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Convaid Rodeo User Manual

Lightweight tilt-in-space chair
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ENGLISH
User's Guide
Rodeo
Lightweight Tilt-In-Space Chair
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFER
ENCE

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User’s Guide Rodeo Lightweight Tilt-In-Space Chair READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING ENCE SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFER...
  • Page 2 CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Customer Service Support Toll Free: 1-888-Convai d (266-8243) Phone: (310) 618-0111 Fax: (310) 618-8811 Emai l: custservi ce@convai d.com Internati onal Emai l: i nternati onal@convai d.com Websi te: www.convai d.com Techni cal assi stance or repai r i nformati on hours are: Monday-Fri day, 7 a.m.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Unpacki ng ......... 1 Setting Up Unfoldi ng .

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    • One-pi ece footplate. • Accessori es as ordered • Hex wrench (5/32) Unfolding SIZE / MODEL CHART Rodeo Si ze Model No. 10" RD10 12" RD12 14" RD14 16" RD16 Fig. 1 1. Lay chai r down wi th seat faci ng upward.
  • Page 5 SETTI NG UP Fig. 5 Fig. 4 4. Apply wheel locks. Fig. 4 5. Push i n gray detent buttons on handle, and li ft upward unti l handle i s at a 90-degree angle wi th chai r. Fig. 5 6.

  • Page 6: Folding

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Folding 1. Before foldi ng, front wheels of chai r should be i n a forward faci ng posi ti on. Fig. 7 2. Ti lt chai r i n upri ght posi ti on. Fig.
  • Page 7 SETTI NG UP 4. Usi ng left hand, move red safety lock to the ri ght, and at the same ti me, li ft up on foldi ng lock bar - hold i n posi ti on unti l fold begi ns. Fig. 10 & 11 5.

  • Page 8: Seat Back Height

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Fitting Guide Correct seati ng and posi ti oni ng encourages good posture, whi ch i n turn ai ds ci rculati on, breathi ng and di gesti on. Please take the ti me to properly adjust the chai r to fi t the user. If the user i s not correctly posi ti oned, check the accessori es secti on of thi s manual to see i f one or more of our accessori es would help to faci li tate posture or consult a physi cal therapi st.

  • Page 9: Seat Depth

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Seat wi dth i s measured from the outsi de edge of the seat frame. Fig. 21 Fig. 21 Seat Depth Measure from the most posteri or porti on of the buttocks to the back of the knee. Subtract from that measurement 1-2”...

  • Page 10: Three-Point Positioning Belt

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Three-Point Positioning Belt The 3-poi nt belt keeps the user secure i n the wheelchai r. To Buckle: Sli p the metal clasp on the belt strap i nto the crotch strap buckle. Fig. 24 To Release: Press the red button on the buckle and pull out...

  • Page 11: H-Harness With Padded Covers

    FI TTI NG GUI DE H-Harness with Padded Covers H-harness shoulder straps help the user retai n upri ght trunk posi ti on. To adjust the hei ght, i nsert the bolt at the end of the strap through the grommet hole i n the seat back, and secure wi th the threaded knob.

  • Page 12: Footplate Adjustment

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Footplate Adjustment To determi ne the correct Fig. 29 seat-to-footplate hei ght, measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of the heel. All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable. Fig. 29 Height Adjustment: The soles of the feet or heels should rest comfortably on top...

  • Page 13: Depth Adjustment

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Depth Adjustment: To adjust the depth of the footplate, loosen the two bolts on each si de of the footplate. Sli de the footplate i nto desi red posi ti on, and ti ghten the bolts. Fig. 32 Fig.

  • Page 14: Additional Supports

    Convai d offers a wi de vari ety of supports to help properly posi ti on the user. Note: Convaid’s chairs provide a semi-contour fit around the body. The user must be fitted correctly into the chair to achieve optimal posture and comfort.

  • Page 15: Medial Thigh Support (Abductor)

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Fig. 38 Medial Thigh Support (Abductor) Separates thi ghs to i mprove hi p ali gn- ment and stabi li ze si tti ng posture. Degree of abducti on can be vari ed and can favor one si de. 1.

  • Page 16: Calf Panel

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Calf Panel The Calf Panel provi des support for the lower legs. To attach, wrap Calf Panel around legrests and velcro. Fig. 41 Fig. 41 Full Torso Swing-Away Support Vest Adjustable support vest posi ti ons user comfortably and securely, mai ntai ns mi dli ne-seati ng posi ti on, and prevents forward slumpi ng.

  • Page 17: Padded Headwi Ng And Occi Headwi Ng

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Padded Headwing Padded headwi ngs provi de fi rm support for mi dli ne posi ti oni ng. Fig. 43 The headwi ngs can be attached at any hei ght by wrappi ng the straps around the frame and securi ng at the back of the chai r.

  • Page 18: Headrest Extension

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Fig. 48 Fig. 47 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Headrest Extension Extends back hei ght to provi de head support of taller i ndi vi duals. The Headrest Extensi on fi ts easi ly i nto sockets on seat back. To adjust hei ght, move rubber grommets on the mounti ng posts to desi red posi ti on.

  • Page 19: Height Adjustable Flip-Up Armrests

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Height Adjustable Flip-Up Armrests The hei ght adjustable fli p-up armrests provi de added support and posi ti oni ng. Armrests “fli p-up” out of the way for easy access i nto the chai r, and adjust i n hei ght for added comfort. To attach or adjust the hei ght of the armrests, remove the two screws from each bracket, adjust bracket to the desi red hei ght, and rei nsert the screws.

  • Page 20: Seat Cushions

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Seat Cushions Support: General Use Cushion Flat foam wi th wooden i nsert Fig. 55 • Promotes stabi li ty and posture control and provi des comfort for the user. • Waterfall front eli mi nates pressure poi nts at the back of the knees.
  • Page 21 FI TTI NG GUI DE Fitting The fi tti ng of the cushi on should be done by an experi enced cli ni ci an. When fi tted correctly, the cushi on wi ll help provi de stable support and promote good posture.

  • Page 22: Upper Extremity Support Surface (Tray)

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Accessories Upper Extremity Support Surface (Tray) The trays are great for feedi ng and for trunk stabi li zati on. They feature a safety li p and are easy to clean. 1. Depress spri ng button on undersi de of armrest unti l tray mount tube pops out.

  • Page 23: Heavy-Duty Medi Cal Necesssi Ty Storage Tray

    FI TTI NG GUI DE Heavy-Duty Medical Necessity Storage Tray The heavy-duty medi cal necessi ti es storage tray i s desi gned for large or heavy support equi pment, such as a venti lator. It i s made of durable plasti c, and suspends from the chai r frame by Velcro straps.

  • Page 24: Attendant Hand Brake

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Attendant Hand Brake Brake Recline Hand brakes help to mai ntai n control of the chai r when goi ng down an i ncli ne. A moderate squeeze to the lever wi ll slow the chai r; a fi rm squeeze wi ll stop the chai r.

  • Page 25: Utility Bag

    ACCESSORI ES Attendant Hand Brake - Tension Adjustment: To adjust the brake tensi on, turn adjusti ng nut (A) counter-clockwi se, then turn locknut (B) clockwi se to secure nut (A) i n posi ti on. Fig. 70 & 71 Fig.

  • Page 26: Bus Transport Models

    4-poi nt wheelchai r ti e-down system, and a 3-poi nt occupant restrai nt system i n accordance wi th SAE J2249. Caution: Convaid belts and 3. The wheelchai r ti e-downs must be securely shoulder straps are attached to the four red anchor poi nts on for positioning only the chai r.

  • Page 27: Fabric Removal

    MI SCELLANEOUS Unwin Safety Systems Tel: +44-(0)1935-827744 Q’Strai nt, Sure-Lok, Unwi n and Fax: +44-(0)1935-827760 Ortho Safe speci ali ze i n crash-tested Unwi n House, The Horseshoe, Coat Road ti e-down systems and are i n no way Martock, Sommerset, TA12 6EY associ ated wi th Convai d, Inc.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Wheels Specifications The Rodeo comes standard wi th 7.5" x 2" front and 12.5" x 2.5" rear soli d ti res. When orderi ng replacements, please have the followi ng i nformati on avai lable: •...

  • Page 29: Rear Tire Removal

    WH EELS Fig. 82 Unlocked Rear Tire Removal Rear Wheel Locking Pin Fig. 83 Fig. 84 To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull.

  • Page 30: Rear Tire Installation

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Rear Tire Installation Fig. 85 Fig. 86 Caution: To i nstall, sli de wheel onto rear Always make sure the wheels axle and push wi th ball of hand are installed properly. You unti l i t cli cks i nto place. will hear a “click”...

  • Page 31: Tilt Adjustment

    Fig. 90 5°- 45° of adjustable tilt Recline Adjustment The recli ne feature opens the seat-to- back angle. To recli ne the Rodeo, pull the cable outward, recli ne to desi red posi ti on, and release. Fig. 91 & 92...

  • Page 32: Operati Ng And Safety I Nstructi Ons

    CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Important Information Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times. •...
  • Page 33 CONSUMER I NFORMATI ON 4. Safety Instructions • Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons. • Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended. • Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators, steep i ncli nes, or icy or sli ppery surfaces. •...
  • Page 34 CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE • When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the front wheels so they can be gently lowered. •...
  • Page 35 CONSUMER I NFORMATI ON Every 3 Every 6 MAINTENANCE CHART Weekly As necessary months months • Ri ms, ti res and ti re pressure • Wheel locks and hand brakes • Accessori es • Front and rear wheel axles • Cleani ng &...
  • Page 36 CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Cleaning of wheels and brakes: Wheels should be kept free of di rt or mud so as to not i nterfere wi th push- i ng the chai r. The brakes are to be kept free of di rt or mud, so as not to i nterfere wi th locki ng.
  • Page 37 CONSUMER I NFORMATI ON 9. Repairs User: The user can replace easi ly removable parts or accessori es, e.g. foot- plates and footrest assembli es, heel loops, all fabri c i tems, hand gri ps, etc. Manufacturer/Servi ce Faci li ty: Repai r or replacement of permanently attached, worn or broken parts must be performed by a quali fi ed servi ce faci li ty.
  • Page 38 CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE 12. Functional Tests All four wheels should make contact wi th the floor. Wi th the chai r empty, push i t forward on a smooth level surface wi th enough momentum to trav- el si x feet (2 m). The chai r should not veer to the left or ri ght more than si x i nches (15 cm).
  • Page 39 NOTES...

  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    The CE Mark Authori zed Representati ve: B.S. Partnershi p, 41 Dan-Y-Coed Road, Cardi ff CF23 6NB, Scotland 2830 Cali forni a Street, Torrance, CA 90503 Toll free i n the US: 1-888-CONVAID • Phone: (310) 618-0111 • Fax: (310) 618-8811 (266-8243) Emai l: custservi ce@convai d.com •...

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