Sunrise Medical QUICKIE F55 - Manual (Page 16)

Issue 7 14
Preparing your wheelchair for use
Armrests
The armrests on both sides of the
wheelchair can be removed to allow side
transfer. Press the spring loaded catch
mounted on the side of the armrest
frame down tube (Fig.1) and remove
armrest as shown. When seated, lower
the armrest until it locks into the
retaining bracket. For full details see
pages 18 & 19.
WARNING
Keep your fingers and clothing etc
clear of the inside of the retaining
bracket until the armrest is locked
in place.
Fig. 1 Armrest catch
Fig. 2
Control pod
The control pod is mounted on a sliding
mechanism, which enables the control to
be moved forward or backwards (Fig.
2). When the most comfortable position
has been selected, secure the slider by
tightening the locking Allen screw, using
an Allen key.
WARNING
Ensure the locking screw is fully
tightened prior to use and
especially when transporting your
wheelchair.
The pod can also be swung away at
right angles to the armrest to allow the
chair to move close to tables.
Slide
adjustment
screw
Sliding
arm
WARNING
Trapping hazard could occur when
moving swing-away arm, please
take care.