Handling; Set-Up And Adjustment - Sunrise Medical Zippie RS Manuel D'utilisation

4.0 Handling

Quick-Release Axles for Rear Wheels (Fig. 4.1)
The rear wheels are equipped with quick-release axles. The
wheels can thus be installed or removed with out using tools. To
remove a wheel, simply depress the quick-release button on the
axle (1) and pull it out.
CAUTION!
Hold the quick-release button on the axle depressed when
inserting the axle into the frame to mount the rear wheels.
Release the button to lock the wheel in place. The quick-release
button should snap back to its original position.
Tipping Tubes (Fig. 4.2)
Tipping tubes are used by attendants to tip a wheelchair over
an obstacle. Simply step on the tube to push a wheel chair, for
example, over a curb or step.

5.0 Set-up and Adjustment

ANTI-TIP TUBES- REAR (Fig.5.1 - 5.3).
Anti-tip tubes are recommended for all wheelchairs.
NOTE: Use a torque setting of 96 in.-lbs. when setting-up anti-tip
tubes.
1. Inserting Anti-Tip Tubes Into Receivers
a. Press the rear anti-tip release pin (A) on the anti-tip tube so
that both release pins are drawn inside.
b. Insert the anti-tip tube into the receiver (B).
c. Turn the anti-tip tube down until release pin protrudes through
the receiver mounting hole.
d. Insert second anti-tip tube the same way.
2. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up
Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by attendant,
overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs.
a. Press the rear anti-tip tube release pin (A).
b. Hold pin in and turn anti-tip tube up (C).
c. Release pin.
d. Repeat with second anti-tip tube.
e. Remember to return anti-tip tubes to down position after
completing maneuver.
3. Adjusting Anti-Tip Tube Wheel
The anti-tip tube wheels may have to be raised or lowered to
achieve proper ground clearance (1-1/2" to 2").
a. Press the anti-tip wheel release pin (D) so that the release pin
is drawn inside.
b. Raise or lower to one of the three or four pre-drilled holes.
c. Release pin (D).
d. Adjust the second anti-tip tube wheel the same way. Both
wheels should be at exactly the same height.
Zippie RS Rev.1.0
Fig. 4.1
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Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.3
Fig. 4.2
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