Sunrise Medical ST/DT - Manuals

Page 2 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

QUICKIE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions orcomments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair, and the serviceyou receive from your Quickie supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at theaddress and telephone number below: Su...

Page 4 - ” wheelbase width adjustment; Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S

1. Backrest 2. Pneumatic tire 3. Seat cushion 4. Seat sling (not shown) 5. Scissor wheel lock 6. Leg strap 7. Footrest 8. Aluminum handrim 9. Spokes 10. Rear wheel hub 11. Quick-release axle 12. Aluminum wheel rim 13. Caster housing 14. Caster fork 15. Caster wheel 4 I I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D ...

Page 5 - N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E; C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR; G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S; W A R N I N G S

6 A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Quickie provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheelchair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, optionsand adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosingthe best chair and se...

Page 6 - G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

8 9 3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver. 4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift. K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider:Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that...

Page 7 - E. REACHING OR LEANING

10 A. CENTER OF BALANCE The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options youselect and the changes you make, may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over. 1. The Most Important Adjustments Are: a. The...

Page 9 - warranty and create a safety hazard.; of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.; the warranty and create a safety hazard.

14 3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. 4. Move your chair as close as as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board. 5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible...

Page 11 - T I P S F O R A T T E N D A N T S

18 V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S ▲ ! M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS Use of a seat system not approved by Quickie may alter the center of balanceof this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over. 1. Do not change the seat system of your chair UNLESS you consult your authorized...

Page 12 - C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP; Note: Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs.

20 C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD: 1. Stay behind the chair.2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step. 3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the ...

Page 13 - S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T; Shadow ST/DT wheelchairs are shipped; Note on Torque Setting: Use a torque setting of; To install armrest, slide the outer armpost; Note: Armrests can be mounted facing forward or; Armrests are detachable. Lifting the; assembling wheel locks.; Note on Torque Setting: Unless otherwise; assembling this wheelchair.

22 I X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T Note: The Shadow ST/DT is shipped fully assem-bled except for the following items which mayneed to be attached or adjusted before final adjust-ments are made. Setting the chair on a flat surface(such as a workbench or table) helps make theseprocedures eas...

Page 14 - Wheelbase Width Adjustment; G. BACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

25 H. CAMBER TUBE The most important adjustment on your Shadow Rigid wheelchair is the position ofthe camber tube. the center of gravity isdetermined by the camber tube. The cen-ter of gravity is determined by the cambertube adjustment. Use a torque setting of100 in./lbs. when adjusting rear axle. W...

Page 15 - setting up wheel locks.; Loosen screws on top clamp. Slide; modifications for use on your Shadow Rigid.; Adjust height by removing bolts and sliding

26 I X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T I. WHEEL LOCKS Note: Use a torque setting of 100 in.-lbs. when setting up wheel locks. 1. Low-Mount Scissor Wheel Locks: Loosen screws on top clamp. Slide assembly toward rear wheel until clampembeds into tire to prevent wheel move-ment, when in locked po...

Page 16 - M A I N T E N A N C E; make your chair easier to use.; T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

29 X I . M A I N T E N A N C E A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your chair. 2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and make your chair easier to use. 3. Repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged part...

Page 17 - Q U I C K I E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y; F. NOTICE TO CONSUMER

X I I . Q U I C K I E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y A. FOR LIFETIME Quickie warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. The expected life of this frame is five years. B. FOR TWO (2) YEARS We warran...

Page 18 - 477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (303) 218-4500 or (800) 456-8165 in Canada (800) 263-3390 © 1997, Sunrise Medical 12.97 931142 Rev. B