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Freedom Designs, Inc. 

                                                      

Gizmo

 

Motor Vehicle Safety 

As identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair 
has been manufactured with the Transport Option installed. 
 

If your chair is not equipped with the Transport Option: 

Gizmo

 

wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle 

seating. 

1.  NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle. 
 

  a. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat. 

 

  b. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints 

2.  In an accident or sudden stop, the rider may be thrown from the chair. 

Wheelchair hip belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result 
from the belts or straps. 

3.  NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and 

interfere with the driver. 

4.  ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift. 
5.  Do not use any chair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. 

If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or 
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. 

If your chair is equipped with the Transport Option, see the Transport Option 
Warnings on Pages 11, 12, 13 & 14. 
 

Assistance 
For the Rider: 

Everyone who helps you, needs to read and follow all warnings and instructions 
that apply. 

For Attendants 

1.   Work with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best 

suited to your abilities and those of the rider. 

2.  Tell the rider what you plan to do and explain what you expect the rider to 

do. This will put the rider at ease and reduce the risk of an accident 

3.  Make sure the chair has push handles. They provide secure points for you to 

hold the rear of the chair to prevent a fall or tip-over. Check to make sure 
push handle grips will not rotate or slip off. 

4. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body 

mechanics. When you lift or support the rider, bend your knees slightly and 
keep your back as straight as you can. 

5.  Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backward. 
6.  When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the chair in one easy 

movement. Do not let the chair drop the last few inches to the ground. This 
may damage the chair or injure the rider. 

7.  To avoid tripping, unlock and rotate the anti-tip tubes up, out of the way. 

ALWAYS lock the rear wheels and lock anti-tip tubes in place if you must 
leave the rider alone, even for a moment. This will reduce the risk of a tip 
over or loss of control of the chair. 

If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or 
loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. 



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Страница 1: ...of this wheelchair Rider Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 2241 Madera Rd Simi Valley CA 93065 800 331 8551 805 582 0077 FAX 888 5...

Страница 2: ...E WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORME...

Страница 3: ...carefully paying special attention to the Safety Precaution section It is important that you read the entire Operating Manual before operating the Gizmo After consulting your Operating Manual if you f...

Страница 4: ...r Changing Clothes 7 Wheelies 7 Obstacles 8 Reaching or Leaning 8 Moving Backward 9 Ramps Slopes Side Hills 9 Transfer 10 Curbs and Steps 10 Stairs and Escalators 11 Warnings For Safe Use 11 13 Transp...

Страница 5: ...Flip up Individual Footplates 28 29 4 Angle Adjustable Footboard 29 31 5 Quick Release Axles 31 6 Flip Back T Armrests 32 7 Quick Release Axles 32 8 Casters 33 9 Push to Lock Wheel Lock 33 10 Wheel Lo...

Страница 6: ...ractice bending reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability In order to avoid tipping over have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall 3 Be aware that you must devel...

Страница 7: ...id excess moisture for example do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower c Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it If you fail to heed t...

Страница 8: ...eds to read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply For Attendants 1 Work with the rider s doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of the ri...

Страница 9: ...ition is best for you b Consult your authorized Freedom Designs Inc dealer BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair Be aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of balance c Ha...

Страница 10: ...severe injury to the rider or others Reaching or Leaning If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance Of your chair This may cause you to fall or tip over When in doubt ask for help or us...

Страница 11: ...stable when it is at an angle Anti tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip over 1 Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10 A 10 slope means one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope le...

Страница 12: ...ipping 3 Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip 4 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possi...

Страница 13: ...st suited to your abilities Transport Use 1 If possible and feasible the rider should transfer to the OEM vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint 2 If the wheelchair is used for transport it must b...

Страница 14: ...t casters clear the curb or step 3 Move forward placing the front caster on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge 4 Continue forward until rear wheels contact the face of the...

Страница 15: ...oads to the vehicle Note Use only a four point wheelchair tiedown with an integrated three point occupant restraint system 2 The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mode for a 4...

Страница 16: ...r chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others Fasteners Many of the screws bolts and nuts on this chair are special high strength fasteners Use of...

Страница 17: ...and the rider 3 Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate Make sure the belt can easily be removed in an emergency 4 NEVER Use Positioning Belts a As a patient restraint A restraint re...

Страница 18: ...fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others Wheel Locks Hub Locks Rear front wheel locks including hub...

Страница 19: ...or others Upholstery Fabric 1 Sling fabric will weaken with age and use Look for fraying or thin spots stretching of fabrics at rivet holes 2 Drooping Down into your chair will weaken fabric and resul...

Страница 20: ...ructions in this manual 2 Solid Seat Back Insert 3 Optional armrests would be attached to the backposts or solid seat insert Armrest might be optional dependent upon frame Solid Seat Back Insert are o...

Страница 21: ...ous width and depth options according to hardware used Twister Seat Back are an optional item Hub Lock not available on spoke wheels Standard or Reverse 19 27 35 9 13 28 Short 19 Med 22 Tall 25 10 18...

Страница 22: ...yle 8 Solid Seat optional 9 Flip up Arm 10 Solid Seat optional 11 Arm Height Adjustment Clamp 12 Backpost Adjustment Plate 13 Backpost Release Trigger 14 12 Mag Wheel 15 Anti tip Tubes 16 Folding Cros...

Страница 23: ...lying even downward pressure on the cross braces The cross braces will lock into place 2 Grasp the push handles and pull them to an upright position where they will lock into place 3 Push the flip bac...

Страница 24: ...own the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the down position See pages 28 32 6 Turn both anti tip tubes to the rearward position See page 25 Note The Gizmo can be folded and unfolded whil...

Страница 25: ...the swing away hangers See pages 26 27 3 Flip back the armrests to the upright position Or push the T arm release lever toward the center post to release the arm from the receiver socket Lift arm out...

Страница 26: ...sts to the flat position over the seat rails 5 Rotate the anti tip tubes inward as shown until they click into place 5 Pull up on nylon cross brace strap Note Use the provided nylon strap to fold the...

Страница 27: ...Freedom Designs Inc Gizmo 25 6 Disengage wheel lock push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame Folding the Gizmo Continued...

Страница 28: ...hanger release lever 2 Pull back on the lever towards the chair This will enable the hanger to swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hanger upward until the pivot saddle is o...

Страница 29: ...r release lever 2 Pull back on the lever towards the chair This will enable the hanger to pop up and swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hanger upward until the pivot saddl...

Страница 30: ...flip by lifting underneath the footplate to flip up or push down on the footplate to flip down 2 To adjust the height of the footplate Remove the hex head screws on the side of the hanger Seat the fo...

Страница 31: ...with Angle Adjustment Angle Adjustable Footboard 1 To attach the footboard to the frame place the footboard clamps on the frame Set the clamps at the desired height Insert the receiver into the clamps...

Страница 32: ...ivers Lift the footboard upward out of the receivers 3 To attach the footboard after transfer align the footboard fittings into the receivers Turn the knobs on each side to tighten 4 To change the ang...

Страница 33: ...ock quick release axles that release with the push of a button This double lock quick release mechanism allows the rear wheels to be easily removed for transportation or storage To remove the rear whe...

Страница 34: ...quipment The flip back armrests are non removable and are available in either locking or non locking Locking Flip Back Arm To flip the arm back push the trigger mechanism forward as shown and lift arm...

Страница 35: ...o comes standard with push to lock or pull to lock wheel locks To lock wheels in place 1 Grasp the lever of the wheel lock with your hand 2 Pull or push the lever back or forward to release the wheel...

Страница 36: ...the wheel pull the Hub Lock lever This will unlock the wheels and allow them to roll Patent Pending Folding Back The Gizmo come standard with a folding back 1 To fold the back down pull upward on the...

Страница 37: ...2 When the angle of tilt is in the desired position release the handles The tilt will lock into place 3 To bring the Gizmo seat and back frame toward the upright position out of tilt squeeze the tilt...

Страница 38: ...the frame Flip Arm Locking Arm To adjust height of armrests loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the arm to the backpost tube Align holes in arm with holes in backpost tube at desired height R...

Страница 39: ...rear wheel is repositioned it is important that the wheel lock is readjusted also 1 Adjustment can be made by loosening the 1 4 20 x 1 button head screws and sliding the wheel lock assembly along the...

Страница 40: ...ckward on the frame 2 Seat height and or angle may be changed by changing the position of the axle upward or downward on the axle plate Warning Your healthcare professional should assist you in adjust...

Страница 41: ...he large wheels in front Through adjustment holes on the frame and axle plates the wheels and casters can be easily adjusted Reverse Configuration Kit The Gizmo has an optional Reverse Configuration K...

Страница 42: ...optimum performance of your Gizmo wheelchair 1 Check to see that the wheelchair rolls straight 2 Tires Check for flat spots wear and proper inflation 3 Wheel lock a Check to see that the lock engages...

Страница 43: ...is correct and equal in both rear wheels The wheelchair veers left Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time Check that the tire pressure is correct and equal in both rear wheels Slu...

Страница 44: ...ert down ward Swing the hanger inward until it locks in place 6 Flip down the footplates and place them in the down position or attach the footboard 7 Adjust anti tip tubes to the downward or rearward...

Страница 45: ...roduction 1 Latch Style Hangers 19 20 26 Leaning 8 Main Frame 26 35 Maintenance 13 40 Modifications 5 Modified Seating Systems 16 Motor Vehicle Safety 6 Moving Backward 9 Obstacles 8 Packing 18 Pneuma...

Страница 46: ...ired provided that the authorization for such a return has been acquired by an established Freedom Designs Inc dealer and that the parts in question are returned by the Freedom Designs Inc dealer full...

Страница 47: ...Freedom Designs Inc Gizmo 45...

Страница 48: ...FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 2241 Madera Road Simi Valley California 93065 USA 805 582 0077 800 331 8551 FAX 888 582 1509 www freedomdesigns com...

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