Sunrise Medical M6 - Manual

Page 2 - I . I n t r o d u c t i o n

930457 Rev. A I . I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your chair and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier. Please feel free to write or call us...

Page 3 - XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY; I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s; II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

930457 Rev. A I I . T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 5 IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 25 A.To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels........................................................... 25 X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS ....................

Page 4 - I V . N o t i c e – R e a d B e f o r e U s e; and other places you are likely to use your chair).; I I I . Y o u r C h a i r & I t s P a r t s; Armrest; Q u i c k i e M 6

930457 Rev. A I V . N o t i c e – R e a d B e f o r e U s e 7 A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheel-chair rider. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustmentsrests solely with yo...

Page 5 - NOTE–; G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s; C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR

930457 Rev. A V . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s 9 E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair:1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check for noise, vibration or a change in ease of use. (These may indicate low tire pressure, loosefasteners or damage to your cha...

Page 6 - K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP; J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

930457 Rev. A V . G e n e r a l W a r n i n g s 11 K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructions that apply. For Attendants: 1. Evaluate your ability to help the user control their chair when negotiating obstacles. Gener...

Page 7 - B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES

930457 Rev. A V I . W a r n i n g s : F a l l s & T i p - O v e r s 13 C. OBSTACLES Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. To avoid these risks:1. Keep a lookout for danger – scan the area well ah...

Page 10 - A. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP

930457 Rev. A V I I . W a r n i n g s : F o r S a f e U s e 19 C. CLIMBING STAIRS 1. Climbing stairs is not recommended for riders over 250 lbs.2. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs.3. Move the chair and rider BACKWARD up the stairs.4. The person at the rear is in contro...

Page 12 - L. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS; W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s

930457 Rev. A V I I I . W a r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s 23 J. REAR WHEELS A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair. 1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward. 2. ...

Page 13 - I X . C h a i r B a s i c s; Figure 2; Figure 1

A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles arelocked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. NOTE– Axle is not locked until: a. The quick-release button pops out fully. (Fig. 1)b. The ball bearings are fully visible on ...

Page 14 - D. FIXED FRONT FOOTRESTS; Figure 3

930457 Rev. A X . S e t - U p & A d j u s t m e n t s 27 X . S e t - U p & A d j u s t m e n t s 930457 Rev. A 26 D. FIXED FRONT FOOTRESTS 1. Adjustment (Fig. 6) a. Remove mounting bolts on the top of each extension tube. b. Make sure the inserts remain in place.c. Slide footrest tube into f...

Page 18 - and make your chair easier to use.; before using this chair; your authorized supplier.; Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per maintenance chart.; To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time.

930457 Rev. A X I I . M a i n t e n a n c e 35 X I . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 930457 Rev. A 34 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 ...

Page 19 - F. NOTICE TO CONSUMER

930457 Rev. A X I I I . S u n r i s e L i m i t e d W a r r a n t y 37 X I I . M a i n t e n a n c e 930457 Rev. A 36 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defectsin materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. The expected...

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