Sunrise Medical T45 - Manual

Page 2 - I N T R O D U C T I O N; SUNRISE LISTENS

3 930356 Rev. B I . I N T R O D U C T I O N 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 theservice you receive from your supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at thea...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 5 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S I I . T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 3 a. Sunrise Listens ...................................................................................

Page 4 - I I I . Y O U R C H A I R A N D I T S P A R T S; Composite footplate

6 7 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B Weight 75 lbs. Frame Dimensions Frame width: 14”-20” Seat depth: regular frame (15”-17”), long frame (18”-20”)Cushion: Opt - 2”, 3”, 4” Seat Std - seat pan Tilt Mechanism Std - std (90 pound assist)Opt - heavy-duty (135 pound assist) Solid Back/Seat 24” back height Ba...

Page 5 - C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR; occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

8 9 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B I V . N O T I C E — R E A D B E F O R E U S E V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S A. WEIGHT LIMIT NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms), for combinedweight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to yourchair, a fall, tip-o...

Page 6 - G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S; J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY

10 V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair:1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Checkfor noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate low tirepressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your chair). 2. Repai...

Page 7 - K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP; Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward.; B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES; control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

12 13 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B V . G E N E R A L W A R N I N G S K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings andinstructions that apply. For Attendants: 1. Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methodsbest s...

Page 8 - See p. 19 for steps to learn to do a “wheelie.”; E. REACHING OR LEANING; side it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward.

14 15 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S C. WHEELIES Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur. However, if ...

Page 9 - This will NOT keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.

16 17 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S G. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubesmay no...

Page 10 - W A R N I N G S F O R S A F E U S E; A. LEARNING TO DO A “WHEELIE”

18 19 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B V I . W A R N I N G S : F A L L S & T I P - O V E R S J. STAIRS 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you.Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings “For Attendants” (p....

Page 11 - C. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP

20 21 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B V I I . W A R N I N G S F O R S A F E U S E 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 ...

Page 13 - G. POSITIONING BELTS; C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S

24 25 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B 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 G. POSITIONING BELTS (Optional) Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death of the rider.1. Make sure the rider do...

Page 14 - S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T; Setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat; Note on Torque Setting:; A torque setting is; FOOTRESTS; M. MODIFIED SEAT SYSTEMS

I X . S E T U P & A D J U S T M E N T Note: Setting the wheelchair on a table or on a flat surface, such as a table or on a flat surface, such as aworkbench, helps make these procedures easier. Note on Torque Setting: A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particula...

Page 15 - C. ARTICULATING LEGREST

28 29 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B F. DUAL-POST, HEIGHT- ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS 1. Installation or Removal a. The assembly is held securely in place when the lever (a) is facing forward. b. Pull back on securing lever.c. Insert or remove armrest.d. Return securing lever to locked position. 2. Height-Adj...

Page 16 - Gas Cylinder. Gas charged; J. DUAL TRIGGER RECLINING; Receiver; Both wheels should be at

30 31 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B I. TILT-IN-SPACE MECHANISM The tilt-in-space mechanism is installed by Sunrise. A cable trigger mechanismpositively locks the chair in place from 0 o to 45 o . 1. Cable Adjustment a. Loosen the jam nut by turning it clockwise. b. Turn the cable adjuster until slack ...

Page 17 - The adjustment on each side

32 33 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B M. WHEEL LOCKS Quickie T45 wheelchairs are standard with wheel locks. Wheel locks areinstalled by Sunrise unless you haverequested otherwise. Note: Use a torque setting of 100 in./lbs when setting-up wheel locks. 1. Adjustment a. Loosen the screws on the side of eac...

Page 18 - M A I N T E N A N C E; and make your chair easier to use.; before using; done by your authorized supplier.; Service by Authorized Supplier; To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time.; SOLUTIONS; X . T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

34 35 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B 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 lo...

Page 19 - S U N R I S E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y; F. NOTICE TO CONSUMER; You do not need to grease or oil the chair.

36 37 930356 Rev. B 930356 Rev. B X I I . S U N R I S E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise 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 year...

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