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Quest 88 Trikes User Manual Download Page 13

Quest 88 limited, Aston Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8DW

tel: +44 (0)1952 463050 fax: +44 (0)1952 463077 www.quest88.com email:[email protected]

QD. TRINST1.P65 iss.7/GJ-06/09

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Push/Pull Rods

(Parental/Carer Control)

Push/Pull Rods are used to “check” the action of the user on trike.

They can be used to encourage pedalling through the fixed wheel

action on the trikes so as the bike is pushed or pulled the pedals will

turn. Pull rods will enable you to steer the trike.

The rod can be used to pull the trikes when it is attached to a bracket

which fits onto the handlebar stem.

To fit the bracket, undo the bolt at the top of the handlebar stem

and pull the handlebars out of the head tube. Fit the bracket onto

the stem and replace the handlebars in the head tube.

Set the handle bars to the desired height (see main trike user

instructions) and fasten the bracket in position by tightening the

grub screws on each side of the bracket with a 3mm hexagonal key.

The Push/Pull Rod tube can be fitted position by sliding it over the

chromed tube on the bracket. Push in the popper on the chrome

tube and fit the Rod onto the tube. Ensure the popper fits through

the hole in the rod before use.

To push the trike, the Rod can be fitted onto a chrome tube attached

to the back of the trike between to plates. Fit the Rod as described
above.

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Push and Pull Rods must not be used as levers to
tilt and turn the tricycle either with or without
the rider present. Neither is it to be used to lift
the front wheel over a threshold, such as a shed
door. The Pull Rod is intended to assist the child
with steering and pedalling and is not intended
to pull the child up steep inclines.

The push rod is not a “rear steer device”, it is
intended as a means of assisting pedalling whilst
allowing the rider to steer.

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Summary of Contents for Trikes

Page 1: ...erformance take the trike out of service immediately and contact Quest 88 Limited Quest 88 Trikes Quest 88 trikes have been designed to provide the correct postural support which allows disabled children and young adults to benefit from the activity of cycling The trikes are built for indoor and outdoor use and are to be used as indoor and outdoor active therapy equipment as part of a therapy prog...

Page 2: ...ill keep the trike stable and help prevent punctures Setting Up to Get Going It is essential that time and consideration is taken whilst setting the trike up to ensure safe and easy use The best benefits of using the trike will come through careful and accurate setting up which will ensure a positive and active posture QD TRINST1supp PM6 iss 8 GJ 06 09 2 Quest 88 limited Aston Street Shifnal Shrop...

Page 3: ...ossible Lock the lever by pulling it up through 180 degrees until it feels very stiff Check that the saddle is secure by leaning on the saddle and trying to rotate it at the same time Ensure that there is no movement by repeating the tightening process if necessary There is a maximum height setting indicated by a gap in the knurling textured surface on the saddle stem Do not fasten the saddle in p...

Page 4: ...ith either a 6mm hexagon socket bolt or a 13mm standard bolt Using either the 6mm socket key or 13mm spanner loosen the stem bolt and gently lift the stem to the desired height Ensure the stem is running in the same direction as the wheel and tighten the bolt To adjust the handle bar angle loosen the four hexagonal socket bolts and angle the bars to the desired position Tighten the four hexagonal ...

Page 5: ...ht see earlier instructions and slide the stem out of the trike frame Fit the Flexistem into the frame and temporarily fix its height by tightening the height adjustment bolt Remove the locking boss from the end of the Flexistem position the handlebar in the groove fitting reducer sleeves where necessary and replace the locking boss Adjust the handlebars to the desired angle and fully tighten the ...

Page 6: ...es and fully tighten the bolt Adjust the height of the stem and the angle of the handlebars to further fine tune the handlebar position Ensure all bolts are firmly tightened before the trike is used This device stops the front wheel from jack knifing and is a critical safety feature and must be engaged when the user is on the trike Once the handlebars have been set up ensure the limiter is in posi...

Page 7: ...se instructions If any of the features on your trike do not perform as described then they may require attention Take the trike out of service immediately and contact Quest 88 Limited Check the care and maintenance section of these instructions Anything which is not covered in this list must be referred back to Quest 88 Limited IntendedPerformance Once the trike has been set up for use check that ...

Page 8: ...osture Set up the position of any accessories after following the earlier main set up instructions The full set of accessories are not necessary for every user Advice on the accessories required will have been given during demonstration However if it is felt the user would benefit from any accessories listed here please contact Quest 88 Limited Width Adjustable Lateral Supports All hip and thoraci...

Page 9: ...by pushing the lever into the body of the buckle To undo tug the free end of the strap forwards so that it pulls the buckle open Adjusting Thoracic height on Width Adjustable Lateral Supports The height of the thoracic support should be set up as described earlier with a three finger gap between the user s armpit and the top edge of the thoracic support To adjust the height of the thoracic support...

Page 10: ...Re fit the handwheels along with the shoulder washers into the chrome tubes for safe keeping Soft Chest Plate A soft chest plate can be used if the user has very low tone and has a tendency to lean forward or slouch The soft chest plate fits onto the webbing belt of a thoracic supports making the belt wider and thus providing greater support for the user To fit the soft chest plate the webbing bel...

Page 11: ... bent at knee The cycling action is thus made smoother and easier for the user to control Crank shorteners are made in left and right hand pairs Fit them one side at a time 1 Remove the left hand pedal from the pedal crank Ensure you are fitting the left hand crank shortener by turning the bolt marked with an L anticlockwise into one of the threaded holes in the crank shortener If it does not turn...

Page 12: ...the leg If abduction control is the main priority then the AFO should be fitted to the inside of the leg The fitting of the footplates to the pedals will govern which side of the leg the AFO will fit on See the earlier instruction for fitting footplates Attach the footplates to the pedals with the rectangular tube on the required side With the user on the trike position their foot on the footplate...

Page 13: ...ain trike user instructions and fasten the bracket in position by tightening the grub screws on each side of the bracket with a 3mm hexagonal key The Push Pull Rod tube can be fitted position by sliding it over the chromed tube on the bracket Push in the popper on the chrome tube and fit the Rod onto the tube Ensure the popper fits through the hole in the rod before use To push the trike the Rod c...

Page 14: ...s accessories which have straps it is important to fasten the straps in sequence starting with the pelvis strap followed by the thoracic or chest strap the footplate straps and finally the Ankle Foot Orthoses straps By following this sequence the user will be held at the hips so that attention can be paid to the other accessories with the user firmly positioned When getting off the trike this sequ...

Page 15: ...rned completely pull the lever out and turn it back from your intended direction Letting the lever go will engage the clamping action again to continue fastening or releasing the handle Turn the clamping handle on the plates between the two down tubes and continue to turn it until it comes free of the trike The two parts of the trike are now free to be split apart To Split the Two Parts To split t...

Page 16: ...in each disc and secure using smaller male fastening Notes on fitting wheel discs Finger tighten do not over tighten if using a screwdriver as this may split the fastenings Repeat for each set of holes Carefully tuck the exposed edge at the split disc behind the secured edge Black unprinted discs are to be used on the inside of the rear wheels You will need to remove the discs as appropriate for a...

Page 17: ...under the bead of the tyre opposite the valve Lever the bead of the tyre over the rim of the wheel Insert the second lever 10cm to the side of the first and do the same The levers can then be slid around to leave the tyre half off the wheel The inner tube can then be carefully pulled out and any punctures repaired as per the directions in the puncture repair kit Check the inside of the tyre for wh...

Page 18: ...lubricant getting onto brake pads or wheel rims Adjusting the Brakes There are two ways in which brakes can be tightened 1 If the brakes are not quite firm If the brakes are touching the rim of the wheel when the brake lever on the handlebar is pulled but there is insufficient pressure to stop the bike then a slight adjustment to the brake cable tension will provide extra braking power To do this ...

Page 19: ...dals of the trike Do not attach any objects to the spokes or forks of the trike which may catch or damage the wheels Caution must be taken through use transport and storage not to drop or knock the trike Do not store other equipment on top of the trike and or its accessories as this may affect components and trike set up Always store the trike under cover and away from excessive moisture as this m...

Page 20: ...AN THE COMPANY OR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR USE OF PARTS INCONSISTENT WITH THE USE ORIGINALLY INTENDED FOR THE TRICYCLE AS SOLD ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS AUTHORIZED AGENT PURSUANT TO THIS WARRANTY HEREIN MADE SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PART S AND IN NO EVENT SHALL QUEST 88 LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SPECIAL NOTES TO USERS PARENTS GUARDIANS AND OR SUPERVISORS ...

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