RHYTHM DELUXE Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO SET UP WHEELCHAIR

While facing front of wheelchair, open by by placing
hands on seat rails and pushing down and out until seat is
open and level. Attach spreader bar to lock wheelchair in
place by lifting the spreader bar up to adjustment knob
and pushing the slot into place. Then tighten adjustment
knob until secure.
Attach Footrests by aligning holes on tabs at top of
Footrests with hinge pins on outside of front frame, then
swing Footrests to front until Footrest Release Levers lock
into place.
Adjust Footrest length (while user is seated) by loosening
the cam lever just above the Footplate, pushing in the
adjustment buttons and sliding the inner tubing up or
down to desired setting until the adjustment buttons
protrude fully from the adjustment holes. Then snap cam
lever back into place.
Make sure the Footplate is at least 2.5" from the floor for
proper clearance.

TO FOLD WHEELCHAIR FOR STORAGE

Release the spreader bar on the backrest by loosening the
adjustment knob and lowering the bar.
Make sure the Footrests are in the forward locked position
with the Footplates in the vertical position or REMOVE the
Footrests by pulling the Release Levers, swinging the
Footrests outward and lifting them from the hinge pins.
Standing in front of the wheelchair, grab the the seat with
both hands at the front and back and pull up until closed.

OPERATING WHEEL LOCKS

Engage by pushing the levers forward until they lock
into place and disengage by pulling back on the levers
until the wheels roll freely.

ADJUSTING ARMS

Remove arms for easy transfer by depressing spring
buttons and lifting out of front and rear sockets.
Reverse arms to provide support while in reclined
position.

ADJUSTING ELEVATING LEG RESTS

Lift the Foot Plate to the desired height. The Elevating
Leg Rest will automatically lock into place.
Lower by holding Foot Plate, pushing out on the
Release Lever and lowering the Foot Plate to the
desired length.
Engage Release Lever after adjusting to desired length.

RECLINING BACKREST

To recline the backrest, make sure the wheel locks are
in the locked position. Then squeeze both release
handles simutaneously and slowly lower the backrest
to the desired position. Release the handles and the
backrest will lock into place.

MAINTENANCE

Clean frame with a damp cloth and dust weekly.
Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and
water.
Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
If exposed to liquid, dry the wheelchair thoroughly as
soon as possible.
If any component appears worn or is not working
properly, contact an authorized dealer for repair
and/or appropriate replacement parts.
Solid rubber tires need minimal maintenance, but
should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth.
If tires become severely worn or cracking appears,
contact an authorized dealer.
Wheels and Casters should be checked periodically
and adjusted and lubricated as needed by an autho-
rized dealer.
Rhythm Healthcare, LLC
Lifestyle Mobility Aids
3200 Tyrone Blvd N
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
contactus rhythmhc.com
@
Website: www.rhythmhc.com
(877) 843-6464
V3: 6/07/22