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  • Page 1 QUANTUM LITESTREAM JUNIOR ®...
  • Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. NOTE: This product is compliant with WEEE, RoHS, and REACH directives and requirements. Copyright © 2011 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU4169/Rev B/October 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ..........................4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR ........................15 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ......................19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................31 VI. WARRANTY ............................35 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 36 APPENDIX II - STF HEIGHT MATRIX ....................38 Litestream Junior www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have pur- chased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.

  • Page 5: I. Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N United Kingdom: Australia: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 32 Wedgwood Road 20-24 Apollo Drive Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL Hallam, Victoria 3803...
  • Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the wheelchair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.

  • Page 7: Ii. Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on a decline. Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on an incline. Indicates that wheelchair, with similarly labeled seating system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.

  • Page 8: General Guidelines

    I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user.

  • Page 9: Weight Limitations

    I I . S A F E T Y Weight Limitations Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user, seating system, and any accessories mounted to the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 Contact your healthcare provider to determine your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your Quantum Rehab Provider. The use of anti-wheels is recommended.
  • Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your wheelchair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.

  • Page 12: Stairs And Escalators

    I I . S A F E T Y Stairs and Escalators Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate steps or escalators. This may cause the wheelchair to tip or result in a fall and cause severe injury.

  • Page 13: Removable Parts

    I I . S A F E T Y Positioning belts should be installed as detailed in this manual. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.” Once installed, the belt should be placed across the pelvis as determined by your healthcare provider. Anchor points of the posi- tioning belts should be located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between 45°-75°...
  • Page 14 I I . S A F E T Y Move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging during the transfer. Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and the object you are transferring onto. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer.
  • Page 15 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR The Litestream Junior is a dual-purpose wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces. The Litestream Junior can be configured in both standard and reverse configurations. PUSH HANDLES SEAT INTERFACE TUBES WHEEL LOCKS...

  • Page 16: Iii. Your Wheelchair

    I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R USING THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE The Litestream Junior is a manual wheelchair. Either an attendant pushes it, or you move it by gripping the hand-rims (see figure 5) and turning them in the desired direction of travel.
  • Page 17 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with a depth- adjustable side frame, height-adjustable armrests, PUSH HANDLES and waterfall armpads, interference may be encoun- tered when attempting to fold the wheelchair.
  • Page 18 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R Transit Securement System If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system, it is equipped with manufacturer- installed front and rear securement brackets. See figure 12.

  • Page 19: Comfort Adjustments

    Your Quantum Rehab Provider has evaluated your wheelchair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your Quantum Rehab Provider.

  • Page 20: Iv. Comfort Adjustments

    I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S NOTE: If you change the drive wheel position, you may have to change the caster height and adjust the wheel lock.
  • Page 21 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S To adjust the depth of the Litestream Junior: 1. Remove the depth adjustment screws that attach the back cane to the side frame on both sides of the wheelchair.
  • Page 22 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Angle Adjustment Your Litestream Junior may be equipped with angle- adjustable back canes. If your wheelchair is equipped with a depth-adjustable side frame, the seatback angle can be adjusted to 80°-120°...
  • Page 23 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S To remove the SFR: 1. Move the SFR to the side. NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with the ultra hemi option, the SFR must be facing forward and not swung to the side for removal.
  • Page 24 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Elevating Leg Rest (ELR) Angle You can change the ELR angle. See figure 23. To change the ELR angle: 1 To raise, pull the ELR up to the desired position.
  • Page 25 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Angle Adjustable Foot Plates The angle adjustable foot plates have two adjustments: angle and depth. The depth can be adjusted to four (4) positions in 1-in. (2.5-cm) increments.
  • Page 26 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Drop-in Armrest Removal The drop-in armrests can be removed to aid in trans- fers or transporting your wheelchair. To remove the armrest: 1.
  • Page 27 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Flip-up Armrest Angle Adjustment You can adjust both the latching and non-latching flip- up armrest angle. To adjust the non-latching flip-up armrest angle: 1.
  • Page 28 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seat Angle (Dump) Adjustment The position of the caster wheels affects the angle (dump) of the seat. By changing the location of the caster wheel on the fork, you change the seat angle.
  • Page 29 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Caster Angle Adjustment When you change the seat angle, you must also change SCREW the caster angle so that the caster forks remain at a 90° angle to the ground based on the side of the caster fork.
  • Page 30 I V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Positioning Belt Your wheelchair may be equipped with a positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See fig- ure 37.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    V . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Litestream Junior requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your wheelchair gives you years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 32: V. Care And Maintenance

    V . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Check the caster forks. Make sure that they are at 90° alignment to the ground and check for wear and cracks. Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for repair or replacement.
  • Page 33 V . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! Never hose off your wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water. Your wheelchair has a painted finish that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack.
  • Page 34 V . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 5. Engage the wheel lock and note the position of the blade. 6. Reposition the wheel lock if necessary. 7. Repeat the procedure for the other side. WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider should adjust the wheel lock with the occupant in the wheelchair on the maximum incline to ensure that the wheel lock catches properly.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    V I . W A R R A N T Y Pride warrants this product, so far as the same is of its own manufacture, to be free of defects in material and workmanship, when used by the purchaser under normal conditions, for one (1) year after purchase. The side frames and cross-frames are warranted for the life of the product to the original purchaser.

  • Page 36: Appendix I - Specifications

    A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LITESTREAM JUNIOR SPECIFICATIONS Seat Dimensions: Width: 10-16 in. Depth: 10-17 in. Back Height: 12-24 in. Drive Wheels: Mags: 12 in (30.48 cm), 16 in.
  • Page 37 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH 36.25 in. (92.08 cm) TURNING RADIUS 22.75 in. (57.76 cm) WIDTH 25.25 in. (64.14 cm) MEASUREMENTS OBTAINED ON A 16 IN.

  • Page 38: Appendix Ii - Stf Height Matrix

    A P P E N D I X I I - S T F H E I G H T M A T R I X Axle Hole Number Drive Wheel Size 12 in. 11 in. 11.5 in. 12 in. 12.5 in.
  • Page 39 A P P E N D I X I I - S T F H E I G H T M A T R I X Caster Size 3 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 8 in. Height (7.62 cm) (10.16 cm) (12.7 cm) (15.24 cm)
  • Page 40 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Litestream Junior...
  • Page 41 N O T E S Litestream Junior www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 42 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Litestream Junior...
  • Page 43 Quality Control - Litestream Junior Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector *INFMANU4169* Product Serial #...

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