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6. DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables 

are not properly adjusted to ensure that the tilt-in-space is locked in place 
when engaged.

7. DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes GREATER 

than 9°.

8. NEVER leave the occupied wheelchair unattended at any time, especially 

on an incline.

9. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

10. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the 

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11. DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery/seating system. This 

will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.

12. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward direction you are 

reaching as wheelchair may tip over.

13. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. DO NOT attempt to stop a mov-

ing wheelchair with the wheel locks.

14. DO NOT tip the wheelchair onto the rear wheels without assistance.

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bodily injury may occur.

16. Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution 

should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to 
the object you are transferring onto. When transferring to and from the 
wheelchair, ALWAYS ENGAGE BOTH WHEEL LOCKS.

17. If equipped with pneumatic tires DO NOT use wheelchair unless the tires 

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follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily 
harm. Recommended tire pressure is listed on the side wall of the tire.

18. DO NOT use ANY parts, accessories, or adapters other than those 

authorized by PDG. Otherwise, the warranty is void.

19. DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detach-

able) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a 
wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

20. DO NOT use the folding links or spreader bar for lifting or transporting 

the wheelchair.

21. DO NOT use the folding links spreader bar as a weight bearing support.

22. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair. PDG recommends that 

anti-tippers BE attached at all times.

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Summary of Contents for FuzeT20

Page 1: ...THIS WHEELCHAIR READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For more information regarding PDG products parts and services please visit www PDGmobility com Owner s Operation and Maintenance...

Page 2: ...nd From Other Seats p 13 L Reaching Leaning and Bending Forwards p 13 M Reaching and Leaning Backwards p 13 N Motor Vehicle Use p 14 2 3 0 TROUBLESHOOTING p 16 4 0 MAINTENANCE p 13 A Maintenance Safet...

Page 3: ...HOFKDLUV WR PHHW PDQ QHHGV RI WKH HQG XVHU RZHYHU QDO selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his her health care professional capable of making...

Page 4: ...7 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 8 11 12 14 15 1 Seat Pan 6 Arm Rest Release Trigger 11 Front Casters 2 Arm Rest 7 Gas Strut 12 Lower Frame 3 Push Handle 8 Cross Bar 13 Front Pivot Bracket 4 Foot Rest 9 Caster Ca...

Page 5: ...Arm 14 Axle Plate 15 Anti tip System 16 Rear Wheel 17 Wheel Lock 1 Seat Pan 2 Arm Rest 3 Push Handle 4 Foot Rest 5 Tilt Trigger 6 Arm Rest Release Trigger 7 Tilt Locking System 8 Cross Bar 9 Caster Ca...

Page 6: ...4XDOL HG 6HUYLFH JHQW WR 2EWDLQ 6HUYLFH 3 KDV 4XDOL HG 6HUYLFH JHQWV LQ PDQ ORFDWLRQV 7R QG RXU QHDUHVW 4XDOL HG 6HUYLFH JHQW YLVLW RXU ZHE VLWH DW ZZZ SGJPRELOLW FRP DQG click on CONTACTS If you are...

Page 7: ...0 degrees Rear Wheels 12 16 20 22 or 24 Urethane or pneumatic Casters 6 or 8 Urethane or pneumatic Seat Width 15 16 17 18 19 20 Seat Depth 15 16 17 18 19 20 Seat Height 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Back...

Page 8: ...re stability BEFORE using maximum amount of tilt in space or moving the rear wheels forward TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety B Operating Information WARNING 1 Unl...

Page 9: ...DODWRU WR PRYH D ZKHHOFKDLU EHWZHHQ RRUV 6HULRXV bodily injury may occur 16 Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance Turn b...

Page 10: ...ctivities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity 3 Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity PDG recommends using seat...

Page 11: ...er tipping the wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments 2 DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of a whe...

Page 12: ...curb The wheelchair should be tilted back to the balance point and in one continuous downward movement the rear wheels should be pulled up and over the curb DO NOT return the front casters to the grou...

Page 13: ...Leaning and Bending Forward WARNING 1 DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat RU SLFN WKHP XS IURP WKH RRU E UHDFKLQJ GRZQ EHWZHHQ RXU NQHHV 2 Many activities require t...

Page 14: ...t Tie Down System TTDS 1 If possible and feasible the rider should transfer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint 2 Use only Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupan...

Page 15: ...e with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 11 Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and SAE J2249 12 Sudden stops or impacts can structurally damage y...

Page 16: ...all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result 2 DO NOT over tighten hardware attaching to the frame This could cause damage to the frame tubing 3 If the tires are...

Page 17: ...es may be cleaned with warm water and a mild detergent Do not use abrasive cleaners on any surfaces D Recommended Maintenance Schedule I n i t i a l l y I n s p e c t A d j u s t W e e k l y I n s p e...

Page 18: ...chair when locked in place d Repeat this procedure for other footrest assembly 2 Removal a To release the footrest push the footrest release lever b Rotate footrest outward and lift 3 Adjusting NOTE R...

Page 19: ...KHUV IURP WKH FDQWLOHYHU arm assembly leave the top hex bolt coved washers and spacer between adjustment plate and cantilever arm in place a Place the partially assembled cantilever arm assembly with...

Page 20: ...d in Installation section to reposition the arm at the desired height 5 Arm Depth Adjustment and Arm Pad Replacement a Remove the mounting screws from the armrest pad A in Figure 2 b Replace with NEW...

Page 21: ...Figure 3 ii Turn the arm pad 180 around and reposition the arm pad on the arm tube iii Re secure the arm pad to the arm tube with the same screws Tighten securely iv Repeat for the opposite side if n...

Page 22: ...o make sure it is locked in position E Adjustable Angle Stroller Handle 1 Installation a Remove end caps from both back canes b Slide the adjustable height stroller handle into the back canes c Secure...

Page 23: ...led a differ HQW PRGHO PD EH UHTXLUHG RQVXOW D TXDOL HG WHFKQLFLDQ IRU DVVLVWDQFH WARNING Make sure detent button and locking balls of the quick release axles are fully engaged BEFORE operating the wh...

Page 24: ...alls are fully engaged f Repeat STEPS a to d above as necessary until the quick release axle locks properly the properly adjusted quick release axle should have a maximum axial movement of no more tha...

Page 25: ...If set too high they may not prevent a tip over If set too low they may interfere with obstacles WARNING If any adjustments replacement of the rear wheels have been made the anti tip tubes must be adj...

Page 26: ...ting loca tions and rear wheel sizes and front caster sizes The following charts indicate the possible combinations Seat Height Seat Height Rear 5 Casters Rear 5 Casters Wheel Wheel 12 13 14 12 13 16...

Page 27: ...has 2 positions that are 1 apart b To reposition the caster wheel to a different position on the caster fork loosen the locknut and remove the capscrew holding the wheel to the fork assembly c Reposi...

Page 28: ...ealer from whom you purchased your PDG product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to PDG at the address on the back cover page provide dealer s name ad...

Page 29: ...CFP 1 SD 3 17 AP 2 CJ L CFP 2 SD 3 X 20 16 AP 1 CJ L CFP 1 SD 2 5 17 AP 2 CJ L CFP 2 SD 2 5 18 AP 3 CJ L CFP 2 SD 3 5 20 16 AP 1 CJ M CFP 1 SD 1 375 17 AP 2 CJ M CFP 2 SD 1 375 18 AP 3 CJ M CFP 2 SD 2...

Page 30: ...e Fuze Part 4532 Patent Pending May 2007 M 30 Table 2 Axle Position AP Options Caster Journal CJ Sizes Caster Fork Position CFP Setup Distance SD AP 1 A P 2 AP 3 CJ S 3 125 Short CJ M 4 125 Medium CJ...

Page 31: ...O JURZ LQ ZLGWK DQG LQ GHSWK IURP WKH VWDWHG VL H EHORZ Table 3 Seat Pan Seat Pan Dimension A 15 W x 15 D B 15 W x 18 D C 16 W x 16 D D 16 W x 20 D E 17 W x 17 D F 18 W x 15 D G 18 W x 18 D H 18 W x 2...

Page 32: ...F C E 19 F F E Seat 20 F F F Seat Pan Size Overlap The following Table 5 shows the overlap of the seat pans available Table 5 Width Depth 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 3 4 15 15 x 15 15 x 18 16 16 x 16...

Page 33: ...07 Fuze Part 4532 Patent Pending Page 7 May 2007 Fuze Part 4532 Patent Pending Page 33 Appendix Table 6 A A C A C E B C E B E B D F C F C E F C E G E G D G H F F E F E G E G G H F F F G G G H Appendix...

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