once a week. When you
remove the stoppers (on top of the battery) there should be
one-eighth to one-quarter of an inch of fluid above the inter-
nal plates. Do not overfill.
3. Corrosion:
Check battery terminals often for corrosion.
a. If corrosion is present, use a wire brush to clean the terminals.
Q-NOTE- Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves.
b. Use baking soda to neutralize acid.
c. Use petroleum jelly to re-grease the terminals after con-
necting cable to battery. (Completely cover the terminal nut
and
bolt, cable clip and any exposed cable with jelly).
4. For Answers To Questions: Contact your supplier.
E. PNEUMATIC TIRES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or
over-inflated.
2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to
one side and result in loss of control.
3. An over-inflated tire may burst.
4. Never use a gas station pump to inflate a tire. Such
pumps provide air at high volume, and may cause tire
to burst.
1. Check for signs of wear and correct air pressure in pneu-
matic tires weekly.
2. For best performance, inflate tires to the same pressure
level, as shown on the tire sidewall:
12.5" pneumatic drive wheels 35 to 45 psi (240 to 310 kpa)
3. CAUTION- To prevent tire damage:
Use a hand pump (or a low volume air pump)
to inflate tires.
Use a tire gauge to check pressure.
F. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A TIRE
WARNING
Residual air pressure in tires can cause severe injury.
Make sure you release all air in tire before attempting
to service or repair tires.
1. 6" Caster Wheels:
a. Remove caster wheel from fork using a 1/2"
wrench. b. Make sure there is no residual air in
tire before you remove bolts that hold the two rim
halves together.
c. Remove four bolts from rim using a #3 phil-
lips screwdriver. Separate two halves of rim.
d. Repair or replace inner tube.
e. Reassemble the caster wheel; make sure the
bearing spacer is in place and all four bolts are
tightened to a torque of 60 in.-lbs. (6.8 N.m).
f. Mount caster wheel onto fork. Install washers correctly
tighten bolt to 240 in.-lbs. (27 N.m).
2. 12.5" Drive Wheels:
a. Elevate and securely support
chair so that wheel is off the
ground. Release all air from tire.
b. Remove four (4) lug nuts (A)
from rim using a socket wrench.
c. Make sure all air has been
removed from tire. Remove
the eight bolts inside the rim.
Separate two halves of rim (B).
d. Repair or replace inner tube. Reassemble the wheel. Use a
torque setting of 120 in.-lbs. (13.5 N.m) to re-
tighten bolts.
e. Inflate tire to proper pressure level (listed on
tire sidewall).
G. ORDERING PARTS
When you order parts, provide the following:
1. Model of chair
2. Serial number of chair
3. Left hand or right hand control
4. Part number, description and quantity of
parts you need. 5. State reason for replace-
ment.
H.MAINTENANCE CHART
You should check the items on this chart at the indicated inter-
vals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, im-
mediately have them checked and/or repaired by your authorized
Sunrise supplier. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve
performance, extend wheelchair life, and help prevent injuries.
Quickie
X2
Owner’s
Manual Rev.
A
21.
CHECK...
Daily
Weekly
Monthly Quarterly Annually
Charge Batteries
X
Check tires for proper inflation level
X
Check batteries for proper electrolyte
level (wet only)
X
Check plugs and connectors for proper
connections
X
Check all moving parts for wear
X
Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners for
looseness or wear
X
Inspect upholstery for wear
X
Service by authorized supplier
X
