Quickie S-646 S-646 SE ® 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.
I. Introduction 3 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.
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 ................................................................... EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE)...............................................
III. 6 Yo u r Chair & Its Parts 9 1 10 2 3 11 4 12 13 6 14 8 15 16 5 17 7 18 Quickie 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 930477 Rev. A S-646/S-646 Push Handle Flip back dual post armrest Remote joystick Aluminum Seat Pan Swing-away footrest latch plate Swing-away footrest hanger Heel loop Angle adjustable footplate Backrest SE 10. Backrest pivot plate 11. Adjustable towel bar 12. Battery Box 13. Rear caster stabilizers 14. 4" Rear casters 15. 14" drive wheels 16. Rock Shox suspension 17.
I V. 8 Notice– Read Before Use V. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) 9 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 rider. 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) 2. 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. 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.
VI. 12 General Wa r n i n g s VI. General Wa r n i n g s 13 C. WEIGHT LIMIT 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 your or others. A. NOTICE TO RIDER 1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional. 2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this chair before you begin riding. 3.
VI. 14 General Wa r n i n g s G. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS Never use non-Quickie parts or make a changes to your chair unless authorized by Sunrise. (Doing so will void the Warranty, and may create a safety hazard). 1. If you modify or adjust this chair it may increase the risk of a fall or tip-over. 2. Modifications unauthorized by Sunrise constitutes remanufacturing of the wheelchair. This voids the warranty. The rider then assumes all future liability for the wheelchair. H.
VI. 16 General Wa r n i n g s N. TRANSFERS VI. General Wa r n i n g s 17 O. REACHING OR LEANING It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To avoid a fall: 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. 1.
VI. 18 General Wa r n i n g s Q. OBSTACLES 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. 1. Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous. (Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your chair to tip). You may need to: • Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms. • Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. 2.
VI. 20 General Wa r n i n g s U. RAMPS AT HOME & WORK Make sure ramps meet all Building Codes for your area. For your safety, have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards. NOTE– The proper design will vary, depending on such things as: the length and height of the ramp; the need for an intermediate platform; landing size; doors, and the direction of swing, and; whether the ramp includes a turn or angle. At A Minimum: 1.
VII. 22 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options VII. Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options 23 F. FOOTRESTS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. A. ANTI-TIP LEVERS Never remove or alter anti-tip levers. They help keep your chair from tipping over backward in normal use. Make sure rubber rollers are in good condition. B. ARMRESTS Armrests detach and will not bear the weight of this chair. 1.
VII. 24 Wa r n i n g s : Components & Options J. POSITIONING BELTS (OPTIONAL) Use a positioning belt only to help support your posture. Improper use of such belts may cause severe injury or death. 1. Make sure you are not at risk to slide down in the wheelchair seat. If this occurs, you may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belt. 2. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep you from sliding down in the seat.
VIII. 26 Tips for Attendants IX. Set-up, Adjustment & Use 27 A. NOTES 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: 1. Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task. 2. The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult your health care professional for instructions. A.
IX. 28 Set-up, Adjustment & Use IX. Set-up, Adjustment & Use C. CHECK-OUT E. SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS Be sure this chair performs to your chosen operational settings. If it does not, turn the chair off immediately and reprogram with the Quickie QTronix Programmer. if you do not own a Quickie QTronix Programmer have your supplier reprogram your wheelchair as needed. Or, you can order a Quickie QTronix Programming Pad for your own use, from your supplier. 1.
IX. 30 Set-up, Adjustment & Use D C B A & Use 1. Installation a) Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame. b) The armrest will automatically lock into place. 2. Height Adjustment a) Rotate release lever to stop. b) Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height. c) Return lever to locked position. d) Push arm pad until upper armpost locks firmly into place. 3. Removing Armrest a) Rotate release lever and remove the armrest. 4.
32 IX. Set-up, Adjustment & Use IX. Set-up, Adjustment & Use L. BACKREST O. WHEEL LOCKS A backrest angle-adjustment is standard on the Trax Seat Frame. Wheel locks are installed by Sunrise when requested on the Quickie S-646/S-646 SE. 1. Adjustment on Trax Seat Frame a) Remove the securing bolt (A) on the sides of the backrest hinge plate. b) Set at desired angle. There are ten holes (in 4º increments) to choose from. c) Reinstall the front bolt and tighten both bolts securely. M.
IX. 34 Set-up, Adjustment & Use X. Operating Guide 35 A. PERFORMANCE CONTROL SETTINGS Never use a high-powered washer for cleaning the shock. Always use mild soap and a small brush. 2. Damping Adjustment The Rock Shox suspension system used on the S-646/S-646 SE has the ability to adjust the rebound (damping) of the suspension. Rebound or damping is the rate at which the spring returns to its original position after experiencing a deflection.
36 X. Operating 2. To Program Your Chair: a. Turn off power to the chair. b. Insert QTRONIX Programmer plug (A) into the charger/programmer socket on the front of the joystick. c. Turn on power to the chair; program as needed. d. Remove plug and cycle ON/OFF switch to drive chair. Guide 1. Speed Control Knob (D): A Your chair has a thermal roll-back circuit. This protects the controller from damage due to overheating.
X. 38 Operating Guide X. Operating Guide 39 F. MOTOR LOCKS 1. Never use the ON/OFF switch to stop your chair except in an emergency. This will result in an abrupt stop, and may cause you to fall. 2. To slow or stop your chair, return the joystick to neutral. 5. Joystick (E): The joystick controls the direction and speed of your chair. Turn the chair on and move the joystick in the direction you want to go.
XI. 40 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. • 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. 2. Use Proper Batteries: Your chair operates on two 12 volt batteries.
XI. 42 Batteries Each battery weighs up to 55 pounds. Lifting batteries may cause back strain. If you fail to heed these warnings severe injury may occur to you. 1. Attach battery harness to posts. Connect the red lead to the positive terminal and the black lead to the negative terminal. Do this for each battery. 2. Tighten all terminal fasteners using two wrenches. 3. Place the batteries in the battery box. 4. Connect the power harness connector to the battery harness connector. 5.
XII. 44 Maintenance A. NOTES 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. XII. Maintenance 45 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.
XII. 46 E. PNEUMATIC TIRES 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires are under- or over-inflated. 2. Low pressure in a tire may cause the chair to veer to one side and result in loss of control. 3. An over-inflated tire may burst. 4. Never use a gas station pump to inflate a tire. Such pumps provide air at high volume, and may cause tire to burst. 1. Check for signs of wear and correct air pressure in pneumatic tires weekly. 2.
XIII. 48 WIRING DIAGRAM DETAIL (REMOTE JOYSTICK) Wiring Diagram X I V. Sunrise Limited Wa r r a n t y 49 1. FOR LIFE We warrant the main frame of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime use of the first consumer purchaser. 2. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY We warrant Sunrise-made components of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship as follows: a) Main electronic controller—For two (2) years from the date of first consumer purchase.
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