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Obstacles 

  

Be careful going over bumps and curbs over 2 inches (50mm) high.  Your front casters may 

contact  these surfaces, causing a loss of control.  Use your pushrims to get over bumps, 

NOT

 

the  handcycle.  You should approach bumps and curbs straight on and at low speed to avoid 

i n j u r y   o r   damage to your wheelchair. Your return spring should keep the front wheel 

straight, freeing up your hands for the pushrims. Be aware of road surfaces, especially on 

inclines  and declines. Watch out for 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 your fingers and hands when using your handcycle. 

Keep children away from your handcycle to avoid 

possible injury to both you and the child. 

Do not carry anything that obstructs your view or 

interferes with the handlebar operation. 

Do not put weight on the wings (objects or people). 

Rio Mobility is not responsible for any damage or injury 

due to misuse of your handcycle. 

 

 

 

This handcycle is meant for everyday recreational or 

general sporting use and is not intended for use in competition.

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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