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Freedom Designs P.R.O. CG Operator's Manual

Precise rotational orientation, center of gravity tilt-in-space wheelchair
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P.R.O. CG
Precise Rotational Orientation
Center of Gravity Tilt-In-Space
With transport option
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Freedom Designs, Inc.
Wheelchair
Supplier:
This manual must be given to the user/care
giver of this wheelchair.
Rider:
Before using this wheelchair, read this
entire manual and save for future reference.
Operator's Manual
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  • Page 1 P.R.O. CG Precise Rotational Orientation Center of Gravity Tilt-In-Space Wheelchair Supplier: This manual must be given to the user/care giver of this wheelchair. With transport option Without transport option Rider: Before using this wheelchair, read this entire manual and save for future reference.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom P.R.O. ™ wheelchair. These chairs combine state-of-the-art technology with durability and functionality to meet all of your changing needs. This Operating Manual provides you with a detailed guide for proper assembly as well as instructions on the care of your new wheelchair. Please follow the instructions carefully, paying special attention to the Safety Precaution section.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Casters Dressing or Changing Clothes Wheel Locks Wheelies Backposts - Folding Obstacles Folding the Stroller Handle Reaching or Leaning Freedom P.R.O. CG™ Moving Backward Adjustments 26-36 Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills Backpost - Angle Transfer Backpost - Seat Depth Curbs and Steps...

  • Page 4: Labeling Instructions

    ON EACH OF TWO FRONT AND TWO REAR TRANSPORT BRACKETS. ANTI-TIPPER WARNING LABEL ON EACH OF TWO ANTI-TIPPER ASSEMBLIES CE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON LEFT FRONT BASE FRAME TUBE. PRO-CG TILT ARC SIDE BADGE ON EACH OF TWO LATERAL TILT ARCH SURFACES. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 5: General Warnings

    If you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual, call your authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer. Note: Where they apply, you will also find “Warnings” in other sections of this manual.

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    Transport Option installed. If your chair is not equipped with the Transport Option: 1. The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating. 2. NEVER let anyone sit in this chair while in a moving vehicle.

  • Page 7: Assistance

    3. To reduce the risk of an accident: a. Consult your doctor, nurse, or therapist to find out what axle and caster position is best for you. b. Consult your authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair. Be aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of balance.

  • Page 8: Dressing Or Changing Clothes

    2. Lock wheel locks into place. Wheelies “Wheelies”, (tilting the wheelchair backward to its balance point), are extremely dangerous as the chair may tip over. Freedom Designs, Inc. recommends that “wheelies” not be attempted. Obstacles Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement), can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over, or loss of control.

  • Page 9: Moving Backward

    9. For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 10: Transfer

    Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen fasteners. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 11: Stairs And Escalators

    Section 19, Annexes A, B, C & E. As well as ISO 7176-19 (2008) Annexes A, C & D. The P.R.O. CG™ was dynamically tested to a user weight capacity of 250 lbs.The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ picture (right) shows the location of the wheelchair securement points.

  • Page 12: Descending A Curb/Single Step

    5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 13: Tilting Seat

    Maintenance 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per instructions on page 43. 2. Any detected problems should be reported to an authorized Freedom Designs Inc. dealer for service or repair prior to chair use. 3. To maintain warranties and serviceabilty, repairs and maintenance of your chair should ONLY be performed by an authorized Freedom Designs , Inc.

  • Page 14: Anti-Tip Devices

    2. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the frame. Cushions & Sling Seats 1. Freedom Designs, Inc. sling seats and standard foam cushions are not designed for the relief of pressure. 2. If you suffer from pressure sores, or if you are at risk that they will occur, you may need a special seating system or a device to control your posture.

  • Page 15: Pneumatic Tires

    Wheelchair positioning belts will not prevent this and further injury may result from the belts or straps. Power Drive Freedom Designs, Inc. does not recommend the attachment of power drives to the Freedom P.R.O. CG™ wheelchair. 1. The attachment of power drives to the wheelchair is considered a modification or alteration to the frame, thus voiding the warranty.

  • Page 16: Quick Release Axles

    Modified Seating System Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc., may alter the center of balance of this chair. This may cause the chair to tip over. 1. Do not change the seating system of your chair UNLESS you consult your authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. supplier first.

  • Page 17: Initial Inspection Checklist

    Check for any obvious damage to the box or its contents. Remove all the loose packing from the box. Carefully remove all of the components. Examine the exterior of the Freedom P.R.O. CG™ and the components for any nicks, dents, scratches or other damage. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Seat to Floor Height 13” - 19” at 0° seat angle This wheelchair is not intended to be taken apart except for footrests, armrests, and seating when applicable. *Overall frame width and depth dependent on frame size ordered Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 19: Features

    P.R.O. Base Frame Seating Seat Frame Footrest Assembly Backpost 10. Tilt Lever Backpost Pivot Plate 11. Anti Tip Lever Backpost Trigger Mechanism 12. Rear Wheel Caster Wheel 13. Quick Release Axle Caster Fork 14. Wheel lock Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 20: Unfolding The Freedom P.r.o. Cg™ Back

    Unfolding the Freedom P.R.O. CG Back For ease of transporting and lifting, the chair back can easily be unfolded and folded. Always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair. (see page 25).

  • Page 21: Folding The Freedom P.r.o. Cg™ Back

    Folding the Freedom P.R.O. CG Back 1. Set wheel locks. (and drum brakes when equipped) 2. Flip back the armrests to the upright position. 3. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the backposts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 22: Main Frame

    Main Frame Anti-Tip Device Flip-up, removable anti-tip levers come standard on the Freedom P.R.O. CG™. The anti-tip levers are preset at the factory. The anti-tips may be adjusted vertically (see “Anti-Tip Adjustment”, page 28). They can also be flipped up out of the way or removed. To flip the anti-tip levers up, push in on the button shown at left.

  • Page 23: Footboards & Footplates

    Turn the knobs on each side to tighten. 4. To change the angle of the footboard, use an allen wrench and loosen the flat head screws on the top of the footboard. When the desired angle or depth is reached, tighten both screws. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 24: Quick Release Axles

    Set the foot plate at the desired angle and retighten nuts. Quick Release Axle The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ is equipped with double lock quick release axles that release with the push of a button. This double lock quick release mechanism allows the large drive...

  • Page 25: Flip Back Armrests

    Main Frame Flip Back Arm The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ is shipped with flip back armrest as standard equipment. The flip back armrests are non removable and are available in either locking or non-locking. Locking Flip Back Arm To flip the arm back, push the trigger mechanism forward as shown and lift arm upward. Single Post Height Adjustable “T” Arm To remove the “T”...

  • Page 26: Casters

    Main Frame Casters The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ is available with polyurethane casters measuring 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”, or 7” in a variety of widths and styles. Wheel Locks The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ comes standard with push or pull to lock wheel locks.

  • Page 27: Folding The Stroller Handle

    To adjust height of armrests, loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the arm to the backpost tube. Align holes in arm with holes in backpost tube at desired height. Reassemble with bolts and nuts. Tighten securely. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 28: Caster Fork Adjustment

    Drum Brake Adjustment (when equipped) 1. Loosen nut at rear of drum brake assembly. 2. Adjust cable by sliding forward to tighten or rearward to loosen brake pressure. Loosen 3. Re-tighten securely. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite wheel. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 29: Anti-Tip Adjustment

    Anti-tip devices are to stay on the chair in the lowered position, at all times when in use and should not be altered or disabled. Tilting the Freedom P.R.O. CG™ With the chair on a level surface: 1. Set the wheel locks or drum brakes.

  • Page 30: Seat Width

    To adjust the seat depth: First remove the screws, washers and nuts at- taching the back to the seat tube. Align holes in the back hinge with the desired holes in the seat tube. Re-install hardware. Tighten securely. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 31: Latch Style Swing Away Hangers

    Adjustments Latch Style Swing Away Hangers The P.R.O. CG™ frames ship standard with swing-away hangers in 75° or 90° 1. To swing away the hanger, place your finger tip on the inside of the hanger release lever. 2. Pull outward on the lever (away from the chair). This will enable the hanger to swing away for ease of transfer.

  • Page 32: Pop Up Swing Away Hangers

    Adjustments Pop-Up Removable Hangers The P.R.O. CG™ frames my be shipped with optional pop-up hangers in 75° or 90°. 1. To remove the hanger, place your hand on the hanger release lever. 75° hanger 90° hanger 2. Pull back on the lever towards the chair.

  • Page 33: Flip Up Footplates

    Align the holes in the footplate with holes in the clamp at the desired depth install the screws and tighten. To flip the footplate: 4. The individual footplates easily flip by lifting underneath the footplate to flip up or push down on the footplate to flip down. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 34: Locking Flip Arm

    To adjust the arm height, flip the release lever (under the front of the arm pad) to the horizontal position. Slide the arm upward to the desired location. Flip the release lever back to the vertical position. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 35: Seat Center Of Gravity

    Adjustments Seat Center of Gravity Adjustment The P.R.O. CG™ has a center of gravity adjustment to optimize the weight distribution for ease of tilt rotation. The information below depicts suggested adjustments. What works best for you will depend on many factors such as rider weight, body type, attendant abili- ties and preferences.

  • Page 36: Caster Height Adjustment

    Using a wrench, twist the cam at the rear of the caster arm to rotate the caster housing to 90 degrees to the ground. Re-tighten nuts securely. Repeat on opposite side. Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 37: Pelvic Belt Installation

    Using the thumb and forefinger, squeeze the two plastic Squeeze buttons at the top and bottom of the buckle Push Button Push the button in the center of the buckle. (Plastic and Metal) Airline Lift the metal flap on the buckle Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 38: Seat Height Adjustment And Chart

    16.5” 4” Long 18” 16.5” 5” Long MIDDLE 16” 16.5” 5” Long 18” 16.5” 6” Long BOTTOM 16” 16.5” 6” Long MIDDLE 18” 17.0” 4” Long MIDDLE 18” 17.0” 4” Long 16” 17.0” 4” Long 20” Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.
  • Page 39 22” 18.5” 6” Long MIDDLE 18” 18.5” 6” Long MIDDLE 20” 18.5” 6” Long MIDDLE 22” 18.5” 7” Long BOTTOM 18” 18.5” 7” Long BOTTOM 20” 18.5” 7” Long BOTTOM 22” 18.5” 4” X-Long MIDDLE 12” Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.
  • Page 40 24” 19.0” 7” Long BOTTOM 12” 19.0” 7” Long BOTTOM 20” 19.0” 7” Long BOTTOM 22” 19.0” 7” Long BOTTOM 24” 19.5” 5” X-Long BOTTOM 20” 19.5” 5” X-Long BOTTOM 22” 19.5” 5” X-Long BOTTOM 24” Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.
  • Page 41 22” 19.5” 7” Long BOTTOM 24” 20.0” 6” X-Long BOTTOM 16” 20.0” 6” X-Long BOTTOM 20” 20.0” 6” X-Long BOTTOM 24” 20.0” 6” X-Long MIDDLE 22” 20.0” 7” X-Long MIDDLE 16” 20.5” 7” X-Long BOTTOM 24” Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.
  • Page 42 Seat Heights Caster Arm Position Top Hole Caster Hole Middle Hole Position Bottom Hole Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.
  • Page 43 & vertical frame tubes. Attach fasteners Axle Plate spread as far apart as Positions possible to increase stability Axle Plate Mounted Vertically Axle Above Frame Axle Below Frame Freedom Designs, Inc. P.R.O.

  • Page 44: Cleaning

    Storage The Freedom P.R.O. CG™ folds down to a small unit and the rear wheels may be removed. We suggest when storing the wheelchair, that it be stored in an indoor, cool and dry area.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting All Freedom P.R.O. CG™ wheelchairs leave the factory inspected and adjusted for immediate use, (aside from the unfolding procedure). This troubleshooting chart offers some suggestions regarding the use of your wheelchair. Some areas may require more investigation to find the most suitable solution for a specific problem. A complete inspection, safety check, and servicing should be made by an authorized dealer at least once a year.

  • Page 46: Summary

    Summary Congratulations on your Freedom P.R.O. CG™ purchase. Following is a brief summary to refer to if you have any questions. Remember: the entire Operating Manual should be read before your new chair is used. For any questions, please call your authorized Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    All returns must be received within 45 days of issuance of the R.A. #. Returns are subject to examination at the discretion of Freedom Designs and may be subject to a 25% restocking fee. Custom fabricated products are non-returnable.
  • Page 48 FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC. 2241 Madera Rd. Simi Valley, CA. 93065 800-331-8551 Fax 888-582-1509 www.freedomdesigns.com...

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