SR45 Category 5 Tilt Wheelchair by Sunrise Quickie

The Sunrise Medical Quickie SR45 (EIZ9) is a steel tilt-in-space wheelchair for an adult limited to sitting, tilted by a caregiver.

What does it do, and how does it work?

• The seat turns on the Iris rocker arm around the rider's centre of gravity, 0 to 45 degrees back.
• Two back triggers or a right-side foot pedal release the tilt; releasing locks it, and locking pins stop tilt altogether.
• Optional Power Tilt adds an armrest toggle, a 24 V battery, 6-hour charging and a two-person manual override.
• Standard: 70 or 80 degree hangers, composite footplates, wheel locks, and 20 to 24 in handrim wheels; 12 and 16 in wheels have none.

Who is it for, and who should choose something else?

• Adults up to 265 lbs (120 kg), rider plus items; no heavy-duty version.
• More tilt range or 400 lbs: the Quickie Iris.
• No tilt needed: a folding wheelchair. Mostly pushed: a transport chair.

Will it fit?

• Seat 14 to 20 in (36 to 51 cm) wide and 14 to 22 in (36 to 56 cm) deep in 1 in steps.
• Front and rear seat height 14 to 20.5 in (36 to 52 cm); 14 in needs 16 in wheels and 4 in casters, and handrims start at 16 in.
• Back height 15 to 21 or 18 to 24 in (38 to 61 cm); the 22 in (56 cm) deep frame cannot take the reclining back.
• Measure hip width, hip to knee and knee to heel in usual shoes, or book a free home assessment.

Using it day to day

• Squeeze both triggers or the foot pedal to tilt, and release to lock; never push tilted forward or tilt the back past parallel.
• Fit anti-tips with 1.5 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) of clearance; they are optional but always recommended.
• The frame does not fold; the folding back and quick-release wheels come off. Wipe moving parts weekly; have a dealer service it yearly.

What does it work with, and what are its limits?

• 265 lbs (120 kg) covers the rider and carried items.
• Use firm, even surfaces; 5 in or larger casters clear obstacles up to 1/2 in (13 mm).
• The seat pan is not a seating surface and the standard foam cushion is not made for pressure relief; order a cushion.
• With the transit option, the chair has four tie-down points and needs Sunrise seating; belts are not vehicle restraints. Without it, never ride in a moving vehicle.

Which version should I choose?

• Manual triggers or foot pedal, or Power Tilt; transit is no charge.
• Quickship 2.0: gloss black, 16 to 20 in wide, 18 or 20 in deep, folding back, flip-back arms and 22 in wheels.

How does it compare?

• The Quickie Iris is aluminium, takes 300 lbs (400 heavy duty) and tilts 40 or 55 degrees.
• The Ki Mobility CR45 takes 300 lbs and comes apart to 38 lbs (17.2 kg).

Funding

Funding may help: see who may help pay. Warranty terms are in the Warranty tab.

Frame and cross-brace last the original owner's lifetime; other Sunrise parts and Power Tilt carry 1 year.