Quickie ® Groove User R3/F3, R5, R7/F7, R3HD/F3HD, R5HD, R7HD/F7HD Instruction Supplier: This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair. Manual & User: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
I. 2 Introduction I. Introduction 3 USER WARNING 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 at the address and telephone number below: Attention wheelchair users, do not operate this wheelchair without first reading the owner’s manual.
II. 4 I. II. III. IV. V. Ta b l e of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................... YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ............................................................................... NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ................................................................................
III. 6 Yo u r Chair and Its Parts III. Yo u r Chair and Base Chair User Weight Limits* R3, R5, R7 - up to 300 lbs. F3, F7 - up to 300 lbs. R3HD, R5HD, R7HD - up to 400 lbs. F3HD, F7HD - up to 400 lbs.
I V. 8 Notice– Read Before Use A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the user. However, final selection of a wheelchair rests solely with you and your health care professional. Choosing the best chair for you depends on such things as: 1. Your size, disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2. Your intended use, and your level of activity. 3.
V. 10 EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) V. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) 11 C. SOURCES OF EMI Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or chair movement: 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your chair is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your chair. 2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them. 3.
V. 12 EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) VI. General Wa r n i n g s 13 4.
VI. 14 General Wa r n i n g s 3. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide secure points for you to hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. •Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. B. WEIGHT LIMIT 1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the maximum weight capacity identified on the chair. 2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (user plus additional weights) exceeds maximum weight capacity. 3.
VI. 16 General Wa r n i n g s •Never operate your chair on a slope or ramp if there is snow, ice, water or oil film present. 3. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry place. Extra caution should be used when employing the disc switch or the proximity head array as control devices. These two devices are susceptible to malfunction when wet. I. TERRAIN 1. This chair will perform at optimum on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor flooring. 2.
VI. 18 General Wa r n i n g s VI. General Wa r n i n g s 19 N. REACHING OR LEANING P. OBSTACLES Reaching or leaning affects the center of balance of your chair. If done improperly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When in doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach. Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds, lifts, ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken pavement. These can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
VI. 20 General Wa r n i n g s S. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL: 1. Never use your chair on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. •Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp. •Do not turn or change direction on a slope. 3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side. 4.
VII. 22 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options VII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options 23 D. FASTENERS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. A. ARMRESTS Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair. PROHIBITED! Never lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or break. Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners.
VII. 24 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options VII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options 25 K. SEATING SYSTEMS H. PNEUMATIC TIRES Proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use. 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall. 2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in a loss of control. 3. An over-inflated tire may burst. 4.
VII. 26 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options aware of their surroundings while components are in motion. 6. Maximum User Weight Do not exceed the weight capacity for your specific chair/seating system configuration. Doing so could result in premature failure or injury. N. CG TILT POWER ACCESSORY The powered CG Tilt accessory for the Groove has a maximum user weight capacity of up to 400 lbs. Never exceed this capacity while operating the powered actuator. O.
VIII. 28 Set-Up, Adjustment & Use VIII. Set-Up, Adjustment & CHECK-OUT B. FOLDING BACKREST Be sure this chair performs to your chosen operational settings. If it does not, turn the chair off immediately and have the dealer reprogram. Quickie Groove wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in folded position. When properly set-up, this chair will operate smoothly. Check to see that all components work properly. If you detect a problem, be sure to correct it before use.
VIII. 30 Set-Up, Adjustment & Use Adjustment & Use 31 C The dual-post flip-back armrest can be used as either a flip-back armrest or a removable armrest. 1. To Connect a. Line up the groove on the joystick cable (A) with the groove on the wing of the wheelchair cable (B). b. Push the connectors together and then turn the wing of the wheelchair cable until the two wings line up (C). 2. To Disconnect a.
32 VIII. Set-Up, Adjustment 5. Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit VIII. Set-Up, Adjustment A. SEAT PAN AND BACK SIZE ADJUSTMENTS Your Perfect Fit seating system can be adjusted to a wide range of widths and depths to accommodate specific user needs. Seating dimensions should only be altered by a trained professional and may require new seat cushions. Please refer to the Perfect Fit Growth Guide for more detailed instructions on how to customize the size of your seat. & Use 33 1 3° 6° 9° B.
VIII. 34 Set-Up, Adjustment SEATING SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT A. MANUAL RECLINE OPERATION The Perfect Fit seating system has two manual recline options. The first is using a 16mm socket wrench and the second can be done by turning a knob on the side of the chair (Figure 3). To recline the chair, rotate this knob clockwise and turn the knob counter-clockwise to return the back to a more upright position. & Use 3 IX. Operating Guide 35 A.
IX. 36 Operating Programming the Chair: a. Insert Delphi Hand Held Programmer or Delphi PC Setup Station plug into the Programmer socket on the front of the joystick. b. Program as needed. c. Remove plug. Q-NOTE– Review the Delphi Hand Held Programmer or Delphi PC Setup Station Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program your chair. C. THERMAL ROLL-BACK Your chair has a thermal roll back circuit. This protects the controller from damage due to overheating.
38 IX. Operating • Amber lights indicate that batteries need recharging. • When the lights stay in the red band, the batteries must be recharged. 5. On/Off Mode Switch (A) (QR option) The on/off mode switch is located on the rear face of the joystick housing. It is a toggle switch. Turning the chair on or off, is accomplished by pressing the switch downward. The switch will automatically return to the center point. Alternate locations exist for this switch.
40 IX. Operating Guide X. Batteries 41 G. MOTOR LOCKS A. INTRODUCTION Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair. (For example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). 1. Notes– • Batteries supply the power for your chair. They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy. • You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge.
X. 42 Batteries 2. Caution — To Avoid Damage to the Charger: • Never place the charger on top of a battery during charging. (Gases from the battery can damage the charger and may lead to an explosion or fire). • Never place a battery on top of the charger. • Never expose charger to rain or snow. • Never unplug charger by pulling on the electrical cord. This will damage the cord. • Never open a charger or attempt to repair it yourself.
X. 44 Batteries fire or explosion: • Make sure area is well vented. Never charge battery in a closed-in area. • Never smoke or allow a spark, flame or high heat near battery during charging. • Never allow metal tools or chair parts to make direct contact across both battery terminals. 3. Never look directly into cells when charging battery (wet cell batteries). ALWAYS: 1. Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and follow all instructions and warnings. 2. Make sure room is well ventilated.
XI. 46 Maintenance D. BATTERY MAINTENANCE 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 handle or service batteries. 2.
XI. 48 2. 14" 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 four 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).
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