Quick-Release Axles On Rear Wheel; Transporting The Chair; Options Step Tubes; Options - Wheel Locks - Sunrise Medical Quickie Argon Ti Instrucciones De Uso

Handling
Quick-Release Axles for Rear
(6.2)
Wheels
The rear wheels are equipped
with quick-release axles. The
wheels can thus be installed or
removed without using tools. To
remove a wheel, simply depress
the quick-release button on the
axle (1) and pull it out.
CAUTION!
Hold the quick-release button on the axle
depressed when inserting the axle into the frame
to mount the rear wheels. Release the button to
lock the wheel in place. The quick-release but-
ton should snap back to its original position.

Transporting the chair

Transporting the chair (6.5)
Removing the rear wheels will
keep the chair as compact as pos-
sible. The backrest can be folded
down by pulling the cord located
on the backrest.
Options – Step Tubes
Step Tubes (7.1)
Step tubes are used by attendants
to tip a wheelchair over an obstacle
Simply step on the tube to push a
wheelchair, for example, over a curb
or step.
Options – Wheel Locks
Wheel locks (7.10)
Your wheelchair is equipped with
two wheel locks. They are applied
directly against the tyres.
To engage, press both wheel lock
levers forward against the stops.
To release the wheel, pull the
levers back to their original
positions.
Braking power will decrease with:
• Worn tyre tread
• Tyre pressure that is too low
• Wet tyres
• Improperly adjusted wheel locks.
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The wheel locks have not been desi-
gned to be used as brakes for a
moving wheelchair. The wheel locks
should therefore never be used to
brake a moving wheelchair. Always
use the handrims for braking.
Make sure that the interval between
the tyres and wheel locks complies
with the given specifications. To
readjust, loosen screw (1) and set the
appropriate interval. Tighten screw
(see the page on torque).
CAUTION!
After each adjustment of the rear
wheels, check the interval to the
wheel locks and readjust if necessary.
Extension for the wheel lock
Lever (7.11)
The longer lever helps to minimize
the effort needed to set the wheel
locks. The brake lever extension is
screwed to the brakes. By raising
this, it can be flipped forward.
CAUTION!
Incorrect mounting of the wheel
lock will result in a higher effort
to operate. This might cause the
wheel lock extension lever to
break.
Leaning onto the wheel lock extension lever while
transferring will cause the lever to break. There is a
risk it could break. Splashing water from tyres might
cause the wheel lock to malfunction.
Options – Suspension system

Suspension system

(7.17)
The function of the suspension
system is determined by the buffer
elements (1). Sunrise Medical
offers a varied range of elements
to suit the individual weight of the
user.
To replace the elements, remove
the 2 screws (2) (1 on each side).
Turn the rocker arms (3) down-
wards; the buffer elements (1) can
then be easily removed from the
upper and lower openings.
To fit new sleeves, use the reverse procedure.
Ensure that the buffer elements are securely located
in the upper or lower openings.
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