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THE PROVEN LEADER IN PET MOBILITY

Owner’s Manual

MEDIUM FRAME

with Optional Full Support Front Wheel Attachment

Cheyeanne

Summary of Contents for Wheels Medium

Page 1: ...THE PROVEN LEADER IN PET MOBILITY Owner s Manual MEDIUM FRAME with Optional Full Support Front Wheel Attachment Cheyeanne ...

Page 2: ...h 10 Attaching the Struts and Wheels 10 Adjusting the Height 10 Clip the Leg Rings to the Wheelchair 11 Stirrups 12 Front Harness Attachment 13 Changing Pocket Placement of D Ring 13 Is the Wheelchair Adjusted Properly 15 Optional Set Screws for Noise Reduction 16 Belly Belt if Needed 16 Wheel Options 17 Foam Wheels 17 Air Tires Available 17 Walkin Wheels Front Wheel Attachment 18 In the Package 1...

Page 3: ... on the ground Get behind the wheelchair lift back legs up and place dogs legs into the leg rings When the legs are through the rings pull up extenders side bars Slide each extender through the D Ring on the front harness and clip in place Video www WalkinPets com all sizes dog wheelchair instructional videos 5 How to fit dog adjustments p 15 Tips for adjusting length and width while dog is in whe...

Page 4: ...reduction use if desired Stirrups to keep feet from dragging use if needed Leg Rings for rear support Front Harness with comfort sleeves fully adjustable Wheels attached to Struts one set for each wheelchair Several sizes shown here Length Extenders The 15 extenders are installed in the frame The 26 extenders are used for longer dogs 15 26 Width Connectors The 6 connector is already installed in t...

Page 5: ...or an animal To some there is a strange device following him or her around making odd noises and getting caught on furniture and door ways They will adapt to these changes but need a little time We recommend you be calm quiet and slow when putting on the wheelchair for the first time Give your pet lots of stroking and reassurance Treats help too Let the dog get used to the harness before attaching...

Page 6: ... won t need to keep using these treats every day just in the beginning of the train ing process A hungry dog is a motivated dog Work with your dog before you have fed him a meal He will be more eager to pay attention and earn the food reward if he is hungry 2 Do not immediately put your dog in the wheelchair Assemble the wheelchair and leave it in an area where your dog can see it smell it and tou...

Page 7: ... frame is shipped flat Take out of box with sticker saying THIS SIDE UP showing Set the legs perpendicular to the frame by turning the dial caps counter clockwise to loosen the knuckle assem bly Don t remove the dial caps Move the leg to the correct position using the raised indicators as your guide The inside indicator should be in the center of the two outside indicators as shown in the photo be...

Page 8: ...ill offer a bit more stability for stronger more active dogs or dogs who are shifting their weight back toward their hindquarters The Snap Buttons are an easy way to adjust the length width and height of the Walkin Wheels dog wheel chair Use a pen to push the Snap Button when it is inside the knuckle to make adjustments Use Snap Buttons to Adjust Length Width and Height ...

Page 9: ...ground and in the middle of the dog s body Is the Length Correct The end of the extenders black cap should be positioned at the center of the dog s shoulder blades The extenders should be touch ing the neoprene pads on the front harness and not pulling outward INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT Adjusting the Length Note If you have the Front Wheel Attachment remove the extenders and skip to p 18 The exte...

Page 10: ...ze strut and wheel combination according to your dog s rear leg height measurement Insert the strut into the wheelchair leg and adjust to the height needed If you need a different size wheel and strut contact us Adjusting the Height We offer 4 6 9 12 15 struts that attach to the wheels for height The correct height setting is based on both the height and the condi tion of the dog If the dog has so...

Page 11: ...outu be 3CoSfPIMWC0 Legs go inside each ring Rear Support Leg Rings Shoulder Socket screw The Leg Ring straps go over the frame and the black plastic harness clips have a slot that fits over the Shoulder Socket screws Put your thumb into the round circle and push upward to lock you will hear it click into place The round circle will face the ground The dog s legs go through each ring To release pu...

Page 12: ...ting Leg Rings Video below https youtu be 3CoSfPIMWC0 or Excess Velcro strapping can criss cross over rump Velcro two sides together to form handles hock Stirrups Stirrups are optional for paws that are dragging or knuckling under The stirrups attach to the back of the wheelchair on each silver metal loop also called eye pads The rubber tubes on the stirrups need to be above the dog s hock Use the...

Page 13: ...This material will not fray Changing Pocket Placement of D Ring optional Red Blue Black Front Harness Attachment Adjust the extenders so they reach the harness clips on the front har ness The extender ends will go through each D Ring and then clip into the front harness The D Rings should be positioned just behind the shoulder blades Note If the D ring prong breaks you can call for replacement or ...

Page 14: ... middle pocket and replace into desired pocket Step 5 Replace screws 2 on opposite side of entry point Step 4 Connect C D Ring to B top piece and slide into A bottom piece screws Step 2 Push out B top piece which holds C D Ring Before starting observe which direction the prongs are facing on the D Ring They should always face the rear end of dog ...

Page 15: ...tems above to make sure the wheelchair is fitted properly When the wheelchair is adjusted properly the dog stands in a natural position Here is what to check A Knuckle should be in line with hips and leg rings dropped down about 3 from frame B Front harness D Ring clips into extenders behind shoulder blade C Extenders are parallel to the ground and do not extend past the front legs This side bar w...

Page 16: ...ws using the Allen wrench They are indicated below with red arrows Note Make sure the set screws shown below are loosened or removed before making adjustments Belly Belt if Needed Some animals will need additional support under their belly You can determine if the dog needs additional support if their spine bows downward It is also helpful for overweight dogs or dogs with spinal or disc issues One...

Page 17: ...s belly C Secure the other side over the extender and Velcro to bottom of belly belt The purpose of the belly belt is to provide support for your dog s mid section If your dog needs more support you can purchase the Walkin Belly Support www WalkinPets com walkin belly support Wheel Options We offer four size wheels 4 8 12 16 If you find out your RLH measure wasn t correct you can purchase differen...

Page 18: ...els products the Front Wheel Attachment is adjustable so it will fit the Walkin Wheels wheelchair for any size dog from 26 to 69 pounds and can be easily removed at any time Foam Wheels vs Air Tires Comparison Chart If you already have the rear wheelchair and need more support in the front here is the instructional video to watch www walkinpets com instructional videos medium fully supportive dog ...

Page 19: ...If they are not installed correctly the wheelchair will be extremely wobbly We refer to L and R as if you are in the wheelchair Assembling Fully Supportive Wheelchair Here is the video if you have purchased the quad wheelchair www walkinpets com instructional videos medium fully supportive dog wheelchair Step 1 Attaching the legs C to the extenders A The top of each leg is labeled with an L or an ...

Page 20: ...rs Remove the existing Length Extenders from your rear Walkin Wheels and snap in the left and right Front Extenders A Step 4 Adjust the Chin Bar D Note Use of the Chin Bar is optional The Chin Bar adds stability and rigidity to the Front Wheel Attachment It needs to approximately match the width of the back of the Walkin Wheels Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws on the Chin B...

Page 21: ... on the Chin Bar Chin Bar is attached after the dog is in the wheelchair using the thumb screws through the metal extenders The Chin Bar attachment only has threads on one side of the bar You will notice that the bar with the large holes has no thread That is the side the screw needs to feed through Attach the extension piece to the outside of the Chin Bar using the included screws and washers Thu...

Page 22: ... be parallel to the ground Length Dog s front legs should be centered between the two shoulder socket screws or plastic round black clips Width Width is determined by the widest part of the dog generally the dog s chest Allow at least an inch of space on both sides Leg Rings The leg rings in the front generally need to be a bit lower than in the rear to accommodate the dog s deeper chest Adjust th...

Page 23: ...fects in material or workmanship If the frame breaks under normal usage please let us know and we will repair or replace the wheelchair at our option You are responsible for all shipping charges Warranty is non transferable Return Exchange Policy We accept returns and exchanges for all of our products as long as they are returned within 30 days of receiving them in like new condition with all part...

Page 24: ... the leg ring to close off one side for comfort Walkin Lift Harness www WalkinPets com walkin lift rear harness The Walkin Lift Harness is used to support your dog s hind quarters This harness is compatible with the Walkin Wheels wheelchair and can be used instead of the Leg Rings This rear harness is great to use to assist your dog The clip in handles are used with this harness Optional Items and...

Page 25: ...emporary training tool It is in tended for short term multiple use to help correct gait and improve paw placement Walkin Drag Bag www WalkinPets com walkin drag bag The Walkin Wheels Drag Bag is designed for pets to use in the home when they are not in their chair Great for protecting the chest and limbs Prevents abrasions and sores that can be caused by scraping against carpets floors and rough s...

Page 26: ... you give your dog a lift on the end that needs it most This rear support leash is recommended for dogs weighing 20 pounds and up Walkin Scooter www WalkinPets com walkin scooter The Walkin Scooter for pets is designed to keep your pet comfortable and always on the go It allows pets to move freely around the house while easily maneuvering around indoor obsta cles Roller ball casters allow for easy...

Page 27: ...o the Handicapped Pets Foundation The Handicapped Pets Foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit corporation dedi cated to the health and well being of elderly disabled and injured pets Its mission is to extend the life of pets by helping them move so that they can get the exercise they need to live long happy healthy lives the Foundation donates wheelchairs to pets in need for this purpose You can help D...

Page 28: ...31 888 253 0777 www WalkinPets com Patents US 7549398 Japan 5385584 Canada 2641092 EPO 2 050 418 Trademarks Walkin Wheels 4 765 026 4 882 354 3 725 405 4 765 026 Other patents pending and trademarks pending 04 20 BE MOVING BE HAPPY BE AMAZED BE TOGETHER MIRACLES IN MOTION ...

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