Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Quickie M6 del fabbricante Sunrise Medical
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Quickie ® M6 U ser Instruction Manual & W arranty Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair . Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entir e manu al and save for future referen ce.
930457 Rev. A I. Introduction 3 SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Quickie wheelchair . We want to hear your question s or comments about this man ual, the safety and reliability of your chair and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier .
930457 Rev. A II. T able of Contents 5 IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 25 A.T o Mount & Remove Rear Wheels........................................................... 25 X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .
930457 Rev. A IV . N otice– Read Before U se 7 A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of man y wheelchair styles to meet the needs of the wheel- chair rider . However , final selection of the type of wheelchair , options and adjustments rests solely with you and your health care advisor .
930457 Rev. A V . General W arnings 9 E. SAFETY CHECKLIST Before Each Use Of Your Chair: 1. Mak e sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly . Check for noise, vibration or a change in ease of use. (These may indicate low tire pressure , loose fasteners or damage to your chair).
930457 Rev. A V . General W arnings 11 K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP For The Rider: Make sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings and instructi ons that apply . For Attendants: 1. Evaluate your ability to help the user control their chair when negotiatin g obstacles.
930457 Rev. A VI. W arnings: Falls & T ip-Overs 13 C. OBST ACLES Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damag e your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of contr ol. T o avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for dang er – scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride .
930457 Rev. A VI. W arnings: Falls & T ip-Overs 15 E. MOVING BA CKW ARD Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Y our chair is most stable when you propel yourself forwar d. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling.
930457 Rev. A VI. W arnings: Falls & T ip-Overs 17 H. CURBS & STEPS 1. Each person who helps you should read and follow the warnings “For Safe Use” (Section VII). 2. Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and: a.
930457 Rev. A VII. W arnings: For Safe Use 19 C. CLIMBING STAIRS 1. Climbing stairs is n ot recommen ded for riders over 250 lbs. 2. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs. 3. Move the chair and rider BACKW ARD up the stairs. 4.
930457 Rev. A VIII. W arnings: Components & Options 21 D. FASTENERS Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special high-stren gth fasteners .
930457 Rev. A VIII. W arnings: Components & Options 23 J. REAR WHEELS A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair . 1. The farther you move the rear axles FORW ARD, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
A. TO MOUNT & REMOVE REAR WHEELS Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure both quick-release axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come off during use and cause a fall. NOTE– Axle is not locked until: a. The quick-release button pops out fully .
930457 Rev. A X. Set-U p & Adjustments 27 X. Set-U p & Adjustments 930457 Rev. A 26 D. FIXED FRONT FOOTRESTS 1. Adjustment (Fig. 6) a. Remove mountin g bolts on the top of each extensi on tube. b. Make sure the inserts remain in place . c. Slid e footrest tube into front frame tube to desired hei ght.
930457 Rev. A X. Set-U p & Adjustments 29 X. Set-U p & Adjustments 930457 Rev. A 28 2. Wheel Base Width Adjustment Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away from the hips. This gives the proper wheel spacing to maxi- mize pushing efficien cy .
930457 Rev. A X. Set-U p & Adjustments 31 X. Set-U p & Adjustments 930457 Rev. A 30 3. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel (Fig. 15) The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to achieve proper clearance 1 1/2" to 2". a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin so that the release pin is drawn inside .
930457 Rev. A X. Set-U p & Adjustments 33 L. CHECK-OUT After the wheelchair is assembled and adjusted, it should roll smoothly and easily . All accessories should also perform smoothly . If you have any problems, follow these procedur es: 1. Review the Set-Up and Check-Out sections and Operating Guide to make sure chair was properly prepared.
930457 Rev. A XII. Maintenance 35 XI. T roubleshooting 930457 Rev. A 34 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Proper mainten ance 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 make your chair easier to use.
930457 Rev. A XIII. Sunrise Limited W arranty 37 XII. Maintenance 930457 Rev. A 36 A. FOR LIFETIME Sunrise warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser .
Notes 930457 Rev. A 38.
Sunrise Medical Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 © 2000, Sunrise Medical 5.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sunrise Medical Quickie M6, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sunrise Medical Quickie M6.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sunrise Medical Quickie M6. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
