Pride Mobility IFMANU2121 User Manual
STYLUS
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup
of this wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the wheelchair to identify warnings and
important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated
procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction. On the
product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is
represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time
or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or
equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle
and red slash.
Quick Reference Information
Authorized Pride Provider:_________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:
____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at
the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our
products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product
you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.
Copyright © 2010
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU2121/Rev G/November 2010
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 4
II. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................... 5
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR .................................................................................................................. 13
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ..................................................................................................... 16
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 23
VI. WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 27
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 28
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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art
components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide
you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate
and care for your wheelchair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your wheelchair
for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instructional booklets that accompanied your wheelchair before initial operation. Your safety depends upon you, as well
as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for
setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions in this
manual and those located on your wheelchair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the wheelchair,
including voiding the warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or
remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or
neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this
product.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Before using your wheelchair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually
packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately.
Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery company responsible.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about
the safety and reliability of your new wheelchair, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride
Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety,
new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your wheelchair. Please feel free to
contact us at one of the following addresses:
USA: Canada:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Mobility Products Company
Attn.: Customer Care Department 380 Vansickle Road Unit 350
182 Susquehanna Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7
Exeter, PA 18643-2694 1-888-570-1113
info@pridemobility.com
1-800-424-8205
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the wheelchair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It
is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Maximum seating weight.
Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing
can become caught in drive tires.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain
and store in a clean and dry condition.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on
proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Anti-tip wheels must be used to ensure stability when using an an oxygen tank holder.
Ensure the ball detents on the quick-release axles snap into place and are fully visable
after drive wheel installation.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user. Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the wheelchair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor,
physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
wheelchair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the wheelchair user will need to practice
operating the wheelchair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or care professional specially trained in assisting a wheelchair user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your wheelchair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you
will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to operating your wheelchair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your wheelchair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of
accessories is available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your wheelchair to better suit
your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any
feature, part, or function of your wheelchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your wheelchair in any way not authorized by Pride. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your wheelchair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your wheelchair operates smoothly and safely. Before riding, you should be trained
in the safe use of this wheelchair by your authorized Pride Provider.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your wheelchair:
Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each
tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
Check the brakes. See V. “Care and Maintenance.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
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Weight Limitations
Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in
mind that the weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories mounted to the wheelchair.
MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your wheelchair. Exceeding the
weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your wheelchair. Carrying passengers on your wheelchair
may affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
WARNING! The rear flap is for pocket items such as cell phones, keys, and papers. There are no
other storage areas on your wheelchair.
WARNING! Do not carry baggage weighing more than 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) on the back of the
wheelchair. Carrying or tying baggage in excess of 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) on the back of the wheelchair
may affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
Tire Inflation
If your wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly.
Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your wheelchair.
WARNING! It is important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire be
maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low
pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain the
psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire
and/or wheel failure.
WARNING! Inflate your wheelchair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them,
resulting in a burst tire.
NOTE: If the tire on your wheelchair lists the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find
the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.
Incline Information
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps
may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your wheelchair.
Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
Take wide swings with your wheelchair’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the
wheelchair’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on
any railing corners.
When driving down a ramp, proceed slowly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
Avoid sudden stops and starts.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your wheelchair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then
accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, proceed slowly and drive in the forward direction only. If
your wheelchair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, bring it to a complete stop
using both hands, then proceed slowly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never allow the wheelchair to roll
freely while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
incline. Drive your wheelchair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
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WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the wheelchair to tip.
Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with an optional carry bag mounted to the seatback,
do not overload the bag or exceed the maximum load rating of the bag. Doing so could cause
instability in your wheelchair when negotiating inclines, causing it to tip.
WARNING! Even though your wheelchair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other
specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your wheelchair.
Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your wheelchair does not exceed 5° (8.7%). See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put your
wheelchair in an unstable position and cause it to tip.
Figure 1. Recommended Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
To stop the wheelchair, apply pressure to both handrims until the wheelchair comes to a complete stop.
Manual Wheel Locks
Your wheelchair is equipped with two manual wheel locks; one mounted on each drive wheel. The manual wheel
locks help prevent your wheelchair from moving when parked. After you bring your wheelchair to a complete
stop, engage both manual wheel locks. There are two types of manual wheel locks available on your wheelchair:
push-to-lock and pull-to-lock. If you have any questions about the operation of your manual wheel locks, contact
your authorized Pride Provider.
NOTE:
Pride does not recommend that you remain parked on an incline for a long period of time
as your wheel-
chair may slide or the the manual wheel lock may become disengaged after extended use.
WARNING! Do not attempt to use either manual wheel lock lever to stop your wheelchair.
Cornering Information
While your wheelchair is equipped with front caster wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering
angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to
an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and
abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner,
reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your wheelchair from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity.
This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your wheelchair on public streets and roadways. Be aware
that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Obey all
local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with
extreme caution.
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Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your wheelchair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will
encounter other surface types. For this reason, your wheelchair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your wheelchair safely on lawns and in park areas.
Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
Avoid uneven surfaces.
Do not use your wheelchair in fresh or salt water.
Do not use your wheelchair at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your wheelchair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your wheelchair, proceed to shelter at the earliest
opportunity. Thoroughly dry your wheelchair before storing or operating your wheelchair.
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces
can have an adverse affect on your wheelchair. Maintain and store your wheelchair in a dry and
clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of
upholstered and non-upholstered items on the wheelchair, possibly resulting in skin irritation.
Exercise caution when using the wheelchair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when
exposing your wheelchair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.). Be sure your wheelchair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to
navigate. See figure 2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your wheelchair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than 2 in. (5 cm) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your wheelchair proceed backward down any step, curb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the wheelchair to tip.
Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
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Stairs and Escalators
Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate steps or escalators.
Doors
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Drive your wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your wheelchair gently and
slowly backward to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow
the rubber door edge to contact the wheelchair and the door will reopen.
Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or wheelchair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Lift Systems/Elevation Products
If you will be transporting your wheelchair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift
system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings,
instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product
before using that product.
WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility
device. Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your wheelchair when it is being
used in connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:
That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.
You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings,
instructions, specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your wheelchair while traveling in a motor vehicle. Your
wheelchair was designed to be folded and stored in a secure location, such as the trunk of a car, during motor
vehicle transport. In addition, all removable wheelchair parts, including the armrests and front riggings should be
removed and/or properly secured during movement.
WARNING! Do not sit on your wheelchair while it is in a moving vehicle.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your wheelchair safely. Typically, the positioning belt
is not designed for use as a restraining device in a motor vehicle. You should be properly belted into seats
approved by the vehicle manufacturer with your wheelchair properly stowed for vehicle transport.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your wheelchair, make sure it is
fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your wheelchair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should
be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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