Sunrise Medical Kid Kart Mighty Lite User Manual
Kid Kart®Mighty Lite
SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN
TO THE USER OR OWNER OF THIS
DEPENDENT M
BEFORE USING THIS DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE READ
THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
OBILITY BASE.
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
I. Sunrise Listens
I. SUNRISE LISTENS
Thank you for choosing this dependent mobility device. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your mobility
device, and the service you receive from your Sunrise Medical supplier. Please feel free
to write or call us at the address and telephone number below:
SUNRISE MEDICAL
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
303-218-4600
800-333-4000
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you change your address. This
will allow us to keep you up to date with information about safety, new products and
options to increase your use and enjoyment of this mobility device. If you lose your
warranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your authorized supplier knows your mobility device best and can answer most of your
questions about safety, use and maintenance. For future reference, fill in the following:
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Supplier: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________________________________________________________
chased: ________________________
______________________________________
Serial #:
Date/Pur
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II. Table of Contents
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS.................................................................. 6
Technical Specifications.......................................................................... 7
IV. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................. 8
A. Weight Limit..................................................................................... 8
B. Getting to Know Your Mighty Lite ........................................................ 8
C. Safety Checklist................................................................................. 8
D. Changes & Adjustments ...................................................................... 9
E. Environmental Conditions ................................................................... 9
F. Street Use ........................................................................................ 9
G. Motor Vehicle Safety .......................................................................... 9
H. For Caregivers ................................................................................... 10
V. WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE ...................................................................... 11
A. Transit Use ....................................................................................... 11
B. Center of Balance .............................................................................. 12
C. dressing or Changing Clothes............................................................... 12
D. Obstacles ......................................................................................... 12
E. Reaching or Leaning .......................................................................... 12
F. Ramps, Slopes & Sidehills ................................................................... 13
G. Transfers .......................................................................................... 13
H. Curbs & Steps ................................................................................... 13
I. Climbing Stairs.................................................................................. 14
J. Descending Stairs .............................................................................. 14
K. Escalators ......................................................................................... 14
L. Maintenance ..................................................................................... 14
VI. WARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS & OPTIONS................................................ 15
A. Transit Option ................................................................................... 15
B. Tray Supports.................................................................................... 15
C. Cushions and Seating Accessories......................................................... 15
D. Fasteners.......................................................................................... 15
E. Footplates ........................................................................................ 16
F. Positioning Belts............................................................................... 16
G. Power Drive ...................................................................................... 16
H. Wheel Locks...................................................................................... 16
Modified Seating Systems ................................................................... 16
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J. Upholstery Fabric............................................................................... 16
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VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 17
A. Wheel Locks...................................................................................... 17
B. Unfolding ......................................................................................... 17
C. Folding ............................................................................................ 17
D. Transit Use ....................................................................................... 18
E. Transit Option Installation Instructions................................................. 18
F. Positioning and Growth Adjustments Guide............................................ 19
G. Seat Depth Adjustment....................................................................... 20
H. Seat and Back Angle Adjustment ......................................................... 20
I. Footrest Adjustments ......................................................................... 21
J. Pelvic Positioning Belt Length Adjustment ............................................ 21
K. Crutch Strap Depth Adjustment............................................................ 22
L. “H” Harness ...................................................................................... 22
M. Headrest Extensions ........................................................................... 22
VIII. SET-UP MATRIX..................................................................................... 23
IX. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................... 26
X. LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................. 27
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III. Your Chair and Its Parts
III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS
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1. Wheel locks
2. Wheel
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4. Caster
5. Push Handle
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KID KART MIGHTY LITE
7. Footplate
8. Three-points positioning belt
9. “H” Harness & Padded Covers
10. Closure Strap
11. Headrest Extension
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III. Your Chair and Its Parts
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Color Options
Frame: black
Fabric: navy or raspberry
Adjustment ranges
Adjustable Seat Angle: 15° & 22°
Adjustable Back Angle: 85°, 90°, 95°
Measurements 12" 14" 16" 18"
Weight (lbs)* 26.95 27.50 28.35 28.95
Seat width (hip) 11.75 13.75 15.5 17.5
Knee width 16.5 18.5 19.75 20.75
Top of headrest to seat 30 30 32 32
Top of backrest to seat 23 23 25 25
Headrest width 10 12 14 16
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Backrest width 13.5 15.5 17.5 19.5
* Standard Model (without footplates, transit kit, or any optional equipment). All Mighty Lite
frames are Transit-tested and approved and capable of adding Transit Kit at delivery or later as
field upgrade.
All features may not be available with
some configurations or in conjunction
with another product feature. Please consult your supplier or customer service for
more information. Your authorized supplier can also provide you with more information on accessories.
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IV. General Warnings
IV. GENERAL WARNINGS
Throughout this section, you will find general warnings for the safe use of your dependent mobility device. It is important that you read and understand these warnings
before you use this product.
may occur and cause severe injury to the rider, you or others.
A. WEIGHT LIMIT
Never exceed the weight limit for the rider or items carried. The weight limit for the
rider is 150 lbs either with Transit option or without Transit option. Never use the
mobility device for more than one rider.
B. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MIGHTY LITE
Read all instructions before using this product. In particular, you should:
1. Be trained in the safe use of this product by your health care professional.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability.
Have someone help you until you know what can cause a fall or tip over and
how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop methods for safe use best suited to your level
of function and ability.
4. Never try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your mobility device. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
If you fail to do so, a fall, tip over or loss of control
C. SAFETY CHECKLIST
Before each use of this product:
1. Wheel locks must be adjusted to maintain proper performance. Always engage
the wheel locks before transferring a child.
2. Make sure the mobility device rolls easily and that all parts work smoothly. Check
for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of use. (They may indicate loose fasteners or other damage).
3. Repair any problem you may encounter. Your authorized supplier can help you
find and correct any problems.
ever seat your child in the mobility device until is fully unfolded and locked.
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5. Use a pelvic positioning belt when the child is seated.
6. Never leave your child unattended.
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D. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS
1. See your health care professional and have them adjust components and accessories as your child grows.
2. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise
Medical may change the product's structure. This will void the warranty and may
cause a safety hazard.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Your mobility device is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete,
asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Use extra care if you must use this mobility device on a wet or slick surface. If
you are in doubt, ask for help.
3. Do not use this product in a shower, pool or other bodies of water.
4. Do not operate your mobility device in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain.
F. STREET USE
1. This product is not intended for street use.
2. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots.
3. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape or clothing.
4. Due to your child's low position, it may be hard for drivers to see the rider. Make
eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you
are sure it is safe.
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G. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
As indicated on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair has
been manufactured with the Transit Option installed.
If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Option:
Mobility device products do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
1. NEVER let anyone sit in this product while in a moving vehicle.
2. ALWAYS move the rider to an approved vehicle seat.
3. ALWAYS secure the rider with proper motor vehicle restraints.
4. In an accident or sudden stop the rider may be thrown from the mobility device.
Mobility device pelvic positioning belts will not prevent this and further injury
may result from these belts or straps.
5. NEVER transport this mobility device in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift
and interfere with the driver.
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device so that it cannot roll or shift.
7. Do not use this product if it has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
ransit Option:
If your chair is equipped with th
See sections: Warnings for Safe Use: Transit Use, Warnings for Components & Options
and the Operating Instructions.
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IV. General Warnings
H. FOR CAREGIVERS
1. Work with the child's health care professional to learn safe methods best suited
to your abilities and those of your child.
2. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics
when lifting or tilting your child.
3. Remind the child to lean back when you tilt the mobility device backward.
4. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the mobility device in one
easy movement.
5. NEVER leave the child alone.
6. When making adjustments to the mobility device, always engage the wheel locks
to help minimize unintended movement.
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