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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 T50
FuzeT50
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: 16061
Fuze T50 / Fuze T50n
MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR
Rev:4
Date: 2022-Jun-15
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- Page 1 FuzeT50 Fuze T50 / Fuze T50n MANUAL TILT WHEELCHAIR Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual DEALER This manual must be given to Attendant/Assistants: Before assisting the user of the wheelchair. the user of this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference.
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Page 2: Introduction
PAGE 2 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 INTRODUCTION ....................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................3 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ..................5 SAFETY SUMMARY ....................6 SAFETY AND HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .............. 7 Stability and Balance ..........................7 Tilting ..............................8 Curbs and Steps ........................... - Page 4 PAGE 4 14.7 Heel Loops (Optional) ........................32 14.8 Padded Calf Strap (Optional) ......................32 14.9 Backrest Adjustments and Options....................33 14.9.1 Angle/Height Adjustable Push Bar Handle ..................33 14.9.2 Fold Down Backrest (Not compatible with Reclining Back) ............34 14.9.3 Reclining Backrest (Not compatible with Fold-down backrest) ............
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Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use
PAGE 5 3 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, PDG endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the end user. However, final selections of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rest solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. -
Page 6: Safety Summary
PAGE 6 POSITIONING STRAPS and SEAT BELTS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE HOME DEALER, THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A POSITIONING DEVICE IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR. -
Page 7: Safety And Handling Of Wheelchairs
PAGE 7 For products supplied with anti-tippers, anti-tippers must be attached at all times. DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair. Use positioning devices as recommended by home dealers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. -
Page 8: Tilting
PAGE 8 you lean forward. This can be achieved by advancing the wheelchair and then reversing it in a straight line. PDG DOES NOT recommend the use of this wheelchair for stretching exercises. If the occupant uses the wheelchair as a stretching exercise apparatus, keep in mind this will result in changes to the normal balance, the center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair and make sure stability and balance are not compromised. -
Page 9: Curbs And Steps
PAGE 9 Curbs and Steps WARNING: Maneuvering over curbs and steps can be dangerous. WARNING: DO NOT try to climb or descend a curb or step without assistance. It may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over. ... -
Page 10: Stairways And Escalators
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 your wheelchair so that the front of the wheelchair is facing away from the curb a couple of meters and ask your assistant to stand behind your wheelchair. -
Page 11: Transfers To And From Other Seats
PAGE 11 Transfers to and from Other Seats WARNING — before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce transfer gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Ensure the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent wheels from moving. -
Page 12: Reaching, Leaning, And Bending Forward
PAGE 12 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 13: Environmental Conditions
PAGE 13 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 14: Standard Features
PAGE 14 7 STANDARD FEATURES Figure 7.1: Standard Features Lower Frame Rear Axle Bolt Upper Seat Frame Wheel locks Cross bar Back post Tilt Locking System Fold down back Removable – Adjustable Height Swing-Away 70° Front Rigging Armrest – Single Post Composite Foot Plate Front Caster Tilt Activator (Trigger) -
Page 15: Inspection
PAGE 15 Inspection Examine exterior of the wheelchair for nicks, dents, scratches or other damage. Inspect all components. Check the rear wheels for camber. If damage is evident, notify your Dealer/Carrier immediately. Out of the Box Assembly Instructions When unpacking the wheelchair, you will need to assemble the armrests, backrest, and, front rigging (if applicable), connect the cable from the strut to the tilt activator (trigger) and anti-tip tubes to complete the set-up. -
Page 16: Storage
PAGE 16 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 17 PAGE 17 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).
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
PAGE 18 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Solution • Chair veers right • Chair veers left If pneumatic, check tires for correct/equal pressure • Sluggish turn or performance • 3 of 4 wheels contacting ground surface • Sluggish turn or performance • Casters flutter Check for loose caster stem nuts and caster axle bolts •... -
Page 19: Setup, Adjustments & Options
PAGE 19 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 20: Seat Depth
PAGE 20 14.2 Seat Depth WARNING – After adjusting, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. The standard seat depth for the T50 can be adjusted on from 15” to 20”, depending on the position of the rear seat depth insert. Custom seat depths from 21”... -
Page 21: Seat-To-Floor Height
PAGE 21 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. Torque to 18 ft. Lbs Figure 14.2: Adjusting the seat depth 14.3 Seat-To-Floor Height WARNING –... - Page 22 PAGE 22 Figure 14.4: Fuze T50 Axle Plate Set-up Guide 5” Fork/5” Caster Seat Height Axle Plate Position 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” 12” 16” Wheel 20” Size 22” 24” 6” Fork/6” Caster Seat Height Axle Plate Position 13”...
- Page 23 Angular: +/- 1º is the sole property of 2 of 1 2018 Dec 18 Other x +/-0.8, x.x +/-0.4, x.xx +/-0.15 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standard ASME Y14.5-2009 PDG Mobility DETAIL P SCALE 1 : 4 Setup Distance Rev.4...
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Page 24: Armrests
PAGE 24 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 25: Locking Flip-Up Armrest
PAGE 25 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 26: Front Rigging
PAGE 26 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 27 PAGE 27 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 lever as show in Figure 14.10 3.
- Page 28 PAGE 28 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.
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Page 29: Easy-Out Tm Front Rigging Footrest Assembly - Plug-In 70°, Adjustable Knee Angle Front Rigging
PAGE 29 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 30: Footplates
PAGE 30 14.6 Footplates WARNING – Do not flip-up footplate as an alternative to removing the front rigging. 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 T50 is the composite footplates. - Page 31 PAGE 31 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...
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Page 32: Heel Loops (Optional)
PAGE 32 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 33: Backrest Adjustments And Options
PAGE 33 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 34: Fold Down Backrest (Not Compatible With Reclining Back)
PAGE 34 14.9.2 Fold Down Backrest (Not compatible with Reclining Back) The wheelchair is available with the option of a fold down backrest designed to facilitate chair storage and transport. To fold down the backrest: WARNING - Ensure the chair is not occupied before folding down the backrest. 1. -
Page 35: Rear Wheels
PAGE 35 14.10 Rear Wheels 14.10.1 Removing/Installing the Rear Wheels/Axles 1. If the wheelchair is fitted with fixed axles, the rear wheels can be removed/installed using a ¾” socket head wrench or equivalent. 2. If quick-release axles have been supplied, push on the quick-release button and it should release the axle pins allowing for the axle and rear wheel to slide out of the axle plate. -
Page 36: Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment (For Quick-Release Axles)
PAGE 36 14.10.2 Rear Wheel Axle Nut Adjustment (For Quick-Release Axles) The quick-release axle attaches the rear 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 37: Anti-Tippers
PAGE 37 14.11 Anti-Tippers Your wheelchair is provided with anti-tippers designed to prevent the chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions. WARNING - Do NOT operate wheelchair without anti-tippers installed. Anti-tippers are mandatory for safety and warranty protection. To install the anti-tippers: 1. -
Page 38: Front Casters
PAGE 38 14.12 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 39 Pull PAGE 39 Push Push Pull Attendant an Figure 14.32: Push to Lock Wheel Locks Figure 14.33: Pull to Lock Wheel Locks (Standard) Attendant Attendant and User Attendant and User Attendant FOWL Wheel lock extension Figure 14.34: Attendant Wheel Lock (Push to Lock) Figure 14.35: User Wheel Locks and Attendant Wheel Locks...
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Page 40: Seat Tilt
PAGE 40 14.14 Seat Tilt WARNING – After making adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly replaced and tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair. 14.14.1 Adjusting Seat Tilt: Operating Instructions The Fuze T50 tilt-in-space feature is designed using a center of gravity tilt. Meaning the occupants center of gravity facilitates in positioning the seat angle. -
Page 41: 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 14.41: T50 Adjusting Cable Tension Note: videos illustrating this adjustment are available on PDG Mobility’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/pdgmobility/ 14.15.2 Removing and Installing the Tilt Cable To attach the tilt cable to the back post (trigger): 1. -
Page 42: 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/ 14.16 Headrest (Optional) -
Page 43: Oxygen (O2) Tank Holder (Optional)
PAGE 43 2. Make sure you do not slide down in your chair while wearing a belt. If this should happen, you may suffer chest compression or be suffocated due to pressure from the belt. 3. Do not use a positioning or seat belt unless you are capable of removing the belts easily in an emergency. -
Page 44: Take-Apart Frame (Optional)
PAGE 44 14.20 Take-Apart Frame (Optional) The Fuze T50, T50N and T50 Junior are both available with a Take-Apart frame option which allows for the upper frame of the wheelchair to be detached from the lower frame to help with transport and storage of the wheelchair WARNING –... - Page 45 PAGE 45 To reinstall the upper frame: WARNING – HEAVY OBJECT – to avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or replacing 1. Ensure the locking strap is loosened 2. Line up the upper frame pivot arm spades with the lower frame receivers and lower into place.
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Page 46: Motor Vehicle And Transit Use
PAGE 46 14.21 Motor Vehicle and Transit Use WARNING – Never use this wheelchair as a seat in a motor or transit vehicle unless it has been equipped with a Transit Tiedown System (TTS). When feasible and possible, the rider should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-manufacturer-installed restraint systems, and the unoccupied wheelchair should be stored in a cargo area or secured in the vehicle during travel. - Page 47 PAGE 47 3. NEVER transport this chair in the front seat of a vehicle. It may shift and interfere with the driver. 4. ALWAYS secure this chair so that it cannot roll or shift. 5. Do not continue to use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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Page 48: Iso 7176-15 Test Information Disclosure
PAGE 48 7. Attach the seating to the wheelchair frame in accordance with the seating manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840- 4:2009 – Part 4. 8. Do not alter or substitute wheelchair frame parts, components or seating. 9. - Page 49 PAGE 49 Table 15.2: Fuze T50 wheelchair performance values Feature Feature Overall length with 1170 mm 1170 mm Seat plane angle 0° 50° legrest Overall width 550 mm 780 mm Effective seat depth 380 mm 560 mm Folded length 1170 mm 1170 mm Effective seat width 330 mm 560 mm...
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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 Rev.4... - 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 Rev.4...
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