Drive Medical Drive viper plus gt User Manual

viper plus gt
full reclining wheelchair

EU Authorized Representative
Drive Medical LTD
Ainley’s Industrial Estate
Elland, West Yorkshire,
United Kingdom HX5 9JP

www.drivemedical.comwww.drivemedical.com

Rev4.1.5.18 Rev4.1.5.18

Back Upholstery

Hand
Grip

Rear Wheel

Cap Hub

Rear Wheel

Brakes

Armrest Pad

Caster Wheel

Armrest

Side Panel

Seat Upholstery

Wheel Lock

Rigging

Footplate

Caster Fork

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CAUTION:

Stability - Wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as
long as center of gravity is maintained while going about
normal activities. Care must be taken while performing
activities that shift your center of gravity in the chair.
Never reach so far that require you to shift in the seat or
bend over out of the chair. When you have to reach for
objects that require you to lean, be certain front casters
are pointing in a forward position that extends the wheel
base and will stabilize the chair.

Ramps - Be sure of your own capabilities, limitations and
strength before attempting to go up a ramp. Correct
techniques on ramp negotiation should be shown to you
by a qualified professional. Assistance is recommended
when going up or down inclines greater than 10o. If you
must stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt movement
when you resume movement. Because of backward
angle of the chair, sudden abrupt movement could cause
instability. Attempting to use the wheel lock brakes could
result in accidental locking, tipping to one side, or cause a
sudden stop. Avoid changing direction when going down
an incline, as this could result in instability of tipping over.

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 adjust­ment 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
action 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 - Front casters and associated

mounting hardware should be inspected at least
once a month to ensure proper tightness. Lubricate
the casters 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 side­ways. Lift to remove.

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.

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 posi­tion 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.
Release 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.

REMOVABLE ARMS - Remove arms by depressing

spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear
sockets.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair
without reading carefully all instructions in this
manual.

This wheelchair has not been approved as a
seat that can be used within vehicles of any
kind. Always transfer wheelchair user to a
vehicle manufacturers approved seat and use
safety restraints available.

Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways,
streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.

Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or
greater without proper assistance.

Be sure to completely engage wheel locks
when getting in and out of wheelchair or when
in elevator or wheelchair lift.

Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and
level area with wheel locks engaged before
transferring user in or out of wheelchair.

Do not adjust foot rests any lower than 2-1/2”
from floor.

When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not
stand on or apply weight to foot rests.

Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate cast­ers to front of the wheelchair engage wheel
locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping
over.