nxt Folding, Operator'S Manual

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Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom Designs, Inc.
2
NXT
Generation NEXT
TM
Introduction 1
Table of Contents 2
General Warnings 3-5
Weight Limit 3
Every Wheelchair is Different 3
Reduction of Risk of an Accident 3
Safety
Checklist 3
Adjustments 3
Environmental Conditions 4
Terrain 4
Street Use 4
Motor Vehicle Safety 4
Assistance 5
Warnings:
Falls & Tip-Overs
5-9
Center of Balance 5
Dressing or Changing Clothes 6
Wheelies 6
Obstacles 6
Reaching or Leaning 6
Moving Backward 7
Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills 7
Transfer 8
Curbs and Steps 8
Stairs and Escalators 9
Warnings:
For Safe Use
9-11
Transport Use 9
Descending a Curb or
Single
Step 9
Climbing a Curb or Single Step 10
Climbing
Stairs 10
Descending Stairs 10
Tilting Seat 10
Maintenance 11
Warnings:
Components and Options
11-14
Transport Option 11
Anti-Tip Device 11
Armrests 11
Cushions and Sling Seats 11
Fasteners 12
Pneumatic Tires 12
Footrests 12
Positioning Belts 12
Power Drive 13
Push Handles 13
Quick Release Axles 13
Rear Wheels 13
Wheel Locks 13
Modi fi ed Seating Systems 13
Upholstery Fabric 14
Initial Inspection Checklist 15
Features - Folding 16
Features - Rigid 17
Unfolding the
NXT
18-19
Folding the
NXT
20-21
Main Frame 22-27
Latch Style Swing Away
Hangers
22
Pop-up Hangers 23
Flip-up Individual Footplates 24
Angle Adjustable Footboard 25
Quick Release Axles 26
Flip Back and “T”- Armrests 26
Fixed Height, Removable 27
Armrests
Adjustable Height Flip Back
27
Armrests
Casters
27
Wheel Locks 27
Folding Back 28
Tilt Operation 28-29
Leverage Bar Operation 29
NXT
Adjustments 30-33
Tilt Cable Adjustment 30
Backpost
Adjustments 30
Armrest Adjustments 30-31
Caster Fork Adjustments 31
Wheel Lock Adjustments 31
Rear Axle Adjustments 32
Anti-tip Adjustment 32
Pelvic Belt Installation & Use 33
Cleaning 34
Maintenance 34
Storage 34
Troubleshooting 35
Summary 36
Warranty 37
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