Sunrise Medical 4 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use
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IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE
NOTES:
1. Work Surface For Set-Up:
U
se a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your scooter. This makes
the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up.
2. Fasteners:
Many of the screws and bolts on this scooter are special high-strength fasteners and
may have special coatings.
Many nuts are of the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening.
1. Use of improper fasteners may cause the scooter to fail.
2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as you can. Loose
bolts or screws can cause damage to other parts causing them to fail.
3. Washers & Spacers:
Note the position of washers and spacers before disassembly.
To avoid damage to the frame, replace all washers and spacers when you reassemble
parts.
4. Torque Settings:
A torque setting is the optimal tightening for a particular fastener. Use a torque
wrench that measures 120 inch-pounds to secure screws, nuts and bolts on this
scooter.
NOTE– Unless otherwise noted, use a torque setting of 120 inch-pounds for all fasteners.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Basic Tool Kit:
To set-up, adjust and maintain your scooter you will need the following tools:
3mm Allen Wrench
5mm Allen Wrench
6mm Allen Wrench
8mm Allen Wrench
13mm Open-end Wrench
Phillips scr
ewd
river #2
17mm Socket Wrench
You can obtain a multi-purpose tool kit from Sunrise, or buy the tools you need from a hardware store.
2. Torque Wrench:
If you plan to adjust and maintain this scooter yourself, Sunrise recommends that you use
a torque wrench.
NOTE– The wrench must measure inch-pounds. You can buy a torque wrench and proper sockets from a
hardware store.
When properly set up, this scooter will operate smoothly. Check to see that all
components w
ork pr
operly
. If y
ou detect a problem, be sure to correct it before
use.