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ENGLISH

User’s Guide

Cruiser

Fixed-Tilt Wheelchair

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Summary of Contents for Cruiser CX10T

Page 1: ...ENGLISH User s Guide Cruiser Fixed Tilt Wheelchair SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ INSTRUCTION BEFORE USING...

Page 2: ...computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of Convaid Use only Convaid accessories and parts o...

Page 3: ...13 Seat Depth 14 Seat Depth Tubes Replacement 14 Attaching Support Strap for Seat Extension Tubes 15 Two Piece Seat 15 Wheels Quick Release Wheels 16 Anti Shimmy Adjustment 16 Locking and Unlocking 1...

Page 4: ...Headrest Cover Canopy 39 Heavy Duty Reinforced Upholstery 40 Reducer Seat Insert 40 Rear Anti Tip Tubes 40 Utility Bag 41 Transit Models Transit Models 42 Transportation Mode Instructions 43 Recommen...

Page 5: ...essary please contact your Convaid provider If you do not follow all instructions and warnings damage to the chair or serious injury may occur The latest version of all instructions and product safety...

Page 6: ...ral options available to meet the needs of the wheelchair user Make sure that your and your health care provider s choice of chair and other added options takes into account the user s comfort positio...

Page 7: ...Height Adjustable Swing Away Footplates 190 5 x 51 7 5 x 2 Front Solid Wheels 292 mm x 63 5 mm 11 5 x 2 5 Rear Solid Quick Release Wheels Transit Anchors Options Never leave occupant unattended Failu...

Page 8: ...Width 250 mm 300 mm 350 mm 400 mm 450 mm Seat to Floor 580 mm 640 mm 530 mm 580 mm 660 mm Seat Back Angle 85 90 95 85 90 95 85 90 95 85 90 95 85 90 95 Seat Back Height 530 mm 560 mm 635 mm 690 mm 635...

Page 9: ...5 CONVAID USER S GUIDE Cruiser Product Line Cruiser Cruiser 18 Cruiser Scout...

Page 10: ...e chair in transit all accessories must be removed from the chair and secured separately WARNING If the user s weight is less than 50lbs 22 7kg the use of anti tip tubes is encouraged WARNING To avoid...

Page 11: ...oot support when getting into or out of the chair WARNING When the user reaches for objects in front to the side or be hind the chair be sure that they do not lean out of the chair too far since the s...

Page 12: ...en entering exiting small space WARNING The Cruiser could lose its flame resistant characteristics when using aftermarket seating or cushions WARNING For occupant safety the seat belt should be used a...

Page 13: ...shipping 3 Remove the chair base seating module and accessories from the packaging ma terial 4 Check to make sure that your order is complete Preparing the Chair for Use Once you have all components a...

Page 14: ...uckle closure strap Fig 2 2 Stand chair on front caster grasp side of Push Handle and push down on Seat Tube Fig 3 3 Press down firmly on seat tubes to ensure the chair is completely unfolded Fig 4 4...

Page 15: ...of brace with foot Fig 14 4 Grasp one side of Push Handle and pull up on seat fabric or seat tube with opposite hand Fig 15 16 5 Lay chair back onto Push Handle Push down on tubing above front tires...

Page 16: ...rry the Chair 1 To safely lift or carry the chair always use both hands 2 With one hand hold the chair by the front x brace bar Fig 19 3 With the other hand hold the chair by the back x brace Fig 20 W...

Page 17: ...pist Improper seating can cause problems Please consult a physical therapist or doctor for additional guidance Fitting Guide Seat Back Height Seat Width Seat back height Seat width Seat back height va...

Page 18: ...fold the chair to relieve fabric tension Undo the Velcro back panel of the two piece seat 2 Grasp end of seat tube press spring button and move seat tube until spring button relocates into the desire...

Page 19: ...5 Fig 33 Fig 36 Fig 37 Fig 38 FOR TEXTILENE UPHOLSTERY Only Applicable to CX 14 18 Make sure the seat depth tube inserts into the black web loop located on the inside corner of the textilene upholster...

Page 20: ...and pull Fig 40 41 2 No tools are required to remove tire Fig 42 WARNING Ensure the wheels are installed properly You will hear a click when wheel locks into place TIRE INSTALLATION Slide wheel onto r...

Page 21: ...WARNING When operating the wheel lock do not use excessive force to engage the locks with your foot Only light pressure is need ed to fully engage the locks WARNING Teflon spray should be applied to...

Page 22: ...l up on red handle Fig 48 Pull down on red handle Fig 49 Fig 48 Fig 50 Fig 51 Fig 49 WARNING Be careful not to get your fingers caught Attendant Hand Brake Handbrakes help to maintain control of the c...

Page 23: ...quick release buckle is attached to the crotch strap and joins the crotch strap to both belts To Buckle Slide the metal clasps on the belt strap into the sides of the buckle Fig 52 To Release Press th...

Page 24: ...of the strap through the grommet hole in the seat back Grommet choice should be level with or higher than the top of the shoulders Choose a hole that will keep the user secure without the strap rubbi...

Page 25: ...for re assembly Fig 60 3 Remove J bolt from seat tube and catch all hardware that may fall out in the process 4 Install J bolt into desire seat back angle position with proper hardware Fig 61 63 5 Rei...

Page 26: ...nd catch all hardware that may fall out in the process 3 Install J bolt into desire seat back angle position with proper hardware Fig 64 4 Leave the J bolt head hanging downwards outside of the tube F...

Page 27: ...m the housing bracket on the frame Flip the bracket upside down and replace bolts Fig 70 71 5 Return the footplate extension tube to the housing bracket and secure with detent pin Fig 72 Footplate Hei...

Page 28: ...om adjustment holes Angle Adjustable Footplates Angle adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft sideways and rotated vertically and horizontally To adjust the angle loosen the bolts on the footp...

Page 29: ...p to underside of footplate Foot Positioners Footplate Securement Strap Footplate Depth Adjustment The securement strap holds individual footplates together to prevent them from flipping up and down T...

Page 30: ...e 3 Position Calf Panel across chair and attach Velcro Straps around opposite Footrest Extension Tube Fig 87 88 The anatomic back support frame stabilizes the neck and head in a functional position to...

Page 31: ...iosis correction if used with scoliosis strap Scoliosis strap comes standard with all trunk supports Fig 90 The trunk support is attached to the chair with straps that wrap behind the seat back and co...

Page 32: ...tight Fig 94 95 96 4 Bring the scoliosis strap a cross the chest thread it through the plastic loop on opposite flap and fasten with Velcro Fig 97 5 To support the right side of the trunk attach the...

Page 33: ...ic loop on the outer flap working from front to back Fig 105 4 Adjust and secure strap Repeat steps 3 and 4 on right hand flap Fig 106 5 Bring the long scoliosis strap through the plastic loop on the...

Page 34: ...ck and connect with Velcro and shoulder straps that screw into the seat back Adjust the side straps for proper fit Fig 112 Pulls thighs together improving hip alignment and stabilizing seating positio...

Page 35: ...rm rest They can also be wrapped around the arm rest tube twice for high tone children Fig 114 The abductor is attached with screws at the end of the seat tubes Adjustable padded head wings provide so...

Page 36: ...Head wing supports and positions the head at the occipital area This headrest provides added comfort allows side to side head movement without obstruction and does not block the individual s ears and...

Page 37: ...rt it back through the seat upholstery Fig 126 Slide the shoulder harness loop on to the Rear Lock Brace Fig 127 5 Reinsert the Lock Brace onto the housing by pushing it with the palm of your hand Fig...

Page 38: ...en Loosen the pelvic belt strap by pushing the gray button on the Strap Adjustment Lock and pulling on the end of the strap closest to the buckle Fig 132 To Tighten Tighten the Crotch Strap by pulling...

Page 39: ...into better alignment which can provide for improved weight bearing balance and stability When used with a lap belt the 1 25mm anti thrust shelf in front of the ischials helps eliminate sliding or thr...

Page 40: ...mly but comfortably on the cushion Proper footrest adjustment will enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures If applicable readjust arm rest height and lateral trunk supports The h...

Page 41: ...ont of the tray with the tray supports completely unfolded Fig 137 2 Engage knobs on side of chair with tray hooks underneath Fig 138 3 Lower tray until supports are positioned over the outside of the...

Page 42: ...trap around Seat Tube and snap shut Fig 142 143 1 Connect Center Button Strap by looping it over Rear Cross Brace and snapping button to back of basket Fig 144 2 Loop Side Button Strap over Chair Tubi...

Page 43: ...the canopy frame snaps into place Fig 151 3 To open grasp top of Canopy and push forward and rotate downward Fig 152 154 4 To close the Rear Flap of Canopy attach the Velcro strap to Velcro receiving...

Page 44: ...seat width 2 51mm and the seat depth 1 25mm The ribbed surface pro vides comfort and promotes airflow Fig 158 1 To install the anti tip tube align the tube with the end of the round frame tubing locat...

Page 45: ...UIDE The Utility Bag attaches to the back of the chair but can be removed and converted to a tote bag Fig 163 164 To attach Hook clasps onto straps Utility Bag Fig 162 Fig 163 Fig 164 WARNING Do not o...

Page 46: ...hair restraint manufacturers instructions must be followed precisely to ensure intended performance Note Tray storage basket and other accessories must be removed during transport in bus or van except...

Page 47: ...cceptable 0 35 8 9 CX 14T 28 13 Acceptable 1 18 30 0 CX 16T 32 14 5 Acceptable 1 97 50 0 CX 18T 30 13 6 Acceptable 1 57 39 9 The OPTIONAL Transit Version Cruiser can transport users in motor vehicles...

Page 48: ...e vehicle s manufacturer s seat and use a federally approved crash tested seat WARNING Whenever possible auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be removed from the wheelchair and secured in the vehicle...

Page 49: ...ar zone is measured from the rearmost point on an occupant s head The front clear zone is measured from the frontmost point on an occupant s head Dimensions are shown in millimeters Fig 166 Fig 167 WA...

Page 50: ...sing the hardware provided Removal and reinstallation of the transit anchors will weaken the fitting of the hardware WARNING Engage wheelock brakes before installing the transit anchors WARNING For sp...

Page 51: ...einstalling will weaken the fittings of the hardware Fig 179 Fig 180 Fig 181 Fig 182 Anchor Logo Sticker Place anchor hook sticker labels to the frame and the seating module Fig 179 Serial Label Stick...

Page 52: ...the wheelchair between the front and rear tiedown anchor points allowing for the correct angle of adjustment of the tiedown straps as illustrated in Fig 169 Your Convaid transit wheelchair can be eas...

Page 53: ...t are worn and Tighten the straps to remove any excess slack and provide tension between the front and rear tie down strap Fig 171 Dimensions are in millimeters Fig 172 Fig 173 FIG 172 FRONT TIEDOWN S...

Page 54: ...clips at the ends of the lap belt to the pin bushing connectors located on the wheelchair s rear securement point brackets Before loading the wheelchair onto the vehicle lift fasten the lap belt over...

Page 55: ...e horizontal as shown in Fig 185 Note Steeper side view pelvic belt angles are especially important if the pelvic belt is intended to be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in...

Page 56: ...such as pelvic positioning belts anteri or trunk supports and lateral trunk supports may be used while in transit but are not designed to provide restraint during a crash Postural supports and belts...

Page 57: ...tested WTORS Q Straint Sure Lok Unwin and Ortho Safe specialize in crash tested tie down systems and are in no way associated with Convaid WTORS Manufacturers Ortho Safe Systems P O Box 8865 Trenton...

Page 58: ...187 188 To remove the top portion of the seat remove the Velcro straps that attach the seat upholstery to the frame and take off upholstery Lift fabric off seat tubes and away from upper handles The s...

Page 59: ...that screw into the solid seat back Adjust side straps for proper fit Fig 193 194 195 Fig 193 Fig 194 Fig 195 Fig 196 Contoured Firm Headrest Head wings Adjust the headrest height by slightly loosenin...

Page 60: ...ding brakes to maintain control of the wheelchair when going down an incline A moderate squeeze to the two hand levers will slow the chair a firm squeeze will stop the chair Fig 199 When stationary mo...

Page 61: ...high Turn nut clockwise to move pad closer to disk wheel should spin and not grab Fig 202 Brake pads should wear no thinner than 1mm before replacement Fig 204 Lever Adjustment Inner Pad Adjustment Ou...

Page 62: ...pers from the axle brackets by unscrewing Hex bolts A B with a 5mm wrench Fig 205 Remove outer pad first by pulling tab downward Fig 206 To remove inner pad insert a 2 5mm Allen wrench into screw A an...

Page 63: ...mbly making certain that the hooks are properly seated over the two sheet metal steps Fig 210 To install new pads first insert inner pad as shown Note Spring should lightly clip onto the small post in...

Page 64: ...r water when cleaning the caliper part Note A brake system needs some time to break in Initially the rubbing of the pad on the disc may cause some noise Return calipers to the axle bracket using Hex b...

Page 65: ...replaced parts or the complete chair the materials should be separated into plastic rubber steel aluminum etc and set aside for recycling 2 Intended Use This product is intended for use by a person wi...

Page 66: ...e chair in good operating condition Inspect the wheel locks brakes regularly and adjust as need ed If and whenever possible and feasible the rider should transfer out of the chair and into an approved...

Page 67: ...wear and tear Teflon spray should be applied to frame and moving parts to maintain easy folding and adjustment a Tire Air Pressure The air pressure in your tires should be checked WEEKLY since low ai...

Page 68: ...ing areas with disinfectant wipes egulary Keep frame dry and apply a non toxic hypoallergenic and biodegradable lubricant to all moving parts After longer storage periods and before further use the en...

Page 69: ...down disinfection before re use Please use a non toxic biodegradable disinfectant solution suitable for surface disinfec tion Please check the following components for intactness before operation see...

Page 70: ...e chair for repairs 12 Functional Tests All four wheels should make contact with the floor With the chair empty push it forward on a smooth level surface with enough momentum to travel six feet 2 m Th...

Page 71: ...67 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 14 CE Mark Authorized Representative B S Partnership 41 Dan Y Coed Road Cardiff CF23 6NB UK 13 Authorized Service Dealer...

Page 72: ...mage caused by accident or misuse To exercise this limited warranty the user should first obtain a Return Authorization Number from Convaid s customer service The product must be delivered charges pre...

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