SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab 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.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................... 5 III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR......................................................................................................................... 13 IV. ASSEMBLY............................
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.
II. SAFETY 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. Keep your hands, clothing, and all other objects away from the tires when driving. Do not allow any personal belongings to drag behind the wheelchair when driving.
II. SAFETY 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.
II. SAFETY 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 maximum 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.
II. SAFETY WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the wheelchair tipping over.
II. SAFETY 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.
II. SAFETY 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).
II. SAFETY 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. WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Always use positioning belt to prevent the child from falling or slipping out of wheelchair. After fastening buckles, adjust positioning belt to get a snug fit around the child. WARNING! Avoid serious injury.
II. SAFETY WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip, resulting in a fall from the wheelchair and personal injury. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the manual wheel locks and do not use the manual wheel locks for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR KIDS FAST The Kids FAST Wheelchair includes a mobility base, a shell assembly, a sunshade, two front caster wheels, two rear wheels with an attendant wheel lock, an adjustable push handle, a calf protector and foot plate on an adjustable ratchet lock, and an ACTIVE handle with integrated tilt lever and fold and hip angle adjusters. See figure 5.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3 WHEELCHAIR The Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Wheelchairs include two front caster wheels, two rear wheels with an attendant wheel lock or two manual wheel locks, two anti-tip wheels, an adjustable push handle with integrated tilt adjustment lever, a calf protector and foot plate on an adjustable ratchet lock, and an ACTIVE handle with integrated fold and hip angle adjuster. See figure 6.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Attendant and Manual Wheel Locks Your Kids UP Series Wheelchair is equipped with either an attendant wheel lock (optional for Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) or two manual wheel locks (only Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3). WARNING! Engage the wheel locks before transferring the child to and from the wheelchair. WARNING! Do not use excessive force to engage the wheel locks. Damage to the quick release and/or rear wheels is possible; personal injury may also occur.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Therapy Tray (Optional) RATCHET LOCK WARNING! To avoid burns, never put hot liquids on the therapy tray. WARNING! Remove the therapy tray when preparing the wheelchair for transport in a motor vehicle. THERAPY TRAY RECEIVER To install the therapy tray: 1. Insert the tray posts into the tray receivers, which are located on the rear of the ratchet locks, until the tray post lock pins release and the bolts in the tray post rest against the tray receivers. See figure 10.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Mobility Base (Kids FAST) The Kids FAST Wheelchair can be folded into a compact position that is ideal for transport and storage. The mobility base will fold with or without the shell assembly installed. Folding action may be limited by positioning equipment. FOLDING TRIGGER WARNING! Do not fold or unfold the mobility base with the child in the wheelchair. PLATE LATCH WARNING! Never place a child in an unfolded wheelchair without confirming that the folding triggers are latched.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Shell Assembly and Mobility Base (Kids FAST) The shell assembly and mobility base can be separated for ease of lifting and transporting the wheelchair. ACTIVE HANDLE LEVER WARNING! Never remove the shell assembly from the mobility base with the child in the wheelchair or use either assembly when it is not properly attached. WARNING! Ensure that the shell assembly is properly attached to the mobility base before placing the child in the wheelchair. ACTIVE HANDLE Figure 14.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Transit Feature (Optional) The Kids UP Series Wheelchairs are approved for transporting children in motor vehicles when the wheelchair is equipped with optional transit features. Use in accordance with the instructions supplied by the vehicle-mounted tie-down manufacturer and the following guidelines: The Kids UP Series Wheelchairs conform to, and have been dynamically tested in compliance with ANSI/ RESNA WC /Vol. 1, Section 19.5.3.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Ensure that restraints are not held away from the child’s body by wheelchair components. Adjust the belts so that the belts fit as snugly as is comfortable for the child. Install belt restraints that comply with the provisions of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1, Section 19.4.9.2 through 4.9.5 and 5.2 that have been dynamically tested in accordance with Annex A and 5.3 of the same, for use as a restraint in a motor vehicle.
IV. ASSEMBLY INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR KIDS UP SERIES WHEELCHAIR The original package contains the following components: Kids UP Series Wheelchair Two rear wheels Two anti-tip wheels (only Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) Additional options and accessories as ordered WHEEL CLIP WARNING! Contact your health care professional before using this wheelchair with a child. To unpack the Kids UP Series Wheelchair: 1. Keep box upright. 2.
IV. ASSEMBLY 3. Hold the axle and wheel. Align the axle with the axle sleeve on the wheelchair. 4. Press the button on the axle and slide the axle into the axle sleeve. 5. Make sure that the axle is fully engaged by verifying that the button on the top of the axle pops out. See figure 21. 6. If included, install the hub cap by locating and rotating to lock into place. 7. Repeat for the rear wheel on the other side. 8. Fold the seatback into position. See III. “Your Wheelchair.” 9.
IV. ASSEMBLY ACTIVE Handle Lever Installation Instructions The ACTIVE handle lever may be removed for shipping to prevent damage to the wheelchair. It must be installed to enable full functionality of the wheelchair. See figures 25 and 26. You may need the following to install the ACTIVE handle lever: 7/16-in. nut driver 5/32-in. hex wrench SPRING ACTIVE HANDLE LEVER NYLON WASHER NUT ACTIVE HANDLE (BACK BAR ON WHEELCHAIR) BOLT Figure 25. ACTIVE Handle Lever Hardware 1. ATTACH CABLES. 3.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with the wheelchair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase the child’s comfort, including seatback depth, angle, and height; footrest; leg rest length and angle; calf pad height and depth; angle-adjustable foot plate angle and depth; armrest height and angle; seat angle; caster angle; positioning belt; and seat tension. WARNING! Remove the occupant from the wheelchair before making any adjustments.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Depth Adjustment (Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) 1. Remove the seat cushion. 2. Use a 5/32-in. hex wrench to loosen the bolts on the left and right tubes. See figure 29. 3. Loosen any accessories that prevent the seat pan from sliding. 4. Push or pull on the front of the seat, evenly on both sides, until the seat reaches the desired depth. 5. Tighten the bolts and any accessories loosened in step 3. 6.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Back Height Adjustment (Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) 1. Loosen the bolts on the four (4) back cane clamps, using 7/16-in. hex wrench. See figure 31. 2. Loosen the laterals and other items attached to the back as necessary. 3. Slide the back to the desired position. 4. Tighten and check all items loosened in steps 1-3. NOTE: For back heights less than 22.5 in. (57.15 cm), back plates will have only the upper clamps attached.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment of the Hip Guides (Adductors) or Armrests/Hip Guides (Kids FAST) 1. Slotted adductor brackets should always be adjusted as far apart as possible. This will allow the seat cushion to be properly installed. See figure 34. 2. Adductor pads can accommodate a wide range of hip widths by adding or removing layers of 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) foam from the pad cover. Extra wide adductor covers are available. Adjustment of the Adductors and Lateral Supports (Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) 1.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Extension Limit and Force Adjustment (Kids FAST) 1. Engage attendant wheel lock. See figure 7. 2. Remove the child from the wheelchair. 3. Remove shell assembly from mobility base. See III. “Your Wheelchair.” 4. Using two 1/8-in. hex wrenches, hold the spring securement bolt on the outside of the seat base and turn inner bolt counterclockwise. Remove bolt and washer. See figures 37 and 38. 5. Remove existing spring. 6. Install new spring.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 11. Repeat procedure on opposite side. Chair will not function properly unless springs are identical from side to side. 12. Install the wheels and make sure that the quick release axles are fully engaged. SPRING Extension Limit and Force Adjustment (only Reaction Active Leg Rest) 1. Remove the calf protector to expose the lower end of the knee angle tensioning device. 2.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Tilt-in-Space The Kids UP Series Wheelchair is equipped with a tilt-in-space mechanism that pivots around a point near the child’s center of gravity. Tilt-in-space reduces the sense of falling that occurs when the wheelchair is tilted. In addition, the tilt-in-space keeps the child’s center of gravity nearly the same in relation to the wheelbase of the wheelchair, so the wheelchair’s stability is not significantly changed by moving the tilt position. See figures 43 and 44.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ACTIVE Motion The ACTIVE Motion on Kids UP Series Wheelchairs allows the child to flex or extend limbs in the wheelchair while maintaining proper pelvic positioning and therapeutic support. See figures 47 and 48. Before enabling the ACTIVE Motion, verify the following: Hip angle adjustment pins are fully engaged. Tilt-in-Space mechanism is fully engaged. Anti-tip wheels are properly positioned (only Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3). Rear wheels are stable. Wheel locks are engaged.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ACTIVE LEVER IN LATCHED (OFF) POSITION ACTIVE LEVER IN ON POSITION Figure 50. ACTIVE Handle Lever on Kids FAST ACTIVE LEVER IN LATCHED (OFF) POSITION ACTIVE LEVER IN ON POSITION Figure 51. ACTIVE Handle Lever on Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Handlebar Angle Adjustment 1. Press the buttons on the black ratchets on both sides of the handlebar simultaneously. See figure 52. 2. While holding down the buttons, move the handlebar to the desired position. 3.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Do not place items with strings around your child’s neck, suspend strings from the wheelchair, or attach strings to toys. WARNING! Positioning belts should never be used for securement in motor vehicles. An additional automotiverated seat belt is required. To install the positioning belt: 1. Remove the seat cushion. 2. Use the positioning belt anchoring locations to attach the positioning belt, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Short Leg Drop Adjustment (Kids FAST ) For shorter leg length adjustment, it is possible to mount the foot bed upside down. To adjust shorter leg rest lengths: 1. Remove pivot plate adjustment bolt with a 3/16-in. hex wrench. Use a 7/16-in. nut driver and 5/32-in. hex wrench to remove footrest pivot bolt. See figure 56. 2. Using a 5/32-in. hex wrench, remove pivot plates from footrest extensions. See figure 56. 3.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Sunshade Installation and Removal (Kids FAST) 1. To install the sunshade, align the sunshade tubes with the sunshade mounts on the rear of the upper back plate. Push tubes into mounts until block contacts mount. See figure 58. 2. Secure sunshade to wheelchair by turning knob clockwise until tight. Do not over-tighten. See figure 58. 3. To remove sunshade, turn knobs counterclockwise and lift sunshade out of mounts.
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Kids UP Series Wheelchair requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your wheelchair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your wheelchair’s care or operation, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Check the handrims. Make sure that they are fastened securely to the wheels. Check the wheel locks. Make sure they work properly. If they don’t, instructions on how to adjust them are provided in this manual or contact your Quantum Rehab Provider. WARNING! The wheel locks are designed to keep your chair stationary while you are parked. They are not designed to stop the wheelchair during driving. Do not use either of the wheel locks to stop the wheelchair while driving it.
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly. Wheel Replacement Your wheelchair may be equipped with a tire and tube, tire and flat-free insert, or a solid polyurethane tire. Replacement tires, tubes, inserts, and tire assemblies are readily available through your Quantum Rehab Provider.
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APPENDIX I—SPECIFICATIONS Kids FAST Weight Limit 80 lbs. (36 kg) Seat Depth Range 5.5–14.5 in. (14–36.8 cm) Seat Width Range 6–12 in. (15.2–30.5 cm) Back Height Range 11–19.5 in. (27.9–49.5 cm) Hip Angle Adjustment 83º (144.9%), 90º (157.0%), 97º (169.3%), 104º (181.5%) Tilt-in-Space Range -5º to +45º (-8.7% to +78.5%) Shell Weight (average configuration) 18.5 lbs. (8.4 kg) Base Weight (with wheels) 28 lbs. (12.7 kg) Push Handle Height Range 28–40 in. (71.1–101.6 cm) Turning Radius 36 in.
APPENDIX I—SPECIFICATIONS KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3 Weight Limit ROCK 2: 110 lbs. (50 kg) ROCK 3: 215 lbs. (97 kg) Seat Depth Range ROCK 2: 10–16 in. (25.4– 40.6 cm) ROCK 3: 14–20 in. (35.6–50.8 cm) Seat Width Range ROCK 2: 8–14 in. (20.3–35.6 cm) ROCK 3: 12–17 in. (30.5–43.2 cm) Back Height Range ROCK 2: 12–22 in. (30.5–55.9 cm) ROCK 3: 18–26 in. (45.7–66.0 cm) Lower Leg Length Range ROCK 2: 6–16 in. (15.2–38.1 cm) ROCK 3: 12–20 in. (30.5–50.8 cm) Hip Angle Adjustment 83º (144.9%), 90º (157.
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab 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.
