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- Page 1 Revolution 1.0 Wheelchair User Manual Document 80-0002 Original Date: Sep. 24, 2018 Revision Date: Oct. 17, 2018 Revision X6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ............................4 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..........................4 2.1 Intended Use ..........................4 2.2 Product Overview ......................... 4 2.3 Main Components ........................5 3 SAFETY WARNINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS ....................6 3.1 Signal Words ..........................6 3.2 General Warnings ......................... 6 3.3 Safety Check list .......................... - Page 3 6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE ........................... 19 6.1 Parts to Be Regularly Inspected ....................20 6.2 Common Problems and Solutions ....................20 6.3 Authorized Services ........................21 6.3.1 Procedure for Sending the Wheelchair or Parts for Service .......... 21 6.4 Storage ............................21 6.5 Disposal &...
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Page 4: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a ROWHEELS® Revolution 1.0 wheelchair. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns about this wheelchair, this manual, or your experience on our website or dealer’s website. Our contact information is: ROWHEELS, Inc. -
Page 5: Main Components
2.3 M OMPONENTS Seat back Armrest Cane handle Seat Leg Rest Rear wheel Footrest Hand rim Wheel lock Front Caster 4 mm hex wrench Product Label Flat wrench Cross braces 5 mm hex wrench 6 mm hex wrench Anti-tippers Document 80-0002, Rev. X6... -
Page 6: Safety Warnings & Recommendations
DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage Use of incorrect replacement parts may cause death, serious injury or damage. ALL replacement parts MUST come from ROWHEELS or one of its dealers and MUST match original ROWHEELS parts. DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage Lighted cigarettes dropped by occupants can cause a fire resulting in death, serious injury, or damage. - Page 7 This manual MUST be read by all persons using or assisting in the use of this wheelchair. Contact ROWHEELS if you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this manual. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Page 8: Safety Check List
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage If defects or flaws are detected, you MUST immediately contact ROWHEELS or your dealer. These can lead to serious injury and damager. Follow the instructions and warnings on all product labels. The attendant of a wheelchair user should be in good physical condition. - Page 9 Verify the motion of the wheel locks are smooth, with no binding. Inspect the wheel lock components are not loose, and free from wear. Inspect entire wheelchair for loose fasteners and screws. Check the frame, cross brace, wheel mounts, upholstery mounts and push handles. Verify that the frame and/or cross brace is not bent or otherwise damaged.
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Page 10: Usage
4.1 G ENERAL NFORMATION The total weight capacity or your Revolution 1.0 Wheelchair is 300 lb (136 kg). This includes the weight of the user, accessories and storage items. WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage NEVER overload the wheelchair past its weight capacity. -
Page 11: Folding And Unfolding The Wheelchair
Flip up the footrests. Lift the upholstery at the center of the seat and pull the sides inward. When packaged at ROWHEELS, the Revolution 1.0 has its fold-down push handles in the “stowed” position. It is not recommended to use the wheelchair in this configuration. -
Page 12: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair
4.5.1 ROWHEEL Propulsion Techniques The wheels in the Revolution 1.0 differ from conventional wheels in that pulling the handrim back toward yourself will engage a set of gears which move the wheels in a forward direction. Document 80-0002, Rev. X6... -
Page 13: Braking
The Revolution 1.0 is equipped with an alternate system for quickly slowing the chair. To activate this feature, simply press the palm of your hand inwards on the handrim, lightly flexing the arm of the hand rim hub. -
Page 14: Environment And Terrain
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage DO NOT attempt to climb or decend slopes greater than 9 degrees. DO NOT attempt to climb or decend slopes covered with ice, water or oil. -
Page 15: Riding Down A Threshold Or Small Curb
Attendant and user facing the threshold The attendant inclines the wheelchair, allowing the front casters to come off the base. Drive forward until the rear wheels touch the edge. Use the handles at the back of the wheelchair to lift the rear wheels up the threshold. -
Page 16: Overcoming Slopes
Drive the wheelchair slowly from of the edge and carefully lower the front casters onto the base. User with their back to the threshold Use the following technique only for a threshold of 4” (10cm) or lower. Drive the wheelchair as close as possible to the edge of the threshold. Drive off the threshold very slowly leaning forwards at the same time WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage This... -
Page 17: Transport Recommendations
DO NOT shift your weight, or your sitting position in the same direction you are reaching as this may cause tipping. Position your weight to the opposite side you are reaching to maintain stability. The Revolution 1.0 Wheelchair is not designed for weight lifting exercises or carrying heavy objects on board with the user. -
Page 18: Cleaning
In case of visible frame damage (cracks, painting defects etc.) contact ROWHEELS for diagnostics and maintenance. Normal dirt on metal and plastic parts can be removed with standard cleaning agents and a sponge or soft rag. Use only cleaning products which are suitable for cleaning and disinfection (no solvents or abrasives). -
Page 19: Maintenance & Service
IMPORTANT! The following is information on maintaining and servicing a Revolution 1.0 wheelchair. All procedures shown below MUST ONLY be performed by a qualified technician or by ROWHEELS if a technician is not available. DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or Damage Use of improper replacement parts may cause death, serious injury or damage. -
Page 20: Parts To Be Regularly Inspected
6.2 C OMMON ROBLEMS AND OLUTIONS If you notice irregularities in the wheelchair’s functioning, do not use it – you should contact ROWHEELS. ROWHEELS does not guarantee correctness of the wheelchair operation if non-original parts are used. Symptoms Possible Cause Possible Solution ... -
Page 21: Authorized Services
Procedure for Sending the Wheelchair or Parts for Service To repair the wheelchair, one should contact their local dealer or ROWHEELS. The wheelchair or parts ought to be sent in a package protecting it against incidental transportation damages. The best solution is to use the original packaging. -
Page 22: Disposal & Recycling Of The Product
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Items Covered By Lifetime Guarantee: ROWHEELS warrants the wheelchair frame and cross braces, when purchased new and unused, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the chair. -
Page 23: Obtaining Warranty Service
7.1 O BTAINING ARRANTY ERVICE For warranty service, please contact the vendor that sold you the ROWHEELS product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please contact ROWHEELS in writing. Provide the vendor’s name and address, the product model number, and the date of purchase. Indicate the nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. -
Page 24: Wheelchair Set-Up And Operation
25, 27, 29 64, 69, 74 Overall widths Overall length Length (no leg rests) Folded height Folded width 44.5 20.2 Chair weight 21.8 Transport weight Front seat height Back rest height 12.5-17.5 32-44 Leg rest range deg. deg. Leg rest angle Rear wheel diameter Front wheel diameter HEELCHAIR... -
Page 25: Standard Leg Rests
Wheel Lock position adjustment WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage After any adjustments, repair or service, and before use, make sure ALL wheel lock hardware is tightened securely. Failure to do this can result in Serious Injury. It is useful to perform these operations on a flat smooth surface. Disengage the wheel locks by pulling the lever backwards (2). - Page 26 To facilitate an easy transfer into or out of the wheelchair, the footrests can be easily flipped up (A) Be sure to flip up the foot rest prior to folding the wheelchair for stowing. WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage NEVER stand on the leg rests at any time.
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Page 27: Armrests
WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Anti-tippers improve the wheelchair’s rear stability and thus the user’s safety. They MUST remain attached to the chair at all times. The Revolution 1.0 is not to be used without them. Adjusting the anti-tippers ... -
Page 28: Seat Position Strap
9.5 S OSITION TRAP Although the seat positioning strap is an optional accessory for ROWHEELS Revolution 1.0, its use is recommended to prevent accidental weight shift leading to instability and tipping. WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage. If equipped, always wear your Seat Positioning Strap otherwise it may get entangled with moving components. - Page 29 ROWHEELS, Inc. 8001 Terrace Ave., Suite 204 Middleton, WI 53562 608-268-9670 salessupport@rowheels.com www.rowheels.com Document 80-0002, Rev. X6...
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