Quickie QXi - Notice and Before Use Information; Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options; Review this Manual Often; Warnings!

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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... 3
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS ....................................... 4
IV. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE ......................................... 4
A.Choose the Right Chair & Safety Options ................ 4
B. Review This Manual Often ............................................. 4
C.Warnings.............................................................................. 4
V. GENERAL WARNINGS....................................................... 5
A.Weight Limits .................................................................... 5
B. Intended Use....................................................................... 5
C.Attendants and Caregivers.............................................. 5
D.Accessories ......................................................................... 5
E. Know Your Chair ............................................................ 5
F. Reduce The Risk of an Accident .................................. 5
G.Safety Checklist ................................................................. 5
H.Changes & Adjustments ................................................. 5
I. Environmental Conditions .............................................. 6
J. Terrain ................................................................................ 6
K.Street Use .......................................................................... 6
L. Motor Vehicle Safety ....................................................... 6
M.When You Need Help .................................................... 6
VI. SAFETY WARNINGS: FALLS & TIP-OVERS .................. 7
A.Center of Balance ............................................................ 7
B. Dressing or Changing Clothes ...................................... 7
C.Obstacles ............................................................................ 7
D.Front Caster Lift................................................................ 7
E. Reaching or Leaning.......................................................... 7
F. Moving Backward............................................................... 7
G.Escalators............................................................................. 8
H.Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ............................................... 8
I. Transfer................................................................................ 9
J. Curbs & Single Steps......................................................... 9
K.Climbing a Curb or Single Step...................................... 10
L. Descending a Curb or Single Step................................. 10
M.Stairs ..................................................................................... 10
N.Climbing Stairs .................................................................. 10
O.Descending Stairs ............................................................. 10
VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS ................. 11
A.Anti-Tip Tubes .................................................................. 11
B. Armrests ............................................................................. 11
C.Cushion & Sling Seats ...................................................... 11
D.Fasteners ............................................................................ 11
E. Footrests.............................................................................. 11
F. Pneumatic Tires ................................................................ 11
G.Positioning Belts Option.................................................. 12
H.Push Handles Option........................................................ 12
I. Quick-Release Axles ........................................................ 12
J. Rear Wheels ...................................................................... 12
K Rear Wheel Locks ........................................................... 12
L. Modified Seat Systems ..................................................... 12
M.Seat and Back Upholstery .............................................. 12
VIII. USE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................. 13
A.Introduction ........................................................................ 13
B. Critical Safety Checks....................................................... 13
C.Safety Checklist ................................................................. 13
D.Cleaning Tips ...................................................................... 13
E. Troubleshooting Chart..................................................... 13
F. To Mount and Remove Rear Wheels .......................... 14
G.Wheel Locks....................................................................... 14
H.Anti-tips................................................................................ 14
I. Armrests.............................................................................. 15
J. Dual-Post Flip-Back Height Adjustable Armrests or
Flip-Back Height Adjustable Lite (Optional) ............... 15
K.Padded Swing-away Armrests ........................................ 16
L. Footrests, Legrests, & Footplates ................................ 16
M.Elevating / Articulating Legrest (Optional) .................. 17
N.Seating and Seat Sling Upholstery.................................. 17
O.Sideguards............................................................................ 17
P. Folding and Unfolding ....................................................... 18
Q.Storage Tips........................................................................ 18
R. Check-Out .......................................................................... 18
IX DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......................... 20
A.Dealer Service Introduction............................................ 20
B. Critical Maintenance tips ................................................. 20
C.Cleaning................................................................................ 20
D.Fixed Rear Axle-height adjustable (QX)...................... 20
E. 3 Axis Adjustable Rear Axle System (QXi) ................ 21
F. Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment ............................... 22
G.Wheel Locks....................................................................... 22
H.Caster Forks ....................................................................... 22
I. Casters................................................................................. 23
J. Armrest Receiver Attachment ...................................... 23
K.Padded Swing-away Armrests ........................................ 24
L. Swing-in, Swing-out Hangers and Footrests .............. 24
M.Elevating / Articulating Legrest ..................................... 24
N.Angle Adjustable Footplates ........................................... 24
O.Backrest ............................................................................... 25
P. Angle Adjustable Backrest (Optional) .......................... 25
Q.Seating and Seat Sling Upholstery ................................. 25
R. Removing the Seat Rail..................................................... 25
S. Backrest Tension Adjustable .......................................... 26
T Sideguard Hardware (Optional)..................................... 26
U.Check-Out .......................................................................... 26
X. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................... 27