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PDG Mobility STELLAR LEAP Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

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STELLAR LEAP
DEALER This manual must be given to the user of the
wheelchair.
USER Before using this wheelchair read this entire
manual and save it for future reference.
Owner's Operation and Maintenance Manual
Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting the user of this
wheelchair, you must read this manual and save for
future reference.
For more information regarding PDG products,
parts and service, please visit www.pdgmobility.com
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  • Page 1 STELLAR LEAP MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual DEALER This manual must be given to the user of the Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting the user of this wheelchair. wheelchair, you must read this manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    PAGE 2 Serial Number WARNING Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions, contact a health care professional such as a doctor or therapist who is familiar with this type of product before attempting to use this equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PAGE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Notes ………………………………………4 10.4 Seat Depth.. ………………………….20 10.5 Backrest…………..…………………..21 Safety Summary……………………………..5 10.6 Rear Wheels…………………………..21 Safety Handling of Wheelchairs ………….6 10.7 Anti-Tip Tubes.…………………….…23 10.8 Front Casters …..…………………...24 Stability and Balance………………..6 10.9 Wheel Locks ..………………………..24 Tilting……………………………………….7 10.10 Seat-to-Floor Heights ………..….26 Stairways and Escalators………….8 10.11 Seat Tilt …………………………………27 Transferring to and from Other...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    NOTE – THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. An updated version of this owner’s manual may be available at www.PDGMobility.com INDICATIONS FOR USE – The Stellar LEAP Manual Tilt Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

     Use seat restraint as recommended by home dealers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.  The Stellar LEAP transfer assist should only be brought into the transfer assist (anterior tilt) position on stable, level ground.  The Stellar LEAP transfer assist should only be brought into the transfer assist position with the wheel locks engaged.

  • Page 6: Safety Handling Of Wheelchairs

    Weight and Age Limitations The Stellar LEAP Wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 Ibs, unless otherwise specified by PDG. Further, the Stellar LEAP is not to be used by persons under the age of 12 years.

  • Page 7: Tilting

    PAGE 7 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep you back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments. Be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be used for hand-held or lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s) When learning a new technique, have an experienced assistant help before attempting it alone.

  • Page 8: Stairways And Escalators

    PAGE 8 backward far enough for the front casters to clear the edge of the curb. Stairways and Escalators WARNING – DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. WARNING – DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 9: Percentage Of Weight Distribution

    PAGE 9 3.5 Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the sear or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 PAGE 10 b. Avoid excess moisture (for example, do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower). c. If your chair does get wet (from cleaning or otherwise), dry it as soon as possible. Terrain a. Your wheelchair is designed for use on firm, regular, even surfaces such as typical interior spaces, concrete or asphalt.

  • Page 11: Standard Features

    PAGE 11 5 STANDARD FEATURES Figure 5.1: Standard Features Lower Frame Rear Axle Bolt Upper Seat Frame Wheel locks Sub-Frame Assembly Backrest Gas Strut Assembly (Yellow Spring) Plug-in Front Rigging Removable – Adjustable Height Armrest – Composite Foot Plate Single Post Tilt Activator (Trigger) Front Caster Rear Anti-Tipper...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Assembly

    IMPORTANT — with the user sitting in the chair, check to ensure the wheelchair is stable in all tilted/un-titled positions before dispensing the wheelchair. 6.3 Storage Store the repackaged PDG Stellar LEAP in a dry area and DO NOT place other objects on top of the repackaged wheelchair. Class 1 Medical...

  • Page 13: Safety Inspection Checklist

    PAGE 13 7 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST NOTE — Twice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    PAGE 14 If pneumatic tires, check for × × proper installation. Inspect rear tires for cracks and × × wear. × CAUTION: Wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced when necessary. CLEANING Clean and wax all parts.

  • Page 15: Storage

    9.3 Suggested Maintenance Procedures Before using your PDG Stellar LEAP, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts for damage or wear and replace them if necessary. Check all parts for proper adjustment. Keep quick-release axles, if applicable, free of dirt and lint to ensure positive locking and proper operation.
  • Page 16 PAGE 16 Figure 10.1: Plug-in front rigging installation Plug-In Adjustable Knee Angle Front Rigging (Optional) 1. To mount the plug-in adjustable knee angle front rigging, slide the front rigging into the square receiver tube and press the snap button located on the outer side of the front rigging. 2.

  • Page 17: Foot Plates

    WARNING - NEVER use footplate flip-up functionality as an alternative to removing the front rigging during anterior tilt. Composite Footplates The Stellar LEAP comes default with composite footplates. These composite footplates offer flip-up functionality. To flip up the footplate simply pull upwards on the footplate. Adjustable Angle Footplates (Optional) Angle adjustable footplates allow the depth and the angle of the footplate to be adjusted.
  • Page 18 PAGE 18 One Piece Footplate (Optional) One piece footplates come in two types: fixed and flip-up (See Figures 10.7 and 10.8). To flip up the one piece flip-up footplate, simply pull upwards on the footplate. Interlocking Adjustable Angle Footplates (Optional) Angle adjustable interlocking foot plates allow the depth and the angle of the footplate to be adjusted.

  • Page 19: Armrests

    PAGE 19 Figure 10.7: One piece fixed footplates Figure 10.8: One piece flip-up footplates Figure 10.9: Interlocking angle adjustable footplate 10.3 Armrests Adjusting Armrest Height (Dual Post Arms) Unlock the arm by depressing the black release button on the upper front of the armrest while moving the armrest up or down (Refer to Figure 10.10).

  • Page 20: Seat Depth

    PAGE 20 Adjusting Armrest Height (Single Post Arms) Unlock the arm by depressing the black plastic release button on the side of the arm while moving the armrest up or down (Refer to Figure 10.11). Adjust armrest to desired height. The armrest height will ‘lock’ when the release button pops out of the side of the arm.

  • Page 21: Backrest

    WARNING – After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. Fold Down Backrest The Stellar LEAP is equipped with a fold down backrest designed to facilitate chair storage and transport. Folding Down the Backrest WARNING - Ensure the chair is not occupied before folding down the backrest.
  • Page 22 PAGE 22 axle bolts when attempting to tilt the chair. During assembly, tighten the axle bolts so that the rear wheels are snug but not so much that the wheels are unable to spin freely. If quick-release axles have been supplied, push in the tip of the quick-release axle and pull the wheel off of the axle as shown in figure 10.17.

  • Page 23: Anti-Tip Tubes

    PAGE 23 IMPORTANT – With the user sitting in the chair, check to ensure the wheelchair is stable in all tilted/un-tilted positions before dispensing the wheelchair. Adjusting the Rear Axle position The rear wheel position may be adjusted forward or rearward. There are bolts on each of the axle plates which hold the axle plates right onto the lower frame.

  • Page 24: Front Casters

    PAGE 24 Figure 10.20: Anti-tipper positioning 10.8 Front Casters WARNING – After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. Installing/Replacing Caster Forks Remove the cap on top of caster housing. Loosen nut on caster stem using a ¾” socket wrench. Slide out caster fork assembly.
  • Page 25 PAGE 25 5. To engage the wheel locks with the anti-rollback device, follow the instructions corresponding to the wheel lock type (ie. Push to Lock or Pull to Lock). 6. To engage the anti-rollback device (Figure 10.26), push the anti-rollback cam into the down position. Figure 10.23: Pull to Lock Wheel Locks Figure 10.22: Push to Lock Wheel Locks (Standard) Figure 10.25: User Wheel Locks and Attendant Wheel Locks...

  • Page 26: Seat-To-Floor Heights

    BEFORE using the wheelchair. The seat to floor height on Stellar LEAP can be adjusted 13” to 18” depending on front caster and rear wheel combinations. The frame consists of 3 main components: the upper frame, sub-frame and lower frame.

  • Page 27: Seat Tilt

    PAGE 27 4. Reposition the sub frame onto the lower frame. There are multiple seat height options for each chair. Refer to Figure 10.28 and Table 10.1. Once the holes on the sub frame, lower frame, and shim are lined up, insert the lower seat height bolt on each side of the frame, this will help with the alignment of the frames.

  • Page 28: Anterior Tilt (Optional)

    PAGE 28 NOTE- Depending on configuration, the tilt lever may be mounted onto the left or right side of the backrest push bar OR on the left or right armrest. WARNING – When tilting chair, attendant must hold push handle securely so that seat does not drop too quickly.

  • Page 29: Dynamic Backrest Recline (Optional)

    WARNING – Raise and lower seat slowly to avoid any potential risk of tipping and resultant injury. Improper operation of the anterior tilt feature could result in the occupant to fall forward causing injury. Please consult your Stellar LEAP Dealer or other authorized representative for detailed instructions on raising seat height. It is...

  • Page 30: Gas Strut & Cable Assembly

    WARNING - Caution should be taken when using the backrest recline seat function. Improper operation of the dynamic recline backrest feature could result in the occupant injury. Please consult your Stellar LEAP Dealer or other authorized representative for detailed instructions on raising seat height. It is advised that the dynamic backrest recline feature be ONLY used when recommended by a licensed clinical professional and/or ATP.

  • Page 31: Adjustable Angle Push Bar Handle (Optional)

    9. Clip cable onto back post using plastic clips provided. 10.15 Adjustable Angle Push Bar Handle (Optional) The Stellar LEAP may be purchased with an adjustable angle push bar handle. This handle allows an attendant to change the position of the push bar handle grip and even the tilting lever position, depending on the wheelchair’s...

  • Page 32: Heel Loops (Optional)

    PAGE 32 10.16 Heel Loops (Optional) The heel loops are positioned behind the occupant’s heels to prevent the feet slipping backwards. Adjust the hook-and-loop strap to obtain the desired length of strap to correctly position the feet on the footrest. WARNING - Improper positioning of feet may result in accident or injury.

  • Page 33: Belt (Optional)

    Adjusting the tilt limiter Stellar LEAP only The Stellar LEAP factory setting standard is set at 20° of posterior tilt and 25° of anterior tilt. The posterior tilt Figure 10.41: Anterior tilt range adjustment can be limited to 0°, 10°, and 20°.

  • Page 34: Oxygen (O2) Tank Holder (Optional)

    PAGE 34 10.21 Oxygen (O ) Tank Holder (Optional) The Oxygen Tank Holder attaches to either the rear-right (shown) or rear-left corners of the lower frame. This option includes the Mount, Oxygen Tank Holder and all related hardware (the tank is not included).
  • Page 35 PAGE 35 12 Sudden stops or impacts can structurally damage your chair. Chairs involved in such incidents should be replaced. CAUTION - If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-overs or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others.

  • Page 36: Contacting Your Supplier To Obtain Service

    Service agent will provide specific instructions for packaging and shipping your wheelchair. Alternatively, Qualified Service Agent may arrange for pick-up. ISO TEST INFORMATION DISCLOSURE Table 13.1: Stellar LEAP wheelchair test configuration Seat Width 450mm Seat Depth...

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    PAGE 37 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE – THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4 , 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state. PDG warrants its product, except for the seat cushion (which is not warranted), to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase.
  • Page 38 PAGE 38 PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC. #103- 318 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC V5X 4N6 Ph: (604) 323-9220 Fax: (604) 323-9097 E-mail: info@pdgmobility.com www.pdgmobility.com Class 1 Medical Rev. 0...

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