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Information You Need to Know Before Riding 

 

Control Lever Operation, Adjustment and Inspection

 

Operation 

– Illustration 1-3

 

1)   Looking down on the control lever, for a right turn rotate the control lever to the right. For a left 

turn, rotate the control lever to the left. For going backwards do the same. 

Adjustment of Control Lever Height 

– Illustration 1-3

 

1)   Loosen the nut and bolt (1). 
2)   Adjust to appropriate height and tighten the nut and bolt (1). 

*

Do not let the hole of the inner 

pipe be exposed while making adjustment. 

3)   Make sure that nut and bolt are tightened. 

Position Adjustment 

– Illustration 1-3

 

1)   Remove the bolt (2). 
2)   At the appropriate adjustment hole position, install the control lever. Tighten the bolt (2), then 

use an 8 mm L-shaped hex key to tighten hole 

‘A’. 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

Ensure that the crank is attached tightly. Otherwise, you won

’t be able to control the wheelchair and 

are at risk of an accident. 

ATTENTION

 

 

 

Do not let the hole of the inner pipe be exposed while making adjustment. Otherwise, there is risk 
that the inner pipe will be bent and damage to the wheelchair could occur. 

Illustration 1-3

 

(1)  Bolt torque  15N  m(1.5kgf  m) 

(2)  Bolt torque  10N  m(1.0kgf  m) 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 

Socket 

‘A’ 

Control Lever 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

(1)  Bolt 

 

 

 

Clamp 

 

Nut 

 

 

Pipe 

 

Adjustment Sockets 

 
 

 

 
 

Ѧ  

Bolt 

Summary of Contents for Profhand

Page 1: ...ealth Extension Dr Handa Profhand Safety and Users Manual Before using Profhand please read this manual thoroughly Before children use the pedal wheelchair caregivers must read this manual beforehand...

Page 2: ...n accessible place where the user can peruse at any time If you usually neglect to inspect your wheelchair then there is a risk that you will damage your wheelchair and could cause an accident Every u...

Page 3: ...following items Profhand Safety and User s Manual Part Names Backrest Handle Armrest Seat Brake cable Frame Control lever cable Control lever Chain Brake lever Brake system Directional wheel Pedal Fro...

Page 4: ...eration 17 Method of Adjusting Height 17 Lever Position Adjustment 17 Altering Equipment Position 18 Control Lever Cable Adjustment 18 Method to Safely Support Riding Riding Posture 19 Method to Safel...

Page 5: ...and Inspection Tension Adjustment and Inspection 32 Armrest Adjustment and Inspection Application 33 Height Adjustment 34 Part Inspection and Replacement 34 Other Adjustments and Inspections Tire Ins...

Page 6: ...r serious injury could result This label expresses that if instructions are not followed then injury to the user and or damage to the wheelchair could be resulted This label points towards the need to...

Page 7: ...r part of the wheelchair After installation of the wheels do not use wheelchair until you have ensured that the wheels are affixed tightly Wheels that are not affixed tightly have a high risk of falli...

Page 8: ...eelchair by yourself in slippery areas Construction site panels slippery wet surfaces and railway tracks all of which could lead to an accident or the wheelchair overturning In such cases it is best t...

Page 9: ...e fastened properly Velcro s strength of attachment and need for adjustment will change after a certain period of time Clean the Velcro of dirt sand debris etc Velcro s strength of attachment and need...

Page 10: ...eelchair could lead to the wheelchair overturning or causing other types of accidents Pushing wheelchair position Since there is a risk of a wheelchair overturning the person pushing the wheelchair co...

Page 11: ...al Principles PART 1 Part 1 Explanation of Profhand s basic operation maintenance adjustments and inspection PRE USE INSTRUCTIONS BASIC OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION ADJUSTAB...

Page 12: ...ent 3 Make sure that nut and bolt are tightened Position Adjustment Illustration 1 3 1 Remove the bolt 2 2 At the appropriate adjustment hole position install the control lever Tighten the bolt 2 then...

Page 13: ...damaging the nut Concerning the level of tightness use your hand to tighten the nut till it won t tighten any further If after adjustment the control lever is still too loose then consult with your de...

Page 14: ...appropriate position Refer to Part 3 for further explanation of the adjustments and inspections Safety Aids to Riding Illustration 1 6 Support staff or caregivers use the handle bars to push the wheel...

Page 15: ...DJUSTMENT OF SEAT WIDTH REAR WHEEL ADJSUTMENT CHAIN ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION ARMREST ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND INSPECTION Backrest and Nylon Material Adjustment and Inspection p...

Page 16: ...rap Velcro 5 Ensure that your feet will not deviate from or fall off the pedal WARNING When riding be sure to wear shoes for risk of injuring your foot Ensure that your feet will not fall off or out o...

Page 17: ...ition Ensure that the knob on the crank 1 has been completely turned back and is indeed in a fixed position Pedal Removal Illustration 2 2 1 Pull the knob 1 2 At the same time pull out the spindle WAR...

Page 18: ...ngular adhesive strip of the outer nylon material along the bottom of the front of the backrest ATTENTION Change the nylon and sponge inside of the outer nylon material when the sponge loses its flexi...

Page 19: ...installed in a specific direction 1 Fasten the Velcro of the seat part of the nylon seat cover 2 Fasten the Velcro of the seat part of the nylon material of the backrest 3 Complete fastening the outer...

Page 20: ...ong with 1 to the most appropriate tension 3 Install outer nylon material and nylon seat material p 23 p 24 ATTENTION Be sure to properly affix the Velcro otherwise the strength of the attachment will...

Page 21: ...l on the backrest 2 Refer to p 27 Backrest Height Adjustment After adjusting the height of the handles use screws on both sides to affix the inner material For adjustments purposes tighten so that the...

Page 22: ...and bolt to connect and tighten paying attention to tighten to the extent where the handle is firmly tightened so as not to change the shape of the pipe 6 Do the same on the other side 7 Pull the inn...

Page 23: ...seat 3 Remove the nylon seat Nylon Seat Installation Illustration 2 8 1 The nylon sits upon the wheelchair and all the straps pass through all the buckles 2 Install the straps 3 Install the seat hip...

Page 24: ...ts 5 Adjust the tension of the inner nylon material and nylon seat p 25 p 28 6 The spacing between the wheel and the frame on both the right and left side should be the same p 30 ATTENTION Ensure that...

Page 25: ...g bolt that inserts into the crank for adjustments Adjustment should be done within the specifications given in illustration 2 11 4 Confirm that the spacing between the wheel and the frame is the same...

Page 26: ...bolt 4 Adjust both the right and left sides to the same height WARNING Ensure that the adjustable hole of the same height is used for both the left and right side Otherwise the wheelchair will be uns...

Page 27: ...he amplitude of the chain should be from 10 15mm 4 After the tension regulator has been properly set then tighten the bolt Ensure that the chain will not come into contact with the chain guard 5 Once...

Page 28: ...to the hook Inside the bracket is a rubber ring and collar thus there will be slight movement in this part But the armrest itself is immovable WARNING Do not let the armrest deteriorate A damaged armr...

Page 29: ...y If there is an increase in the armrest shaking or the armrest is frequently raised if this leads to armrest weakening then consult your dealer WARNING When tightening the bolts go according to the s...

Page 30: ...ressure or heat then there is a risk of the tire rupturing Adjust both tires to the same air pressure Checking Around the Wheelchair 1 If you think the wheelchair is working abnormally then do a wheel...

Page 31: ...itish style mainly used on bicycles Rear Wheel American style mainly used on vehicles Front wheel air pressure 270 kpa 2 8 kgf m 2 7 ber 40 PSI Rear wheel air pressure 420 kpa 4 3 kgf m 4 2 ber 61 PSI...

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