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OPERATING MANUAL
FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.
2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Gizmo
By Freedom Designs, Inc.
(800)331-8551
www.freedomdesign.com
(805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509
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  • Page 1 Rider: Before using this wheelchair Folding Tilt read this entire manual and save for future reference By Freedom Designs, Inc. OPERATING MANUAL FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC. 2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800)331-8551 (805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509 www.freedomdesign.com...
  • Page 2 Warning! DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT—OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom Designs, Inc. wheelchair. Gizmo combines state-of-the-art technology with durability and functionality to Gizmo meet all of your changing needs. This Operating Manual will provide you with a detailed guide for proper assembly as well as instructions on the care of your new wheelchair.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Descending a Curb or Single Step Climbing a curb or Single Step Climbing Stairs Descending Stairs Maintenance Warnings: Components and Options 13-17 Transport Option Anti-Tip Tubes Armrests Cushions & Sling Seats Fasteners Footrests Pneumatic Tires Positioning Belts Power Drive Push Handles Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 5 Quick Release Axles Rear Wheels Rear Wheel Locks Modified Seating Systems Upholstery Fabric Initial Inspection Checklist Specifications Features Unfolding the Gizmo 20-21 Folding the Gizmo 22-24 Main Frame 25-34 Latch Style Swing Away Hangers 2. Pop-up Hangers 3. Flip-up Individual Footplates...

  • Page 6: 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. Heed all warnings in this section.

  • Page 7: Adjustments

    4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. may damage the chair structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. 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.

  • Page 8: Motor Vehicle Safety

    Street Use In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. Be alert to the danger of motor vehicles on roads or in parking lots. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 9: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    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. Gizmo...

  • Page 10: Obstacles

    Note: To do this: Move your chair past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward. Firmly grasp a rear wheel or an armrest with one hand. This will help to prevent a fall if the chair tips. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 11: Moving Backward

    Bracing. Ramp must be STURDY. You may need a section at the top or bottom to smooth out the transition. 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 Gizmo...

  • Page 12: Transfer

    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.

  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    3. The ANSI/RESNA WC-19 standards apply to persons with a weight of 51 to 169 lbs. This constitutes the range of sizes for which the wheelchairs Gizmo are suitable for occupancy in a motor vehicle. 4. The picture (right) shows the location of the wheelchair securement points.

  • Page 14: Descending A Curb Or Single Step

    He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    3. At least once a year, have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair made by an authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer. 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.

  • Page 16: Armrests

    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 seat system or a device to control your posture.

  • Page 17: Positioning Belts

    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. Power Drive Freedom Designs, Inc. does not recommend the attachment of power drives to wheelchair. Gizmo 1.

  • Page 18: Rear Wheels

    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.

  • Page 19: Upholstery Fabric

    Initial Inspection Checklist Gizmo is shipped in the following fashion: 1. The main frame with backposts, casters, tires, with quick release axles, armrests*, footplates or footboard and anti-tip tubes. (Refer to the Unfold instructions in this manual). 2. Solid Seat & Back Insert**.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Wheel Locks Lock**** *Overall frame width and depth dependent on frame size or- dered **Various width and depth options according to hardware used. ***Twister Seat & Back are an optional item. ****Hub Lock not available on spoke wheels Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 21: Features

    Gizmo Features 1. Headrest (optional) Backpost Adjustment Plate 2. Wheel Lock Backpost Release Trigger 3. Caster Fork 12” Mag Wheel 4. Caster Wheel Anti-tip Tubes 5. Flip-up Footplates Folding Crossbraces 6. Height Adjustable Hanger Clamp Lifting / Folding Strap 7. Swing Away Hanger (pop-up or latch style) Rear Axle Plate 8.
  • Page 22 2. Grasp the push handles and pull them to an upright position where they will lock into place. 3. Push the flip back armrests down to the flat position or insert optional T-arm into receiver socket until it snaps into place. Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 23 Gizmo Unfolding the Continued………… 4. Attach Swing Away Hangers (See pages 25-28) Note: The can be folded and unfolded while Gizmo the footrest hangers are attached. (See pages 27-28). 5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” position.

  • Page 24: Folding The

    Or push the T-arm release lever toward the center post to release the arm from the receiver socket. Lift arm out of socket. Note: The T-arms need not be removed to fold the but must be removed to fold the Gizmo backposts down. Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 25 Gizmo Folding the continued………... 4. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the back- posts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails. Rotate the anti-tip tubes inward as shown until they “click” into place. Pull up on nylon cross brace strap.
  • Page 26 Gizmo Folding the continued………... 6. Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 27: Main Frame

    Main Frame Latch Style Swing Away Hangers frames ship standard with swing-away Gizmo hangers in 75° or 90° 1. To swing away the hanger, place your hand on the hanger release lever. 2. Pull back on the lever towards the chair. This will enable the hanger to swing away for ease of transfer.

  • Page 28: Pop-Up Hangers

    3. To remove the hanger, lift the hanger upward until the pivot saddle is out of it’s receiver on the frame. 4. To attach the hanger, line up the pivot saddle with it’s receiver on the frame and insert downward pressure until hanger locks into place. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 29: Flip-Up Individual Footplates

    Main Frame continued….. Flip-up Individual Footplates is shipped with individual flip-up footplates Gizmo attached or a solid footboard unattached. Adjustment of the individual flip-up footplates are as follows: The individual footplates easily flip by lifting underneath the footplate to flip up or push down on the footplate to flip down.

  • Page 30: Angle Adjustable Footboard

    To attach the footboard to the frame, place the footboard clamps on the frame. Set the clamps at the desired height. Insert the receiver into the clamps and tighten the 2 hex head screws on each side. Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 31 Turn the knobs on each side to tighten. 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 32: Quick Release Axles

    3. With the other hand, squeeze the quick release button. 4. The wheel will then pull off easily. Warning: the axle is not properly locked until the outside quick release button pops out to its full extended position. *Patented Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 33: Flip Back & "T"- Armrests

    Main Frame continued….. Flip Back Arm is shipped with flip back armrest Gizmo 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.

  • Page 34: Casters

    Always set the wheel locks when entering or leaving the wheelchair. Wheel locks are not designed to slow the wheelchair down when it is moving. Wheel locks hold the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 35: Wheel Lock Options

    Main Frame continued….. Wheel lock Options also offers wheel lock options of: Gizmo rear mount pull to lock, rear mount push to lock, wheel lock extensions and hub locks. Hub Lock* 1. To lock the wheels, push the Hub Lock lever (as shown).

  • Page 36: Tilt Operation

    Gizmo toward the upright position (out of tilt), squeeze the tilt handles and hold as you rotate the seat and back frame forward. 4. Release the handles when the forward tilt position has been achieved. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 37: Gizmo Adjustments

    Gizmo Adjustments Backpost Adjustment The angle and depth of the backposts may be adjusted by repositioning the backpost pivot plate in the pre-drilled holes on the frame. Flip Arm / Locking Arm To adjust height of armrests, loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the arm to the backpost tube.

  • Page 38: Caster Fork Adjustments

    Warning! Wheel locks are not designed to slow the chair down when it is moving. When the chair is stopped, engaging properly ad- justed wheel locks will prevent the rear wheels from turning. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 39: Rear Axle Adjustments

    Gizmo Adjustments continued……….. Rear Axle Adjustment The position of the rear axle is the most critical adjustment on the wheelchair. The Gizmo center of gravity and the seat height position are all determined by the axle adjustment. Warning: Your healthcare...

  • Page 40: Reverse Configuration

    Reverse Configuration Kit optional Reverse Gizmo Configuration Kit which includes caster mount plates, anti-tip assemblies with clamps and all necessary hardware. This kit provides for easy retro-fit from Reverse Configuration Standard Configuration or vice versa. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    Cleaning It is important, for optimum performance, to clean maintain your Gizmo. recommend that the frame finish be cleaned with mild soap and water. Maintenance 1. In order to operate the properly and Gizmo safely, routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    The most common issue with the hub lock is an inad- disengage vertent setting of the emergency override lever. Lever should be in parallel position shown. To disengage, lift cable lever, the emergency override will drop to the disengaged position. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 43: Summary

    Gizmo 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. dealer or Free- dom Designs, Inc. customer service at 1-800-331-8551. (Always lock the push to lock/pull to lock wheel locks before adjusting the wheelchair).

  • Page 44: Warranty

    If within such warranty periods any product component eligible for coverage under this warranty shall be proven to be defective, Freedom Designs will, at its option, either replace or repair the product, or will sup- ply the original purchaser with replacement parts. Freedom Designs’ sole obligation and your exclusive remedy un- der this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

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