SECTION ENGLI SH QM-710/715HD/720 Quickie® QM-710/715HD/720 BC, SC, MPC / BD, SD, MPD Supplier: User: This manual must be given to the user of this wheelchair. Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE LISTENS USER WARNING 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: WARNING Attention wheelchair users, do not operate this wheelchair without first reading the owner’s manual.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................3 YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ................................................4 NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE...................................................5 EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE).......................5 A. WHAT IS EMI? ....................................................
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS 1. Armrest 2. Joystick 7 1 2 8 3. Seat Pan 4. Front Hanger 5. Caster Tire 6. Foot Plate 10 14 3 7. Backrest 8. Push Handle 12 15 14 9. Free-wheel Release Lever 9 12. Base Frame 10. Seat Frame 11. Drive Wheels 13. Caster Fork 14. Transit Tie Down 4 15.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS D. WARNINGS The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in four main sections, as follows: 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.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 2. V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) F. REPORT ALL SUSPECTED EMI INCIDENTS Medium-Range Mobile Transceivers: These include two-way radios used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxi cabs. The antenna is usually mounted on the outside of the vehicle. WARNING You should promptly report any unintended movement or brake release. Be sure to indicate whether there was a radio wave source near your chair at the time. Contact: 3.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VI. GENERAL WARNINGS 4. 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. 5. Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. WARNING Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. B. WEIGHT LIMIT A. NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS WARNING WARNING 1.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VI. GENERAL WARNINGS G. WHEN SEATED IN A PARKED WHEELCHAIR J. STREET USE WARNING 1. This product is not intended for street use. Avoid streets whenever possible. 2. Obey and follow all legal pedestrian pathways, and laws that apply to pedestrians. 3. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles in parking lots, or if you must cross a road. 4. 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.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VI. GENERAL WARNINGS M. TRANSFERS NOTE–To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward. WARNING 3. Turn off all power to your chair. If you fail to do so, you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it. It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VI. GENERAL WARNINGS U. WHEELCHAIR LIFTS Beware Of: 1. Steep slopes. Do Not use this chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: One foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length). 2. Wet or slippery surfaces (such as when ice, snow, water or oil film is present). A loss of traction may cause a fall or tipover. 3. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression). These may cause a fall or tip-over. 4. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS E. FOOTPLATE & FOOTRESTS WARNING WARNING If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. 1. At the lowest point, footrests should be at least 2 1/2 inches (65 mm) off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward. 2.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS I. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) M. SUSPENSION WARNING WARNING Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture. Improper use of such belts may cause severe injury or death. The suspension system does contain Dry Natural Rubber. The suspension, or any other component on the chair, does not contain any latex based product. The suspension components are enclosed and inaccessible to the user. 1.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS U. TRANSIT OPTION AND USE 5. Remain Clear During Power Accessory Operation Please stay clear of any powered actuator while the component is in motion. Sunrise power mechanisms move over large ranges of travel. Users should be aware of their surroundings while components are in motion. Refer also to the “Motor Vehicle Safety” section for additional transit option and motor vehicle warnings. Transit use does not apply to the QM-715HD. 6.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Airing up your tire: a. CAUTION– To prevent tire damage: • Use a hand pump (or a low volume air pump) to inflate tires. Use a tire gauge to check pressure. b. Remove the air stem cap. c.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 I. FOLDING BACKREST VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 1 1 Quickie QM-710/715HD/720 wheelchairs are shipped with backrest in folded position. (optional) 1. Upright Positioning a. Lift backrest to upright position so that latch handles (A) lock into place. b. Backrest is ready for use. 2. Folding Backrest a. Lift and turn backrest latch handles (A) inward or outward. b. Fold backrest forward. A WARNING Backrest latches must be locked into place before operating wheelchair. 2 J.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE M. DUAL-POST HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (Optional) FIXED HEIGHT STANDARD 6 6 C The dual-post flip-back armrest can be used as either a flip-back armrest or a removable armrest. 1. Installing Armrest a. Insert front and rear posts into armrest receivers. b. Engage levers (A and B) to secure armrest. B A 2. Set-up for Flip-back Operation a. Disengage lever (A) so front post is able to come free. b.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 P. BRAKE LEVER VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE 9 9 A Disengage the brake lever when you need to manually push the chair. (For example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). WARNING 1. Do not disengage brake lever 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.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 IX. CONTROLS, JOYSTICKS & OPERATING GUIDES A. OMNI INPUT DISPLAY LCD screen 14 14 Omni 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. Profile +/- Mode On/Off B.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 D. LED JOYSTICK IX. CONTROLS, JOYSTICK & OPERATING GUIDE 18 18 19 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.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 IX. CONTROLS, JOYSTICK & OPERATING GUIDE TOP BAR (Fig. 20) 20 Battery Indicator (Fig. 21): Displays the charge available in the battery and alerts the user when the charge level is low. • • • • • • Steady: Indicates that all is well. Flashing Slowly: The control system is functioning correctly, but you should charge the battery as soon as possible. Stepping Up: The wheelchair batteries are being charged.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 IX. CONTROLS, JOYSTICK & OPERATING GUIDE Latched (Fig. 32) When the control system is operating in a Latched condition this symbol will be displayed. 32 Inhibit (Fig. 33) If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited; for example, by a tilted seat, then this orange symbol will be displayed. If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving, then this red symbol will be flashing. 33 34 –Mode Screens– Actuator Mode (Fig.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 IX. CONTROLS, JOYSTICK & OPERATING GUIDE F. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS 1. Joystick Stationary Time: This is the time the joystick has to remain within the stationary range before the unit will come to a stop. It can be programmed from 0 to 60 minutes in steps of one minute. Select 0 to disable the function. Default setting is 0 (Disabled). 2. Joystick Stationary Range: This determines the size of a region around the present joystick position.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 X. BATTERIES A. INTRODUCTION WARNING 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. • For answers to questions about batteries, consult your supplier. 1. Never use an extension cord. Use of an improper cord could damage the charger or cause a fire or electrical shock.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 X. BATTERIES D. CONNECTING BATTERIES IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT G. FUSES Your Quickie QM-710/715HD/720 has two inline fuses. • In the unlikely event of a short circuit or other fault, all power to your chair will be shut off to protect your motors and controller from damage. • Qualified service personnel are required to repair the fault and replace the battery harnesses. WARNING 1. Batteries weigh up to 55 lbs. (25 kg). Take care to avoid injury when lifting. 2.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 XI. DEALER SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT WARNING The owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service or adjustments should only be done with the advice of a healthcare professional. Always use parts and accessories that have been recommended and approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair. A. DEALER SERVICE INTRODUCTION 1.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 XI. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT E. CENTER MOUNT HANGER ADJUSTMENT 47 48 47 49 (ASAP Seating only) 1. Removing the assembly 47 a. Remove the four screws (A) and slide the footrest assembly out of the receiver. A 2. Footplate Height Adjustment 48 a. Remove the six securing screws (B). b. Move the footplate up or down to the desired height. c. Re-install screws (B) through adjusted holes and tighten the hardware. 48 B 3. Calf pad Adjustment 49 a.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 XI. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT G. SINGLE POST HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS (optional) 51 51 52 1. Adjusting armrest receiver (forwards or backwards) a. Loosen the 3 bolts (A) on the receiver clamp. b. You can move the armrest and receiver forwards or backwards for a universal fit. c. Tighten the hardware when adjustment is complete(A). A B 2. Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit (tighten or loosen fit) To tighten or loosen the fit of the outer armpost in the receiver: a.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 XI. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT I. SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 10" - 18", 12" - 20" only 55 55 The seat depth can be adjusted in one inch increments on standard rehab seating. 1. Seat Frame Depth Adjustment a. To adjust, remove the two bolts (A & B) from each side of the backrest pivot plate. b. Reposition the backrest to the desired position. c. Replace and retighten bolts on each side of the backrest pivot plate. B 2. Back Angle Adjustment on Seat Frame a.
Q M- 710/715HD/ 720 XII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY A. FOR FIVE (5) YEARS E. WHAT WE WILL DO Sunrise warrants the frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for five years from date of first consumer purchase. Our sole liability is to repair or replace covered parts. This is the exclusive remedy for consequential damages. F. WHAT YOU MUST DO B. FOR ONE (1) YEAR 1. Obtain from us, while this warranty is in effect, prior approval for return or repair of covered parts. 2.
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