Sunrise Medical 500 SERIES Wheelchair User Manual


 
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2. Wheel Locks - Quickie Style (Option)
Quickie style high-mount wheel locks are
installed at Sunrise unless you have
requested otherwise.
Note: Use a torque setting of 70-80 in./lbs.
(7.9-9.0 N
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m) to tighten when setting up wheel locks.
To install or adjust high-mount wheel lock:
a. Loosen the screws on the top of each
clamp. Do not attempt to remove one
screw at a time.
b. Slide assembly toward rear wheel, until
clamp embeds into tire, to prevent wheel
movement when in locked position.
I. FLIP-BACK ARMRESTS
Note: Non-removable;we install this armrest at
the factory.
J. FLIP-BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
ARMRESTS (Optional)
Note: Armrest is removable; you can adjust the
height of the armrest pad.
1. To Flip Armrest Back
Push latch lever (1) toward tube to “flip”
or “tilt” armrest back.
2. Installation
a. Tilt armrest back and insert rear arm
tube (2) into receiver (3).
b. Tilt armrest forward.This will engage
pin to secure rear arm tube.
c. Push armrest down until front tube
locks in place.
3. Removal
a. Push latch lever (1) toward tube.
b. Tilt armrest back toward rear of chair.
c. Pull up on armrest (pin holding arm-
rest in rear tube will release).
4. Height Adjustment
a. Pull back on upper lever (4) to release.
b. Slide armrest up or down to chosen
height.
c. Release upper lever (4). Move armrest
slightly to make sure it locks in place.
X. SET UP & ADJUSTMENTX. SET UP & ADJUSTMENT
2. Axle Positioning (Threaded or Offset)
a. When the axle is placed in the lower
axle position, the caster should also
be placed in the lower caster fork
position.
b. When the axle is placed in the top
axle position, the caster should also be
placed in the top caster fork position
(except when using pneumatic rear
tires - pneumatic rear tires are always
placed in the top axle position).
H. REAR WHEEL LOCKS
The Breezy Series wheelchairs come with
wheel locks.We install wheel locks at
the factory unless you request otherwise.
Note: Use a torque setting of 25-40 in./lbs.
(2.8-4.5 N
.
m) to tighten wheel lock bolts.
Make sure lock arms embed in tires at least
1/8” (3 mm) when locked.If you fail to do so,the
locks may not keep the rear wheels from rolling.
1. High-Mount Wheel Locks
(push-to-lock or pull-to-lock)
To install or adjust:
a. Use a open-end wrench to loosen
two bolts (1) on top clamp (2).
b. Turn each bolt counter-clockwise one-
quarter turn; then loosen each bolt
two turns until you can remove both
bolts. (Alternate, to keep bolts from
binding.)
c. Side clamp (2) toward rear wheel until
lock arm (3) embeds in tire at least
1/8” (3 mm) when locked.
d. Alternate as you retighten bolts (1).
e. Repeat steps on other side.
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