Sunrise Medical V-521 Wheelchair User Manual


 
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1. Notes:
The Quickie QTRONIX Programming Pad
lets you adjust the control settings of the
V-521.You can customize a program for
yourself or select the standard program.
acceleration rate
deceleration rate
turn acceleration
turn deceleration
forward speed
reverse speed
turn speed
2. To Program Your Chair:
a. Turn off power to the chair.
b. Insert QTRONIX Programming Pad
plug (1) into the charger socket.
c. Turn on power to the chair; program
as needed.
d. Remove plug and drive chair.
Note:Review the Quickie QTRONIX
Programming Pad Owner’s Manual for more
details on how to program your chair.
Note: Quickie’s Smart Pad Programmer or
Smart Box Programmer are not compatible
with the Quickie V-521 controller.
Note: Program settings that are not
matched for the capabilities of the rider
can result in serious injury. Do Not alter
settings without the advice of your health
care professional.
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X. OPERATING GUIDE
A. CONTROL SETTINGS
1. It is vital to match control settings to your level of function and ability.
2. Consult your health care professional and your supplier to select the best
control settings for you.
3. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months (or more often, if needed).
4. Adjust the control settings immediately if you notice any change in
your ability to:
Control the joystick.
Hold your torso erect.
Avoid running into objects.
5. Control Settings are adjusted through the use of the Quickie QTRONIX
Programming Pad. See your supplier if you do not own a Quickie QTRONIX
Programming Pad.
Note: Quickie’s Smart Pad Programmer or Smart Box Programmer are
not compatible with the Quickie V-521controller.
B. QUICKIE QTRONIX PROGRAMMING PAD (OPTIONAL)
Program settings beyond the ability of the rider can result in serious injury. Consult
your health care advisor before you alter settings.
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IX. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE
5. Adjusting Armrest Receiver Fit
To tighten or loosen the fit of the outer armpost in the receiver:
a. Loosen the four bolts on the sides of the receiver.
b. With the armrest in the receiver,squeeze the receiver to achieve the
desired fit.
c. Tighten the four bolts.
6. Adjusting Inner Armpost Fit
a. Two set screws are installed in the outer armpost.
b. Turn the set screws in or out until the desired fit is achieved.
L. REAR WHEEL LOCKS (OPTIONAL)
When requested,rear wheel locks are installed
by Sunrise.
1. Note:Use a torque setting of 70-80 inch-
pounds to tighten wheel lock bolts.
2.To Adjust:
a. Use an open-end wrench and Alan
wrench to loosen two bolts (8) on
brake bracket (6).
b. Adjust (6) clamp toward rear wheel until
lock arm (7) embeds in tire at least 1/8”
when locked.
c. Retighten bolts (8).
d. Repeat steps on other side.
M. FOLDING AND UNFOLDING
When folding or unfolding the chair do so cautiously to avoid pinching your
fingers between seat rails and side frames.
1.To Fold:
a. Remove the batteries and battery cage by following the instructions in section
XI item D.
b. Flip up both the left and right footplates.
c. Remove any seat cushions or add-on solid backrests.
d. Grasp the seat sling in the mid-front and mid-rear part of the seat sling.
Pull up on the sling until chair is folded.
2.To Unfold:
a. Push down on the seat rails until the chair is fully expanded and the seat rails
are located in the seat saddles on the main frame.
b. Flip down the left and right footplates.
c. Replace any cushions or solid backs.
d. Replace the batteries and battery cage as described in section XI item D.