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1. Introduction Sunrise is dedicated to providing products of exacting quality which conform fully and reliably to the requirements of their intended use This wheelchair is to be used to aid individuals with limited or no personal mobility The Revolution is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use The maximum user weight for this chair is 113kg 250lb Sunrise is accredited to BS EN ISO 9001 which is the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems This approval ensures we provide 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 use maintenance or safety of your wheelchair please contact your wheelchair prescriber supplier Sunrise Medical will be pleased to answer any other questions that you may have and can provide a list of approved Sunrise Medical agents on request to SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED HIGH STREET WOLLASTON WEST MIDLANDS DY3 4PS ENGLAND Telephone 01384 446688 Fax 01384 44 66 99 International Telephone 44 1384 44 6688 Fax 44 1384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk PQUICKIE Revolution Issue 5 1 CUETElES Your guarantee The guarantee form is included in the Sunrise Pack which accompanies the chair on delivery Please fill in the relevant details and return to us to register your entitlement The guarantee is for yo2. IN A DRYER Do not use bleach or solvents If dirt is ingrained the surface should be scrubbed with a soft brush The frame should be cleaned regularly with a non abrasive cleaner followed by polishing with a non abrasive automotive wax PQUICKIE Revolution To maintain your wheelchair properly you will need the following tools Adjustable spanner 2 3 4 5 6 7mm Allen keys 3 32 Allen key Spoke key 10 13 17 and 19mm A F spanners Philips No 2 screwdriver Armrest pouch Axle plate spacer 19mm 9 38mm 11Y2 Backpack and seat pouch Adult Kids Basketball roller Caddy Positioning belts Long Velcro style 170cm 67 Short Velcro style 145cm 57 Long buckle 163cm 64 Short buckle 137cm 54 Spoke guards clear Spoke guards black Swing away tray table Tool kit Touch up paint JAY Seating and positioning systems are available Contact Customer Services for individual requirements Issue 5 813mm min 892mm max 677mm Folded height Total mass Total mass S Less than 1 Less than 1 Less than 1 Seat plane angle Effective seat depth 480mm 16 5 min 25 5 max 350mm min 425mm max 370mm min 460mm max Not applicable Not applicable Horizontal location of axle 50mm min 120mm max Minimum turning radius 580mm gt QUICKIE Revolution Sunrise Medical Your new Revolution is manufactured in the West Midlands by Sunrise Medical With over 30 yea
3. The seat height Fig 34 is adjusted by removing the axle clamp 1 and the camber bar 2 Remove the two retaining screws 3 and nuts 4 using a 4mm Allen key and an 10mm A F spanner and adding an axle spacer 5 using the screws and nuts 6 provided in the kit The screws and nuts must be tightened to 8 10Nm torque The spacers are available in 19mm and 38mm sizes Note both axle spacers must be positioned in the corresponding holes on both sides of the frame to ensure the chair s centre of gravity is correct The wheelbase width Fig 35 is adjusted by loosening the 28mm A F axle sleeve nut 1 and screwing the axle sleeve 2 in or out The nut must be tightened to 45Nm torque gt QUICKIE Revolution 28 Issue 5 Chair adjustments _ Rear axle camber Wheel camber Fig 36 is determined by your choice of camber bar and axle clamps The tubes and clamps are available in 0 4 8 and 12 settings from Sunrise Medical dealers To change the camber setting the camber bar and clamps must be removed by removing the two retaining screws and nuts per clamp following the procedure for seat height and fitting the desired camber bar and axle clamp The screws must be tightened to 7 12Nm A Warning Always ensure the camber tube and clamps angle match The correct wheel position is set at the factory Should you change the seat angle you must always check the toe in toe out Fig 37b This c
4. side of the frame Refer to Fig 40 page 31 Both retaining bolts 1 and nuts 2 must be removed from both castor assemblies 3 and both castor assemblies removed and their positions switched on the chair The bolts must be replaced and the sequence for castor angle adjustment followed Fig 40 page 31 The castor assemblies can also be fitted inside the frame Fig 43 When fitting follow the procedure for seat height adjustment to reset the castor angle A Warning We advise that you only inboard mount castors if they are of the quick release type If other types of castors are used they can interfere with the folding of the chair and cause paint damage to the frame gt QUICKIE Revolution Transportation This wheelchair has been crash tested in its standard configuration However due to safety risks Sunrise Medical do not recommend the transportation of people in their wheelchairs Should a person need to be transported in the wheelchair on transport systems the following should be adhered to 1 The wheelchair must be positioned forward facing 2 For tie down points on the wheelchair please look for the tie down symbols on the wheelchair 3 Ahead restraint must be fitted and suitably positioned at all times during the transportation 4 If possible remove seat cushion to create a lower centre of gravity 5 The chair is crash tested and has satisfied the Dynamic test requirement
5. AS TO THE PROBLEM AND NO USE MUST BE MADE OF THE GOODS AND NO ALTERATION OR UNAUTHORISED REPAIRS MADE TO THE GOODS PRIOR TO INSPECTION BY THE DESIGNATED REPAIRER 6 If the Customer is operating the Goods away from the locality of the designated repairer the Customer must contact the Company to obtain the name and address of another repairer authorised by the Company If the Customer is operating the Goods outside the UK the Customer must bear the transport insurance and packaging costs incurred in having the Goods repaired or replaced by an authorised repairer of the Company PQUICKIE Revolution 7 ltems of a consumable nature will not normally be covered during the 12 month warranty period unless such items have suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect These items include amongst others lubricants motor brushes upholstery tyres inner tubes pushhandle foam brakes and similar parts Batteries will be covered by the warranty only where they have been charged and maintained fully in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility willbe accepted where the goods have required repair or replacement as a direct result of a The goods or part not having been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations where such exist and using only the specified original equipment parts b The goods or part having been damaged by
6. be performed by experienced users Do not attempt to learn or practice this manoeuvre without the aid of an attendant The lowest point of the footrest should be at least 63mm 2 from the ground to allow proper clearance Never stand on the footrest because the chair may tip over Always practice with a qualified attendant before attempting to negotiate kerbs inclines or ramps alone It is important for you to develop safe techniques suited to your abilities Do not attempt to go up or down inclines greater than 10 1 in 10 Issue 5 Folding and opening Remove both rear wheels Fig 1 by pressing the quick release button 1 which is located in the wheel hub 2 and grip the wheel through the spokes 3 around the hub and pull the axle out of its sleeve 4 Standing at the rear of the chair Fig 2 firmly grasp the backrest support tube 1 Pull the backrest release cord 2 and push the backrest forwards and down until it reaches its semi folded position shown in the Fig 3 Issue 5 5 gt QUICKIE Revolution Folding and opening _Semi folded position Release the backrest cord and holding the chair as shown in Fig 3 semi folded position pull the main frame lock release cord 4 and pull the camber bar 5 toward you until the front castors 6 are parallel with the seat frame 7 This is the fully folded position Fig 4 Standing at the rear of the chair hold the bottom of the backre
7. down the stairs Fig 15 2 The attendant at the 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 frame Both attendants lower the chair one step ata time by letting the rear wheels roll over the step edge 4 The attendants move to the next step down and repeat the same procedure for each step When the landing is reached return the chair to its upright position Issue 5 17 gt QUICKIE Revolution Chair features An angle and height adjustable footplate is shown in Fig 16 Fig 17 shows the swing away armrest To fit swing away armrests simply drop the armrest 1 into the receiver 2 PQUICKIE Revolution 18 Issue 5 Chair features Fig 18 shows the height adjustable armrest To install armrests slide the outer arm post 1 into the receiver 2 The armrest will automatically lock into place To adjust armrest height rotate the release lever 3 to the second stop Fig 18B Slide the armrest pad 4 up or down to the desired height and return the lever to the locked position Push the arm pad until the upper arm post locks firmly in place To detach the armrest rotate the release lever to the first stop Fig 18C and remove the armrest To replace the armrest slide it back into the receiver 2 and return the release lever to the locked po
8. position Tighten to 7 12Nm torque gt QUICKIE Revolution 22 Issue 5 Chair adjustments _Footplate height To adjust the fooplate height Fig 25 loosen the two footplate screws 1 sufficiently to allow the tubes 2 to slide in or out of the footplate Use a 5mm Allen key Remove both screws 3 using a 4mm Allen key and move the tubes up or down to the required position carefully aligning the holes on the tubes with the holes in the frame 4 Replace both screws and tighten to 7 12Nm torque A Warning The screws 3 also connect the front frame 4 and the castor housings 6 to the lower frame tubes 5 When loosening the screws ensure the castor housing is kept in its original position To adjust the fooplate position Fig 26 remove the two footplate screws 1 and nuts 2 Turn the footplate 3 through 180 replace both screws and nuts and tighten to 7 12Nm torque using a 4mm Allen key Issue 5 23 PQUICKIE Revolution Chair adjustments Wheel locks o To adjust loosen the screws 1 on the side of each clamp 2 Using a 5mm Allen key turn one of the screws anticlockwise Y4 turn Repeat the same process with the second of the two screws Fig 27 Loosen the screws until the clamp can slide freely Slide the clamp towards the rear wheel until the grip bar 3 embeds into the tyre 4 approximately 4mm 3 16 when in the locked position Tighten the screws to a torque setting of
9. you go 3 over an obstacle Keep both your hands on the handrims If you fail to do so ce you may lose control of your 4 chair and tip over Do not propel your chair by pushing or pulling on an object Never pull yourself through a doorway by grabbing the doorjambs with one or both hands To help correct the centre of balance of your chair you should gt Lean your upper body forward slightly as you go up over an obstacle gt Press your upper body backward as you go down from a higher to a lower level A Warning A al Reaching or leaning affects the centre of balance of your chair if you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you gt QUICKIE Revolution 10 Avoid reaching or leaning if you must shift your weight to do so Moving forwards in your seat may cause the chair to tip forward Always keep your lower back in contact with the backrest Ask for help or use a device to extend your reach Never reach with both hands If you do so you may not be able to catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair tips Never lean backwards to reach for an object unless your chair has anti tip tubes and they are locked in the down position If you must reach or lean from your wheelchair gt gt Rotate the front castors to the forward position To do this move your chair past the object then back up alongside it gt Place your chair as close as
10. 15Nm Some adjustments to the wheel lock position can be accomplished without moving the clamp To adjust loosen the two screws as above Slide the mounting bar 5 forwards or backwards and rotate it to the correct angle position The grip bar should embed into the tyre approximately 4mm 3 16 when in the locked position Tighten the screws to a torque setting of 15Nm A Warning Wheel locks when properly adjusted prevent the rear wheels from turning when the chair is stationary Always adjust the wheel locks after making any changes to the rear axle sleeves position so that the grip bar embeds into the tyre approximately 4mm 3 16 when in the locked position gt QUICKIE Revolution 24 Issue 5 M Chair adjustments Backrest angle The backrest angle Fig 28 is adjusted by loosening the eccentric bolt assembly 1 using a 4mm Allen key and the pivot bolt 2 using a 4mm Allen key sufficiently to allow the eccentric assembly to be rotated When the desired position is reached tighten the eccentric bolt fitting and pivot bolt in the recessed position to 7 12Nm torque Remove the upholstery and remove the retaining screws and washers Fig 29 using a 5mm Allen key 1 from both sides of the backrest tube 2 Move the inner tubes 3 to the desired position carefully aligning the holes in both tubes and refitting the retaining screws and washers Tighten to 7 12Nm torque Issue 5 PQUICKIE Revol
11. 99 www sunrisemedical co uk Issue 5 Features and options Backrest X spoked wheel Pneumatic tyre Castor assembly Handrim Height angle adjustable footrest Quick release axle Seat sling Adjustable axle plate 0 Seat height spacer Issue 5 3 PQUICKIE Revolution Safety tips Under normal use anti tip tubes will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards Anti tip tubes are available from your local wheelchair prescriber supplier Sunrise Medical recommends anti tip tubes for first time and less experienced wheelchair users Ensure that pneumatic tyres are properly inflated The correct tyre pressure is 450 kilopascals 4 5 bar 65 psi for the pneumatic rear wheels and 250 kilopascals 2 5 bar 36 psi for pneumatic castor wheels Low tyre pressure may allow the rear wheels locks to slip Always secure swing away armrests before using the wheelchair Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests These parts are detachable and lifting the wheelchair by them may cause damage to the chair and or injury to the user Guidelines on how to do a side transfer are provided in this manual however this is only one method of transfer and you should work with your wheelchair prescriber supplier to develop a technique which best suits your abilities gt QUICKIE Revolution Doing a wheelie tilting the wheelchair backward to its balance point is dangerous as the chair may tip over Wheelies should only
12. QUICKIE REVOLUTION Owner s Manual SUNRISE MEDICAL Issue 5 PQUICKIE Revolution gt QUICKIE Revolution How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Quickie Revolution wheelchair This Owner s Manual will familiarise you with the chair and its features It contains hints on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the guarantee There are a wide range of accessories and adjustments available on the Quickie Revolution for further information about these you should contact your wheelchair prescriber supplier Your wheelchair will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our factory By following the guidelines for maintenance and cleaning on pages 33 34 your wheelchair will maintain its first class condition and give you complete satisfaction For ease of use A Warning denotes a risk of personal injury or damage to your chair and gt indicates points which will improve the performance and safety of your chair Issue 5 PQUICKIE Revolution Introduction Guarantee AA e I G a se Za HL LIA MEAR pase dl pasei es TR T CNA h Se Za IAN f 22 32 d f a a as am E NULA An Maintenah LY see d tools Cleaning guidelines acces ojo Technical data age 39 Sunrise Medical age 40
13. an be adjusted Fig 37a by removing the side plate 1 and loosening the eccentric washer retaining screw 2 Note it must clear the housing 3 and turning the washer through the desired amount Once the desired setting is reached tighten the screw 2 to 7 12Nm and replace the side plate tightening all screws to7 12Nm Allen key size 4mm A Warning both wheels must have equal amounts of toe in or toe out The maximum is 15mm Issue 5 Fig 37b Front of wheelchair Toe out in Straight Top view of chair PQUICKIE Revolution Chair adjustments Castor adjustment To remove play from the castor stem Fig 38 remove the dust cover 1 by prising it off Tighten nut 2 with a 19mm A F socket spanner until all play is removed yet still allows the castor stem 3 to rotate freely Replace the dust cover by snapping it back in place To adjust the height of the front of the seat use the top axle hole 1 in the castor fork 2 as shown in Fig 39 Remove the two axle retaining screws 3 using a 4mm Allen key from the bottom hole and align the axle wheel 4 with the top holes in the castor fork fit the axle retaining screws in the top holes and tighten to 27Nm torque To adjust the height of the rear of the seat the position the rear axle must be changed See axle details on page 27 PQUICKIE Revolution 30 Issue 5 Chair adjustments _ Castor angl
14. e adjustment For optimum performance the castor housing Fig 40 should always be at 90 to the floor perpendicular to the ground This adjustment is made with an eccentric offset attachment bolt mechanism 1 To change the angle place the chair on a flat surface such as a table Remove the bolt nuts 2 using a 10mm A F spanner from the rear side of the castor plate 3 You will note that the castor plate is slotted on the side for adjustment Place a right angled object 4 against the flat surface and the front surface of the castor bearing housing 5 Align the castor stem rotational axis perpendicular to the flat surface Rotate the bolts independently until they fall into position When the alignment is satisfactory re tighten the two retaining bolts Repeat the process for the other castor Torque setting 8 10Nm The castor plate is generally mounted in a forward facing position Fig 41 However if additional footrest clearance is necessary the castor plate can be reversed as shown in Fig 40 This will position the castor plate rearward to allow more clearance After reversing follow the procedure for seat height adjustment to reset the castor angle Issue 5 PQUICKIE Revolution Chair adjustments _Reversing the castor To reverse the castor plate as shown in Fig 42 the left plate should be mounted on the right side of the frame and the right plate should be mounted on the left
15. e the positioning belt strap and wrap around back post Thread the positioning belt back through the tri glide to form a loop around the back post Thread positioning strap through tri glide as shown in step 5 QUICKIE Revolution 34 Issue 5 Lap belt instructions To secure the positioning belt to the chair Take one of the cable ties supplied and thread through the positioning belt strap Then wrap around the frame and fasten together DO NOT over tighten positioning belt Repeat steps 3 5 with both ends of positioning belt To adjust the positioning belt use the tri glide buckles and the fastening buckle we c Tri glides Fastening buckle The positioning belt should be adjusted so the fastening buckle is situated in the middle of the stomach The positioning belt should be adjusted so a hand can be placed between the user and the belt Issue 5 35 PQUICKIE Revolution Lap belt instructions The positioning belt can be used on the Quickie RXS Quickie 2 Breezy SLTL and Quickie 2 Millennium wheelchairs Quickie RXS The positioning belt must only be fitted by an approved Sunrise Medical dealer agent The positioning belt should only be adjusted by a professional or a Sunrise Medical approved dealer agent The positioning belt must be checked on a daily basis to ensure they are adjusted correctly see step 7 and are free from any obstruction or adverse wear Sunrise M
16. edical does not encourage the transportation of any person in a vehicle using this positioning belt as a method of restraint Please see Sunrise Medical transit booklet for further advice on transportation Maintenance Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for any sign of frays or damage Replace if necessary NOTE The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed above Sunrise Medical recommend that the length and fit of the belt be checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end user inadvertently re adjusting the belt to an excessive length QUICKIE Revolution 36 Issue 5 Maintenance schedule All Revolution wheelchairs leave the factory inspected and adjusted for immediate use Continuous use will require routine maintenance and adjustments especially if original settings are altered Initial adjustment carried out by your wheelchair prescriber supplier should accommodate your body structure and personal preference The chair needs to be checked after the first 4 6 weeks of use as the folding mechanism will run in and may need adjusting to avoid uneccessary squeaking The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made which will help sustain the life and efficiency of your wheelchair Revolution CHECK LIST GENERAL 1 Tyre pressure 450 kilopascals 4 5 bar 65 psi rear wheels 250 kilopascals 2 5 bar 36 psi Ca
17. neglect accident or improper use c The goods or part having been altered from the manufacturer s specifications or repairs having been attempted prior to the designated repairer being notified d Fair wear and tear Please keep a note of your local service agent s address and telephone number in the space provided on the previous page In the event of a breakdown contact them and try to give all relevant details so they can help you quickly The wheelchairs shown and described in this manual may not be exactly the same in every detail as your own model However all instructions are still entirely relevant irrespective of detail differences The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights measurements or other technical data shown in this manual All figures measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual Sunrise Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual Your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to carry out detailed maintenance as and when required Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts SUNRISE MEDICAL Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66
18. oid a tip over Use anti tip tubes until you are Sure you are not at risk of tipping over The centre of balance and stability of your chair are also affected by gt gt A shift in your body position posture or weight distribution gt Riding your chair on a sloped surface gt Fitted seating systems optional N ce E Refer to the sections that follow to learn how you can reduce the risk of a fall or tip over by proper use of this chair PQUICKIE Revolution A Warning Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair This may cause a fall or tip over and severe injury to you To help prevent this you should 1 Rotate the front castors to the forward position 2 Lock anti tip tubes in the down position if your chair has anti tip tubes 3 Back your chair up against a wall and lock both rear wheels Issue 5 Using your chair A wheelie is performed by balancing on the rear wheels of your chair while the front castors are raised off the ground If done safely it can help you overcome kerbs and other obstacles A Warning It is dangerous to do a wheelie as you may fall or tip over backwards and suffer a severe injury Make sure that you heed these warnings 1 Consult your doctor nurse or therapist to find out if you are a good candidate to learn to do a wheelie Do not try to do a wheelie unless you are a highly skilled rider or unless yo
19. release button pops out to its fully extended position gt QUICKIE Revolution 20 Issue 5 Chair features Scissor wheel locks are shown in Fig 21a The wheel locks mount on clamping systems 1 and are correctly set prior to leaving the factory To apply the wheel lock pull the operating lever 2 forwards until you feel it go over centre and the grip arm 3 grips the tyre 4 Scissor locks can also be mounted on the lower frame tube Fig 21b A Warning Wheel locks are not brakes they are not designed to slow down the chair when it is moving Wheel locks when properly adjusted prevent the rear wheels from turning when the chair is stationary Operating position and adjustment instructions for the kneebrake wheel lock are shown in Fig 21 Slaken the two screws 1 on the wheel lock clamp and slide the brake to achieve the correct wheel lock gap then retighten The wheel lock gap 2 which is the gap between the nearest point of the wheel lock and the tyre should be 3mm with pneumatic tyres tyres filled with air and 5mm with solid tyres when the wheel lock is in the released position Issue 5 21 gt QUICKIE Revolution Chair adjustments Backrest An angle and height adjustable backrest is shown in Fig 23 To adjust the angle of the footplate Fig 24 loosen the retaining screws 1 as shown using a 5mm Allen key sufficiently to allow the footplate to be rotated to the desired
20. rs experience we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufacturers in the UK All our Wheelchairs Powerchairs Scootas and Stairlifts undergo rigorous tests to ensure that they meet our requirements of comfort safety and durability Our success is based on the strong traditions of quality value for money and genuinely caring for our customers We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products but also on our commitment to offer an excellent standard of customer service both during and after sale In addition to your new Revolution Sunrise also manufacture oxygen concentrators nebulizers and hoists We also have a vast range of aids to daily living which include the Merlin Bath Lifter bed accessories and walking sticks Should you require any information on our full range of products please call us on 01384 44 66 88 or contact us at Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS www sunrisemedical co uk PQUICKIE Revolution 40 Issue 5 Issue 5 41 PQUICKIE Revolution SUNRISE MEDICAL Sunrise Medical Limited High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 44 0 1384 44 66 88 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 99 www sunrisemedical co uk
21. s of ISO 7176 19 6 The wheelchair must be secured by a 4 point Tie Down Restraint system conforming to ISO 10542 part 2 Issue 5 7 The occupant must be restrained independently of the wheelchair by a lap and diagonal safety belt conforming to ISO 10542 part 3 Sunrise Medical postural lap belts are for postural support only and not suitable as restraints during transportation 8 Any detachable accessories or components of the wheelchair must be removed and stored securely in the vehicle luggage compartment during transportation 9 The Tie down restraints should be fitted to the main frame of the wheelchair as indicated by the karabiner stickers and in the User Manual and not to any other part of the chair 10 The Tie Down restraints should be attached as close as possible at an angle of 45 and tightened securely in accordance with the restraint manufacturers instructions 11 The wheelchair parking brakes must be firmly applied PQUICKIE Revolution Lap belt instructions Note Lap belts are fitted as positional aids and are not suitable as transportation restraints Sep Step 1 Positioning belt kit The Positioning belt kit contains one positioning belt three tri glide buckles and two Il M To assemble the positioning belt Take the positioning belt strap and thread through the tri glide Repeat on both ends of positioning belt To fit the positioning belt to the chair Tak
22. s upright and straight as you can 4 Unlock and rotate anti tip tubes up out of the way to avoid a trip or fall when operating the chair from the back 5 Always lock the rear wheels and lock anti tip tubes in the down position if you must leave the rider alone even for a moment Doing so will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss of control of the chair A Warning The point where this chair will tip forwards backwards or to the side depends on its centre of balance and stability If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you 1 The most important adjustment to your chair is the position of the rear axles The further you move the rear axles forward the better the chair manoeuvres but the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backwards gt Consult your doctor nurse or therapist to find out what axle position is best for you PQUICKIE Revolution Using your chair Changing the setup of this chair increases the risk of a fall or tip over Be very careful if you make a change to any of the following gt The position of the rear axles the distance between the rear wheels or the amount of rear wheel camber gt The distance between the centre of the front castors and rear wheels and the angle of the castors To avoid a fall or tip over you should gt gt Have someone help you until you know the balance points of your chair and how to av
23. sition Fig 18 The armrest can be adjusted to remove free play in the receiver and inner arm post To tighten or loosen the fit of the outer post in the receiver first loosen the four bolts 5 on the sides of the receiver 2 with a 10mm A F spanner With the armrest in the receiver squeeze the receiver to achieve the desired fit then tighten the four bolts to 8 10Nm torque To adjust the fit of the inner arm post Fig 18D two set screws 6 are installed in the outer arm post Turn the set screws in or out until the desired fit is achieved using a 3 32 Allen key Fig 18D Issue 5 19 gt QUICKIE Revolution Chair features To fit anti tip tubes Fig 19 hold the release pins 1 in and insert the anti tip tube into the receiver 2 To remove the anti tip tube hold the release levers in and slide the tubes out In some instances it can be wise to rotate the tubes through 180 hold the release pins in and rotate the tubes through 180 allowing the locking pins to click into position Note the rear wheel is shown removed for clarity To remove quick release axles Fig 20 simply press the quick release button 1 which is located in the wheel hub 2 and grip the wheel through the spokes 3 around the hub and pull the axle out of its sleeve 4 To replace slide the axle into the sleeve until the release button pops out A Warning The axle is not secure until the outside quick
24. st tube and push the camber bar away from you until the frame locks into position Pull the backrest up into its used position ensuring that the locks are locked Replace the wheels by sliding the axle into the sleeve until the release button pops out A Warning The axle is not secure until the outside quick release button pops out to its fully extended position PQUICKIE Revolution Using your chair Contact with water snow or ice may affect the performance of your wheelchair 1 Never use your wheelchair in a pool or other body of water 2 If your chair becomes wet or if you use water to clean it dry the chair thoroughly as soon as you can A Warning If you fail to heed the following warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you or to your attendant For the Rider You should make sure that persons who assist you read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply to that use Before using this chair each attendant must know what to do to ensure safety For Attendants 1 Put the rider at ease Tell the rider what you plan to do and explain what you expect the rider to do 2 Work with the rider s doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the rider Issue 5 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 a
25. stors 2 Wheel locks Check for loose fasteners 3 Castor front wheels Check that the castor assembly and castor wheel rotate freely 4 Roll of wheelchair Check that the wheelchair rolls in a straight line with no excess drag or pull 5 Folding the chair Check that the wheelchair opens easily Check for loose fasteners 6 Armrests Swing away height adjustable Check for loose fasteners and that all mechanisms work freely 7 Joints and folding of chair Check for loose and or noisy joints 8 Seat sling or back uphostery Check for wear or sagginess in the upholstery 9 Complete inspection safety check and service should be made by an authorised Sunrise Medical supplier or wheelchair agent 10 Frame and axle plates e Issue 5 37 PQUICKIE Revolution Cleaning guidelines accessories and tools Check for loose or broken spokes every 3 months Tighten loose spokes so that they are the same tension as the others Contact an authorised dealer maintenance centre to replace broken spokes In addition to the maintenance checks on the previous page general cleaning of both the frame and upholstery should be undertaken To maintain its appearance the upholstery should be cleaned regularly Light soiling can be removed by sponging with a mild detergent and warm water wiping in the direction of the texture Rinse off with clean water before allowing to dry A DO NOT PUT UPHOLSTERY
26. trol your speed by keeping constant pressure on gt Never use the rear wheel locks to the handrims 10 MAXIMUM SIDE HILL SLOPE 10 MAXIMUM SLOPE try to slow or stop your wheelchair Doing so is likely to cause you to veer out of control or tip over Fig 6 Issue 5 11 PQUICKIE Revolution Using your chair Transfers A Warning If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you Please refer to figures 7 and 8 1 Transfers require good balance and agility and are very dangerous Be aware that there is a point during each transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you 2 To avoid a fall you should gt gt Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during the transfer C Work with your doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe transfer methods gt Have someone help you until you are sure you can perform safe transfers on your own 3 Wherever possible position your wheelchair as illustrated in Fig 7 and 8 4 Always lock the rear wheels before you transfer to keep the chair from rolling Locking the rear wheels will not always keep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping 5 Rotate the front castors forward to make the chair more stable 6 If your chair has armrests make sure that they are out of the way and do not interfere PQUICKIE Revolution 7 Be careful of the footrest To avoid a trip or fall
27. u are off the kerb or step and standing on the lower level Fig 10 5 Pull the chair towards you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the kerb or step Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level Fig 11 6 When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level tilt the chair back to its balance point This will lift the front castors off the kerb or step 7 Keep the balance position and take small steps backwards Turn the chair around and carefully lower the front castors to the ground 100mm 4 MAXIMUM KERB HEIGHT 100mm 4 MAXIMUM KERB HEIGHT Fig 11 gt QUICKIE Revolution 14 Issue 5 Read and follow the warnings for attendants To help the rider mount a kerb or single step in a forward direction 1 2 Issue 5 15 PQUICKIE Revolution Move forward placing the front Continue forward until the rear Using your chair Always stay behind the wheelchair Face the kerb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front castors clear the kerb or step Fig 12 castors on the upper level as soon as you are sure that they are past the edge 100mm 4 MAXIMUM KERB HEIGHT wheels contact the face of the Fig 12 kerb or step Fig 13 Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level 100mm 4 MAXIMUM KERB HEIGHT Fig 13 Using your chair A Warning Where possible avoid carrying out this manoeuvre to prevent attendant injur
28. u have help Make sure that anti tip tubes are up out of the way so they do not interfere When learning to do a wheelie make sure that this chair has push handles The attendant needs secure points to hold the rear of the chair to prevent the user from tipping over backwards Issue 5 Follow these steps when learning to do a wheelie with help 1 The attendant should be at the rear of the chair and must be able to move with the chair to prevent a tip over The attendant s hands should be beneath the push handles or back brace ready to catch you if you tip too far backwards When the attendant is in position place your hands on the forward area of the handrims Make a quick backward movement of the rear wheels immediately followed by a hard forward thrust This will tilt the chair backwards and lift the castors from the ground Try to find the balance point which is the point where you will not fall backwards or forwards Maintain your balance by small movements of the handrims PQUICKIE Revolution Using your chair Doorways and obstacles A Warning 1 As much as possible ensure that the floor areas where you use the chair are level and free of obstacles by gt Removing or covering threshold strips between rooms gt Installing a ramp at entry or 2 exit doors If your chair has anti tip tubes make sure you lock them in the N down position before
29. ur information THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS Sunrise Medical guarantees the frame and wheel axles on Quickie wheelchairs against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime 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 workmanship for one year from purchase date Warranty conditions 1 This warranty does not affect the statutory rights of the Customer but if the Customer wishes to have the benefit of the Company s warranty the Customer must comply with the provisions set out below 2 In the event of a defect in the goods supplied becoming apparent within the warranty period which commences from the delivery date the Company either itself or by an authorised dealer repair agent will effect any necessary repair or replacement of parts free of charge on condition that the Customer complies with the following provisions of this warranty 3 Any part repaired or replaced during the warranty period is warranted for the remainder of the duration of that period 4 The arrangements for repairs and service and the designated repairer will be notified to the Customer by the Company and will be confirmed at any time on request 5 ON A DEFECT OCCURRING DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE CUSTOMER MUST NOTIFY THE DESIGNATED REPAIRER IMMEDIATELY GIVING FULL INFORMATION
30. ution Chair adjustments Armrest height The height of swing away armrests can be changed Fig 30 Remove the armrest 1 from the receiver 2 Remove the height adjustment screw 3 using a 10mm A F spanner and replace in the required tapped hole 4 and tighten to 7 12Nm torque Replace the armrest into the receiver The seat sling Fig 31 can be re tensioned through the use of Velcro panels underneath the seat 2 Remove the No 2 Philips screws 1 retaining the left side of the seat sling with a No 2 Philips screwdriver re adjust the Velcro to bring the sling to its correct tension Replace the screws and tighten to 5 8Nm torque gt QUICKIE Revolution 26 Issue 5 Chair adjustments Anti tip tubes The anti tip tubes Fig 32 can be changed in height by pressing in the location pins 1 in the anti tip tube 2 and sliding the anti tip adjusting sleeve 3 to the desired position The location pin will snap into the desired hole 4 in the adjusting sleeve The centre of gravity Fig 33 is adjusted by moving the axle assembly 1 and camber bar 2 on the indexed axle plate 3 To move the axle assembly undo and remove the retaining bolts 4 and nuts using a 4mm Allen key and an 10mm A F spanner and locate the assembly in the desired index holes 5 Fit the retaining bolts and nuts and tighten to 8 10Nm torque Issue 5 27 PQUICKIE Revolution Chair adjustments
31. when you transfer you should C Make sure that your feet do not hang up or get caught on the footrest gt gt Avoid putting weight on the footrest as the chair may tip forwards Issue 5 Using your chair _Kerbs and single steps A Warning If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to you or others 1 Never try to climb or descend a kerb or step alone Fig 9 unless you are a skilled rider and gt You can safely do a wheelie and gt 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 100mm 4 MAXIMUM KERB HEIGHT 3 Do nat try to climb a kerb or step more than 100mm 4 high Fig 9 unless you have help your chair may exceed its balance point and tip over 4 When you have an attendant make sure that the chair has push handles The attendant must have secure points to hold the rear of the chair Issue 5 13 PQUICKIE Revolution Using your chair Read and follow the warnings for attendants To help the rider descend a kerb or single step in a backward direction 1 Check to make sure that push handle grips will not rotate or slip off 2 Always stay behind the wheelchair Fig 10 3 Before you reach the edge of the kerb or step turn the chair around and pull it backwards 4 While looking over your shoulder carefully step back until yo
32. y Read and follow the warnings for attendants If you fail to heed these warnings a fall or tip over may occur and cause severe injury to the rider and or attendants 1 Always use two or more attendants when moving a chair and rider up or down stairs Fig 14 Make sure that this chair has push handles and that the grips will not rotate or slip off The attendant at the rear needs secure hand holds to bear the weight of the chair 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 Read and follow the warnings for attendants Follow these steps when helping the rider climb stairs N 1 Move the chair and rider backwards up the stairs PQUICKIE Revolution 2 The attendant at the rear is in control He or she tilts the chair back to its balance point Fig 14 3 A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non detachable part of the front frame and lifts the chair up and over one step at a time 4 The attendants reposition themselves on the next step up and repeat the same procedure for each step When the landing is reached return the chair to its upright position Issue 5 Using your chair Read and follow the warnings for attendants Follow these steps when helping the rider descend stairs 1 Move the chair and rider forward
33. you can to the object you wish to reach gt gt Steady yourself by firmly grasping an armrest with one hand This will help you prevent a fall if the chair tips gt Avoid putting pressure on the footrests while reaching This may cause the chair to tip forward gt gt Do not lock the rear wheels This creates a tipping point and makes a fall or tip over more likely Issue 5 Using your chair A Warning Going up or down a slope Fig 5 or riding on the side of a hill Fig 6 will change the centre of balance of your chair If you fail to heed these warnings you may suffer a severe injury from a tip over fall or loss of control 1 Lean or press your body uphill to help correct the change in the centre of balance 2 Avoid turning on a slope or the side of a hill as a tip over is likely Always go as straight up and straight down as 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 Fig 5 GC On a steep slope anti tip tubes may not prevent a tip over gt On a steep slope you may not be able to reach the top without stopping If you have to stop turn the chair sideways on to the hill otherwise you may lose control and tip over 4 Always control your speed when going downhill If you go too fast you may not be able to control your chair Ask for help if the slope may be beyond your ability gt You can con
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