Use And Maintenance; Introduction; Critical Maintenance Tips; C.MAintenance Chart - Quickie Q7 Manual De Instrucciones

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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. 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 or
approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.
A. INTRODUCTION
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 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 parts
before using the chair.
4. To protect your investment, have all major maintenance and repair
work 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 TIPS
1. Tire Air Pressure:
Check air pressure in pneumatic tires at least ONCE PER WEEK. The
wheel locks will not grip properly if you fail to maintain the air pressure
shown on tire sidewall.
C. MAINTENANCE CHART
Check...
Tire inflation level
X Wheel locks
X All fasteners for wear and tightness
X Armrests
X Axle and axle sleeves
X Quick-release axles
X Wheels, tires and spokes
X Casters
X Anti-tip tubes
X Frame and crossbrace
X Upholstery
X Service by Authorized Supplier
WARNING
2. Axles & Axle Sleeves:
When checking axles and axle sleeves every six months, make sure they are
clean and tight. Loose sleeves will damage the axle plate and will affect
performance.
D. CLEANING TIPS
1
. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent at least once
a month.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every three months.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. 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 moving parts.
3. Upholstery
a. Hand-wash (machine washing may damage fabric).
b. Drip-dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage fabric.
4. Backrest Tension Adjustable
a. T o Clean Center Panel. Remove center pane from wheelchair. Panel may be
wiped clean with soap and water. Allow to fully dry in warm dry area. No
other maintenance should be required.
b. T o Clean Strap System. remove strap systems from wheelchair. Straps may
be lightly soaked or wiped clean with soap.
4. Basic Maintenance Materials available at local store
a. Tire Pump
b. Clean rags or cotten cloth.
c. Teflon-based Lubricant
d. Mild Detergent.
NOTE– You do not need to grease or oil the chair.
E. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
X X X X
X X
X
X X X
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VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE
Solution
Make sure tire pressure is cor-
rect and equal in both rear tires
and front caster tires, if pneu-
matic.
Make sure all nuts and bolts are
X X
tight.
Make sure all spokes and nipples
X
are tight on radial spoke wheels.
Use Tri-Flow Lubricant (Teflon®-
X
based) between frame connec-
tions and parts.
Check for proper caster fork
X
adjustment.
See instructions for caster fork
adjustment.
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