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PDG Mobility Fuze M50 Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

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DEALER This manual must be given to
the user of the wheelchair.
USER Before using this wheelchair read
this entire manual and save it for future
reference.
Description: Fuze M50
Fuze M50
MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR
Owner's Operation and Maintenance Manual
Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting
the user of this wheelchair, read this
manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding PDG
products, parts, and service, please visit
www.pdgmobility.com
Document: 16077
Rev:0
Date: 2024-Aug-09

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  • Page 1: Attendant/Assistants: Before Assisting The User Of This Wheelchair, Read This Manual And Save For Future Reference

    USER Before using this wheelchair read For more information regarding PDG this entire manual and save it for future products, parts, and service, please visit reference. www.pdgmobility.com Description: Fuze M50 Document: 16077 Rev:0 Date: 2024-Aug-09...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a PDG mobility wheelchair. Please do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings and instructions, contact a health care professional such as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP), clinical professional or therapist who is familiar with this type of product before attempting to use this equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PAGE 3 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting the user of this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference....................1 INTRODUCTION ....................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................3 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ..................5 SAFETY SUMMARY ....................6 SAFETY AND HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ..............
  • Page 4 PAGE 4 14.7 Heel Loops (Optional) ........................34 14.8 Padded Calf Strap (Optional)......................34 14.9 Backrest Adjustments and Options ....................35 14.9.1 Angle/Height Adjustable Push Bar Handle ..................35 14.9.2 Fold Down Backrest (Not compatible with Reclining Back) ............36 14.9.3 Reclining Backrest (Not compatible with Fold-down backrest) ............

  • Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use

    NOTE – THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. An updated version of this owner’s manual may be available at www.PDGMobility.com INDICATIONS FOR USE – The Fuze M50 Manual Tilt Wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position. CONTRAINDICATIONS: ...

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    PAGE 6 EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. 4 SAFETY SUMMARY Operating Information Warning Unless otherwise noted, all service and adjustments should be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied. To determine and establish safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

  • Page 7: Safety And Handling Of Wheelchairs

    PDG shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately. Weight Capacity The Fuze M50 wheelchair has a weight limitation of 400 lbs. for the standard base frame 5 SAFETY AND HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.

  • Page 8: Tilting

    • Ensure the tilt mechanism is clear of hands, feet or foreign objects. • DO NOT add chair accessories that are not specifically designed for the Fuze M50. Curbs and Steps  WARNING: Maneuvering over curbs and steps can be dangerous.
  • Page 9 Use the following procedure to tackle shallow curbs, steps or obstacles: Climbing a curb or single step Climbing a curb or single step in the Fuze M50 requires an attendant. The Fuze M50 is equipped with an articulating rear caster arm to aid in navigating curbs and single steps.
  • Page 10 PAGE 10 Descending a curb or single step WARNING: NEVER attempt to descend down any curb or obstacle facing forward. To descend from a curb or a single step, position the wheelchair so that the front of the wheelchair is facing away from the curb, ensure there is room to stand between the wheelchair and the curb.

  • Page 11: Ramps

    Use the following procedure to maneuver ramps: Ascending a Ramp Navigating a ramp in the Fuze M50 requires an attendant. The Fuze M50 is equipped with an articulating rear caster arm to aid in traversing ramps.

  • Page 12: Stairways And Escalators

    PAGE 12 Stairways and Escalators WARNING – DO NOT Attempt to move an occupied wheelchair up or down any stairs. WARNING – DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur. WARNING – DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts.

  • Page 13: Reaching, Leaning, And Bending Forward

    PAGE 13 Reaching, Leaning, and Bending Forward Functional Reach from a Wheelchair Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. Bending Forward Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks.

  • Page 14: Environmental Conditions

    PAGE 14 6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS WARNING: 1. Use extra care if you must operate your wheelchair on a wet or slick surface. If you are in doubt, ask for help. 2. Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode, resulting in failure of critical components.

  • Page 15: Standard Features

    PAGE 15 7 STANDARD FEATURES Figure 7.1: Standard Features Lower Frame Drive Wheel Quick Release Axle Upper Seat Frame Wheel locks Cross bar Back post Tilt Locking System Fold down back Removable – Adjustable Height Easy-Out 70° Front Rigging Armrest – Single Post Aluminum Angle Adjustable Foot Plate Front Caster Tilt Activator (Trigger)

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Assembly

    PAGE 16 8 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE – Unless the wheelchair is to be assembled immediately, retain cartons and packing materials for use in storing the wheelchair until assembly is required 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, take pictures of the damages and notify your Dealer/Carrier immediately.

  • Page 17: Storage

    PAGE 17 9 STORAGE Store the repackaged PDG Wheelchair in a dry area away from sunlight and sources of heat. Do not place other objects on top of the repackaged wheelchair. 10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Examine the exterior of the PDG Wheelchair for nicks, dents, scratches, or other damages.
  • Page 18 PAGE 18 Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body profile and preference. Thereafter the following maintenance schedule is recommended: ITEM Initially Inspect/Adjust Inspect/Adjust Inspect/Adjust Weekly Monthly Every 6 Months GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive × × drag or pull to one side).

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    PAGE 19 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Solution • Chair veers right If pneumatic, check tires for correct/equal pressure • Chair veers left Otherwise refer to Section 14.3 for Front Caster Journal • Sluggish turn or performance Adjustment. • Not all wheels contacting ground surface •...

  • Page 20: Setup, Adjustments & Options

    PAGE 20 14 SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS & OPTIONS 14.1 Adjustment Guide The following instructions are intended to help in making wheelchair adjustments. It is important to note the initial wheelchair configuration prior to making changes. When making changes, dealers and users should do so under the guidance of a health care professional who is knowledgeable of the abilities of the wheelchair user.

  • Page 21: Seat Depth

    WARNING – After adjusting, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. The standard seat depth for the Fuze M50 can be adjusted on from 15” to 20”, depending on the position of the rear seat depth insert.

  • Page 22: Seat-To-Floor (Stf) Height

    PAGE 22 Adjusting the Seat Depth 1. Loosen and remove the two 5/16-18 flat head fasteners on each side (see Figure 14.2). 2. Adjust the rear seat depth insert to the desired position. 3. Retighten the fasteners. Apply Loctite 243 or equivalent and torque to 18 ft⋅lb.
  • Page 23 PAGE 23 NOTE – the Rear Caster configuration is set by the size of the wheelchairs Middle wheels and only changes if the Middle wheel size is changed. When the Axle Plate position is adjusted the Rear Caster Assemble moves as well. If the Middle wheel size is changed then it will be necessary to adjust or replace the Rear Casters.
  • Page 24 PAGE 24 Figure 14.4: Fuze M50 Axle Plate Set-up Guide Front 5” Fork/5” Caster Seat Height Axle Plate Position (APP) 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” Middle 20” Wheel 22” Size 24” Front 6” Fork/6” Caster Seat Height...
  • Page 25 PAGE 25 Figure 14.5: Fuze M50 Caster Height Set-Up Guide: Front 5” Fork / 5” Caster Seat Height 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” Caster Journal Small Small Medium Tall Tall Caster Fork Position Setup Distance 0.5” 1.5”...

  • Page 26: Armrests

    PAGE 26 14.4 Armrests 14.4.1 Dual Post Arms Adjusting Armrest Height Press the release button on the front tube of the armrest (Refer to Figure 14.6). Adjust armrest to desired height. The armrest height will lock when the release button pops out of the desired armrest height adjustment hole.

  • Page 27: Locking Flip-Up Armrest

    PAGE 27 14.4.3 Locking Flip-up Armrest Adjusting Armrest Angle Armrest angle can be adjusted either up or down by repositioning the “Armrest angle adjustment bolt” (see Figure 14.8) along the array of holes located to the rear of the armrest. Adjusting Armrest Depth Armrest depth can be adjusted by removing the “Armrest depth...

  • Page 28: Front Rigging

    PAGE 28 14.5 Front Rigging WARNINGS ♦ After adjustments, always ensure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. ♦ NOTE – Ensure that the front rigging adjustment does not cause pressure on the legs at the front of the seat cushion. Such a condition could cause injury to the occupant.
  • Page 29 PAGE 29 Removal: 1. To remove the Swing-Away front rigging, the locking mechanism needs to be released and the front rigging assembly can then be lifted off of the mounting hangers. 2. To release the locking mechanism, push the release Latch as show in Figure 14.10. 3.
  • Page 30 PAGE 30 Swing Away Elevating Legrest (ELR) Installation and Removal: 1. The installation and removal of the Elevating Legrest is similar to the Swing-Away Front Rigging. Refer to the instruction for the Swing-Away front rigging. Footrest Height adjustment: Figure 14.12: Elevating Legrest Footrest Height adjustment Figure 14.13: Swing-Away Elevating Legrest 1.

  • Page 31: Easy-Out Tm Front Rigging Footrest Assembly - Plug-In 70°, Adjustable Knee Angle Front Rigging

    PAGE 31 14.5.2 Easy-Out Front Rigging Footrest Assembly – Plug-in 70°, Adjustable Knee Angle Front Rigging. Plug-in 70° Front Rigging Footrest Assembly Installation and Removal: 1. To mount the easy out plug-in front rigging, depress the lever located under the plug-in and slide the front rigging into the open square tube receiver (upper frame seat rail).
  • Page 32 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND ON FOOTPLATES. Standing on the footplates will cause the wheelchair to tip forward abruptly and may result in a serious fall of the individual. Composite Footplates The default footplates for the Fuze M50 is the composite footplates. These composite footplates offer flip-up functionality. To flip up the footplate simply pull upwards on the inboard end of the footplate.
  • Page 33 PAGE 33 One Piece Footplate (Optional) One-piece footplates are available in two types: fixed and flip-up (See Figure 14.19 and Figure 14.18). To flip up the one-piece flip-up footplate, simply pull upwards on the footplate. Figure 14.19: Fixed one piece footplate Figure 14.18: Flip-up one piece footplate Interlocking Angle Adjustable Footplates (Optional) Angle adjustable interlocking foot plates allow the...

  • Page 34: Heel Loops (Optional)

    PAGE 34 14.7 Heel Loops (Optional) The heel loops are positioned behind the occupant’s heels to prevent the feet slipping backwards. Adjust the hook-and- loop strap to obtain the desired length of strap to correctly position the feet on the footrest.

  • Page 35: Backrest Adjustments And Options

    PAGE 35 14.9 Backrest Adjustments and Options WARNING – After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. 14.9.1 Angle/Height Adjustable Push Bar Handle The wheelchair may be purchased with an adjustable angle push bar handle. This handle allows an attendant to change the position of the push bar handle grip and even the tilting lever position, depending on the wheelchair’s original configuration.

  • Page 36: Fold Down Backrest (Not Compatible With Reclining Back)

    14.9.3 Reclining Backrest (Not compatible with Fold-down backrest) The Fuze M50 wheelchair is available with the option of a manual reclining backrest that allows for up to 30 of backrest recline. It is not compatible with the Candle Handle Back, Fold Down Back, and not available for higher seat depths of 21” and 22”.

  • Page 37: Middle Wheels

    PAGE 37 14.10 Middle Wheels 14.10.1 Removing/Installing the Main/Driving Wheels/Axles 1. If the wheelchair is fitted with fixed axles, the driving wheels can be removed/installed using a ¾” socket head wrench or equivalent. Tighten the fixed axle nut to no free play only. 2.

  • Page 38: Driving Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment (For Quick-Release Axles)

    PAGE 38 14.10.2 Driving Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment (For Quick-Release Axles) The quick-release axle attaches the driving wheel to the axle receiver. When the axle is fully inserted into both the wheel and axle receiver the detent balls will lock the wheel assembly in place. Pushing the button on the quick-release axle will disengage detent balls to allow the wheel to be removed.

  • Page 39: Rear Caster Arm (Caster Lift Mechanism)

    PAGE 39 14.11 Rear Caster Arm (Caster Lift Mechanism) Your Fuze M50 wheelchair is provided with a caster lift mechanism to help navigate curbs, single steps, and ramps (see Section 5.3 - Curbs and Steps). WARNING - Do NOT operate your wheelchair without the Rear Caster Arm in the down and locked position.
  • Page 40 PAGE 40 14.12 Adjusting the Tip Clearance Limit Setting The Fuze M50 can be adjusted to limit the maximum height the front casters lift off the ground while the rear caster lift mechanism is activated. To adjust the tip clearance: 1.

  • Page 41: Front Casters

    PAGE 41 14.2 Front Casters WARNING – After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. Installing/Replacing Caster Forks 1. Before removing the caster fork assembly, note the position of the caster journal relative to the lower frame for future reference when re-installing.

  • Page 42: Wheel-Locks

    PAGE 42 14.3 Wheel-Locks WARNING – Never attempt to engage wheel locks while the chair is in motion as it could cause you to lose control. Push Wheel lock extension Figure 14.34: Push to Lock Wheel Locks Figure 14.35: Pull to Lock Wheel Locks (Standard) Attendant and User Figure 14.36: Wheel Lock Extension...

  • Page 43: Seat Tilt

    Shorten Sheath (Counter Clockwise) 14.4.2 Tilt Limit The Tilt limit on the Fuze M50 is set on the side of the upper frame as show below in Figure 14.39. Install Tilt Limiter here for Swing-away front rigging Install Tilt Limiter here for Plug-in front rigging 50°...

  • Page 44: Gas Strut And Cable Assembly

    3. If the chair tilts without pulling the trigger – the cable is too tight and needs to be loosened. Reverse the procedure from above, have less thread show. Figure 14.40: M50 Adjusting Cable Tension Note: videos illustrating this adjustment are available on PDG Mobility’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/pdgmobility/ 14.5.2...

  • Page 45: Headrest (Optional)

    If not, you may need to push the cable housing until it snaps into place. 7. Clip the cable onto the back posts using plastic clips provided. Note: videos illustrating this adjustment are available on PDG Mobility’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/pdgmobility/ 14.6 Headrest (Optional)
  • Page 46 PAGE 46 3. Do not use a positioning or seat belt unless you are capable of removing the belts easily in an emergency. If you cannot do this, consult with your health care advisor for other options to help with your posture. 4.

  • Page 47: Motor Vehicle And Transit Use

    Wheelchair Tie-Down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) and a properly equipped motor vehicle, that have all complied with the standards mentioned in this section, should be in place before using a Fuze M50 wheelchair equipped with the Transit Tiedown System as a seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 48 Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems -- Part 1: Requirements and test methods for all systems. 4. The Fuze M50 Transit Tiedown System is designed for a four-point (two in the front, two rear) strap-type tiedown system (Figure 14.44). Attach the WTORS in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section...

  • Page 49: Iso 7176-15 Test Information Disclosure

    Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue (ISO 7176-8) b) Requirements for resistance to ignition in accordance with (ISO 7176-16) The Fuze M50 wheelchair conforms to the test methods for static, impact and fatigue strength as required by ISO 7176-8.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    PAGE 50 16 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE – THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4 , 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.

  • Page 51: European Union Mdr Information

    PAGE 51 17 EUROPEAN UNION MDR INFORMATION Applies to the following models: UDI-DI: B829151 (Fuze T50) Manufactured starting July 2020 UDI-DI: B829261 (Fuze T50n) UDI-DI: B829281 (Fuze M50) Rev.0...
  • Page 52 PAGE 52 PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC. #103- 318 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC V5X 4N6 Ph: (604) 323-9220 Fax: (604) 323-9097 E-mail: info@pdgmobility.com www.pdgmobility.com For Technical Reference and Assembly Diagrams Documents visit: https://www.pdgmobility.com/PDG-Technical-Manuals.html Rev.0...

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