Quickie 2HP Owner's Manual

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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE128226 Rev. A13ENG LIS HWARNINGThe owner of this chair is responsible for making sure that it has beensetup and adjusted by a trained service professional under the advice of ahealthcare advisor. The chair may require periodic maintenance or cer-tain in-use adjustments that may be performed by the owner or caregiver.Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recommended orapproved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.A. INTRODUCTION1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the use-ful life of your chair.2. Clean your chair regularly. This will help you find loose or wornparts and make your chair easier to use. You will need a mild deter-gent solution and plenty of cleaning rags.3. If discovered, repair or replace loose, worn, bent or damaged partsbefore using the chair. ALWAYS be sure to use Parts and/or acces-sories that have been recommended or approved by SunriseMedical.4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repairwork done by your authorized dealer.5. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per the maintenance chart.6. If you detect a problem, make sure to order parts, or have service,and repair work done at your authorized dealer before use.7. At least once per year, have a complete inspection, safety check,and service of your chair made by an authorized dealer.B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS1. Tire Air Pressure:Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE PER WEEK. Thewheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressureshown on tire sidewall.2. Axles & Axle Sleeves:When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they areclean and tight.Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect performance.D. CLEANING TIPS1. Paint Finisha. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least oncea month.b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every threemonths.2. Axles and Moving Partsa. Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY with a slightly damp(not wet) cloth.b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or movingparts.3. Upholsterya. Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).b. Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.4. Basic Maintenance Materials available at local storea. Tire Pumpb. Clean rags or cotten cloth.c. Teflon-based Lubricantd. Mild Detergent.NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.Weekly3 Months6 MonthsAnnually✓ Tire inflation level✓ Wheel locks✓ All fasteners for wear and tightness✓ Armrests✓ Axle and axle sleeves✓ Quick-release axles✓ Wheels, tires and spokes✓ Casters✓ Anti-tip tubes✓ Frame and crossbrace✓ Upholstery✓ Service by Authorized SupplierCheck...C. MAINTENANCE CHART✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Make sure tire pressure is correct and equalin both rear tires and front caster tires, ifpneumatic.✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.✓ ✓ Make sure all spokes and nipples are tighton radial spoke wheels.✓ Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-based)between frame connections and parts.✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Check for proper caster fork adjustment.See instructions for caster fork adjustment.SymptomLeft turn in chairRight Turn in chairLooseness in chairSluggish turningSqueaks and rattlesCaster flutterSolutionE. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART