Pulse Quickie® Pulse 6 BC, 6 SC Owner ’s Manual SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair. RIDER: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
QUICKIE PULSE I . I N T RO D U C T I O N USER WARNING I. INTRODUCTION WARNING SUNRISE LISTENS Attention wheelchair users, do not operate this wheelchair without first reading the owner’s manual. If you do not understand the instructions and warnings of this owner’s manual please contact your dealer or qualified technician before operating this Quickie wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in damage and/or injury. Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair.
QUICKIE PULSE I I . TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. INTRODUCTION ................................................... TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................... YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ............................ NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE.............................. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)...... A. What is EMI................................................................ B. What Effect Can EMI Have.......................................
QUICKIE PULSE I I I . YO U R C H A I R A N D I T S PA RT S III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS 1. Flip-back, height-adjustable armrest 2. VR2 controller joystick (RNET optional) 2 3. Frame seat (adjustable ASAP) 1 4. Front caster 7" 5. Rear stabilizing caster 6" 6. Swing-away riggings (shown); single plate foot platform (optional); ELR center mount (optional) 3 7. Drive wheels 8. Freewheel release 9. Caster Fork (front) 10. Caster Fork (rear) 8 11.
QUICKIE PULSE I V. N OT I C E – R E A D B E F O R E U S E C. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this entire Manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often, until they are second nature to you. A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS D. WARNINGS Sunrise provides a choice of many power wheelchair styles, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the rider.
QUICKIE PULSE V. 3. Long-Range Transceivers: These include commercial radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: The following are not likely to cause EMI problems: Lap-top computers (without phone or fax), Cordless phones, TV sets or AM/FM radios, CD or tape players. WARNING Individuals with physical limitations requiring the use of a specialty control input device known not to be immune to 20V/m, or not known, should exercise extra care around known sources of EMI. D.
QUICKIE PULSE V I . G E N E R A L WA R N I N G S D. CONTROLLER SETTINGS VI. GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING WARNING Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings of your chair to reduce the risk of a collision, fall or tip-over. 1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or more often, if needed). 2. Consult your supplier to adjust the control settings immediately if you notice any change in your ability to: • Control the joystick. • Hold your torso erect.
QUICKIE PULSE VI. H. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR K. STREET USE WARNING In most states, power chairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots. 1. At night, or when it is hard to see, use reflective tape on your chair and clothing. 2. It may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before you proceed. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe. WARNING 1.
QUICKIE PULSE VI. P. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES 2. Make sure motor locks are engaged. This keeps the chair from moving when you transfer. 3. Work with your health care professional to learn safe methods. • Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer. • Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on your own. 4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board. 5.
QUICKIE PULSE VI. T. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL V. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WARNING Wheelchair lifts are used in vans, buses, and buildings to help you move from one level to another. 1. Always turn off all power to your chair when you are on a lift. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick by accident and cause your chair to drive off the platform. (Be aware that a “roll-stop” at the end of the platform may not prevent this). 2.
QUICKIE PULSE V I I . WA R N I N G S : C O M P O N E N T S & O P T I O N S • Avoid putting weight on the footplate or footrests, as the chair may tip forward. • Flip the footplate back or swing the footrests out of the way, if possible. 3. Never lift this chair by the footplate or footrests. Footrests fold or detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. VII.
QUICKIE PULSE VII. J. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC 2. Drive Inhibit This power chair is designed to automatically reduce driving speed when the power seating is tilted more than 16°. WARNING 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of the seat as soon as you can. If you fail to do so, the seat may fail and cause you to fall. Worn fabrics may increase the potential for a fire hazard. 2. Fabric will deteriorate with age and use. Look for fraying, thin spots, or stretching of fabric at rivet holes. Replace fabric as required.
QUICKIE PULSE VIII. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE NOTES: 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your chair. This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. 2. Fasteners: • Many of the screws and bolts on this chair are special high-strength fasteners and may have special coatings. • Many nuts are of the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening. WARNING 1. Use of improper fasteners may cause the chair to fail. 2.
QUICKIE PULSE VIII. A. BATTERY REMOVAL (Figures 1, 2, 3) 1 To remove the batteries for transporting or servicing: 1. Remove Batteries a. Carefully remove seat (see Section I. Seat Removal). b. Remove the shroud by first removing the six fasteners (Fig. 1) using a flat head screwdriver as shown (Fig. 2). Then lift up on the shroud. c. Unplug and remove batteries from the chair (Fig. 3). d. Lift batteries out of the frame. 2. Battery Installation See Section X. Batteries, D for installation.
QUICKIE PULSE VIII. C. SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS 7 1. Installation (Fig. 7) a. Place swing-away pivot pin (E) into the locating hole (F) on top of the hanger mount with the footrest facing outward from frame. b. Rotate the footrest inward until latch plate locks (G) into place on locking bolt. 2. Removal (Fig. 8) a. To remove footrest, press quick-release lever (H). b. Rotate footrest outward and lift. G E F 3. Height Adjustment (Fig. 8) a. Remove both bolts (I) in the hanger frame tube. b.
QUICKIE PULSE VIII. E. JOYSTICK joystick power module Controls: • LED Joystick and color display joystick Omni Input/Display The Omni is a universal specialty controls interface that accepts signals from many different types of SIDs and translates them into commands compatible with the PG Drives Technology RNET control system.
QUICKIE PULSE VIII. H. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 11) 1. Remove seat (See Section I. Seat Removal). 2. Remove pins from all four seat mount posts. 3. Select the desired seat height (rear seat mount should never be more than one position lower than the front). 4. Reinsert the pins. 11 WARNING Ensure both front seat posts are positioned to the same height. Rear seat posts should also be set to the same height. 12 I. SEAT REMOVAL Remove Seat a.
QUICKIE PULSE I X . O P E R AT I N G G U I D E IX. OPERATING GUIDE A. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS NOTE– Seek advice regarding checking and adjusting settings. 1. It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability. 2. Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best control settings for you. 3. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months.
QUICKIE PULSE IX. E. VR2 JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY The standard VR2 joystick controls the chair’s performance. It consists of the following parts: G A C D 1. Speed Control or Drive Mode Selection Buttons (A and B) To decrease the speed level depress button A. Or, when 1- 5 Drive modes are programmed, depress button A to activate lower drive mode(s). To increase speed level, depress button B. Or, when 1- 5 Drive modes are programmed, depress button B to activate higher drive mode(s).
QUICKIE PULSE IX. F. LED JOYSTICK On/Off Button The on/off button applies power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors. Do not use the on/off button to stop the wheelchair unless there is an emergency. (If you do, you may shorten the life off the wheelchair drive components.) Horn Button The horn will sound while this button is depressed. Battery Gauge The battery gauge show you that the wheelchair is switched on.
QUICKIE PULSE IX. G. COLOR LCD SCREEN 1 This section covers those joystick modules that are fitted with a color LCD screen. The color LCD screen is split into three areas of information. The Top Bar, the Base Bar and the Main Screen Area. Top Bar (Fig. 1 & 2) Battery Indicator (Fig. 2): Displays the charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user to the status of the battery. Steady: Indicates that all is well.
QUICKIE PULSE IX. H. MOTOR LOCKS Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the chair. (For example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). WARNING 1. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the chair is off. 2. With either one or both brakes released, the chair will not operate and the battery charge indicator will flash 9 bars rapidly (if power to the chair is on.) 3. Be aware that the chair will not have brakes in the free-wheel position. 4.
QUICKIE PULSE X . B AT T E R I E S • Never charge a frozen battery. A fully charged battery will rarely freeze, but the fluid in a discharged battery can freeze at 16 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 9 degrees Centigrade). If you suspect a battery is frozen, thaw it before charging. X. BATTERIES A. INTRODUCTION 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.
QUICKIE PULSE X. ALWAYS: 1. Use the charger that comes with your wheelchair. Read and follow all instructions and warnings. 2. Make sure room is well ventilated. 3. Turn off all power to your chair. 4. Connect and disconnect battery cables with caution. 5. Make sure to allow enough time to fully charge batteries. WARNING Batteries weigh up to 45 pounds. Lifting batteries may cause back strain. If you fail to heed these warnings severe injury may occur to you. 5. Plug battery harnesses into chair harness.
QUICKIE PULSE X I . M A I N T E NA N C E 2. Adding Water: (Wet Cells Only) • Wet-type lead acid batteries need periodic replacement of water lost. XI. MAINTENANCE A. NOTES NOTE– 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 will make your chair easier to use. 3. To protect your investment, have all major service and repair work done by your supplier.
QUICKIE PULSE XI. H. MAINTENANCE CHART Charge batteries Annually Quarterly CHECK... Monthly Daily Weekly You should check the items on this chart at the indicated intervals. If any of the items are loose, worn, bent or distorted, immediately have them checked and/or repaired by your authorized Sunrise supplier. Frequent maintenance and servicing will improve performance and extend wheelchair life, and help prevent injuries.
QUICKIE PULSE XI. VR2 Attendant Hand Control 4-Way Tyco Bus VR2 Hand Control 4-Way Tyco Bus DRIVE-THRU HARNESS 2-Way PGD Inhibit 2-Way PGD Actuator Inhibit2 3-Way PGD Charger Power Module VR2 2-way SB50 Red Drive Left POWER ACTUATOR ADAPTOR HARNESS Circuit Breaker Fuse 6-Way Mini-Fit Jr. ACTUATOR HARNESS Switch Seat Tilt Drive Right Fuse Black Red 2-way SB50 Black HARNESS VR2 Drive-Thru Single Actuator (with battery detail) 6-Way Mini-Fit Jr.
QUICKIE PULSE X I I . S U N R I S E L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY A. FOR FIVE (5) YEARS Sunrise warrants the frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for five years from date of first consumer purchase. B. FOR ONE (1) YEAR We warrant all Sunrise-made parts and components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of first consumer purchase. C.
