Convaid Convaid Cruiser User Guide User Guide

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User’s Guide

Cruiser

Fixed-Tilt

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Setting Up

Fitting Guide

Wheels

Operating
Instructions

Accessories

Transit Models
Miscellaneous

Planar Options

Scout Options

Important Information

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Table of Contents

Unpacki n g the chai r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Warni n gs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Unfoldi n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Foldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Seat back height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seat wi dth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Seat depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Seat depth tube replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attachi ng su pport stra p for seat depth extensi on tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Two-piece seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Qui ck release w heels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Anti -shi m m y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Locking and un locki ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Attenda nt ha nd bra ke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Depth adj ustable crotch strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

H-ha r ness wi th padded covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Seat-to-Back Angle Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Footplate height adjustm ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

Angle a dj ustable footplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3

Foot posi ti oners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Footplate securement stra p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Footplate depth adj ustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Caster locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Calf pan el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ana tomi c back support fr ame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Addi ti onal Accessori es: Swi ng-aw ay la teral support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Full torso swi n g-awa y vest support . . . . . . . . . . .20

La teral thi gh support (a dductor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Medial thi gh support (abductor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Padded headwi ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Headrest extensi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Occi headwi n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

5-poi n t ha rness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Seat cushi ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Upper extremi ty su pport surfa ce (tra y) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Saddle bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Underseat storage basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Headrest cover (Ca n opy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Heavy duty rei nforced upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Reducer seat i nsert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Rear a nti -ti p tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Uti li ty bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Foam tra y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Bus tran sport m odels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fabri c r emova l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adju sta ble Tensi on Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Plana r back adju stm ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wheel lock adj u stment & H a nd brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ma i n tenance, operati ng a nd sa fety i n stru cti ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Cruiser

Cruiser Classic

Cruiser Planar

Scout

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Unpacking

Unpacking the Chair

Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i n cluded wi th the chai r:

• Left and ri ght footplates

• Accessori es as ordered

• H ex w rench (5/32)

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Warnings

Read Before Use

CAUTION: To avoid tipping, do not hang item from the push handle.

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CAUTION: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a

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“click” when wheel locks into place.

CAUTION: Always secure user with belt first, before making any other

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adjustments.

CAUTION: Keep fingers away from moving parts.

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CAUTION: If the user’s weight is less than 50lbs, the use of anti-tip tubes

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is encouraged.

CAUTION: Convaid belts and shoulder straps are for positioning only and

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are not to be used as a vehicle restraint.

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CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.

• Do not leave user unattended.

• Do not strap user too tight.

• Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation.

• Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair.

• If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires
touch the floor, avoid using front of seat tubes for support
during entry or exit from chair to prevent tipping.

• Avoid using footplates for weight support during exit or entry
of the chair.

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Set-up and Adjustments

Unfolding

Note: One - Piece Push Handle will unfold as the chair opens.

1. Lay chai r fla t on ground and unbuckle closure stra p.

Fig. 1A

2. Stand chai r on front caster, gra sp si de of Push Handle

and push down on Seat Tube. Fig. 1B

3. Press down fi rmly on seat tubes to ensure the chai r i s

completely unfolded. Fig. 1C

4. Usi ng your foot, push down on Lower Rear Lock Brace

unti l i t locks i nto a strai ght posi ti on. Fig. 2A

5. Press grey buttons on each si de of Push Handle at the
same ti m e, and rotate Push Handle to desi r ed hei ght.

Fig. 2B & 2C

6. Swi ng footplates down i n to posi ti on. Fig. 3A & 3B

• For Planar Seat and Back i nsta llati on & i nstructi on,
see page 33.

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Fig. 1A

Fig. 2A

Fig. 3A

Fig. 1B Fig. 1C

Fig. 2B Fig. 2C

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Caution:
To avoid tipping, do
not hang item from
the push handle.

Fig. 3B

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Folding

1. Swi ng footplates to the si de. Fig. 4A & 4B

2. Press grey buttons on each si de of Push Handle and rotate Push Handle down

completely. Fig. 5A & 5B

3. Unlock Rear Lock Brace by ki cki n g up on center of bra ce wi th foot. Fig. 6A

4. Gra sp one si de of Push Handle and pu ll u p on seat fa bri c or seat tube wi th

opposite hand. Fig. 6B & 6C

5. Lay chai r back onto Push Ha ndle. Push down on tubing a bove front ti res unti l

chai r i s folded. Fig. 6D

6. Buckle closure strap. Fig. 6E

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Fig. 4A

Fig. 5B

Fig. 6C

Fig. 4B Fig. 5A

Fig. 6A Fig. 6B

Fig. 6D

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Fitting Guide

Convai d’s li ghtweight, foldi ng chai rs a r e desi gn ed to be more than j ust a conveni ent
chai r. Order the correct si ze chai r by fi r st determi ni ng the user’s hei ght, weight a n d
seati ng measu rements. Properly-fi tted, Conva i d chai rs w i ll provi de years of
comfortable use. As your chi ld grows, refer back to thi s Fi tting Gui de to a dj ust
the di mensi ons of the chai r.

Correct seati n g and posi ti oni ng encoura ges good posture, whi ch i n turn ai ds
circula ti on, breathi ng and di gestion. Please take the ti me to properly adjust the chai r
to fi t the user. I f the user i s not correctly posi tioned, check the accessori es section of
this m a nual to see i f one or more of our accessori es would help to facili tate posture or
consult a physi cal therapi st. I m pr oper seati ng can cau se problems. Please consult a
physi cal therapi st or doctor for addi tiona l gui dance.

Seat Back Height

Seat back height va r i es accordi ng to chai r type and seat wi dth.
Headrest extensi ons are ava i lable when extra height i s needed
to support the head.

To determi ne the seat back hei ght, measu re from the seat to the
top of the shoulder or the upper part of the head.

Fig. 7

Seat back hei ght

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

Seat Width

Proper seat wi dth enables the user to si t comfortably and pre­vents pr oblems from developing. While user i s seated on a flat
surface, m easure from hi p to hi p. Fig. 8

The user should have enough room to prevent hi ps a nd thi ghs
from rubbin g agai nst the frame. However, the chai r should not
be too wi de or the user wi ll sli de ar ound a n d posture could be
affected.

The seat wi dth measu rement for the Crui ser, i s taken from the
i n si de of the armrest tubes.

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Seat Depth

Measur e from the m ost posteri or
porti on of the buttocks to the
back of the knee. Subtract from
that measurement 1-2” to a llow
adequa te clearance between the
seat a nd the back of the knee.

Fig. 9

To chan ge seat depth, parti a lly fold
the chai r to relieve fabri c tensi on.
Undo the Velcro® back panel of the
two pi ece seat. Grasp end of seat
tube, depress spri ng button and
move seat tube unti l spr i ng button
relocates i nto the desi red hole.
Repeat for other si de of seat. Fig. 10

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Seat Depth Tube Replacement

1. To change seat tubes or remove the seat tubes,
press grey detent pi n . To i n sta ll n ew seat tubes,
press grey detent pi n and r elease when desired
setti n g i s a chi eved. Repeat for opposi te si de.

Fig. 11 & 12

2. Rei n stall fabri c. Repeat for opposi te si de.

Note: For Crui ser Plana r model, ski p step 2.

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Attaching Support Strap for Seat

Extension Tubes

1. Remove Seat Upholstery. Fig. A & B

2. Change and I nsta ll Seat Depth Tubes.

Press grey detent pi n and m ove Seat
Depth Tube to desire setti n g. Fig. C

3. Install Support Strap. Note: Ma ke

sure rough, shi ny si de of strap i s
faci ng out. Fig. D-G

4. Install Seat Upholstery. Fig. H

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FOR TEXTILENE UPHOLSTERY:

Appli cable to : CX 14-1 8 N/A: CX 10/12

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Ma ke sure the seat depth
tube i nserts i nto the black
web loop located on the
i n si de corner of the
texti lene upholstery.

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Please Note:

Do not use black web loop on the shortest adjustment of the small seat depth tubes.

Two-Piece Seat

The lower seat panel i s a ttached to the back pa nel wi th Velcro®.
It i s u sed to take up slack i n the seat pa n el a fter seat depth
adjustments ha ve been made. Fig. 15, 16 & 17

Excessive Velcro®
overlap li fts seat
fabri c a n d pu shes
hi ps forw a rd, creati ng
poor posture a nd
reduci n g effective
seat depth.

Fig. 16

Reduced
seat
depth

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Correct Velcro®
adj u stment provi des
room for hi ps, and
ma kes greater u se
of seat depth.

Fig. 17

Fig. 15

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Wheels

Quick Release Wheels

TIRE REMOVAL

1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locking Pi n . Grasp wheel and pull.

2. No tools a re requi red to r emove tire.

Rear Wheel Locking Pi n

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TIRE INSTALLATION

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Caution: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when

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wheel locks into place.

1. To i nsta ll, sli de wheel
onto rear axle a nd push
wi th ball of hand unti l i t
cli cks i nto place.

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Anti-Shimmy

If the fr ont wheels develop a shi mmy, use a wrench to
tighten the stem nut. Adj u st the stem n ut clockwi se unti l
the shi mmy di sappear s.

Fig. 16

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WH EEL S

Locking and Unlocking

Convai d manufactures two types of wheel locks: hand opera ted and foot opera ted.
Check to see whi ch type of wheel locks a re on your chai r.

Foot Operated Wheel Locks

To release lock:

Li ft upward on wheel lock

For All Cruiser Size 18, Cruiser Classic Models, and Cruisers with Scout Option

Toggle Wheel Locks

To lock:

Pull down on red han dle.

To lock:

Press downward on wheel lock

To release lock:

Pull up on red handle.

Attendant Hand Brake

Hand bra kes help to m a i ntai n control of the
chai r when goi ng down an i ncline. A moderate
squeeze to the lever wi ll slow the chai r; a fi rm
squeeze wi ll stop the chai r. Fig. 17

Fig. 17

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Operating Instructions

Three-Point Positioning Belt

The three-point posi tioni n g belt i s opti onal wi th every Convai d chai r. Adjust the belt
so the user stays securely i n posi tion. The qui ck-release buckle i s a ttached to the crotch
stra p, a n d joi ns the crotch stra p to both belts.

To Buckle:

Sli p the metal clasps on
the belt stra p i nto the si des
of the buckle. Fig. 18

To Release:

Press the grey button on
the buckle and pull out
the clasps. Fig. 18

Caution: Always secure
user with belt first,
before making any

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other adjustments.

Fig. 18

Depth Adjustable Crotch Strap

The crotch strap can be adj usted by
threadi ng the strap through the desired
slot. Fig. 19

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H-Harness with Padded Covers

H-harn ess shoulder stra ps help the user
retai n upri ght tru nk posi ti on. To adj u st,
i n sert the bolt at the end of the stra p
through the gromm et hole i n the seat back.
Grommet choi ce should be level wi th or
hi gher than the top of the shoulders.
Choose a hole that wi ll keep the user
secure wi thout the stra p rubbin g agai nst
the fa ce or neck. Secure the stra p wi th the
threaded knob. Fig. 20 & 21

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Shoulder pads for the
H- ha r ness a r e sta ndard.
The pa ds come equi pped
wi th a sna p buckle for
easy attachment. Fig. 22

Seat-to-Back Angle Adjustment

Fig. 22

Dependi ng on the user’s degree of abi li ty or
prescri pti on from a doctor or physi cal therapi st, the
back angle may need adjustment. Adj usti ng the back
angle may a lso a ffect the seat depth.

Parti ally fold chai r to r eli eve fabri c tensi on (see
foldi ng i nstructions on pa ge 4). Un hook the Velcro®
stri p at the back of the chai r connecting the seat
fabri c to the back fa bri c. Use a wrench (7/16”) to
remove the bolt connecting the seat tube to the back
tube. Relocate to desired posi ti on and replace bolt.
Repeat on other si de. Reattach the Velcro® stri p.

Fig. 23

Seat-to-back angle.

85° - fi rst hole (lower)
90° - scond hole
95° - third hole

Fig. 23

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Footplate Height Adjustment

Seat-to-footplate height i s m easured from the back of the knee to the bottom of
the heel. Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate. Fig. 24

All Convai d footplates are height adjustable.
Footplates swi ng away for access or foldi ng.

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Pull on ri n g to remove metal
pi n holdi ng footplate in place.
Move footplate up or down,
reali gn holes and replace pi n
through holes i n tube. Fig. 25

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Additional Footplate Height Adjustment

In the event that the footplate height a dj u stm ent descri bed a bove i s i nadequa te,
addi tiona l a dj u stments can be ma de.

1. Pull out metal pi n and remove the footplate extensi on tube from the frame. Fig. 26

2. Press the detent button, then pull the foot plate assembly a part. Fig. 27

3. Insert the footplate i n to the opposi te end of the footplate extensi on a n d re-assemble.

Fig. 28

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Fig. 27

Fig. 28

For addi tiona l range:

4. Usi ng a hex wrench (i ncluded), remove both bolts from the housi n g bra cket on the

frame. Fli p the bracket upsi de down a n d replace bolts. Fig. 29 & 30

5. Return the footplate extensi on tube to the housi ng bra cket a nd secure wi th metal

pi n . Fig. 31

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Fig. 30

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Angle Adjustable Footplates

Angle adjustable footplates can be m oved fore and a ft, si dewa ys, a nd rotated verti cally
and hori zonta lly. To adjust the angle, loosen the bolts on the footplate and m ove to
desired posi ti on. Reti ghten the bolts. Fig. 32 - Fig. 36

Fig. 32

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Foot Positioners

Foot Posi ti oners may be cri ss-crossed over the foot to secure the whole foot Fig. 37 or
can be converted i nto si mple ankle stra ps. To attach foot posi tioner, thread strap
through footplate as shown i n Fig. 38 & 39, then bolt stra p to undersi de of footplate.

Foot Positioner Fig. 37

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The securement stra p holds i ndi vi dua l footplates
together to prevent them from fli ppi ng up a n d down .
To secure the footplates, buckle the left a nd ri ght strap
together. Fig. 40

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Footplate Depth Adjustment

All Crui ser chai rs offer adjustable footplate depth.

Use the hex wrench to loosen the two bolts located
on the top of the footplate.

Sli de footplate forw a rd or rearward to desi red
depth. Retighten bolts. Fig. 41

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Caster Locks

Caster locks hold the swi vel wheels i n a forward
faci ng posi tion to prevent the wheels from turni ng
si de to si de. (For 2’’ wi de tires only)

Fig. 42

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Calf Panel

1. Lay Ca lf Pa n el flat a n d unfasten the velcro stra ps. Fig. 43A

2. Attach Velcro straps around Footrest Extensi on Tube. Posi ti on Calf Pa nel a cross
chai r a nd attach Velrco Straps a roun d opposi te Footrest Extensi on Tube.

Fig. 43B & 43C

Fig. 43A

Fig. 43B Fig. 43C

Anatomic Back Support Frame

The a na tomi c back support frame stabi li z es the
neck an d head i n a functi onal posi tion to a ssi st
the development of neck and head r i ghti ng
reflexes.

The a na tomi c back frame i s opti onal from the
factory a nd must be ordered wi th the chai r.

Remova ble, reformable sti ffeners are located i nsi de
the fa bri c seat back. Sti ffeners easi ly pull out for
custom formi ng wi th a heat gun. Fig. 44

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Additional Accessories

Convai d offers a wi de va r i ety of accessori es to help properly posi ti on the user.

Note: Convaid’s chairs provide a semi-contour fit around the body.

The user must be fitted correctly into the chair to achieve
optimal posture and comfort.

Swing-Away Lateral Support with Scoliosis Strap

Single Flap

Adjustable trun k support stabili zes the trunk and m a intai ns mi d­li ne posi tioni ng. It can be pulled to one si de for scoli osi s correc­tion i f used wi th scoli osi s strap. Scoliosi s stra p comes stan da rd
wi th a ll trunk su pports. Fig. 45A

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Fig. 45A

The trunk support i s a ttached to the chai r w i th straps that wrap
behi nd the seat back and connect wi th Velcro®. Fig. 45B

Support i s achieved by pu lli ng each tri angula r fla p towa r d the
appropri ate si de, then securi ng i t by wr a ppi ng the strap a r ound
the fr a m e a n d attachi ng wi th Velcro®. The two fla ps can a lso be
wra pped a roun d the child’s torso a nd joi ned i n the mi ddle.

Double Flap

One set of tri angu lar flaps
locates the mi dli ne posi ­tioni ng. The second set of
fla ps wrap a round the
trunk for stabili zati on.
The scoli osi s strap can be
used to pull the torso to
either si de. Fig. 46

Fig. 45B

Fig. 46

OPE R ATI NG I NS TRU C TI ON S

Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Single Flap

1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Su pport to the chai r by w rappi ng the two rear straps
around the back of the chai r a nd securi ng wi th Velcro®.

2. Attach the si ngle flap, by wr a ppi ng the strap on the left flap around the si de tubing
of the frame, a nd securi ng wi th Velcro® (repeat steps on opposi te si de)

3. Thread the scoli osi s strap through the pla sti c loop on the left fla p, back through the
plasti c loop on the opposi te end of the strap, and pull ti ght.

4. Bri ng the scoli osi s strap a cross the chest, thread i t through the plasti c loop on
opposite fla p, a n d fa sten wi th Velcro®.

Note: The Lateral Trunk Support - Single Flap can be used to support
either the left or right side of the trunk.

• To support the ri ght si de of the trunk, attach the support to the chai r wi th the
double-sided Velcro® strap on the left si de. Detach the stra p on the ri ght fla p from the
tubi n g, a nd ti ghten scoli osi s strap unti l desi red trun k posi ti oni ng i s obtai ned.

• To support the left si de of the trunk, a ttach the support to the chai r wi th the
double-sided Velcro® strap on the ri ght si de. Detach the strap on the left flap from
the tubing, and ti ghten scoli osi s strap un ti l desi red trun k posi ti oni ng i s obtai ned.

A

C

D

B

E

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F

H J

I

G

Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Double Flap

The Double Flap La teral Trun k Support bri ngs the trunk to m i dli ne posi ti on.

• The Inner flaps mobili ze the trunk.

• The Outer flaps centrali ze the tru nk a n d keep the ar m s i n the front of the chai r.

• The Scoli stra p ali gns the spi ne.

1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Su pport to the chai r by w rappi ng the two rear straps
around the back of the chai r a nd securi ng wi th Velcro®.

2 .To a ttach the double fla p, wrap the strap on the left-hand outer flap around the si de

tubi n g of the fr a m e a n d secure wi th Velcro®.

3. Thread the strap on the left-hand i nner fla p i nto the plasti c loop on the outer flap
worki n g from front to back.

4. Adjust and secure stra p. (Repeat steps 3 and 4 on ri ght-ha nd fla p.)

5. Bri ng the long scoli osi s strap through the pla sti c loop on the i n ner fla p on the

ri ght-hand si de and a cross the chest.

6. Thread the strap through the pla sti c loop on the i n ner fla p on the left-hand si de.

7. Fasten the stra p wi th Velcro®.

8. If a ddi ti onal ti ghtness i s desired, pull the scoli osi s stra p further a nd Velcro® i t

beyond the i nner fla p.

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Note: The Lateral Trunk Support - Double Flap can be used to support
either the left or right side of the trunk.

OPE R ATI NG I NS TRU C TI ON S

• To support the ri ght si de of the tru nk, attach the Support to the chai r wi th the

double-sided Velcro® strap on the ri ght.

• To support the left si de of the trunk, a ttach the Support to the chai r wi th the

double-sided Velcro® strap on the left.

ACB

D F

G I

E

H

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Full Torso Swing-Away Support Vest

An adj ustable support vest keeps the user
i n pla ce comfortably and securely. It helps
to mai ntai n mi dli ne seating posi ti on and
prevents forward slumpi ng. The vest i s
attached to the chai r wi th stra ps that
wra p around the seat back and connect
wi th Velcro®, and shoulder straps that
screw i nto the seat back. Adj u st the si de
stra ps for proper fi t. Fig. 47

Lateral Thigh Support (Adductor)

Pulls thi ghs together, i mprovi ng hi p
ali gnm ent and sta bi li z i ng seati n g posi tion.
The degree of adduction can be vari ed a nd
can favor one si de. Fold the adductor flaps
over the thi ghs, wr a p the stra ps under and
around the armrest tube and attach wi th
buckle. Fig. 48

The a dductor i s attached wi th
screws at the end of the seat tubes.

Fig. 47

Medial Thigh Support (Abductor)

Separates the thi ghs to i mprove hi p
ali gnm ent and sta bi li z e si tti ng posture.
Degree of abduction can be vari ed a nd can
favor one si de. The a bductor flaps wr a p over
the user’s thi ghs fr om the i nsi de to the
outsi de. The straps buckle around the seat
tube or the a rm rest. They can also be
wra pped a roun d the arm rest tube twi ce for
hi gh tone chi ldren. Fig. 49

The a bductor i s a ttached wi th
screws at the end of the seat tubes.

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Fig. 48

Fig. 49

OPE R ATI NG I NS TRU C TI ON S

Padded Headwings

Adjustable pa dded headwi ngs pr ovi de soft foa m support for m i dline posi ti oni ng.
Fig. 50 The padded headwi ngs can be attached at any hei ght by wr a ppi ng the Velcro®
stra ps a r ound the frame and a ttaching at the back of the chai r. Secure headw i ngs by
tyi ng la ces through the grommet holes i n the back of the seat fa bri c or headrest
extensi on. Fig. 51

Fig. 51Fig. 50

Headrest Extension

1. Insert Headrest Extensi on Tubes i nto the Headrest Holdi ng Brackets a nd push down.

Fig. A-C

Cordura Upholstery. Fig. A, B & C

A

2. Texti lene Upholstery. Fig. D & E

D

B

C

E

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Occi Headwing

Occi H eadwi ng supports and posi ti ons the head a t the
occi pi tal a rea. Thi s headrest provi des added comfort,
allows si de to si de head m ovement wi thout obstruction,
and does not block the i ndi vi dua l’s ears and li ne of vi si on.

The Occi headwi ng can be attached at any hei ght. Secure
headwi ng by tyi ng la ces through the grommet holes at the
back of the seat fa bri c or headrest extensi on. Fig. 52

Fig. 52

5-Point Harness

ADJUSTING THE STRAPS

1. Release the Rear Lock Brace by li fti ng up on the center of brace Fig. A.

2. Press i n the si lver snap button on the Rear Lock Bra ce Fig. B then pull the lock
brace off of the housi ng Fig. C.

3. Pull shoulder strap through the upholstery, repositi on to the desi red height, and

rei n sert i t back through the seat u pholstery Fig. D. Sli de the shoulder
harn ess loop on to the Rear Lock Bra ce Fig. E.

Note: The shoulder straps should be positioned in slots that are slightly above
the shoulders of the child, and as the child grows, they should be moved to
maintain a height above the shoulder level.

A

C D E

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B

OPE R ATI NG I NSTRU C TI ON S

4.Reinsert the Lock Brace onto the housi ng F by pushi ng i t wi th the palm of your hand

G. Lock the Rear Lock Bra ce by pressi ng down on the Rear Lock Bra ce H.

F

G H

ADJUSTING THE
PELVIC BELT STRAP

To Tighten:

Ti ghten the pelvic belt stra ps by pulli n g
on the loop located at the end of the
stra p Fig. A.

To Loosen:

Loosen the pelvi c belt strap by pushi ng
the gray button on the Strap Adjustment
Lock and pulli n g on the end of the stra p
closest to the buckle Fig. B.

ADJUSTING THE CROTCH
STRAP

To Tighten:

Ti ghten the Crotch Strap by pulli ng on
the loop located at the end of the stra p

Fig. A.

B

A

To Loosen :

Loosen the Crotch Stra p by pushi ng the
gra y button on the Stra p Adjustment
Lock and pulli n g Fig. B.

A

B

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Seat Cushions

Support: General Use Cushion

Flat foam wi th wooden i nsert Fig. 53

• Promotes stabi li ty a nd posture control and

provi des comfort for the user.

• Waterfa ll front eli mi nates pressure
points at the back of the knees.

Position: Medial Thigh Support and Anti-Thrust Cushion

Contoured foa m wi th wooden i nsert Fig. 54

• Medial thi gh support helps posi ti on the legs out
of a dduction a n d i nto better a li gn m ent, whi ch
can provi de for i mproved wei ght-beari n g
bala n ce a nd stabi li ty.

Fig. 53

• When used wi th a lap belt, the 1” a nti -thrust
shelf i n fr ont of the i schials helps elimi na te
sli di n g or thrusti ng forwa r d of the pelvi s. Thi s
provi des i mproved sta bi li ty and reduces
sacra l si tting.

Align: Lateral Pelvis and Lateral Thigh Support Cushion

Contoured foa m wi th wooden i nsert Fig. 55

• Contoured edges provi de lateral, pelvi c and
thigh posi tioni ng to reduce latera l m ovement of
the pelvi s a n d i mprove lower extremi ty
stabili ty.

• I ncreased surface contact for better
wei ght di stri buti on.

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Fig. 54

Fig. 55

OPE R ATI NG I NSTRU C TI ON S

Fitting

The fi tting of the cushi on should be done by a cli n i cia n. When fi tted correctly, the
cushi on wi ll help provi de sta ble support and promote good posture. Consult y our
cli ni cian for questi ons regardi ng i ndi vi dual needs.

Select the cushi on si ze to match the seat wi dth and depth of the chai r. Measure the
di stan ce between the back of the buttocks and the back of the knees. Subtra ct 1-2” to
allow for adequate clearance between the seat and the back of the knees.

1. Apply wheel locks. Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended.

2. To i nstall the Seat Cushi on (and Ba ck) follow the detai led i nstructions
found on page 33 i n thi s User Gui de.

3. Adjust the wheelchai r footrest hei ght so that the user’s legs rest
fi rm ly but comfortably on the cushi on. Proper footrest a dj u stm ent wi ll
enhance si tting comfort and help lower peak si tting pressur es. If
appli cable, re-adjust a rmrest height a nd lateral trunk supports.

Caution

The hei ght and weight of the occupa n t, i n conjuncti on w i th a seat cushi on, m a y affect
the center of gravi ty and cause the wheelchai r to become unstable, potenti ally resulti ng
i n i nj ury. Pr i or to use, a ssess the stabi li ty of the wheelchai r by si tti ng i n i t wi th the
cushi on attached.

Changes i n the user’s condi tion or growth, w ei ght or chan ges i n wheelchai r equi pment
or accessori es may requi r e reassessment by a cli ni cian to ensure proper cushi on fi t
and su i tabi li ty. Ski n should be constan tly checked by the user’s caregiver for a n y si gns
of reddened a reas or ski n sensi ti vi ty. These areas should be brought to the attenti on
your cli ni ci a n . The cli ni cian should a lso a ssi st you wi th assessi ng the cushi on for a n y
possi ble areas that ha ve bottomed out.

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Accessories

Upper Extremity Support Surface (Tray)

ATTACHING THE TRAY

1. Ra i se front of the tray wi th the tray

supports completely unfolded. Fig. 56

NOTE: For Scout opti on, rai se ar m r est
before engagi ng knobs.

2. Engage knobs on si de of chai r wi th tra y

hooks un derneath. Fig. 57

3. Lower tra y unti l supports are positi oned

over the outside of the front legs. Fig. 58

Fig. 56

Fig. 57

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Fig. 58

AC C ESSORI ES

Saddle Bags

1. To i n sta ll, i nsert Front Button
Strap i nto openi ng i n Mesh Seat
Bottom a nd over
Seat Tube. Fig. A

2. Veri fy the strap i s i n front of the
Seat Tube Retai n i ng Bolt, then
snap button shut.

Fig. B

3. Wr a p Rear Button Stra p aroun d
Seat Tube and snap shut.

Fig. C & D

AB

C

D

Underseat Storage Basket

1. Connect Center Button Strap by looping i t over Rear Cross Brace a nd snappi ng
button to back of basket. Fig. A

2. Loop Si de Bu tton Stra p over Cha i r Tubi ng (just a bove the Rear Axle Assembly), and
snap button shut. Repeat for opposi te si de. Fig. B

3. Loop Front Button Strap over Cha i r Tubi ng (just a bove Front Cross Bra ce Mount),
and sn a p button shut. Fig. C-E

AB

C

D

E

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Headrest Cover (Canopy)

ATTACHING CANOPY

1. Remove Canopy from box. Fig. A

2. Ali gn plasti c Canopy Retai ni ng Cli ps wi th upper

tubi n g on back of the chai r. Fig. B Push on cli ps
wi th the ball of your ha nd un ti l they snap i nto
place. Fig. C

Caution: Keep fingers away from moving parts.

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3. To open , grasp top of Canopy a nd

push forward a nd rotate downward. Fig. D-F

4. To close the Rear Flap of Ca n opy, a ttach the Velcro
stra p to Velcro r ecei vi ng patch on the edge of the
Canopy Hood. Fig. G

5. To fold, repea t above steps i n reverse order. Fig. H

C

D

A

B

E

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F

G

H

AC C ESSORI ES

Heavy-Duty Reinforced Upholstery

Heavy-duty, reinforced, padded seat and seat back come
wi th pockets whi ch have removable plasti c sti ffeners. Use
when extra fi rm n ess i s r equi red. Sti ffeners easi ly li ft out
of pockets for custom-form i ng w i th a heat gun .

Fig. 59

Fig. 59

R

e

d

uc

e

r

S

e

a

t

I

n

s

e

r

t

The Reducer Seat I nsert provi des proper posi tioni ng i n a n
oversi zed wheelchai r. Thi s cushi on easi ly sli ps i n to the seat of
the chai r to reduce the seat wi dth 2” and the seat depth 1”.
The ri bbed sur fa ce provi des comfort a n d promotes ai rflow.

Fig. 60

Fig. 60

Rear Anti-Tip Tubes

1. To i nstall the anti -ti p tube, ali gn the tube wi th the end of the round fra m e

tubi n g located next to the rear wheel. Fig. A

2. Push the detent pi n whi le posi ti oni ng the anti -ti p tube onto the round fr a m e tubing

Fig. B, and push unti l the “release button” pops through the hole located on the an ti ­tip tube. Fig. C

3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for opposite si de.

4. To remove the Anti -Tip Tubes, perform above steps i n reverse order.

A

CAUTION: If the user’s weight is less than 50lbs, the use of anti-tip tubes

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is encouraged.

B

C

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Utility Bag

The Uti li ty Bag a ttaches to the back of
the chai r, but can be removed and
converted to a tote bag. Fig. 61 & 62

To attach:

1. Hook clasps onto stra ps.

Caution: Do not
overload bag.

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Fig.61

Fig.62

TR ANSI T M OD E L S

Transit Models

The wheelchai r transport model has been cra sh tested and perform ed
sati sfactori ly a t 30 m ph/20 g decelera ti on. Convai d conforms to RESNA
WC19 standards. Dumm y wei ghts are:

All Cruiser Models

Model CX10T........66lbs / 30kg

Model CX12T........66lbs / 30kg

Model CX14T........100lbs / 45.5kg

Model CX16T........170lbs / 77kg

Model CX18T........170lbs / 77kg

To reduce possi bi li ty of i njur y, the headrest
extensi on must a lways be used wi th the chai r.

The followi ng i nstru cti ons should be followed to
mi n i mi ze i mpact i n case of a crash:

1. Chai r m u st be forward facing wi th
tray and storage basket removed.

2. Use only a tested, proven a n d compa ti ble
4-poi nt wheelchai r ti e-down system (WTOT),
and a 2- or 3-poi n t occu pa nt r estra i nt system
i n accordance wi th SAE J2249.

3. The wheelchai r ti e-downs must be securely

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Caution:
Convaid belts and
shoulder straps are
for positioning only
and are not to be used
as a vehicle restraint.

attached to the four red a nchor poi nts on
the chai r. See a rrows i n a bove photo for
anchor poi nts.

4. The occupa n t restra i nts m u st i nclude a lap
and shoulder belt, secured di rectly to the
Crui ser frame and si de or r oof of the vehi cle.

Note: Do not over tighten this may

cause damage to the frame.

5. All floor ti e-down stra ps m u st be dra wn ti ght i n the front and the back to
elimi na te any forward/aft movement of the chai r.

6. Wheelchai r restrai nt m anufa cturers’ i nstructions must be followed precisely to
ensure i ntended performance.

Note: Tray, storage basket and canopy must be removed dur i ng transport i n bus or
van, except when medically neccessary.

Note: Convai d strongly r ecommends the use of all Transi t Requi red Accessori es
duri ng transportati on i n a motor vehicle; whi ch i nclude the H-ha rness wi th 3-poi nt
pelvi c belt (used for posi tioni n g), H eadrest Extensi on, and Foot Posi ti oners.

Q’Stra i nt, Sur e-Lok, Unw in an d Or tho Sa fe specia li ze in cra sh-tes ted tie-down sy stems a nd ar e i n no w ay a ssoci ated w i th Conv ai d.

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Miscellaneous

Fabric Removal

Parti ally fold the chai r to relieve fabri c tensi on (see fold i nstructions on pa ge 4).
The lower seat panel i s a ttached to the back pa n el wi th Velcro®. Remove Velcro®
from the top of the seat bottom. Press grey detent pi n a t the end of the seat exten­si on, and ta ke off upholstery. Fig. 66 & 67

To remove the top porti on of the seat, remove the Velcro® stra ps that attach the
seat u pholstery to the frame, and ta ke off upholstery. Li ft fa bri c off seat tubes a nd
awa y from upper handles. The seat-rei nforcing stra p should remai n on fr a m e.

Fig. 67 & 68

Fig. 66

Fig. 67

Fig. 68

Adjustable Tension Back

1. To adjust the Tensi on Back, unfa sten the Velcro Stra ps a nd pull to desi red

fi rm ness. Fig. A

2. After adjustments a re made, re-fasten Velcro stra ps. Repea t steps 1 and 2 on

each set of stra ps. Fig. B & C

C

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A

B

Planar Options

Attaching Planar Seat

To attach the soli d pla n a r seat:

1. To remove the fa bri c seat from the chai r, fi rst detach i t

from the Velcro® pad on the back of the chai r. Fig. 69

2. Sli de the seat out by pr essi ng the release buttons on the
outsi de of the telescopi ng tubes and pulli ng on the tubes.
Set uni t and tubes a si de. Fig. 70

3. Remove the telescoping tubes from the planar seat. (These
tubes shi p a ttached to the pla nar seat a nd have the release

Planar

4. Insert telescopi n g tubes i nto the chai r fram e wi th relea se buttons to the
i n si de. Adjust seat depth by pressi ng a release button and sli di ng the
tube unti l i t cli cks i n to posi ti on. Fig. 72

button on the i nsi de of the tubes.). Fig. 71

PL AN AR OPTI O N

Fig. 69

5. Faci n g the chai r, ti p the planar seat down a t a 45 degree a ngle towa rd the seat back,

wi th the support bar s touchi ng the fra me of the chai r. Fig. 73

6. Push gently unti l the support bars go bey ond the fra m e of the chai r as shown.

Fig. 74

7. Lower the seat to a hori zontal posi ti on and push the end caps/bra ckets onto the

telescopi n g tubes unti l you hear a “cli ck.” Fig. 75

8. Make sure that the arrows on the support bars are li ned up wi th the green patch on

each si de of the cushi on. Fig. 76

Fig. 73

Fig. 70

Fig. 74

Fig. 71

Fig. 75

Fig. 72

Fig. 76

Attaching Planar Back

Attach the planar back by wra pping the straps aroun d chai r
frame and a ttaching wi th the Velcro®. Fig. 78

Fig. 78

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Planar Back Adjustments

Adjust seat back height by removi ng/a ddi ng secti ons.

1. BASIC I NSTALLATION: Leavi ng the fa bri c back i n pla ce, attach the plana r back to

the chai r frame usi ng the Velcro stra ps, a s shown. Fig. A

2. HEI GHT ADJ USTMENTS: Adjust seat back height by removi ng/addi ng secti ons.

Fig. B

3. To remove a section: Usi ng the Allen wrench, remove the bottom set of screws on the

lower mounti ng pla te on the back of the uni t. Fig. C

4. Sepa r a te the upper section from the base. Fig. D

5. Remove bottom set of screws from upper mounti ng plate. Fig. E

6. Remove mi ddle secti on a nd set i t asi de. Fig. F

7. Attach upper secti on to base section by re-i nserti ng the screws as shown. Fig. G

8. To add a section: Perform removal (step 3) procedures i n reverse.

(3d, 3c, 3b, 3a , 3) Fig. H

9. Adjust the headrest hei ght by sli ghtly looseni ng the knobs on the back and rai si ng
or loweri n g the headrest. It can a lso be pi votedv by changi ng the hori zontal
ali gnm ent of the knobs. Fig. I

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A

D

G

B

E

H

C

F

I

PL AN AR OPTI O N

Planar Positioning Options

H-Harness with Padded Covers

H-harn ess shoulder stra ps help the user retai n u pri ght tru nk posi ti on. To repositi on
the H -ha r ness:

Remove the Planar Back from chai r. Remove the H -ha rness by unscrewi ng i t from
the back. Fig. 79 Repositi on the H -ha r ness stra ps by pla ci ng the screw through the
gromm et hole on each strap and screwi ng i t i nto the appropri ate hole on the pla n a r
back. Br i ng the straps to the front of the planar back, threadi ng between sections i f
necessary. Re-attach the pla n a r back to the chai r. Ma ke any necessa ry a djustments to
the hei ght of the H-harness straps by movi ng the plasti c sli der up or down . After all
adjustments a re made, a ttach the H-harness to the three poi nt posi ti oni ng belt wi th
the spr i ng sna phook a t the end of the H-ha r ness. Fig. 80

Fig. 79

Note: Velour-covered
shoulder pads for the
H-harness are standard.

Fig. 80

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Adjustable Firm Lateral Thoracic Supports

Adjust seat back height by removi ng/a ddi ng secti ons.

1. Outermost Posi ti on: As shi pped, laterals a re i nsta lled at the furthest poi nt outwards.
See posi tions 2 and 3 for other posi tion possi bi li ti es. Fig. A

2. Mi dli ne Posi tion: Usi ng Allen wrench, unscrew the foam pad. (repeat posi ti on 2
steps a, b ,c a nd d for opposi te si de) Fig. B

3. Unscrew the latera l brace a nd rotate i t so that the short si de of the bra ce i s flat on
the seat back and the long si de i s perpendi cula r to the seat a s shown. Fig. C

4. Screw the lateral brace back on. Fig. D

5. Screw the foam pa d back on the i nsi de of the brace, leavi ng i t sli ghtly loose to allow
for adj ustments, then ti ghten. Fig. E

6. Innermost Posi ti on: Usi n g Allen wrench, unscrew the foam pa d.
(repeat posi ti on 3 steps a, b, c a n d d for opposi te si de). Fig. F

7. Unscrew the latera l brace a nd rotate i t so that the long si de of the brace i s fla t on the
seat back and the short si de i s perpendi cula r to the seat a s shown. Fig. G

8. Screw the lateral brace back on. Fig. H

9. Screw the lateral foam pad back on the i n si de of the bra ce, leavi ng i t sli ghtly loose to
allow for adjustments, then ti ghten . Fig. I

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A

D

GHI

BC

E

F

PL AN AR OPTI O N

Full Torso Swing-Away Support Vest

An adj ustable support vest keeps the user i n pla ce comfortable a nd securely. I t helps
mai ntai n mi dli ne-seati ng posi tion a nd prevents forw a rd slumpi ng. The vest i s
attached to the chai r wi th stra ps that wr a p around the seat back and connect wi th
Velcro®, and shoulder stra ps that screw i nto the soli d seat back. Adjust si de straps for
proper fi t. Fig. 81, 82 & 83

Fig. 81

Fig. 82

Fig. 83

Contoured Firm Headrest (Headwings)

Adjust the headrest height by sli ghtly
looseni n g the knobs on the seat back, a nd
ra i si ng or loweri ng the headrest. It can a lso
be pi voted by changi ng the hori zontal
ali gnm ent of the knobs. Fig. 84

Note: All other positioning options
and accessories are utilized on the
planar seating system the same
way as on the standard Cruiser. See
front of User Guide for detailed
information.

Fig. 84

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Scout Options

Wheel Lock Adjustment

Set wheel locks to
locked posi tion.
Push chai r wi th li ght
pressure on the rear
wheels. I f wheel
rotates, adjust tensi
on by turni ng the
adjustment nut until
wheels no longer
rotate whi le locked.

Fig. 85

Hand Brakes

Fig. 85

Caution: Wheel lock adjustment
should be inspected periodically.

Use ri di n g bra kes to m a i ntai n control of the
wheelchai r when goi ng down an i ncli ne. A moderate
squeeze to the two hand lever s wi ll slow the chai r; a
fi rm squeeze wi ll stop the chai r. Fig. 86

When stati onary, m ovi ng the handles to a full rearward
posi ti on wi ll stop the chai r from m oving. Fig. 87

Note: Regular inspection is necessary to maintain

the brake system.

Follow the instructions in the back of this
User’s Guide on how to adjust brakes when
needed.

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Fig. 86

Fig. 87

Lever Adjustment

To i ncrease bra ke pressure, turn adjusti ng nut (A)
counter clockw i se, then turn locknu t (B) clockwi se to
secure nut (A) i n posi ti on. Fig. 88

B

A

Fig. 88

Inner Pad Adjustment

Turn nu t clockwi se to move pad closer to di sk (w heel
should spi n and n ot gr a b). Fig. 89

Note: Adjust when lever pressure is too high.

SC O U T O PTI ON

Fig. 89

Outer Pad Adjustment

Insert Hex wrench (2.5m m ) i nto the screw, turn
clockwi se to move pad closer to di sk (wheel should spi n
and not grab). Fig. 90

Fig. 90

Brake Pad Wear

Brake pads should wear no thi n ner than 1m m before
replacement. Fig. 91

1 mm

Fig. 91

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Removal of Brake Pads

Remove cali pers from the axle bra ckets by

B

A

Fig. 92

Remove outer pad fi rst by pulli ng tab downw a rd.

Fig. 93

1

m

m

A

unscrewi ng Hex bolts (A) & (B) wi th a 5m m wrench.
Fig. 92

To remove i nner pad, i nsert a 2.5mm Hex wrench
i n to screw (A) and turn clockwi se un ti l the back
of the pad i s clear of i ts housi ng. Fig. 94

Fig. 93

Fig. 94

With a sma ll screwdri ver (A), press the pad downward u nti l i t i s clear of i ts housi ng.
Fig. 95 Remove the two spr i ngs from the old pa d a ssembly Fig. 96(A). Attach the two

spri n gs to the new pa d a ssembly m a ki ng certai n tha t the hooks a r e properly seated
over the two sheet metal steps. Fig. 97

A

A

Fig. 95

Fig. 96

Fig. 97

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To i nstall new pads, fi r st i nsert i nner pad a s
shown. Fig. 98

Note: Spring should lightly clip onto the small

post in the center of the piston and push
inward.

Usi ng the 2.5m m H ex wrench i nserted i nto (A), replace
the pa d i nto the housi ng. At the sa m e ti me, turni ng
counter-clockwi se, i nsert a flathead screwdri ver to push
the pa d. Fig. 99

A

Fig. 99

Install outer pad by droppi ng the spri ng si de over
the sm all post. Push upwa rd un ti l the spri ng cli ps
li ghtly onto the post.

Fig. 100

SC O U T O PTI ON

Fig. 98

Fig. 100

Replacing Pads

Note: A brake system needs some

time to break in. Initially, the
rubbing of the pad on the disc
may cause some noise.

Return cali pers to the a xle bracket usi ng
Hex bolts (A) & (B) and Hex wrench.
Fig. 101 & 102 Ma ke sure Hex bolts are
securely ti ghten ed.

Test brakes for effectiveness. Brake levers
should m ove a pproxi mately 25mm.

Fig. 101

B

A

Fig. 102

Cleaning

To avoi d da m a ge to the bra ke seals, use only a lcohol or water when cleani ng the
cali per parts.

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Important Information

Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions

• READ ALL I NSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS

• SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.

• Do not leave user unattended.

!

1. Waste Disposal

• Do not strap user too tight.

• Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation

• Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair.

• If front edge of seat is at or forward of the point where tires
touch the floor, avoid using front of seat tubes for support
during entry or exit from chair to prevent tipping.

• Avoid using footplates for weight support during exit or entry
of the chair.

The shi ppin g car ton should be kept for possi ble return to the ma nufacturer/servi ce
faci li ty for repai r or m a i nten a n ce. Other pa per pa ckagi ng waste should be set asi de
for recycli ng. For di sposi tion of replaced par ts or the complete chai r, the ma teri als
should be separated i n to: plasti c, rubber, steel, a lum i num , etc., and set asi de for
recycli n g.

2. Intended Use

This product i s i ntended for use by a person wi th physi cal di sabi li ti es w ho i s fre­quently or perm anently n on-ambulatory. The chai r i s always under the control and
supervi si on of an atten da nt, and the occupan t should n ever be left una ttended.

3. Suitable Environment

The chai r i s i ntended for both i ndoor and outdoor use. I f the chai r i s used i n the ra i n,
the excess wa ter should be wi ped off wi th a soft cloth. If the chai r i s splashed wi th
mud or corrosi ve substances li ke sa lt water or roa d sa lt, the chai r should be wa shed
clean wi th water, w i ped dry and a hypoallergeni c and bi odegrada ble lubri cant r eap­pli ed to the movi ng parts. The chai r should never go i nto seawater, as i t wi ll corrode
areas that can not be wa shed clean. When goi ng fr om outsi de to i nsi de, clean a n y
excess di rt or mud from the wheels to prevent soi li n g of i n si de envi ronment.

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4. Safety Instructions

• Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructions.

• Never leave occupi ed chai r un a ttended.

• Do not a ttempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators,

steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces.

• To a voi d ti pping, do not overloa d the chai r, or ha ng heavy i tem s on the handles that
mi ght cau se ti ppi n g.

• Be aware of newly created sha r p edges.

• Frequ ently i nspect the a dj ustments on the frame and the posi tioni ng a ccessori es.

• Do not u se chai r after occu pa n t has outgrown i t.

• Do not i gnore mi nor m a lfuncti ons and m a intai n the chai r i n good operati ng condi tion.
Moni tor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly a n d adjust as needed.

• When goi ng up a curb or step, face the chai r forward a nd ti lt back to li ft the front
wheels over the cur b. Move forward a nd li ft the rear w heels over the curb.

• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should transfer out of the chair
and into an approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system.

However, i f a transfer i s not possi ble, use only desi gnated chai rs i n a movi ng vehicle
whi ch contai n the Wheelchai r Tiedown a nd Occupant Restra i n System (WTORS)
followi n g the requi rements of SAE J 2249. Follow ti e-down harn ess manufacturer’s
i n structions carefully and refer to Convai d’s ‘Transi t Gui de’ for speci fi cs.

• When goi ng up a curb or step, face forward a nd
tilt the chai r back to li ft the front w heels over the
curb. Move forward and li ft the rear wheels over
the cur b.

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• When transferri ng user to or from
chai r, a pply foot wheel locks.

• When goi ng down a curb, a pproach the curb
backwa rds. Lower the rear wheels down the curb
and conti nue backwa r ds, ta ki ng the wei ght off the
front wheels so they can be gently lowered.

• Ma intai n control of the chai r at a ll
tim eswhi le goi ng up/down r a m p.
Avoid steep slopes, pa r ti cularly wi th a
heavy occu pa nt. If i n doubt, do not
attem pt a descent unless a thi rd party
i s pr esent to help m a i ntai n control of
chai r.

5. Chair Maintenance

The followi ng m a i ntenance procedures should be conducted on a r egula r basi s:
Exami ne your Convai d product vi sua lly from ti me to ti me for possi ble wear and
tear. Teflon spr a y * should be appli ed to frame and m ovi ng pa rts to mai ntai n easy
foldi ng and a dj ustment.

a) Tire Air Pressure: The ai r pressur e i n your ti r es should be checked
WEEKLY, si nce low ai r pressure may affect brake a bi li ty.

b) Axles and Moving Parts: Axles and movi n g parts should be wi ped off
WEEKLY w i th a sli ghtly m oi st cloth, to r emove dust, di rt and m u d. Spa ri ngly a pply
a hi gh quali ty Teflon spa ry* a fter each clean i ng. Do NOT use WD-40, si li cone
sprays or other lubri cant sprays a s they wi ll attract dust a nd di rt.

c) Repair or replace loose, worn, bent, missing or damaged parts
before using the chair!

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I M PO R TANT I N FOR M ATI ON

MAINTENANCE CHART Weekly

Ri m s, ti r es a nd ti r e pressure

Wheel locks and hand bra kes

Accessori es

Front and rear wheel a xles

Clean i n g & lubri ca ti n g a ll m ovi ng parts****

Belts, zi ppers a nd Velcro closures

Seat-/ back upholstery**/tautn ess

Arm rests & foa m

Fra m e

Contacting a Con va i d representati ve
for servi ce or repai r***

Every 3
months

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

Every 6
months

•

•

As necessary

•

* Use a n on-toxi c, hypoallergeni c lubri cant for all movi ng parts of the frame

** Follow cleani ng i nstructions for appropri ate user hygi ene

*** NOTE: Repai r or replacement of non-remova ble, worn or broken parts m u st be

perform ed by a qua li fi ed servi ce faci li ty.

**** NOTE: Do NOT use WD-40 or other si li cone based spray as a lubri cant.

6. Cleaning and disinfection

Clean all a reas that come i n contact wi th user or caregiver wi th a di si nfectant
soluti on.

To prevent the spread of germs, di si nfectant wi pes should be used on a regular
basi s. Keep frame dry a nd apply a n on-toxi c, hypoa llergeni c and bi odegra da ble
lubri cant to a ll movi ng parts. After longer storage peri ods, a nd before further use,
the enti re chai r needs to be servi ced, cleaned and di si nfected. Follow the gui delines
of each country a n d region.

Cleaning of frame:

Fra m e i s to be kept dry and free of di rt and should be wi ped off wi th a non-toxi c,
hypoa llergeni c an d bi odegradable wi pe. Lubri cant should be appli ed to m ovi ng
parts a s needed to m a intai n easy foldi ng and adjustment.

All contact wi th sa lt water should be avoi ded. If the chai r i s used i n sa lt-water
envi ronments corrosi on may occur. In the event of salt-wa ter exposure, the frame
should be wi ped off wi th a moi st towel a s soon a s possi ble. Water a nd a soft cloth
are suffi cient; lubri cant should be reappli ed to a ll movi ng parts.

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CONVAI D U S ER’ S G UI DE

Cleaning of wheels and brakes:

Wheels should be cleaned of di rt or mud after each use so a s to n ot i nterfere wi th pushi ng
the chai r. The brakes are to be kept free of di rt or mud, so as not to i n terfere wi th locking.
Wipe wheels and brakes wi th a m oi st cloth as needed a nd readjust brakes i f i ndi cated.

Cleaning of fabric cover:

Seat a nd back upholstery can be easi ly removed and re-attached to the chai r for washi ng.
Use sta ndard detergent to wash fa bri c. Use the gentle cycle and cold wa ter. Hang dry
ONLY, DO NOT pla ce i n clothes dryer a s thi s wi ll damage the seat a nd back upholstery.

Cushi oned parts can a lso be removed from chai r for washi ng or to wi pe off wi th a moi st
cloth. Before re-attachi ng them to the chai r, ma ke sure they are completely dry.

Parts that a r e perma nently a ttached m a y be wi ped vi gorously wi th a moi st cloth. Allow
suffi cient ti me to dry before placing u ser i n chai r.

7. Storage

Store your chai r i n a clean, dry area and a voi d exten ded exposure to moi sture. After
extended stora ge peri ods, and before reuse, the enti re chai r needs to be servi ced, cleaned
and di si nfected.

8. Re-use

Your Conva i d chai r should undergo a wi pe-down di si nfection before re-use. Please use a
non-toxi c, bi odegradable di si n fectant soluti on sui table for surfa ce di si nfection.

Please check the followi ng components (see MAINTENANCE CH ART) for opera ti on,
i n tactness, and replace i f n ecessary:

• Wheels (tread pa ttern), ai r pressure i f a ppli ca ble

• Fra me

• Seat- a n d back upholstery

• Wheel lock opera ti on

• Beari ngs a n d axles: check wear and tear/ lu bri ca ti on

• Stra i ght-runni ng stabili ty of wheels

• Attachments

9. Repairs

User: The user can replace easi ly removable par ts or a ccessori es, e.g. footplates a nd

footrest assembli es, heel loops, a ll fabri c i tem s, hand gri ps, etc. Manufacturer/Service
Facility: Repai r or replacement of perm a nently attached, worn or broken pa rts must be

perform ed by a qua li fi ed servi ce faci li ty. An y i ndi vi dua l pa rt of the chai r can be
replaced. If the servi ce faci li ty i s close, conta ct the manufacturer/servi ce fa ci li ty for need­ed repai rs for delivery i n person. Alterna ti vely, the chai r should be pa ckaged i n the ori gi ­na l or sui table shi ppi ng carton for r eturn to the manufacturer/servi ce fa cili ty. Shi p vi a
parcel post or by pri va te package deli very
servi ces.

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10. Tools Required

User:

• 3⁄8”, 7⁄16”, 3⁄4” or 2 adjustable wrenches wi th 3⁄4” capacity Phi lli ps head screwdri ver

• Hex key 5⁄32” (i ncluded)

11. Spare Parts

If you need an y spare parts for your chai r, please vi si t or call a Servi ce Faci li ty. I f the
part i s not under w a rranty, you wi ll recei ve a n estimate of the cost and, i f necessa ry,
shi ppi ng i nstructions for the return of the chai r for repai rs.

12. Functional Tests

All four wheels should m a ke contact wi th the floor. Wi th the chai r empty, pu sh i t
forwa rd on a smooth level surface wi th enough m omentum to travel si x feet (2 m). The
chai r should not veer to the left or ri ght more than si x i nches (15 cm). Wheels should be
free run ni ng and the wheel locks (brakes) adjusted to adequa tely secure the chai r.
Followi ng the fold/unfold i nstructions, the chai r should fold/unfold smoothly wi thout
undue effort. All fa steners should be secure. Fasteners on m ovi ng j oi nts should not be
over ti ght. Seat fabri c should not be wi de-stretched or sa ggi ng. Posi ti oni ng
accessori es should be correctly adjusted an d secure.

13. Authorized Service Dealer

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

Convai d warra n ts to the ori gi nal retai l purchaser of the Convai d product, tha t i f a ny
part thereof pr oves fun cti onally defective i n materi al or w orkmanshi p wi thin the
speci fi ed warranty peri od, such defecti ve part wi ll be repai red or r eplaced (a t Convai d’s
di scretion) free of charge. Warranty servi ce ma y be performed by an a u thori zed servi ce
center or (at Conva i d’s di scretion) the fa ctory.

Warranty Period

Fra m e & X-Braces...................................Li fetim e of ori gin a l retai l buy er

Other components....................................One year

Fabri c & webbi ng....................................One year

Plana r seat & back ..................................Fi ve years for ha rdware, 18 m onths for a ll other components

Sensi form cushi on ..................................Two years

This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or dama ge caused by acci dent or mi suse.

To exercise thi s li mi ted warr a nty, the user should fi rst obtai n a Return Authori za ti on Num ber
from Convai d’s customer servi ce. The product must be deli vered charges pre-pai d (UPS recom­mended) to the fa ctory or to an authori z ed servi ce center, together wi th a copy of the ori gi nal
i nvoi ce, the Return Authori z a ti on Nu m ber a nd a wri tten descri ption of the problem.

THI S LI MITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY CLAIM FOR I NCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLI CABLE IS LIMI TED IN DURATION TO TH E
DURATION OF TH I S WRITTEN WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW TH E EXCLUSION
OR LI MITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAGES OR LIMITATI ONS ON H OW
LONG AN I MPLI ED WARRANTY LASTS. SO THE ABOVE LIMI TATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRI PTION ON THE FACE THEREOF.

This wa rra nty gi ves you speci fic legal ri ghts and you ma y have other ri ghts that va ry from state to
state. Warranty applicable i n USA only, may va ry i n other countri es.

FAST FACTORY SERVICE: If being wi thout your chai r creates a ha r dshi p, you m a y wi sh to
take adva ntage of our Fast Fa ctory Servi ce, whether u nder w a rranty or not.

WARRANTY REPAIR:

It wi ll be fi xed an d shi pped out wi thi n 48 hours by UPS Next Day Ai r at our expense.

NON-WARRANTY REPAIR:

length of ti m e i t takes u s to reach you for a pproval of esti m a ted repai r costs.

The CE Mark Authori z ed Representati ve:

Si m ply send your chai r to Convai d by UPS Next Da y Ai r (prepai d).

The ti me to r epai r and shi p back to you wi ll be extended by the

B. S. Partnershi p, 41 Dan-Y-Coed Road, Cardi ff, CF23 6NB, UK

UG0019-ENG-11142 013 Pr i n ted i n U .S.A.