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- Page 1 Assembly Guide & User Manual GRIT Freedom Chair Support | 617-356-8106 | upport@gogrit.us ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information........3 How to Contact GRIT 4 ... - Page 3 Warranty Information......... .53 11.1 Design & Fair Support 54 11.2 GRIT limited warranty 54 ...
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Page 4: Safety Information
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Page 5: How To Contact Grit
Wherever you go, the GRIT team isn’t ever far away. If you have questions, need help, want to brag to us about a recent Freedom Chair adventure, or are looking for some information about an ... -
Page 6: Intended Operator
GRIT support team but will not be covered under the initial warranty. • You can reach out to GRIT directly at s upport@gogrit.us o r 617-356-8106 to discuss what modifications and adjustments can be made to maximize your performance. ... -
Page 7: Unboxing & Headset Assembly
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Page 8: Unboxing
2.1. Unboxing Your Freedom Chair was hand-packed by the GRIT team in Massachusetts. Unless otherwise discussed with GRIT, your box contains these parts: 1. Freedom Chair Frame & Seatpan 5. Seat Cushion 2. Seatback 6. Rear Wheels & Axles ... -
Page 9: Unpacking The Box
2.2. Unpacking the Box Save the box! The original packaging is used for returns under the GRIT Guarantee. We hope you love your Freedom Chair, keep it, and end up recycling the box, but it’s helpful to save the ... -
Page 10: Attaching The Fork
2.3. Attaching the Fork Video instructions are available online at ttps://www.gogrit.us/freedom-chair-support#forkinstall To attach the fork, you will need the 5mm Allen key provided with your Freedom Chair. Call us at (617) 356-8106 or email us at s upport@gogrit.us with any questions about the following steps. - Page 11 Note: C omponents of the fork assembly, shown individually for identification purposes. 10 ...
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Page 13: Additional Assembly
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Page 14: Inserting The Axles
3.1. Inserting the Axles All GRIT Freedom Chairs wheels ship w ithout the rear-wheel axles inserted. Inserting the axles through the wheels is easy, and only needs to be done when you’re setting up your chair. ... -
Page 15: Attaching The Rear Wheels
3.2. Attaching the Rear Wheels Once the axles are inserted through the rear wheels, attach the rear wheels! Follow the process below. Note: T he side of the wheel with the wide, silver ring (coupling) connects to the chair. a) Press the quick-release button on the axle inward. ... - Page 16 WARNING: A LWAYS ENSURE THE AXLE BUTTON IS POPPED OUT AND THE COUPLING REACHES THE FREEWHEEL. Riding the Freedom Chair without the wheels fully attached could cause a wheel to fall off the chair, causing a crash and fall and may result in serious injury or death.
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Page 17: Attaching The Seatback
3.3. Attaching the Seatback The seatback slides into the seat and secures with push buttons. S lowly insert both sides of the seatback at the same time t o prevent it from jamming. CAUTION: ... -
Page 18: Attaching The Footrest
To release a jammed seatback: Tap one side of the seatback with the base of your hand upward or downward. If this is a continuing issue, please contact GRIT at s upport@gogrit.us and we will assist. ... - Page 19 a) Ensure the footrest clamp is open and loose enough b) Insert the footrest tube with the footrest facing for the footrest to slide in easily. forward. d) Lock the clamp in place by pressing the lever down c) Slide the footrest tube into the frame until it is at an ...
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Page 20: Fit And Seating
• Foot Straps The footrest plate has slots to add your own foot straps. You may use these to secure your feet into the footrest. GRIT also has straps available for purchase. • Leg Straps Leg straps may be used to hold your legs together, which can improve clearance for your lever strokes. ... - Page 21 CAUTION: R iding the Freedom Chair with an inappropriate cushion may result in pressure-related injuries. Consult with your occupational therapist to make sure your Freedom Chair cushion is right for you. A lways wear closed-toed shoes when riding the ...
- Page 22 Ideal position, shown with optional Foot Strap. Note: T he slots on the sides of the footplate are for optional foot straps. GRIT can provide these, but you can use your own velcro straps if you’d like.
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Page 23: Disassembly
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Page 24: Removing The Rear Wheels
4.1. Removing the Rear Wheels The rear wheels of the Freedom Chair can be easily removed with their quick-release push-button axles. a) Grab the wheel near the hub and push the axle button inward. b) Pull the wheel straight away from the chair while keeping the button ... -
Page 25: Removing The Seatback
4.2. Removing the Seatback To remove the seatback, push in both buttons while lifting upward on the seatback. Be sure to pull both sides of the seatback at the same time t o prevent the seatback from getting stuck. ... -
Page 26: Transporting The Freedom Chair
4.3. Transporting the Freedom Chair The Freedom Chair is designed to be disassembled and transported by car. Our riders have packed their Freedom Chairs into compact sedans, pickup trucks, minivans, SUVs, and almost everything in between! Some pointers to ensure your Freedom Chair arrives at the trailhead in peek riding condition: •... - Page 27 26 ...
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Page 28: Riding
5.1. Safety It is important that you p ractice riding the Freedom Chair on smooth, flat ground until you feel confident . Be sure you have enough space to safely experiment with the controls. While practicing in the Freedom Chair, avoid areas containing rough terrain, steep slopes, automobile traffic, or open water. ... -
Page 29: Safety When Riding
WARNING: I t is your responsibility to ensure you are properly secured within the Freedom Chair. Please consult with your physical or occupational therapist to ensure that you are correctly secured in the Freedom Chair. Failure to properly secure yourself in the chair could result in a fall. ... - Page 30 Night Riding Visibility is especially important when riding at night. The Freedom Chair has a loop on the rear of the back pad for mounting a rear bike light. We also recommend using reflective decals, high-visibility clothing, and a reflective flag when night riding. ...
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Page 31: Using The Levers
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Page 32: Inserting & Removing The Levers
6.1. Inserting & Removing the Levers The lever drivetrain provides great outdoor performance but may limit your maneuverability indoors. We designed the levers to be easy to insert and remove. The levers are interchangeable and store on the Freedom Chair when not in use. ... - Page 33 a) If the endcap is visible, rotate the coupling. b) If the lever hole is inaccessible, rotate the coupling. Note: Rotate the coupling toward the back of the chair by pushing down on the back of the coupling with your hand or the lever.
- Page 34 a) Coupling forward: The ideal position for inserting levers. b) Insert the lever into the coupling hole until the pin reaches the bottom of the slot. ...
- Page 35 Removing the Levers To remove the levers, push them slightly forward and then rotate them in your hands so the brakes move toward the center of the chair. Then pull them out of the couplings. Store the levers on the side of the chair. ...
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Page 36: Propulsion
6.2. Propulsion Push the levers forward to propel yourself in the Freedom Chair. Pull the levers backward to reset the lever position and to engage the brakes. Note: You can p ush the levers forward together or alternately. M any riders prefer to push the levers at the same time on smooth ground and to alternate the levers on hills and ... -
Page 37: Maximizing Your Speed And Leverage
Note: P ush forward on the levers to move forward. You may push the levers together or alternately. Once the levers are forward, pull them back to reset for the next stroke. 6.3. Maximizing Your Speed and Leverage The Freedom Chair drivetrain is designed to allow riders to vary their mechanical advantage ... - Page 38 a) Grabbing the top of the levers is like b) Grabbing the bottom of the levers is like low gear and is good for hills and tough high gear a nd is good for smooth ground. terrains Use many small, alternating lever ...
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Page 39: Freedom Chair Techniques
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Page 40: Braking
It is normal for this to wear out the powder coat on the brake tube. It will not wear down the tires—in fact, the levers will wear down first. N ote: W hile a worn-off powder coat isn’t a problem, please contact GRIT if you wear away a hole in the lever itself. ... - Page 41 Note: The brakes engage by coming into contact with the tire. ...
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Page 42: Turning
7.2. Turning Turning the Freedom Chair is similar to turning a rowboat or skid-steer. To turn, apply the brake on the wheel closest to the direction you want to turn and push on the other lever. Example: To turn right, apply the right brake and push on the left lever. To turn left, apply the left brake and push on the right lever. -
Page 43: Reversing
7.3. Reversing The Freedom Chair has a unique h ill-hold b raking feature. Rolling the chair backward rotates the levers backward, which engages the brakes. This prevents the rider from rolling backward down a hill. As a result of the hill lock, however, the Freedom Chair is unable to move backward with the levers inserted. -
Page 44: Transferring
The parking brakes can be adjusted if they seem too loose or too tight. A correctly fit parking brake will lock the wheel with the minimum pull force required. For more information about our parking brakes, see: ttps://www.gogrit.us/freedom-chair-support#brakeadjusting ... -
Page 45: Advanced Techniques
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Page 46: Climbing Hills
8.1. Climbing Hills We recommend using s hort, alternating strokes w hen climbing hills. This makes slow constant progress up steep hills and helps keep the front wheel planted on the ground. Some other tips: • Steady momentum is your friend. Keep a slow and steady pace. •... -
Page 47: Curbs
• Avoid extended periods of descent, as this could overwork the brakes. • Do not descend hills when the wheels and brakes are very wet or covered in wet mud. Braking performance decreases when wet. CAUTION: W ET CONDITIONS DECREASE BRAKING PERFORMANCE. Use caution when riding in wet conditions. -
Page 48: Maintenance
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Page 49: Caring For Your Freedom Chair
9.1. Caring for Your Freedom Chair Caring for your Freedom Chair is just like caring for a bicycle. Here are some tips: Always: Keep your Freedom Chair out of the rain when not in use. The frame is zinc-plated and covered with a high-quality powder-coat, but excessive exposure to rain and moisture will decrease the life of the ... - Page 50 ● Electrical tape. If your levers are wrapped in tape (not lever sleeves) a strip of electrical tape will keep them from unraveling. ● Lubricants. These keep your chain and other parts moving extra smoothly. GRIT commonly uses “Tri-Flow” brand PTFE lubricant on the chain and seatback. ...
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Page 51: Common Adjustments
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Page 52: Inflating The Wheels
10.1 Inflating the Wheels It is important to keep the tires at the recommended pressure to prevent flats caused by under-inflation. Do not over-inflate the tires. On soft, sandy ground, riding with lower pressure (but still at or above the minimum pressure) will provide more traction. - Page 53 Both of these adjustments may require you to add or remove links to the chain in order to keep your center of gravity the same. For detailed instructions, contact GRIT at s upport@gogrit.us o r 617-356-8106. ...
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Page 54: Warranty Information
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Page 55: Design & Fair Support
Every GRIT Freedom Chair is hand-assembled and certified by our engineering and design team in Massachusetts. We have tested the GRIT Freedom Chair extensively in the lab, in the field, and with the help of wheelchair riders around the world. ...
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