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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 adjustment 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 tightening 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 maintenance, but 

should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth. Replace 

if tires become severely worn or cracking appears.

FRONT CASTERS

 - Casters should be checked periodically 

and lubricated occasionally. Lubricate by removing fork and 

greasing caster stem bearings. Lubricate wheel bearings by 

removing 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.

REMOVAL  OF  SWING-AWAY  FOOT  RESTS/LEG  RESTS 

Release lock by pushing on the front rigging lever. Swing-

away foot rest /leg rest out and sideways. Lift to remove.

ADJUSTING  LENGTH  OF  FOOTREST/LEG  REST 

- When 

adjusting length of foot rests or leg rests, user should be 

sitting in wheelchair with feet on the foot plates. Loosen 

bolt on the clamp around support assembly. Raise or 

lower foot plate to desired position that will provide 

maximum support of thighs. Front rigging should not be 

so low that it causes uncomfortable pressure to thighs 

at front of seat upholstery. Footrest should not be lower 

than 2-1/2” from the ground to ensure clearance.

ADJUSTING/ELEVATING  LEG  REST

 - Lift foot plate on 

leg rest assembly to desired position. Release leg rest 

assembly and it will automatically lock into place. To 

lower, push out on leg rest lever and lower foot plate to 

desired position.

WHEELS

 - Large rear wheels should be inspected at 

least once a month to ensure proper tightness. If wheel 

wobbles or is loose, release lock nut and tighten axle 

bolt slightly.  Test for proper tightness by learning chair 

to one side and spin adjusted wheel.

GENERAL CARE

 - Wipe chrome parts with a clean, soft 

cloth at least once a week. All metal parts can be cleaned 

with auto wax or similar poducts. If exposed to moisture, 

dry immediately. Do not use an abrasive cleanser that 

will scratch the finish.

TO OPEN CHAIR 

- Open wheelchair by tilting to one side 

and pushing down on seat rail until fully opened.

TO CLOSE/FOLD CHAIR

 - First fold foot plates to vertical 

position. Grab seat with both hands at front and back 

edge and lift. Or, tilt chair to one side and lift up on seat 

rail.

REMOVABLE ARMS

 - Remove arms by depressing spring 

button and lifting arms out of front and rear sockets.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair 

without reading carefully all instructions in this manual.

This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat that 

can be used within vehicles of any kind.  Always transfer 

wheelchair user to a vehicle manufacturers approved 

seat and use safety restraints available.
Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways, streets or 

any surfaces with vehicular traffic.
Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or greater 

without proper assistance.
Be sure to completely engage wheel locks when 

getting in and out of wheelchair or when in elevator or 

wheelchair lift.
Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and level area 

with wheel locks engaged before transferring user in or 

out of wheelchair.
Do not adjust foot rests any lower than 2-1/2” from floor.
When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not stand on or 

apply weight to foot rests.
Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate casters to 

front of the wheelchair engage wheel locks to help 

prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of 

wheelchair back.  This can cause wheelchair to tip over.  

When trying to extend arms over back, only reach as 

far as your arm can extend without having to alter your 

seating position.
DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent down 

an incline.
Abruptly changing directions while going down an incline 

could cause instability or possible tipping over.

Use and Safety

Please read this manual carefully to insure safe usage and 

understanding of maintenance instructions.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Drive wheelchair. Drive 
wheelchairs  are  a  product  of  quality  engineering  and  are 
manufactured to meet our own highly rigid specifications and 
will surpass all your expectations.

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