Use and Safety
Please read this manual carefully to insure safe usage
and understanding of maintenance instructions.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Drive wheel-
chair. Drive wheelchairs are a product of quality
engineering and are manufactured to meet our own
highly rigid specifications and will surpass all your
expectations.
CAUTION:
Stability
- Wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as
long as center of gravity is maintained while going about
normal activities. Care must be taken while performing
activities that shift your center of gravity in the chair.
Never reach so far that require you to shift in the seat or
bend over out of the chair. When you have to reach for
objects that require you to lean, be certain front casters
are pointing in a forward position that extends the wheel
base and will stabilize the chair.
Ramps
- Be sure of your own capabilities, limitations and
strength before attempting to go up a ramp. Correct
techniques on ramp negotiation should be shown to you
by a qualified professional. Assistance is recommended
when going up or down inclines greater than 10
o
. If you
must stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt movement
when you resume movement. Because of backward
angle of the chair, sudden abrupt movement could cause
instability. Attempting to use the wheel lock brakes could
result in accidental locking, tipping to one side, or cause a
sudden stop. Avoid changing direction when going down
an incline, as this could result in instability of tipping over.
WHEEL LOCKS
- Engage both wheel locks before
getting in or out of chair, leaning forward in chair, or
while in an elevator or wheelchair lift. Proper adjust-
ment of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when locked. Locks
are engaged by pushing handle completely forward.
Adjustments to locks are made by loosening or tight-
ening nut on the carriage bolt. Embed lock shoe at
least 1/8” by sliding clamp toward rear wheel while
handle is engaged in locked position. Tighten nut and
bolt to secure in position. Test for correct locking
action before actual use.
TIRES
- Solid rubber tires need minimal mainte-
nance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a
damp cloth. Replace if tires become severely worn
or cracking appears.
FRONT CASTERS
- Front casters and associated
mounting hardware should be inspected at least
once a month to ensure proper tightness. Lubricate
the casters by removing fork and greasing caster
stem bearings. Lubricate wheel bearings by remov-
ing wheel from fork. Reassemble fork and wheel by
tightening nuts until no play remains, but wheels roll
freely. If nut is too loose, caster will shimmy, if too
tight, chair will be hard to steer.
WEIGHT CAPACITY
12” & 14”: 250 LBS (114 KG)
Back Upholstery
Armrest Pad
Armrest
Side Panel
Wheel Lock
Rigging
Footplate
Caster Fork
Caster Wheel
Brakes
Cap Hub
Rear Wheel
Hand
Grip
Rear Wheel
Seat Upholstery
