Sunrise Medical QUICKIE Easy 200 Notice D'utilisation page 20

Casters
Casters, Caster Plates,
Forks (Fig. 5.22)
The wheelchair may veer slightly
to the right or left, or the casters
may wobble. This may be caused
by the fol low ing:
• Forward and/or reverse wheel
motion has not been set
properly.
• The camber has not been
adjusted properly.
• Caster and/or rear wheel air
pressure is incorrect; wheels do not turn smoothly.
The wheelchair will not move in a straight line if the casters
have not been properly ad justed. Casters should always be
adjusted by an authorized dealer. The caster plates must be
readjusted, and the wheel locks must be checked any time the
rear wheel posi tion has been altered.
Axle Plates
Axle Plates (Fig. 5.23)
The position of the body's center
of gravity with respect to the rear
wheels is critical for ensuring
easy and pleas ant use of the
wheelchair. Several positions are
possi ble: moving the axle plate
(1) backwards along the holes
drilled in the frame (2) will make
the chair more stable, but it will
not be as maneuverable as it
would be if the axle plate were
positioned farther to the front. You may adjust the seat height
by moving the axle sleeve (3) in the axle plate. When finished,
make sure that all screws have been properly tightened (see the
page on torque).
CAUTION!
It may be necessary to readjust both the heel locks and casters.
Cambers
Cambers (Fig. 5.24 - 5.25)
The camber may be set be-
tween 1° and 4°. This makes it
possible to increase the chair's
lateral stability as well as its
maneuverability. Remove the
axle plate screws (1). Adjust the
adap ter (2) to the desired angle.
Tighten the screws. (see the page
on torque). Raising the camber
also raises the overall width of the
wheelchair (by about 10mm per
degree).
CAUTION!
It may be necessary to readjust
both the wheel locks and casters.
EASY 200-300,
20
Fig. 5.22
2
1
90°
Fig. 5.23
3
1
2
Fig. 5.24
2
1
Fig. 5.25
Amputee Axle Plate
Amputee Axle Plate
(Fig. 5.26 - 5.27)
The larger the wheel base is,
the greater is the stability of the
wheelchair. The wheel base can
be extended by screwing the axle
sleeve (1) onto the frame at the
desired height. Make sure that the
steel pin (2) is mounted correctly
in the hole drilled in the frame
for this purpose. When finished,
make sure that all screws have
been properly tightened (see the
page on torque).
CAUTION!
Wheel locks must be ad justed for
the new position.
Backrests
Backrest angle
Undo the screw A and pull the
screw out of its position. Set the
desired angle and then re-tighten
the screw.
Make sure that the angle is set
the same on both sides. Please
observe the Nm torque value (see
the page on torque).
Variable Angle-Adjustable
Backrests (Fig. 5.29)
You can adjust the angle of the
backrest to meet your individual
needs by pulling on the cord (1).
The mechanism automatically
snaps into place when you
release the cord.
Adjustable Backrest Upholstery
(Fig. 5.30)
The sling can be adapted to any
degree of tension by adjusting
the Velcro fasten ers, (1). The
padding in the backrest can be
removed through an interior
opening, allowing you to cushion
the backrest according to your
individual needs.
Fig. 5.26
1
Fig. 5.27
2
Fig. 5.28
A
Fig. 5.29
1
1
Fig. 5.30