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Stylus LS

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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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VI. WARRANTY

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APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS

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C O N T E N T S

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Page 2: ... 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 yellow triangle with...

Page 3: ...Stylus LS www pridemobility com 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR WHEELCHAIR 13 IV COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 16 V CARE AND MAINTENANCE 23 VI WARRANTY 27 APPENDIX I SPECIFICATIONS 28 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...s 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 using your wheelchair make sure your delivery is compl...

Page 5: ... and recycling Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging Anti tip wheels must be used to ensure stability when using an an oxygen tank holder Ensure the ball detents on the quick release axles snap into place and are fully visible after drive wheel installation PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on...

Page 6: ...encounter 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 design...

Page 7: ... from a regulated air source 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 d...

Page 8: ...pes of manual wheel locks available on your wheelchair push to lock and pull to lock If you have any questions about the operation of your manual wheel locks contact your authorized Pride Provider NOTE Pride does not recommend that you remain parked on an incline for a long period of time as your wheel chair may slide or the the manual wheel lock may become disengaged after extended use WARNING Do...

Page 9: ...rtunity Thoroughly dry your wheelchair before storing or operating your wheelchair PROHIBITED Operating in rain snow salt mist spray conditions and on icy slippery surfaces can have an adverse affect 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 it...

Page 10: ...h any type of lift system elevation product unless That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings instructions specifications and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer Motor Vehicle Transport Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your wheelchair while traveling in a motor vehicle Yo...

Page 11: ... prop erly transfer yourself To eliminate the possibility of injury Pride recom mends that you or a trained attendant perform the fol lowing tasks before attempting a transfer Turn both caster wheels so that the caster forks point forward to improve wheelchair stability during transfer Ensure both manual wheel locks on your wheelchair are engaged See III Your Wheelchair If necessary remove or flip...

Page 12: ...ise 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 you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner WARNING Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in yo...

Page 13: ...eel drive wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces Figure 5 The Stylus LS Wheelchair SEATBACK ARMRESTS BACK CANE HANDLES TIRE SIDE FRAME CROSS FRAME FOOT PLATES FRONT RIGGINGS SWING AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN DRIVE WHEEL MANUAL WHEEL LOCKS HANDRIM CASTER FORK CASTER WHEEL BACK CANES ...

Page 14: ...sitting in it To unfold the Stylus LS 1 Engage both manual wheel locks See figure 6 or 7 2 Place the palm of your hands on each seat base rail See figure 8 3 Press down until the seat base rails are locked into place Folding Folding the wheelchair makes it easier to carry and store The folded width is 11 75 in 29 85 cm To fold the Stylus LS 1 Engage both manual wheel locks See figure 6 or 7 2 Flip...

Page 15: ...hicle transport To stow the Stylus LS 1 Fold the Stylus LS 2 With one hand grab and squeeze together both back cane handles See figure 10 3 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 Position WARNING If you remove the drive wheels make sure the ball detents on the quick release axl...

Page 16: ... or your authorized Pride Provider WARNING Some wheelchair components are heavy You may need assistance to lift or carry them Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you disassemble the wheelchair WARNING Remove the occupant from the wheelchair before making any adjustments You may need the following to make comfort adjustments Metric socket set Metric hex ke...

Page 17: ...E Make sure that both drive wheels are adjusted to the same position WARNING Ensure the quick release axles are properly secured Figure 12 Drive Wheel Position Adjustment DRIVE WHEEL POSITIONS Figure 13 Seat to Floor Height Matrix Rear Wheel Sizes and Caster Wheel Sizes STF Height 20 in 50 8 cm 22 in 55 88 cm 24 in 60 96 cm 15 in 38 1 cm 5 in 12 7 cm N A N A 16 in 40 64 cm 5 in 12 7 cm N A N A 16 ...

Page 18: ...is length is measured from the SFR foot plate to the top of the SFR See figure 15 To change the SFR length 1 Rotate the lock lever downward to the unlocked position 2 Adjust the SFR to the desired length while squeezing the release pins 3 Rotate the lock lever upward to the locked position 4 Repeat for the other side Elevating Leg Rest ELR Length You can change the ELR length between 15 19 in 38 1...

Page 19: ...e the calf pad up or down to the desired position 3 Rotate the calf pad back to lock it into place 4 Repeat for the other side Seatback Height Adjustment You can adjust the seatback height from 17 19 in 43 18 48 26 cm in 2 in 5 cm increments See figure 19 To adjust the seatback height 1 Remove the bolts that fasten the back canes to each side of the frame 2 Slide the back canes up or down to the d...

Page 20: ...ion from step 1 Flip back Armrests The armrests can be flipped back to aid in transfers or transporting your wheelchair To flip back the armrest 1 Squeeze the armrest latch to release the armrest See figure 21 2 Flip the armest back 3 Repeat for the other side if necessary Armrest Height Adjustment You can adjust the armrest height 7 in 17 78 cm in 1 in 2 54 cm increments To adjust the armrest hei...

Page 21: ...o 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 the other side making sure both caster wheels are adjusted to the same position WARNING Changing the seat angle may adversely affect stability and cause th...

Page 22: ...f the front of the seat is higher than the rear the caster assembly should be in postion 1 If there is little or no seat dump i e the seat is parallel to the ground the caster assembly should be in position 2 If the rear of the seat is higher than the front the caster assembly should be in position 3 NOTE There are two bolts that fasten the caster wheel assembly to the frame The bolt shafts are of...

Page 23: ...heelchair 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 pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire WARNING Make sure your tires are inflated to...

Page 24: ... to place several boards under the frame of your wheelchair to raise it off of the ground during periods of prolonged storage This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground Disposal of Your Wheelchair Your wheelchair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations Contact ...

Page 25: ...e the tire back onto the rim 8 Inflate the tire to the 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 may find it necessary to adjust the wheel locks so that they lock securely when engaged You also may need to ...

Page 26: ...tener 3 Grab the bottom flap and pull the seat tight 4 Fasten the hook and loop fastener 5 Tighten the screws Make sure that the plastic washers are on top of the fabric When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious prob lem with your wheelchair If necessary contact your authorized Pride Provider When calling have the model number serial num...

Page 27: ...d shall not apply if the failure of any component of this product to satisfy such warranty is due to accident neglect misuse improper transportation arranged by the purchaser or its agent or causes other than ordinary use including operation contrary to Pride s operating instructions or if any person other than Pride s authorized personnel shall modify adjust or repair such product or perform any ...

Page 28: ...s Swing away foot rests Elevating leg rests Wheel Locks Push to lock or pull to lock Frame Finish Silver Vein Accessories Anti tip wheels oxygen tank holder wheel lock extension Static Stability Forward Wheels Locked 10 Static Stability Rearward Wheels Locked 14 without oxygen tank and holder 13 with oxygen tank and holder Wheel Lock Operational Force2 Left 60N Right 60N 1 Due to manufacturing tol...

Page 29: ... in seat 25 5 in 64 77 cm with 18 in seat 27 75 in 70 49 cm with 20 in seat TURNING RADIUS without front riggings 20 in 50 8 cm with 16 x 16 in seat 21 5 in 54 61 cm with 16 x 18 in seat 21 25 in 53 98 cm with 18 x 16 in seat 22 75 in 57 79 cm with 18 x 18 in seat 22 5 in 57 15 cm with 20 x 16 in seat 24 in 60 96 cm with 20 x 18 in seat MEASUREMENTS OBTAINED USING A 24 in 60 96 cm DRIVE WHEEL AND ...

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