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TO SET UP WHEELCHAIR  

While facing front of wheelchair, open by by placing 

hands on seat rails and pushing down and out until seat is 
open and level. Attach spreader bar to lock wheelchair in 
place by lifting the spreader bar up to adjustment knob 
and pushing the slot into place.  Then tighten adjustment 
knob until secure.  

Attach Footrests by aligning holes on tabs at top of 

Footrests with hinge pins on outside of front frame, then 
swing Footrests to front until Footrest Release Levers lock 
into place.

Adjust Footrest length (while user is seated) by loosening 

the cam lever just above the Footplate,  pushing in the 
adjustment buttons and sliding the inner tubing up or 
down to desired setting until the adjustment buttons 
protrude fully from the adjustment holes. Then snap cam 
lever back into place.  

Make sure the Footplate is at least 2.5” from the floor for 

proper clearance. 

TO FOLD WHEELCHAIR FOR STORAGE 
Release the spreader bar on the backrest by loosening the 
adjustment knob and lowering the bar. 
Make sure the Footrests are in the forward locked position 
with the Footplates in the vertical position or REMOVE the 
Footrests by pulling the Release Levers, swinging the 
Footrests outward and lifting them from the hinge pins.
Standing in front of the wheelchair, grab the the seat with 
both hands at the front and back  and pull up until closed.

OPERATING WHEEL LOCKS
Engage by pushing the levers forward until they lock 

into place and disengage by pulling back on the levers 
until the wheels roll freely.

ADJUSTING ARMS
Remove arms for easy transfer by depressing spring 

buttons and lifting out of front and rear sockets. 

Reverse arms to provide support while in reclined 

position.

ADJUSTING ELEVATING LEG RESTS
Lift the Foot Plate to the desired height.  The Elevating 

Leg Rest will automatically lock into place. 

Lower by holding Foot Plate, pushing out on the 

Release Lever and lowering the Foot Plate to the 
desired length.

Engage Release Lever after adjusting to desired length.
RECLINING BACKREST
To recline the backrest, make sure the wheel locks are 

in the locked position.  Then squeeze both release 
handles simutaneously and slowly lower the backrest 
to the desired position.  Release the handles and the 
backrest will lock into place.

Clean frame with a damp cloth and dust weekly.
Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and 

water.  

Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
If exposed to liquid, dry the wheelchair thoroughly as 

soon as possible.

If any component appears worn or is not working 

properly, contact an authorized dealer for repair 
and/or appropriate replacement parts.

Solid rubber tires need minimal maintenance, but 

should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth. 

If tires become severely worn or cracking appears, 

contact an authorized dealer.

Wheels and Casters should be checked periodically 

and adjusted and lubricated as needed by an autho-
rized dealer. 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

Rhythm Healthcare, LLC
Lifestyle Mobility Aids
3200 Tyrone Blvd N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

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rhythmhc.com

Website: www.rhythmhc.com
(877) 843-6464

V3: 6/07/22

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