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.
