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1. Wheelchair Requirements  

 

 

The Dragonfly

TM 

  

is compatible with almost all wheelchairs without the need for any special 

adapters. 

 

 

Wheelchair 
Frame 
Configuration

 

For a complete listing of compatible wheelchairs, visit 

riomobility.com

. If your wheelchair is not listed, please contact 

customer service at 

[email protected]

. 

The Dragonfly

TM 

  

can accommodate chairs of seat width 35.5 cm-

55.8 cm / 14 inches-22 inches.  If your chair falls outside this range, 
contact customer service. 

 
  Wheelchair  
  Frame Tube 
  Diameter  
 

 

The frame tube diameter must be either: 

22.2 mm / 7/8 inch, 25.4mm / 1 inch, 28.6mm  / 1

.

125 inch  

 

30.5mm / 1.2 inch, or 31.8mm / 1.25 inch  

 

If your tubing is a different shape or diameter contact 

[email protected] 
 

If you do not know the diameter of your tubing, contact your 
wheelchair manufacturer or dealer, or cut out the ruler printed below 
to measure. Wrap the ruler around your tubing and note where the 
markings line up. 

 
Anti-Tips 
and 
Seatbelts

 

When seated in the wheelchair, your center of gravity must be 
far enough forward to prevent tipping backwards. IMPORTANT: 
If the chair is set up such that 

“wheelies” are easy, it may be too 

unstable to attach or detach the handcycle. Anti-tips MUST be 
installed on your wheelchair.  A seat belt is also strongly 
recommended. 

Weight

 

Combined wheelchair and user weight must be less than 130kg/280lb. 

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RULER MUST BE PRINTED AT 100% 

NO SCALING - RULER IS 6”(152mm) LONG  CUT 

ALONG DASHED LINE 

AND WRAP AROUND TUBE, check with a ruler

 

1

/

8

” 

FRAME MUST BE STRAIGHT

 

1.2

”            

FOR WIDTH OF RULER

 

1

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4

 

7/8” 

Summary of Contents for Rio Mobility

Page 1: ...Manual Handcycle User Manual Rio Mobility Phone 415 552 6277 Email sales riomobility com Website www riomobility com...

Page 2: ...CYCLE MECHANIC AS WITH ANY THREE WHEELED VEHICLE SIDE TO SIDE STABILITY IS DECREASED COMPARED TO A WHEELCHAIR ALONE SO USE CAUTION WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS Follow the recommendations in your wheelc...

Page 3: ...r diameter contact sales riomobility com If you do not know the diameter of your tubing contact your wheelchair manufacturer or dealer or cut out the ruler printed below to measure Wrap the ruler arou...

Page 4: ...gonfly is the same as the Firefly The handcranks can be moved to the closest position like the handlebars on the Firefly Set handcranks so that your arms are slightly bent not locked and it clears you...

Page 5: ...3 Controls V BRAKE AND SHIFTER LEVERS DISC BRAKE LEVER REMOVABLE HANDLES...

Page 6: ...y after cleaning Immediately replace any damaged missing or badly worn parts with manufacturer or approved parts Please contact your dealer or sales riomobility com for information on replacement part...

Page 7: ...at the front wheel is as close as possible to the footrest without interfering while driving straight or turning If possible you may also want to move the rear axles further back When climbing hills l...

Page 8: ...d use the Dragonfly TM in the same safe manner that you would a wheelchair with pushrims Follow all additional warnings and instructions for the Dragonfly TM in this manual Outdoor Use Always watch ou...

Page 9: ...water ice and oil film Transferring DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of your chair with the Dragonfly TM attached You MUST detach the handcycle before transferring General Notes Precautions Mind...

Page 10: ...the instructions Preventative and routine maintenance has not been performed The serial number is removed or altered The handcycle is used in any competitive event The handcycle is used in stunt ridin...

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