Using The Wheelchair; Checking Wheelchair Before Use - Sunrise Medical Quickie Q500 M Manuel D'utilisation

5.0 Using the wheelchair

DANGER!
• Be aware that you may need to adjust the controller settings
of your system.
• Consult your authorised dealer to adjust the control settings
immediately if you notice any change in your ability to:
1. Control the joystick
2. Hold your torso erect
3. Avoid running into objects.

5.1 Checking wheelchair before use

Perform the following daily check routine before driving:
CAUTION!
Checking wheels & tyres
• Are the tyres sufficiently inflated (Chapter 8.2).
Checking batteries
• Before using your vehicle for the very first time, please charge
your batteries for a period of 24 hours.
• Are the batteries sufficiently charged? The green lights on the
battery indicator must be on. & Controller
Checking lights and indicators
• Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly
and lens are clean before going outdoors at night. &
Controller
Checking remote
• With the control system switched off, check that the joystick
is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the centre when
you push and release it.
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Checking free wheel lever
• Ensure that the free wheel lever has been set to 'drive'.
(Chapter 5.8).
Checking seating
• Ensure that all the cushions are in place.
• Make sure that the backrest is correctly fitted and adjusted.
• Visually inspect the wheelchair to make sure the leg rests,
armrests etc. are correctly positioned and attached to the
wheelchair and all fasteners are sufficiently tightened.
• Ensure that the seat interface knobs are tight and secure
(Fig. 5.1).
Checking clothing on potential entrapment
• When operating the wheelchair, ensure that your clothing
does not hamper the wheelchair (i.e. too long). Before use,
always check if your clothing or accessories do not come
into contact with the wheels or and other moving and/or
rotating parts in which they could become entangled.
Checking weather conditions
• In winter, batteries have a reduced capacity. During a period
of light frost, the capacity is roughly 75% of the normal
capacity. At temperatures below -5˚C this will be roughly
50%. This will reduce your range of action.
Fig. 5.1
Q500 M/F/R/H Rev.D