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Class 1 Medical

Rev. 0

SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

NOTE —

Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing.

Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To

operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine

maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.

Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow

these maintenance procedures:

ITEM

Initially

Inspect/Adjust

Weekly

Inspect/Adjust

Monthly

Inspect/Adjust

Every 6

Months

GENERAL

Wheelchair rolls straight (no

excessive drag or pull to one

side).

Ensure all hardware is tight.

WHEEL LOCKS

Do not interfere with tires when

rolling.

Pivot points free of wear and

looseness.

Wheel locks easy to engage.

CLOTHING GUARDS

Inspect for bent or protruding

metal.

Ensure all fasteners are secure.

SEAT/BACK UPHOLSTERY

Inspect for rips or sagging.

Inspect fastening to ensure they

are secure.

REAR WHEELS

No excessive side movement or

binding when lifted and spun.

Quick-release axles lock properly.

FRONT CASTER

Inspect wheel/fork assembly for

proper tension by spinning caster;

caster should come to a gradual

stop.

Wheel bearings are clean and

free of moisture.

CAUTION:

Wheels and tires

should be checked

periodically for cracks and wear,

and should be

replaced when necessary.

TIRES

Inspect for flat spots and wear.

Summary of Contents for STELLAR LEAP

Page 1: ...the wheelchair USER Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save it for future reference Attendant Assistants Before assisting the user of this wheelchair you must read this manual a...

Page 2: ...is manual If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions contact a health care professional such as a doctor or therapist who is familiar with this type of product before attempting to...

Page 3: ...Front Rigging 15 10 2 Foot Plates 17 10 3 Armrests 19 10 4 Seat Depth 20 10 5 Backrest 21 10 6 Rear Wheels 21 10 7 Anti Tip Tubes 23 10 8 Front Casters 24 10 9 Wheel Locks 24 10 10 Seat to Floor Heig...

Page 4: ...krest and anterior tilt options only WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs PDG endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the end user However final selecti...

Page 5: ...DO NOT operate on roads streets or highways DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline that is wet icy or contains an oily film DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your...

Page 6: ...s Use this information only as a basic guide The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with...

Page 7: ...ved and the front casters clear the curb At this point the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous mov...

Page 8: ...ework lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one 1 foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1 3 The wheelchair should not be lowered until...

Page 9: ...maintain stability and balance Bending Forward Position the front casters so that they are extended as far as possible and engage wheel locks DO NOT LEAN FORWARD OF THE ARMRESTS Bending Backward WARNI...

Page 10: ...n as possible 3 Terrain a Your wheelchair is designed for use on firm regular even surfaces such as typical interior spaces concrete or asphalt b Operating your wheelchair in sand loose soil or over r...

Page 11: ...at Frame 3 Sub Frame Assembly 4 Gas Strut Assembly Yellow Spring 5 Removable Adjustable Height Armrest Single Post 6 Front Caster 7 Rear Wheel 8 Standard Hand Rims 9 Rear Axle Bolt 10 Wheel locks 11 B...

Page 12: ...ly into the back of the seat frame and replace bolts and fasten securely To attach tilt actuator cable to the back post trigger follow instructions shown on page 30 Front Rigging Installing the front...

Page 13: ...st Every 6 Months GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Ensure all hardware is tight WHEEL LOCKS Do not interfere with tires when rolling Pivot points free of wear an...

Page 14: ...re Sluggish turn or performance Casters flutter Squeaks and Rattles Looseness in chair Check for loose stem nuts and bolts Chair veers right Chair veers left Sluggish turn or performance Casters Flutt...

Page 15: ...NING If pneumatic tires are used do not use the wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure psi DO NOT over inflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode an...

Page 16: ...Height adjustment is made to the desired length with the individual sitting in the wheelchair with their feet on the foot plates The lowest point of the foot plates should be no less than 2 from the...

Page 17: ...use footplate flip up functionality as an alternative to removing the front rigging during anterior tilt Composite Footplates The Stellar LEAP comes default with composite footplates These composite...

Page 18: ...he footplate simply pull upwards on the footplate When these footplates are not flipped up they are interlocked together See Figure 10 9 NOTE When adjusting interlocking footplates ensure they are loc...

Page 19: ...utton on the upper front of the armrest while moving the armrest up or down Refer to Figure 10 10 Adjust armrest to desired height The armrest height will lock when the release button pops out of one...

Page 20: ...d to the desired position The Armrest adjustment bolt is then fastened back into place using a Phillips head driver Flipping Armrests Back Locking Flip up Armrest Release the locking mechanism of the...

Page 21: ...st latches are properly engaged before use Figure 10 14 Fold down backrest Non Fold Down Backrest Adjusting the Back Angle 1 The seat to back angle may be set at a range of 90 120 Only two 2 bolts nee...

Page 22: ...heel to the axle receiver When the axle is fully inserted into both the wheel and axle receiver the detent balls will lock the wheel assembly in place By pushing the button on the quick release axle t...

Page 23: ...chair from overturning if the centre of gravity moves too far rearward IMPORTANT With the user sitting in the chair check to ensure the wheelchair is stable in all tilted untitled positions before di...

Page 24: ...ntrol Wheel locks lock the rear wheels and prevent any undesirable movement of the wheelchair 1 To engage the push to lock wheel lock see Figure 10 22 push the lever forward away from the wheel until...

Page 25: ...heel lock type ie Push to Lock or Pull to Lock 6 To engage the anti rollback device Figure 10 26 push the anti rollback cam into the down position Figure 10 22 Push to Lock Wheel Locks Standard Figure...

Page 26: ...ionally a shim or tie down plate will be present between the lower frame and sub frame Adjusting Seat to Floor Height 1 Remove the wheels front rigging and arms from the chair Tip it forward so that i...

Page 27: ...e nuts are assembled securely Figure 10 28 Chair positions Table 10 1 Sub frame hole positioning chart Wheel Size Seat Height 12 16 20 22 24 13 A A 14 B B A 15 C A C B A 16 D B D C B 17 C D C 18 D D 1...

Page 28: ...h to move the gas strut upward or downward see Figure 10 29 Determine if the desired adjustment is possible you may have already set the chair at maximum or minimum lift 2 Carefully remove the nut and...

Page 29: ...t your Stellar LEAP Dealer or other authorized representative for detailed instructions on raising seat height It is advised that the anterior tilt feature be ONLY used when recommended by a licensed...

Page 30: ...ossible injury Figure 10 33 Dynamic backrest recline in combination with tilt 10 14 GAS STRUT AND CABLE ASSEMBLY Adjusting Cable Tension Once receiving and assembling the chair you may find that the c...

Page 31: ...lling the cable 7 Feed the cable through to the front of the trigger place see Figure 10 36 8 Hold the plastic parts in place and press the trigger the cable should snap in place if not you may need t...

Page 32: ...nsult your dealer for proper strap adjustment Figure 10 39 Padded calf strap 10 18 Headrest Optional If your chair does not have a rigid backrest cushion it may be fitted with a head rest mounting on...

Page 33: ...pelvic wedge Consult with your health care advisor to find out if you need to use such a device in conjunction with lap belts to mitigate the risks described above 5 NEVER use lap belts as a motor veh...

Page 34: ...m 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 Occupant Restraint Syst...

Page 35: ...pacts can structurally damage your chair Chairs involved in such incidents should be replaced CAUTION If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall tip overs or loss of control may oc...

Page 36: ...e observed the wheelchair must be serviced by a Qualified Service Agent Any part of the frame is cracked or broken Any weld is cracked or broken Always contact your Service Agent prior to sending a wh...

Page 37: ...ture of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent Limitations and exclusions the foregoing warranty shall n...

Page 38: ...PAGE 38 Class 1 Medical Rev 0 PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC 103 318 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver BC V5X 4N6 Ph 604 323 9220 Fax 604 323 9097 E mail info pdgmobility com www pdgmobility com...

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