Quickie Xplore 2 Hybrid User Manual

Quickie Xplore 2 Owner’s Manual Rev. A 7
WARNING
Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over
or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or
others.
A.NOTICE TO USER AND ATTENDANTS
WARNING
User
1. Before using this chair, you should be trained in its safe use by
your health care professional.
2. Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of
this chair before you begin riding.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for the safe
use of this chair, that are best suited to your level of function
and ability.
4. Have someone help you practice bending, reaching and
transfers until you learn how to do them safely.
5. Never try a new manoeuvre on your own unless you are sure it
is safe.
6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair. Look
for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
7. Always wear a positioning strap.
8. Do not use a wheelchair if the joystick does not spring back to
the neutral position.
9. Do not use your wheelchair if the joystick boot is ripped or
damaged.
10. Do not try to tip this wheelchair without an attendant present.
User and Attendants
1. When transferring the user in or out of the wheelchair never
use the footplate as a platform.
2. Do not lift this wheelchair by any parts that are removable,
doing so may result in damage to the wheelchair or injury to the
user.
3. Never try to stop or slow this wheelchair with the wheel locks (if
applicable). Wheel locks are designed to prevent the chair from
moving when stopped. They are not brakes.
4. Always keep your hands and body parts clear of moving parts
to help prevent injuries.
Attendants
WARNING
Make sure you heed all warnings and follow all instructions in
each section of this manual. Be aware that warnings that apply to
the user also apply to you.
1. Do not stand or sit on any portion of this wheelchair.
2. You need to work with the user, and the user’s doctor, nurse or
therapist, to develop safe methods best suited to your abilities
and those of the user.
3. To manually push the chair you must release the motor locks.
• Do not engage or disengage motor locks unless power to the
chair is off. In addition, make sure both free wheel levers are
completely pushed in before turning the power on to ensure
the wheelchair can be driven in a straight forward motion.
• Make sure you have full control over the chair when you
release the motor locks. When you do so the chair will not
have brakes.
• Make sure the chairs is on level ground before you release the
motor locks.
NOTE- To release the wheel locks the wheel chair may need to
be rocked back and forth slightly several times before the lock will
release.
4. Propel this chair by the push handles only. They provide secure
points for you to hold onto the rear of the chair to prevent a fall
or tip-over.
• Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off.
B. WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
1. The user plus items carried should never exceed the total
weight capacity identied on your chair.
2. Never use this chair for weight training if the total weight (user
plus additional weights) exceeds weight capacity.
3. Exceeding the weight limit is likely to damage the seat, frame,
or fasteners, and may cause severe injury to you or others from
chair failure.
4. Exceeding the weight limit will void the warranty.
C. CONTROLLER SETTINGS
WARNING
Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller
settings of your chair.
1. Check and adjust the settings every six to twelve months.
2. Consult your supplier to 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.
D.EMI
WARNING
Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of
unintended brake release or chair movement:
1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power
to your chair is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a
device may be in use near your chair.
2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming
close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your
chair off as soon as it is safe.
E. SAFETY CHECK-LIST
WARNING
Before each use of this chair:
1. Make sure the chair operates smoothly. Check for noise,
vibration, or a change in ease of use. (These may indicate low
tire pressure, loose fasteners, or damage to your chair).
• If you detect a problem, make sure to repair or adjust the
chair. Your supplier can help you nd and correct the problem.
2. Make sure batteries are charged. Green lights on charge
indicator will light up when charge is full. Yellow lights indicate
battery charge level is getting low. Red lights indicate batteries
are in immediate need of charging
VI. GENERAL WARNINGS

Quickie Xplore 2 Hybrid Specifications

General

Brand	Quickie
Model	Xplore 2 Hybrid
Category	Wheelchair
Language	English