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Pride Mobility Kids up series Owner's Manual

Pride Mobility Kids up series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash. NTENDED The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a seated position that have the capability of operating a wheelchair. Quick Reference Information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table 1. Word Variations Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N 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.
  • Page 5 Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Disposal and recycling—Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Maximum seat weight. Indicates wheelchair securement points. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 6: General Guidelines

    Check the manual wheel locks. See III. “Your Wheelchair.” Check the attendant wheel lock, if your wheelchair is equipped with one. See III. “Your Wheelchair.” NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for assistance. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...

  • Page 7: Your Wheelchair

    WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves). WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the wheelchair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 9 Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach 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. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 10 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. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 11 Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and the object you are transferring onto. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer. Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 12 Pride recommends that you do not expose your wheelchair to open flames. WARNING! Replace worn or damaged upholstery immediately to reduce the risk of fire hazard. WARNING! Be aware that washing of upholstered items may reduce the resistance to flammability of the fabric. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 13 ACTIVE handle with integrated tilt lever and fold and hip angle adjusters. See figure 5. SUNSHADE PUSH HANDLE PUSH HANDLE ANGLE ADJUSTER SHELL ASSEMBLY RATCHET LOCK FOLDING TRIGGER CALF PROTECTOR MOBILITY BASE FOOT PLATE ATTENDANT WHEEL LOCK REAR WHEEL CASTER WHEEL Figure 5. The Kids FAST Wheelchair Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 14 See figure 6. PUSH HANDLE ANGLE ADJUSTER PUSH HANDLE TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ARMREST RATCHET LOCK CALF PROTECTOR FOOT PLATE MANUAL WHEEL LOCK ANTI-TIP WHEEL REAR WHEEL CASTER WHEEL Figure 6. The Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Wheelchairs www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 15 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R 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).
  • Page 16 3. Adjust hip angle and push the hip angle lever back into the horizontal position. Hip Angle Adjustment The Kids UP Series Wheelchairs allow you to adjust the hip angle of the child. To adjust the hip angle: 1. Verify the wheelchair is latched in the non-ACTIVE mode. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.”...
  • Page 17 3. Ensure the folding triggers are engaged in the plate latches by confirming that the rear surface of the folding trigger is flush with the trigger stop. See figure 13. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 18 (perpendicular to the ACTIVE handle) and cycle the ACTIVE motion to ensure proper installation. 4. Apply forward pressure to the push handle, and turn the ACTIVE lever to the OFF position (parallel to the ACTIVE handle). See figure 14. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 19 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R 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...
  • Page 20 Always drive carefully to minimize excessive force on the tie-down system. 20 cm Preferred Zone 20 cm Optional Zone 40 cm 65 cm 30° 45° 1.2 m 75° Figure 18. The Kids UP Preferred Pelvic Belt Angle Figure 19. The Kids UP Recommended Safety Zone www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...

  • Page 21: Assembly

    1. Keep box upright. 2. Verify the package is in good shape and no damage has occurred during shipping. 3. Remove the Kids UP Series Wheelchair and accessories from the packaging. 4. Ensure your order is complete. WHEEL AXLE BUTTON To assemble the Kids FAST Wheelchair: 1.
  • Page 22 Pride. Figure 24. Kids UP Series Calf Protector Installation WARNING! The anti-tip wheels should only be adjusted by a Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician.
  • Page 23 1. ATTACH CABLES. 2. INSERT BOLT ASSEMBLY. 3. TIGHTEN NUT WITH FINGERS. 5. VERIFY HANDLE LATCHES IN ACTIVE POSITION. 4. USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT THREE COMPLETE ROTATIONS. Figure 26. ACTIVE Handle Lever Installation Instructions Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 24: Comfort Adjustments

    4. Push or pull on the front of the seat, evenly on both sides, until the seat reaches the desired depth. 5. Tighten the seat depth adjustment knob and any Figure 28. Kids FAST Seat Depth Adjustment accessories loosened in step 4. See figure 28. www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 25 2. Loosen the laterals and other items attached to the back as necessary. 3. Slide the back to the desired position. 4. Tighten knob and check for proper position of all items loosened in steps 1-2. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 26 (1.27-cm) increments. The bolts must engage holes in SCREWS the footrest extensions. 4. Tighten the screws. 5. Always reinstall the calf protector to cover the adjustment bolts. Figure 33. Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Leg Length Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 27 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) foam from adductor covers. See figure 36. BOLTS Figure 35. Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Lateral Plate Adjustment ADDUCTOR PADS Figure 36. Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Hip Width Adjustment Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 28 10. Slide the lower pivot block over the end of the round head bolt and reattach the pivot block to the LOWER PIVOT black plate. BLOCK Figure 39. Changing Extension Limit and Force (Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3) www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 29 TENSION TUBE 14. Reinstall the calf protector to cover the lower pivot point. SPRING WARNING! Make sure calf protector is always installed. SPRING SEAT SPACER (OPTIONAL) BUMPER PIVOT BLOCK Figure 42. Knee Extension Limiter, Exploded View Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 30 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 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...
  • Page 31 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ACTIVE Motion The ACTIVE Motion on Kids UP Series Wheelchairs allows the child to flex or extend limbs in the wheel- chair while maintaining proper pelvic positioning and therapeutic support.
  • Page 32 RATCHETS 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. Figure 52. Handlebar Angle Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 33 5. Install glide rest in desired position then reinstall bolts and tighten. 6. Repeat on opposite side. Figure 55. Kids FAST Glide Rest in Position 2 7. Reinstall lower shell assembly, seat depth adjustment knob, and seat cushion. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 34 PIVOT PLATE FOOTREST PIVOT PLATE PIVOT BOLT ADJUSTMENT EXTENSION BOLT FOOTREST Figure 56. Footrest Assembly (Standard Leg Drop) FOOTREST FOOTREST PIVOT PLATE PIVOT PLATE EXTENSION FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT PIVOT BOLT BOLT Figure 57. Footrest Assembly (Short Leg Drop) www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 35 2. Secure sunshade to wheelchair by turning knob SUNSHADE SUNSHADE KNOB clockwise until tight. Do not over-tighten. See MOUNT figure 58. 3. To remove sunshade, turn knobs counterclockwise and lift sunshade out of mounts. Figure 58. Sunshade Installation (Kids FAST) Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance

    V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 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.
  • Page 37 WARNING! Never hose off your wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water. Your wheelchair has a painted finish that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 38 5. Engage the wheel lock and note the position of the blade. HARDWARE 6. Reposition the wheel lock if necessary. 7. Repeat the procedure for the other side. Figure 59. Manual Wheel Lock Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...
  • Page 39 [ACTIVE] Check function of active lock system [ACTIVE] Check function of active tension [ACTIVE] Check spring preload Check frame for damage Check all positioning shell parts for damage Check foot bed and headrest for damage Check side plates for damage Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 40 Rehab Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, and nature of the problem. Uneven wear on any of the tires Bent or broken wheel assemblies Loose or missing hardware that attaches the transit securement brackets or positioning belt anchor to the wheelchair Wheel locks not working properly www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...

  • Page 41: Appendix I-Specifications

    32º (55.9%) Knee Active Range 36º (62.8%) Fold Dimensions (W) 23 in. x (H) 21 in. x (L) 35 in. [(W) 58.4 cm x (H) 53.3 cm x (L) 88.9 cm] Tire Pressure 200 kPa (29 psi) Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 42 [(W) 63.5 cm x (H) 68.6 cm (L) 94 cm] Folded Down ROCK 3: (W) 27 in. x (H) 27 in. x (L) 37 in. [(W) 68.6 cm x (H) 68.6 cm (L) 94 cm] Tire Pressure 200 kPa (29 psi) www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series...

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