Sunrise Medical Quickie M6 Installation and operation manual

Quickie®M6 User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
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930457 Rev. A
I. Introduction 3
SUNRISE LISTENS
Than you for choosing a Quic ie 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. Please feel free to write or call
us at the address and telephone number below:
Sunrise Medical
Mobility Products Division
Customer Service Department
4 East Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, Colorado 80503
[phone] or [phone]
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us now if you change your address. This
will allow us to eep you up to date with information about safety, new products and
options to increase your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If you lose your war-
ranty card, call or write, and we will gladly send you a new one.
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier nows your wheelchair best, and can answer most of your
questions about chair safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in
the following:
Supplier: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________________________________
Serial #:_________________________________________ Date/Purchased: ________________________

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II. Table of Contents 5
IX. CHAIR BASICS ...................................................................................... 25
A.To Mount & Remove Rear Wheels........................................................... 25
X. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................... 26
A. Wheels ............................................................................................ 26
B. Removable Height-Adjustable Armrests ................................................. 26
C. Swing-Away Hangers and Footrests (60º, 70º, 70ºV or 90º) ..................... 26
D. Fixed Front Footrests.......................................................................... 27
E. Bac rest........................................................................................... 27
F. Seat Sling......................................................................................... 28
G. Cushion............................................................................................ 28
H. Rear Axles ........................................................................................ 28
I. Wheel Loc s...................................................................................... 30
J. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) ................................................................... 30
K. Folding and Unfolding........................................................................ 32
L. Chec -Out......................................................................................... 33
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 34
XII. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 35
A. Introduction ..................................................................................... 35
B. Maintenance Chart ............................................................................ 35
C. Maintenance Tips............................................................................... 36
D. Cleaning........................................................................................... 36
E. Storage Tips...................................................................................... 36
XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................... 37
A. For Lifetime ..................................................................................... 37
B. For 2 Years ...................................................................................... 37
C. Limitations ...................................................................................... 37
D. What We Will Do................................................................................ 37
E. What You Must Do ............................................................................ 37
F. Notice to Consumer............................................................................ 37
II. Table of Contents
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I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 3
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................. 4
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS .................................................................. 6
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ................................................................... 7
A. Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options .............................................. 7
B. Review This Manual Often .................................................................. 7
C. Warnings ......................................................................................... 7
V. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................. 8
A. Weight Limit .................................................................................... 8
B. Weight Training ................................................................................ 8
C. Getting to Know Your Chair ................................................................ 8
D. To Reduce The Ris of an Accident ...................................................... 8
E. Safety Chec list ................................................................................ 9
F. Changes & Adjustments ..................................................................... 9
G. Environmental Conditions .................................................................. 9
H. Terrain ............................................................................................ 10
I. Street Use ....................................................................................... 10
J. Motor Vehicle Safety ......................................................................... 10
K. When You Need Help ......................................................................... 11
VI. WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS ............................................................. 12
A. Center of Balance ............................................................................. 12
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ............................................................. 12
C. Obstacles ........................................................................................ 13
D. Reaching or Leaning ......................................................................... 14
E. Moving Bac ward .............................................................................. 15
F. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills .................................................................. 15
G. Transfer............................................................................................ 16
H. Curbs & Steps ................................................................................... 17
I. Stairs .............................................................................................. 17
J. Escalators ........................................................................................ 17
VII. WARNINGS: FOR SAFE USE ..................................................................... 18
A. Descending a Curb or Single Step ........................................................ 18
B. Climbing a Curb or Single Step ........................................................... 18
C. Climbing Stairs ................................................................................. 19
D. Descending Stairs .............................................................................. 19
E. Maintenance .................................................................................... 19
VIII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ..................................................... 20
A. Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) ................................................................... 20
B. Armrests ......................................................................................... 20
C. Cushions & Sling Seats ...................................................................... 20
D. Fasteners ........................................................................................ 21
E. Footrests.......................................................................................... 21
F. Pneumatic Tires ................................................................................ 21
G. Power Drive ..................................................................................... 22
H. Push Handles .................................................................................... 22
I. Quic -Release Axles .......................................................................... 22
J. Rear Wheels ..................................................................................... 23
K. Rear Wheel Loc s .............................................................................. 23
L. Modified Seat Systems ....................................................................... 23
M. Upholstery Fabric ............................................................................. 24

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IV. Notice– Read Before Use 7
A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CHAIR & SAFETY OPTIONS
Sunrise provides a choice of many 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. Choosing the best chair and set-up
for your safety depends on such things as:
1. Your disability, strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in daily use (where you live and wor
and other places you are li ely to use your chair).
3. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as anti-tip tubes,
positioning belts or special seating systems).
B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should
read this entire manual and ma e sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings
often, until they are second nature to you.
C. WARNINGS
The word “WARNING” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or
death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in four main sections, as follows:
1. V — GENERAL WARNINGS
Here you will find a safety chec list and a summary of ris s you need to be
aware of before you ride this chair.
2. VI — WARNINGS — FALLS & TIP-OVERS
Here you will learn how to avoid a fall or tip-over while you perform daily
activities in your chair.
3. VII — WARNINGS — FOR SAFE USE
Here you will learn about practices for the safe use of your chair.
4. VIII — WARNINGS — COMPONENTS & OPTIONS
Here you will learn about the components of your chair and options you can
select for safety. Consult your authorized supplier and your health care advisor
to help you choose the best set-up and options for safe use.
NOTE– Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this manual.
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 the rider or others.
III. Your Chair & Its Parts
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1. Push Handle Bac rest Tube
2. Bac rest
3. Removable Height-Adjustable
Armrest
4. Tire
5. Aluminum Handrim
6. Aluminum Wheel Rim
7. Spo es
8. Rear Wheel Hub
9. Quic Release Axle
10.Axle Plate
11.Rear Frame Component
12.Push-To-Loc Wheel Loc
13.Swing Away Latch Release
14.Seat Sling
15.Swing-Away Footrest
16.Crossbrace
17.Caster For
18.Caster Wheel
19.Caster Tire
20.Flip-Up Composite Footrest
21.Heel Loop
22.Stabilizer Bar
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E. SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before Each Use Of Your Chair:
1. Ma e sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts wor smoothly. Chec for noise,
vibration or a change in ease of use. (These may indicate low tire pressure, loose
fasteners or damage to your chair).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find
and correct the problem.
3. Chec to see that both quic -release rear axles are loc ed. When loc ed, the
quic -release button will “pop out” fully. If not loc ed, the wheel may come off
and cause you to fall.
4. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, loc them in place.
NOTE– See “Anti-Tip Tubes” (Section VIII) for times you should not use them.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the ris of a tip-over.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust your chair.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to the change and
are sure you are not at ris to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise
may change the chair structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a
safety hazard.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slic surface.
If you are in doubt, as for help.
2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode.
This could cause your chair to fail.
a. Do not use your chair in a shower, pool or other body of water. The chair
tubing and parts are not water-tight and may rust or corrode from the inside.
b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a damp bath-
room while ta ing a shower).
c. Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet, or if you use water to clean it.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V. General Warnings
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A. WEIGHT LIMIT
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 650 pounds (295 ilograms) for combined weight of
rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-
over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. WEIGHT TRAINING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus equipment) exceeds
650 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss
of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
C. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
Every wheelchair is different. Ta e the time to learn the feel of this chair before you
begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth stro es. If you are used to a different
chair, you may use too much force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to
your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the
rider or others.
D. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by your health
care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you now the limit of your ability.
Have someone help you until you now what can cause a fall or
tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best
suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can
do it safely.
5. Get to now the areas where you plan to use your chair. Loo for
hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a s illed rider of this chair and are sure you
are not at ris to tip over.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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K. WHEN YOU NEED HELP
For The Rider:
Ma e sure that each person who helps you reads and follows all warnings
and instructions that apply.
For Attendants:
1. Evaluate your ability to help the user control their chair when negotiating
obstacles. Generally if the occupant is over 250 lbs, it is difficult for attendants
to assist without increased ris for loss of control or serious injury. Wor with
the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your
abilities and those of the rider.
2. Tell the rider what you plan to do, and explain what you expect the rider to do.
This will put the rider at ease and reduce the ris of an accident.
3. Ma e sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to hold
the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over.
4. Do not lift the chair by the armrest, footrest, push handles, stabilizer bar or
cross brace while the chair is occupied.
5. To avoid tripping, unloc and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. ALWAYS
loc the rear wheels, and loc anti-tip tubes in the down position if you must
leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the ris of a tip over
or loss of control of the chair.
6. Do not use the stabilizer bar for lifting the chair while it is occupied.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
V. General Warnings
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H. TERRAIN
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,
asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STREET USE
In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger
of motor vehicles on roads or in par ing lots.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your chair and clothing.
2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Ma e eye
contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are
sure it is safe.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
Your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.
a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
2. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from
the belts or straps.
3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere
with the driver.
4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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C. OBSTACLES
Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and bro en pavement) can
damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control.
To avoid these ris s:
1. Keep a loo out for danger – scan the area well ahead of your chair
as you ride.
2. Ma e sure the floor areas where you live and wor are level and
free of obstacles.
3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Ma e sure there is not a drop-off at the
bottom of the ramp.
5. To Help Correct Your Center Of Balance:
a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an obstacle.
b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher
to a lower level.
6. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, loc them in place before you go UP
over an obstacle.
7. Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
8. Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to
propel your chair.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
VI. Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs
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A. CENTER OF BALANCE
The point where this chair will tip forward, bac or to the side depends on its center
of balance and stability. How your chair is set up, the options you select and the
changes you ma e may affect the ris of a fall or tip-over.
1. The most important adjustment is the position of the rear wheels. The more you
move the rear wheels forward, the more li ely your chair will tip over bac ward.
2. The Center Of Balance Is Also Affected By:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
• The distance between the rear wheels.
• The amount of rear wheel camber.
• The seat height and seat angle.
• Bac rest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a bac pac or other options and the amount of added weight.
3. To Reduce The Ris Of An Accident:
a. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and
caster position is best for you.
b. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair.
Be aware that you may need to ma e other changes to correct the center
of balance.
c. Have someone help you until you now the balance points of your chair and
how to avoid a tip-over.
d. Use anti-tip tubes.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this chair.
To reduce the ris of a fall or tip-over:
1. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
This ma es the chair more stable.
2. Loc anti-tip tubes in the down position. (If your chair does not have anti-tip
tubes, bac it up against a wall and loc both rear wheels).
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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E. MOVING BACKWARD
Use extra care when you move your chair bac ward. Your chair is most stable when you
propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits
an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, ma e sure to loc them in place.
3. Stop often and chec to be sure your path is clear.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
F. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or sidehill, will change the center of
balance of your chair. Your chair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes
may not prevent a fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: one
foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.)
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
(Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Ma e sure ramp is wide enough that you
are not at ris that a wheel may fall over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel loc s to try to slow or stop your chair. This is li ely to
cause your chair to veer out of control.
7. Beware Of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or depression).
These may cause a fall or tip-over.
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as small as 3/4 inch can
stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward.
8. To Reduce The Ris Of A Fall Or Tip-Over:
a. Lean or press your body UPHILL. This will help adjust for the change in the
center of balance caused by the slope or sidehill.
b. Keep pressure on the handrims to control your speed on a down slope.
If you go too fast you may lose control.
c. As for help any time you are in doubt.
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D. REACHING OR LEANING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your chair. This may cause you
to fall or tip over. When in doubt, as for help or use a device to extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up
off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat to do so.
Always eep your buttoc s in contact with the bac rest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch yourself
to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-tip tubes loc ed
in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat bac . This may damage one or
both bac rest tubes and cause you to fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not loc the rear wheels. This creates a tip point and ma es a fall
or tip-over more li ely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
NOTE– Leaning forward puts pressure on the footrests and may cause the
chair to tip if you lean too far.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach.
d. Do not try to pic up an object from the floor by reaching down between
your nees. You are less li ely to tip if you reach to the side
of your chair.
e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This ma es
the chair more stable.
NOTE– To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then
bac up alongside it. Bac ing up will rotate the casters forward.
f. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This will help
to prevent a fall if the chair tips.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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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 s illed
rider of this chair and:
a. You can safely do a “wheelie”; and
b. You are sure you have the strength and balance to do so.
3. Unloc and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way, so they do not interfere.
4. Do not try to climb a high curb or step (more than 4 inches high) UNLESS you
have help. Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over.
5. Go straight up and straight down a curb or step. If you climb or descend at an
angle, a fall or tip-over is li ely.
6. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your
chair or loosen fasteners.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
I. STAIRS
1. Do not use this chair for going up or down stairs.
2. Persons who help you should read and follow the warnings
“For Attendants” (p. 11) and “For Safe Use” (Section VII).
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
J. ESCALATORS
NEVER use this chair on an escalator, even with an attendant. If you do, a fall or
tip-over is li ely.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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9. Ramps At Home & Wor - For your safety, ramps at home and wor must meet all
legal requirements for your area. We recommend:
a. Width. At least four feet wide.
b. Guardrails. To reduce the ris of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails
(or raised borders at least three inches high).
c. Slope. Not more than a 10% grade.
d. Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other non-s id material.
(Ma e sure there is no lip, bump or depression.)
e. Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need bracing so ramp does not
“bow” when you ride on it.
f. Avoid A Drop-Off. You may need a section at the top or bottom to smooth
out the transition.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
G. TRANSFER
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:
1. Wor with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you now how to do a safe transfer on your own.
2. Loc the rear wheels before you transfer. This eeps the rear wheels
from rolling.
NOTE– This will NOT eep your chair from sliding away from you or tipping.
3. Ma e sure to eep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow
the rear wheel loc s to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to.
If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Ma e sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip.
7. Ma e sure armrests are out of the way and do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far bac onto the seat surface as you can. This will reduce the ris
that the chair will tip or move away from you.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of con-
trol may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

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C. CLIMBING STAIRS
1. Climbing stairs is not recommended 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 BACKWARD up the stairs.
4. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair bac to its
balance point.
5. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-detachable part of the front
frame and lifts the chair up and over one stair at a time.
6. The attendants move to the next stair up. Repeat for each stair, until you reach
the landing.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
D. DESCENDING STAIRS
1. Descending stairs is not recommended for riders over 250 lbs.
2. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down stairs.
3. Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs.
4. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance
point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step.
5. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the chair
frame. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels
roll over the stair edge.
6. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you
reach the landing.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
E. MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart.
2. If you detect a problem, ma e sure to service or repair the chair before use.
3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety chec and service of
your chair made by an authorized supplier.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of
control may occur and cause severe injury or death to the rider or others.
For additional maintenance information see Section XII: Maintenance.
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Before you assist a rider, be sure to read the warnings “For Attendants”
(p. 11) and follow all instructions that apply. Be aware that you will need
to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities.
A. DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going BACKWARD:
1. Assess your ability to control the chair and the rider before attempting to assist
descending a curb.
2. Stay at the rear of the chair.
3. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair
around and pull it bac ward.
4. While loo ing over your shoulder, carefully step bac until you are off the curb
or stair and standing on the lower level.
5. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or
step. Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level.
6. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the chair bac to its
balance point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step.
7. Keep the chair in balance and ta e small steps bac ward. Turn the chair around
and gently lower front casters to the ground.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.
B. CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP
Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step going FORWARD:
1. Assess your ability to control the chair and the rider before attempting to assist
climbing a curb.
2. Stay behind the chair.
3. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters
clear the curb or step.
4. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level as soon as you are
sure they are past the edge.
5. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step.
Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level.
If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.