Drive Medical Design wb 1400, wb 1200 User Manual

Wallaby Wheelchair

Item #s WB 1200, WB 1400

Accessories

WB 8021 - Headrest Extension

WB 8030 - Five-Point Harness

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Introduction

Hand Grip

Rear Wheel

Cap Hub

Rear Wheel

Brakes

Caster Fork

Caster Front

Back Upholstery

Armrest Pad

Armrest

Side Panel

Seatbelt

Seat Upholstery

Rigging

Footplate

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.

Please read this manual carefully to insure safe usage and understanding of
maintenance instructions.

Cautions

STREETUSE- In most states, it is illegal for use on public roads. Do not operate

this wheelchair on roadways, streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.

MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY - Wheelchair conforms to the requirements of

ANSI/RESNA WC/VoL.1-Section 19. The wheelchair has been dynamically
tested in a forward facing mode and it must be forward facing during transport.
Use with approved vehicle-installed restraining system that includes both pelvic
and shoulder belts. This reduces the possibility of head and chest impacts with
vehicle components. Postural supports and belts may be used in a moving
vehicle but should not be relied upon to replace vehicle-installed restraining
system that have been designed and tested for this purpose. HEADREST

EXTENSION AND FIVE-POINT HARNESS MUST BE USED TO CONFORM
TO ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

STABILITY - Wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as center of

gravity is maintained. Care must be taken while performing activities that shift
your center of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far that it requires shifting
your body in the seat or leaning over out of the chair. When reaching for
objects that require change of body position, posture or weight distribution,
be certain front casters are positioned in a forward position and engage wheel
locks. This will extend the wheel base and stabilize the chair. Do not lean over
or apply weight to the top of the wheelchair back as it can increase the risk a
fall or tip-over. When trying to extend arms over back, only reach as far as your
arm can extend without having to alter your seating position.

RAMPS AND SLOPES - 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. Do not use
your chair on a slope steeper than 10% without assistance. Do not turn or
change direction on a slope and always stay in the center of the ramp. If you
must stop on an incline, make certain to avoid sudden, abrupt movement when
you resume movement. Never use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair. This could result in your chair veering out of control.

Cautions (con’t)

TRANSFER - Work with a qualified professional before you transfer on your

own as it is dangerous. Engage rear wheel locks before you transfer and the
chair should be on a smooth, stable and level area. Move your chair as close
as you can to the seat you are transferring to, rotate the front casters until
they are as far forward as possible, make sure armrests are out of the way and
remove or swing footrests out of the way if you can. Do not stand or apply
weight to footrest.

SEATBELTRESTRAINTS - Belt restraints should fit securely across the front

of user’s body and not around wheelchair components or parts (such as;
armrest or wheel) Upper torso belts should fit over shoulders.
Figures 2 and 3 shows the improper and proper positioning of restraint belts.

IMPROPER POSITIONING OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (FIG 1)

FIG 1

PROPER POSITIONING OF PELVIC BELT (FIG 2)

FIG 2

Restraints should not be held away
from body by wheelchair components

Pelvic restraints should make full
contact across the front of the body
near the junction of the thigh and
pelvis

Use and Adjustments

OPENINGTHECHAIR - To open the chair, tilt it to one side and push down on

seat rail until it is fully opened.

CLOSING/FOLDING THECHAIR - To close the chair, fold foot plates, grasp

seat with both hands at front and back edge and lift. Or, you can tilt chair to
one side and lift up on seat rail.

WHEEL LOCKS - Proper angle position of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when

locked. Loosen or tighten 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.

SWINGAWAYFOOTRESTS - To remove footrest, release lock by pushing on

the front rigging lever. Swing footrest out and sideways and lift to remove.

FOOTRESTS - User should be sitting in wheelchair

with feet on the foot plates when adjusting length
of footrest. Lift black tab (A) and then depress
both push pins. 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.
(Fig 3)

ARMREST - Flip up armrest by depressing spring button and lifting arm out of

front socket.

PUSH HANDLE - Push handles are height adjustable and can be raised or

lowered by releasing ratchet handle to desired height. Tighten ratchet handle
to secure in place.

Fig 3

A

Wheelchair Securement Points

Securement

Points

Accessories

Headrest Extension - Item # WB 8021

1. To install WB 8021 (headrest extension) remove end caps (B). (Fig 4)

2. Adjust width of headrest extension by removing headrest cover by
opening Velcro™ flap. (Fig 5)

3. Separate the two sections and insert them individually into sockets on
the back of the chair.

4. Reattach the flaps.

5 . Replace headrest cover.

Fig 4

B

Five-Point Harness - Item # WB 8030

Fig 5

1. To install WB 8030 (Five-Point Harness) remove knob and insert screw
into appropriate hole on back of wheelchair (C). (Fig 6)

2. Snap hook onto lap belt (D). (Fig 7)

Fig 6

C

D

Fig 7

Lifetime Limited

Warranty

Your Drive Medical product is warranted to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.

This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to
shipment. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence
in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the
consumer of years of dependable service.

This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or
negligence, or normal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to
non-durable components, such as rubber accessories, casters, and grips,
which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement.

If you have a question about your Drive device or this warranty, please
contact an authorized Drive dealer.

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