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Litestream XF

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INTRODUCTION

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II. SAFETY

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III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR

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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS

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V. CARE

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MAINTENANCE

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APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS

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APPENDIX II - STF HEIGHT MATRIX

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C O N T E N T S

Summary of Contents for Quantum Litestream XF

Page 1: ... QUANTUM LITESTREAM XF ...

Page 2: ...ughout this owner s manual and on the wheelchair to identify warnings and important information It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol on a y...

Page 3: ...m XF www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III YOUR WHEELCHAIR 15 IV COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 19 V CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31 APPENDIX I SPECIFICATIONS 35 APPENDIX II STF HEIGHT MATRIX 38 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...nty PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Before ...

Page 5: ...ride Mobility Products Ltd Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty Ltd 32 Wedgwood Road 20 24 Apollo Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4UL Hallam Victoria 3803 UK Australia NOTE If you ever lose or misplace your copy of this manual contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately ...

Page 6: ...d or they may become entangled in the running gear Avoid exposure to rain snow ice salt or standing water whenever possible Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition Pinch Crush points created during assembly Disposal and recycling Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols be...

Page 7: ...ne Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on an incline Indicates that wheelchair with similarly labeled seating system conforms to ANSI RESNA WC Vol 4 Section 19 ISO 7176 19 for transport of an occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle Indicates wheelchair securement points I I S A F E T Y ...

Page 8: ...ncounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to oper ating your wheelchair safely Modifications Pride has designe...

Page 9: ...ce with an available pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire NOTE If the tire on your wheelchair lists the psi rating only use the following conversion formulas to find the bar or kPa rating bar psi x 0 06895 kPa psi x 6 89476 Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination desi...

Page 10: ...arked After you bring your wheelchair to a complete stop engage both manual wheel locks There are three types of manual wheel locks available on your wheelchair push to lock pull to lock and scissor lock If you have any questions about the operation of your manual wheel locks contact your Quantum Rehab Provider WARNING Do not attempt to use either manual wheel lock lever to stop your wheelchair WA...

Page 11: ... mist spray conditions and on icy slippery surfaces can have an adverse effect on your wheelchair Maintain and store your wheelchair in a dry and clean condition WARNING Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered and non upholstered items on the wheelchair possibly resulting in skin irritation Exercise caution when using the wheelchair in extremely hot o...

Page 12: ...ehicle transport unless it is equipped with an optional transit securement system If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system refer to the Transit Securement System supplement provided with your wheelchair WARNING The wheelchair user should transfer into the motor vehicle seat and use the vehicle installed restraint system whenever feasible The wheelchair user should never sit ...

Page 13: ...ip Keep your hands clothing and all other object away from the tires when driving Do not allow any personal belongings or objects to drag behind the wheelchair when driving Be aware that loose fitting clothing or other objects can become caught in drive tires and or they may become entangled in the running gear I I S A F E T Y Figure 4 Ideal Transfer Position Transfers Transferring onto and off of...

Page 14: ...edication or if you have certain physical limitations Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner Alcohol Smoking The wheelchair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her wheelchair This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking WARNING Do not operate your wheelchair while...

Page 15: ...ual purpose rear wheel drive wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces Figure 5 The Litestream XF Wheelchair SEATBACK ARMRESTS BACK CANE HANDLES TIRE SIDE FRAME CROSS FRAME FOOT PLATES FRONT RIGGINGS SWING AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN DRIVE WHEEL WHEEL LOCKS HANDRIM CASTER FORK CASTER WHEEL ...

Page 16: ... are locked into place NOTE If your wheelchair is equipped with an HD option you need to secure the stabilizing bar prior to use To secure the stabilizing bar 1 Press and hold the release mechanism toward the center of the wheelchair See figure 8 2 Push the stabilizing bar down onto the back cane 3 Release the mechanism 4 Ensure the stabilizing bar is locked into place Folding Folding the wheelcha...

Page 17: ...anism and lifting the stabilizing bar up and away from the wheelchair See figure 8 2 Fold the Litestream XF 3 With one hand grab and squeeze together both back cane handles See figure 10 4 With the other hand grab and squeeze together both seat base rails NOTE You can also remove the drive wheels to make the wheelchair more compact See Drive Wheel Adjustments WARNING If you remove the drive wheels...

Page 18: ...gure 13 Refer to the Transit Securement System supplement provided with your wheelchair for information on how to use your transit securement system NOTE The transit securement system is not available on wheelchairs equipped with an HD option WARNING If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system the drive wheel height seatback height and caster angle should only be adjusted by a ...

Page 19: ... Remove the occupant from the wheelchair before making any adjustments Figure 15 Drive Wheel Quick Release You may need the following to make comfort adjustments 1 8 in wrench 4 mm hex key 3 8 in wrench 5 mm hex key 7 16 in wrench 3 16 in hex key 1 2 in wrench 3 4 in wrench NOTE Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the wheelchair must be replaced with a new nut...

Page 20: ...drive wheels are adjusted to the same position WARNING If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system the drive wheel height should only be adjusted by a Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician To change the drive wheel height 1 Press the quick release button and pull the drive wheel off See figure 15 2 Remove the hardware that fastens the axle bracket to the frame See fi...

Page 21: ...testream XF 1 Remove the depth adjustment screws and angle adjustment screws that attach the back cane to the side frame on both sides of the wheelchair See figure 18 2 Position the back canes so that the desired depth is achieved 3 Reinstall the depth adjustment screws and angle adjustment screws to secure the back canes to the side frame on both sides of the wheelchair Anti tip Wheel Adjustment ...

Page 22: ...ve the drive wheel See figure 15 2 Remove the angle adjustment screw and loosen the depth adjustment screw See figure 20 3 Position the back canes at the desired angle 4 Reinstall the angle adjustment screw and tighten the depth adjustment screw See figure 20 5 Repeat on the other side of the wheelchair Seatback Height Adjustment You can adjust the seatback to five different heights ranging betwee...

Page 23: ...can change the SFR foot plate length between 13 25 22 in 33 66 55 88 cm in 1 in 2 54 cm incre ments This length is measured from the SFR foot plate to the top of the SFR See figure 24 To change the SFR foot plate length 1 Remove the screws from the SFR 2 Adjust the foot plate to the desired length 3 Reinstall the screws into the SFR 4 Repeat for the other side Elevating Leg Rest ELR Foot Plate Len...

Page 24: ...Pad You can change the height and depth of the ELR calf pad See figures 27 and 28 To change the ELR calf pad height 1 Remove the screw to unfasten the calf pad from the ELR 2 Move the calf pad up or down to the desired position 3 Replace the screw to refasten the calf pad to the ELR 4 Repeat for the other side To change the ELR calf pad depth 1 Remove the screw to unfasten the calf pad from the ca...

Page 25: ...d or back to the desired angle See figure 30 3 Tighten the screws to secure the foot plate in place To adjust the foot plate depth 1 Remove the screws and nuts from the foot plate assembly See figure 31 2 Remove the foot plate and foot plate adapter from the leg rest extension 3 Reposition the foot plate on the foot plate adapter to achieve the desired depth See figure 31 4 Reinstall the screws to...

Page 26: ...l back the release lever located on the armrest See figure 33 2 Move the armrest up or down 3 Release the release lever 4 Make sure the armrest latches into place 5 Repeat for the other side if necessary Flip up Armrest Height Adjustment You can adjust both the latching and non latching flip up armrest height to eight positions in 1 in 2 54 cm increments To adjust the flip up armrest height 1 Remo...

Page 27: ... the other side if necessary Dual post Armrests The dual post armrests can be removed to aid in transfers or transporting your wheelchair To flip the dual post armrest back 1 Pull back the armrest latch located on the armrest See figure 37 2 Flip the armrest back 3 Repeat the procedure for the other side if necessary To remove the dual post armrest 1 Pull back the armrest latch located on the armr...

Page 28: ...e fork you change the seat angle See figure 39 NOTE You can also adjust the seat angle by raising or lowering the drive wheel See Drive Wheel Adjust ment To change the seat angle 1 Remove the hardware that fastens the caster wheel to the caster fork 2 Reposition the caster wheel on the caster fork 3 Reinstall the hardware that fastens the caster wheel to the caster fork 4 Repeat the procedure for ...

Page 29: ... should only be adjusted by a Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician To change the caster angle 1 Remove the screws that fasten the caster wheel assembly to the frame 2 Reposition the eccentric nuts to the desired setting and reinsert the bolts 3 Tighten the screws NOTE Make sure that both casters are adjusted to the same angle Caster Wheel Removal The casters can be removed one of two w...

Page 30: ...onger screws through the positioning belt and then through the back canes on each side of the wheelchair seat See figure 43 3 Tighten both screws 4 Install the positioning belt onto the bracket and pull until the positioning belt snaps into place To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort 1 Once seated insert the metal tab on one side of the belt into the plastic housing on the opposite s...

Page 31: ...often for corrosion Temperature Some of the parts of your wheelchair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your wheel chair between the temperatures of 18 F 8 C and 122 F 50 C General Guidelines Avoid prolonged exposure of your wheelchair to extreme conditions such as heat cold or moisture Make sure the pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi bar kPa air pressure rating ind...

Page 32: ... basis This helps ensure that your wheelchair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications Storage Your wheelchair should be stored in a dry place free from temperature extremes WARNING If you fail to store the unit properly the frame can rust You may wish to place several boards under the frame of your wheelchair to raise it off of the ground during periods of prolonged storage ...

Page 33: ...t free insert into the tire 7 Use the tire levers to secure the tire back onto the rim 8 If equipped with pneumatic tires inflate the tire to the psi bar kPa air pressure recommended on the sidewall Always use a regulated air source 9 Reinstall the drive wheel to the frame Make sure that the wheel axle is snapped securely into the frame bracket Manual Wheel Locks After several months of use you ma...

Page 34: ... to both solid and pneumatic tires 4 Tighten the hardware that fastens the wheel lock to the frame 5 Repeat the procedure for the other side Seat Tension After a period of use you may find it necessary to adjust the seat tension To adjust the seat tension 1 Loosen the screws that attach the seat to the side rail on the left side side with hook and loop fastener See figure 47 2 Unfasten the hook an...

Page 35: ...kg 25 stone with HD option Weights 27 3 lbs 12 38 kg without front riggings 35 5 lbs 16 1 kg without front riggings HD option Armrests Desk length tubular Height adjustable T arm Dual post Front Riggings Swing away leg rests Elevating leg rests Adjustable foot plates Wheel Locks Push to lock Pull to lock Scissor lock Accessories Anti tip wheels Static Stability Forward Wheels Locked 7 5 Static Sta...

Page 36: ...flip up Non latching flip up Height adjustable T arm Front Riggings Swing away leg rests Elevating leg rests Adjustable foot plates Wheel Locks Push to lock Pull to lock Scissor lock Accessories Anti tip wheels Static Stability Forward Wheels Locked 7 5 Static Stability Rearward Wheels Locked 8 5 Wheel Lock Operational Force 2 Left 60 N Right 60 N 1 Due to manufacturing tolerances and continued pr...

Page 37: ...am XF www pridemobility com 37 Figure 48 Litestream XF Dimensions and Ground Clearance A P P E N D I X I S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH 39 in 99 06 cm WIDTH 26 5 in 37 31 cm TURNING RADIUS 22 5 in 57 15 cm ...

Page 38: ...in 38 1 cm 15 5 in 39 37 cm 13 in 33 02 cm 14 in 35 56 cm 15 in 38 1 cm 15 5 in 39 37 cm 16 in 40 64 cm 13 5 in 34 29 cm 14 5 in 36 83 cm 15 5 in 39 37 cm 16 in 40 64 cm 16 5 in 41 91 cm 14 in 35 56 cm 15 in 38 1 cm 16 in 40 64 cm 16 5 in 41 91 cm 17 in 43 18 cm High performance 100 psi tires result in 0 5 in 1 27 cm lower STF NOTE Extreme posterior seat angle over 2 in 5 cm deviation from front t...

Page 39: ...n 43 18 cm 17 5 in 44 45 cm 15 in 38 1 cm 16 in 40 64 cm 17 in 43 18 cm 17 5 in 44 45 cm 18 in 45 72 cm 15 5 in 39 37 cm 16 5 in 41 91 cm 17 5 in 44 45 cm 18 in 45 72 cm 18 5 in 46 99 cm 16 in 40 64 cm 17 in 43 18 cm 18 in 45 72 cm 18 5 in 46 99 cm 19 in 48 26 cm High performance 100 psi tires result in 0 5 in 1 27 cm lower STF NOTE Extreme posterior seat angle over 2 in 5 cm deviation from front ...

Page 40: ... 3UL 2UF 1US 4UL 14 5 in 1UL 2UL 1UF 3UL 15 in 3S 1UL 2UL 1UF 15 5 in 2S 1UL 16 in 1S 3F 2S 2UL 16 5 in 3L 2F 1S 4L 1UL 17 in 2L 1F 3L 2F 1S 4L 17 5 in 1L 2L 1F 3L 18 in 1L 2L 1F 18 5 in 1L 19 in 2L 19 5 in 1L S Short Fork US Ultra Hemi with Short Fork L Long Fork UL Ultra Hemi with Long Fork F Frog Legs UF Ultra Hemi with Frog Legs 1 2 3 4 Hole position from bottom Figure 49 Long and Short Caster...

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