Weight capacity 300 lbs
please read this manual carefully to insure safe
usage and understanding of maintenance
instructions.
congratulations on your purchase of a Drive
wheelchair. Drive wheelchairs are a product of
quality engineering and are manufactured to meet
our own highly rigid specifications and will surpass
all your expectations.
Use anD saFety:
Wheel locks
- engage both wheel locks before
getting in or out of chair, leaning forward in chair, or
while in an elevator or wheelchair lift. proper adjust-
ment of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when locked. locks
are engaged by pushing handle completely forward.
adjustments to locks are made by loosening or
tightening nut on the carriage bolt. embed lock shoe
at least 1/8” by sliding clamp toward rear wheel while
handle is engaged in locked position. tighten nut and
bolt to secure in position. test for correct locking ac-
tion before actual use.
tires
- solid rubber tires need minimal mainte-
nance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a
damp cloth. replace if tires become severely worn or
cracking appears.
Front casters
- casters should be checked
periodically and lubricated occasionally. lubricate
by removing fork and greasing caster stem bearings.
lubricate wheel bearings by removing wheel from
fork. reassemble fork and wheel by tightening nuts
until no play remains, but wheels roll freely. if nut is
too loose, caster will shimmy, if too tight, chair will be
hard to steer.
removal oF sWing-aWay Foot rests/leg
rests
- release lock by pushing on the front rigging
lever. swing-away foot rest /leg rest out and side-
ways. lift to remove.
aDjUsting length oF Footrest/leg rest
When adjusting length of foot rests or leg rests, user
should be sitting in wheelchair with feet on the foot
plates. loosen bolt on the clamp around support
assembly. raise or lower foot plate to desired posi-
tion that will provide maximum support of thighs.
Front rigging should not be so low that it causes
uncomfortable pressure to thighs at front of seat
upholstery. Footrest should not be lower than 2-1/2”
from the ground to ensure clearance.
aDjUsting/elevating leg rest
- lift foot
plate on leg rest assembly to desired position. re-
lease leg rest assembly and it will automatically lock
into place. to lower, push out on leg rest lever and
lower foot plate to desired position.
Wheels
-
large rear wheels should be inspected
at least once a month to ensure proper tightness.
if wheel wobbles or is loose, release lock nut and
tighten axle bolt slightly. test for proper tightness by
learning chair to one side and spin adjusted wheel.
general care
-
Wipe chrome parts with a clean,
soft cloth at least once a week. all metal parts can
be cleaned with auto wax or similar poducts. if
exposed to moisture, dry immediately. Do not use an
abrasive cleanser that will scratch the finish.
to open chair
- open wheelchair by tilting to
one side and pushing down on seat rail until fully
opened.
to close/FolD chair
- First fold foot plates to
vertical position. grab seat with both hands at front
and back edge and lift. or, tilt chair to one side and
lift up on seat rail.
removable arms
- remove arms by depressing
spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear
sockets.
