Dealer Service And Adjustment; Dealer Service Introduction; Critical Maintenance Tips; C.cleaning - Zippie X'CAPE Mode D'emploi

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The owner of this chair is responsible for makiing sure that it has been setup and adjusted by a trained serv-
ice professional under the advice of a healthcare advisor. Service and/or adjustments should only be done
with the advice of a healthcare professional. Always use parts and/or accessories that have been recom-
mended and approved by Sunrise Medical when servicing this chair.
A. DEALER SERVICE INTRODUCTION
1. At least once per year, this chair should have a complete inspection, safety check, and regular service
made by an authorized dealer.
2. Torque settings– A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fas-
tener. It is important to use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque set-
tings should be 60 in-lbs
3. If you have discovered a worn, bent, or damaged part, repair or replace them with recommended parts
before returning this chair to service..
4. All major maintenance and repair work should be done by the authorized dealer.
B. CRITICAL MAINTENANCE TIPS
1. Torque settings:
A torque setting is the optimum tightening which should be made on a particular fastener. It is important to
use proper torque settings where specified. When not specified, torque settings should be 60 in-lbs
2. Dealer Service and Adjustment Reference materials:
Go to www.sunrisemedical.com for parts manuals, instruction sheets, and instructional videos that will aid in
the repair of the Zippie Family of wheelchairs.
C. CLEANING
1. Paint Finish
a. Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap or detergent.
b. Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax.
2. Axles and Moving Parts
a. Clean around axles and moving parts with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth.
b. Wipe off or blow away any fluff, dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.
c. DO NOT USE 3 in 1 oil, or WD-40 ® for lubrication. Only use Teflon based Lubricant when working
on this wheelchair.
D. REAR AXLES AND AXLE PLATES
The most important adjustment on the Zippie wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. The center of gravi-
ty, wheel camber and wheelbase are all determined by the axle adjustment.
Use a torque setting of 360 in.-lbs. when adjusting rear axle.
The more you move the rear wheels forward, the more likely the chair will tip over backwards. Always make
adjustments in small increments, and check the stability of the chair with a spotter to prevent a tip-over. We
recommend that anti-tip tubes are always used in conjunction with this type of adjustment.
1. Center of Gravity
Moving the center of gravity to the front will lighten the force required to turn the chair. The further back the
axle, the more stable the chair becomes. The center of gravity is adjusted by moving indexed axle plate (A)
forward or backward on the Zippie Frame (B). Moving the axle forward will increase your turning speed and
lighten the front end.
a. Loosen all hardware (C,D,E,F)on both sides of the chair and move the axle/backrest assembly to the
correct position.
b. Make sure that the ridges in indexing washer (D) are fully engaged before tightening axle nut.
c. Tighten Screws (E) to 65 in-lbs, and (F) to 120 in-lbs.
NOTE– Adjustment holes in the Versa Rail provide 1" Center of Gravity adjustments. Switching axle plates
from side to side allows 1/2" adjustments
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IX. DEALER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Imperial Hex key set
2. Metric Hex key set
3. Imperial Open-end Wrench set
4. Metric Open-end Wrench set
5. Torque wrench
6. Imperial Hex bit Socket set
7. Metric Hex bit Socket set
8. Phillips and Flat screwdrivers
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