Intended Use Of The Wheelchair; Area Of Application: The User - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q500 M Manuel D'utilisation

3.0 Intended use of the wheelchair

General description
The Q500 range is an ultimate modular power wheelchair. A distinctive
feature is the suspension system that allows you to have a perfect driving
experience indoors as well as outdoors.
Due to its modular design, simplicity and wide range of adjustments, the
Quickie Q500 series is a perfect choice for easy service, refurbishment and
recycle requirements.
The Q500 series fulfils individual preferences, needs or circumstances and is
available in the following configurations:
• Midwheeldrive (MWD): Q500 M
• Frontwheeldrive (FWD): Q500 F
• Rearwheeldrive (RWD): Q500 R
• Hybrid drive (HBD): Q500H
To have optimum seating support and individual adjustments the Q500 series
is available in combination with
• Sedeo Lite seating system (refer to seating manual &)
• Sedeo Pro seating system (refer to seating manual &)

3.1 Area of application: The user

Power wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable to walk or has
limited mobility, for their own personal use indoors and outdoors.
Driving a powered wheelchair requires cognitive, physical and visual skills.
The user must be able to estimate and correct the results of actions when
operating the wheelchair.
The wheelchair cannot transport more than 1 person at a time. The maximum
weight limit (includes both the user and any weight of accessories fitted to
the wheelchair) is marked on the serial number label, which is affixed to the
chassis of the chair (Fig. 2.9).
For restrictions on user weight limit refer to seating manual &.
The user must be informed of the contents of this user manual before
driving the wheelchair. In addition, the user of the wheelchair must be given
thorough instruction by a qualified specialist before he or she participates
in traffic. The first sessions in the wheelchair should be practiced under
supervision of a trainer/advisor.
The variety of fitting variants as well as the modular design mean that this
wheelchair can be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility
e.g. because of:
• Paralysis
• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)
• Extremity defect deformity
• Joint contractures/joint injuries
• Strokes and brain injuries
• Neurological disabilities (e.g. MS, Parkinson...)
• Illnesses such as heart and circulation deficiencies, disturbance of
equilibrium or cachexia as well as for elderly people who still have the
strength in the upper body.
• Persons who are mentally and physically able to control an input device to
operate the chair and its functions in a safe way.
• The maximum user weight shall not exceed 160 kg with Sedeo Pro, 136 kg
with Sedeo Lite.
Basic Components (Fig.3.1)
1. Headrest
2. Joystick
3. Arm Rest
4. Side Cushion
5. Seat Cushion
6. Leg Rest
7. Front Castor
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8. Drive Wheel
9. Rear Castor
10. Motors
11. Battery Box
12. Back Upholstery
13. Trailer Wheels
Fig. 3.1
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Q500 M
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10
9
8
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Q500 F
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10
9
8
1
12
Q500 R
11
10
8
7
1
12
Q500 H
11
10
13
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Q500 M/F/R/H Rev.D
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2
3
5
6
7
2
3
4
5
6
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6
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