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PDG Mobility Elevation Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC.
604-323-9220
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info@pdgmobility.com www.pdgmobility.com
© PDG Product Design Group Inc. November 2016.
Rev. 1
604-323-9097
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Owner 's Operation and Maintenance Manual
W W W. P D G M O B I L I T Y. C O M
DEALER This manual must be given to the
user of the wheelchair.
USER Before using this wheelchair, read this
entire manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding PDG products,
parts & service, please visit www.pdgmobility.com
ATTENDANT/ ASSISTANTS Before assisting
the user of this wheelchair, you must read
this manual and save for future reference.
Class 1 Medical
Rev. 1

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  • Page 1 Owner ’s Operation and Maintenance Manual W W W. P D G M O B I L I T Y. C O M PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC. DEALER This manual must be given to the ATTENDANT/ ASSISTANTS Before assisting 604-323-9220 604-323-9097 user of the wheelchair.
  • Page 2 Adding optional dynamic seat height and back angle adjustability, the Elevation is capable of up to 10 inches of real-time seat height/dump adjustment and 30˚ of back recline.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Footrests......16 17.20 Gas Spring Assembly for Elevation negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, products modified with Real-Time Seat Height 10.5...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    515mm (20.3 in) recommend any specific wheelchair transportation systems. The Elevation wheelchair conforms to the test methods for static, impact and fatigue POSTURAL SUPPORT DEVICE or LAP BELT — IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE HME strengths as required by ISO 7176-8.

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    4 Consult your dealer prior to using parts, accessories, or adapters on your Elevation that are not provided by PDG. Failure to do so may void your warranty. 6 DO NOT attempt to lift wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
  • Page 6 The use of an anti-tip devices is recommended. nearest Customer Service Center, visit our web site at www.pdgmobility.com and 6 Adjustment of Elevation to a higher seat position may result in changes to your click on CONTACTS. If you are uncertain about which CONTACT is most appropriate body that you may be unaccustomed to and may find discomforting.
  • Page 7 Weight and Age Limitations transporting the chair ensure that the wheelchair is secured to prevent any movement which may result in injury. If you own an Elevation Full Feature, then to The PDG Elevation wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 pounds unless reduce the risk of accidental seat height movement during transport or storage, otherwise specified by PDG.
  • Page 8 page page 2 Not released sufficiently (excess play, evidenced by slow or no movement of strut Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on when activated) the center of gravity. PDG recommends using postural support devices (lap belts) for a Shorten the cable turn buckle to ensure cable is not contributing.

  • Page 9: Tilting - Curbs

    page page TILTING – CURBS 17.21 Cable Adjustment Cable adjustment becomes necessary in cases when the chair fails to lift or fails to It is recommended that two (2) assistants be used for this procedure. The first tilt when the trigger is engaged. To adjust the cable, two lever behaviours must be assistant should stand on the sidewalk and turn the wheelchair so that the rear investigated: Lever freeplay and lever travel.

  • Page 10: Stairways & Escalators

    Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable warning The gas springs on Elevation with Real-Time Seat Height Adjustment are selected (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable(detachable) parts of a and positioned at the factory for the weight of the user and allow for ease of seat wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

  • Page 11: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    Non-lifting side guard. 17.19 Armrests Figure 5.1 The Elevation comes with rigid armrests. The armrest depth can be adjusted to five Transferring to and from other seats. different depths to best suit the user. 1 Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing toward it.

  • Page 12: Percentage Of Weight Distribution

    PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION 17.18 Anti-Shear Side Guards (Optional) Your Elevation may be purchased with lifting Flexiguard™ side guards. These unique DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat warning side guards flex inward, preventing shear and protecting the occupant’s clothing or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

  • Page 13: Bending Forward

    page page REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING FORWARD Functional Reach from Wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, or bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. (See Figure 7.1) Figure 17.97 Figure 17.28 Push-to-lock-style wheel locks.

  • Page 14: Dressing Or Changing Clothes

    DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES 17.16 Anti-Tip Tubes (Optional) Your Elevation may be purchased with anti-tip tubes designed to Your weight may shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this warning prevent the chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions.

  • Page 15: Components & Options Warnings

    page page 10 COMPONENTS & OPTIONS WARNINGS 17.15 Footrest Height Never attempt to adjust the footrest with the wheelchair occupied. warning The height of the footrest is adjustable and should be adjusted to suit the occupant’s 10.1 Postural Support Device or Lap Belts needs.

  • Page 16: Fasteners

    page page a UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and are sure you are not at risk to tip over. Hooks Back Flap Rigidizer Bar b Each time you modify or adjust your chair. The change may make it easier to Padded Back tip backward.

  • Page 17: Pneumatic Tires

    Physician immediately. control and cause severe injury to the rider or others. It is recommended that a seat cushion be used with your Elevation. note See Section 17.3 for installation and adjustment information.

  • Page 18: Rear Wheels

    1 Sling fabric will weaken with age and use. Look for fraying or thin spots, or stretching of fabrics at rivet holes. Your Elevation comes standard with a nylon fabric seat sling that is adjusted taut by firmly tightening the hook-and-loop straps on the underside of the seat. (See Figures 2 Dropping down”...

  • Page 19: Standard Features

    1 Squeeze the lever on the left side. Figure 11.1 2 Lean forward slowly and the back will return. Standard Elevation features. 3 Release the lever to lock the back at the desired position. 4 Test the wheelchair for maneuverability.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    Recline Angle Definition 13.1 Inspection Examine exterior of the PDG Elevation for nicks, dents, scratches or other damages. Inspect all components. If damage is evident, notify your dealer immediately. The Elevation wheelchair will arrive assembled unless otherwise noted or requested.
  • Page 21 17.9 Backrest Recline Adjustment CLOTHING GUARDS Inspect for bent or protruding metal. Elevation Base Model Ensure all fasteners are secure. The backrest will be set at the factory to correspond to a 90º relative to the seat. SEAT/BACK UPHOLSTERY Additional strut end fittings will be provided to allow for up to 21º of recline.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    15 TROUBLESHOOTING Maximum Seat Tilt Angle of Elevation with Real-Time Seat Height Adjustability Cause Solution Seat Depth Frame Use a bicycle pump with a pressure 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” gauge to determine the inflation level.

  • Page 23: Cleaning

    Max lift angle at 24.8º 24.5º 19.1º 22.3º 17.9º 18.8º 20.0º default 1 Before using your PDG Elevation, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all Max tilt angle at 10º 10º 14º 11º 14º 14º 13º parts for damage or wear and replace. Check all parts for proper adjustment.

  • Page 24: Set Up & Adjustments

    19” (48.3 cm) 20” (50.8 cm) 21” (53.5 cm) Quick-release axles come standard on the Elevation. They will allow the rear wheels † Please note, Tall and Short frame sizes not available on base model. to be easily removed and installed.
  • Page 25 page page 17.8 Seat Tilt and Wheel Position Set-Up Guides or alternatively if it is locking into place but there is excessive play when the wheel hub is pushing back and forth, the nut on the axle needs to be adjusted. The following figures and tables show the default set-up positions for the upper frame crossbar, the camber bar (rear wheel position) of each seat depth, and If the axle does not lock...

  • Page 26: Rear Wheel Axle Receiver Adjustment

    Rear Wheel Axle Receiver Adjustment warning Adjustment of Elevation to a higher seat position may result in changes in your body that you may not be unaccustomed to. Consult your doctor or To adjust the position of the axle receiver physical therapist prior to using Elevation.

  • Page 27: Camber Angle

    Camber Angle sure you do not suffer from any conditions (e.g. strong contractions, autonomic Your Elevation comes with a fixed camber angle. To change camber angle, please dysreflexia, osteoporosis, spasticity, or compromised hand function) which make contact your dealer to obtain an alternative camber tube assembly with the desired operation of and/or sitting at higher seat elevations potentially harmful.

  • Page 28: Front Casters

    Frog Leg Uni-tine Frog Leg Suspension In the Elevation base model, the seat height will be set at the factory to correspond to a 0˚ angle relative to the ground. To adjust the seat height, use the onboard 4” Caster Wheel 4”...

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