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OPERATING MANUAL
FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.
2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Freedom
SP3
(800)331-8551
(805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509

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  • Page 1 This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair Rider: Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference OPERATING MANUAL FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC. 2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800)331-8551 (805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Authorized Dealers or our Customer Service Department at: (800) 331-8551 Again, thank you for your purchasing a Freedom Designs, Inc. This manual revised on January 19, 2006 Serial #___________________________________...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Climbing a curb or Single Step Climbing Stairs Descending Stairs Maintenance Warnings: Components and Options 13-17 Transport Option Anti-Tip Tubes 13-14 Armrests Cushions & Sling Seats Fasteners Pneumatic Tires 14-15 Footrests Positioning Belts Power Drive Push Handles Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 5 Casters 10. Push to Lock Wheel Locks 11. Wheel Lock Options 12. Hub Locks Adjustments 37-39 Backposts Armrest Adjustments Caster Fork Adjustments Wheel Lock Adjustments Rear Axle Adjustments Reverse Configuration Cleaning Maintenance Storage Troubleshooting Summary Index Warranty Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • 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

    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 9: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    WARNING: 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. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 10: Obstacles

    Move your chair as close as you can to the object you wish to reach. d. Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach to the side of your chair. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 11: Moving Backward

    If you go too fast, you may lose control. c. Ask for help any time you are in doubt. 9. Ramp at Home & Work—For your safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area. We recommend: Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom...

  • Page 12: Transfer

    3. Unlock and rotate anti-tip tubes up, out of the way, so they do not interfere. 4. Do not try to climb a high curb or step, (more than 4” high), UNLESS you have help. Doing so may cause your chair to exceed its balance point and tip over. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    7. Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249. Note: To obtain a copy of SAE J2249 Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraints Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles, please contact: SAE International—400 Commonwealth Drive—Warrendale, PA 15096 (412) 776-4970 Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 14: Descending A Curb Or Single Step

    3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the edge of the top step. 4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the chair Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Anti-Tip Tubes Anti-tip tubes help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions. Freedom Designs, Inc. recommends that the anti-tip tubes be used at all times and may not be removed from the wheelchair. 1. If modifications or adjustments are done to the wheelchair, anti-tip tubes must be used to prevent tipping backward.

  • Page 16: Armrests

    WARNING: 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: Pneumatic Tires

    WARNING: Power Drive Freedom Designs, Inc. does not recommend the attachment of power drives to the wheelchair. 1. The attachment of power drives to the wheelchair is considered a modification or alteration to the frame, thus voiding the warranty.

  • Page 18: Quick Release Axles

    1. Do not change the seating system of your chair UNLESS you consult your authorized Freedom Designs, Inc. supplier first. 2. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. may affect the folding mechanism of this chair.

  • Page 19: Upholstery Fabric

    3. Use of a seating system not approved by Freedom Designs, Inc. is prohibited for transportation use with Freedom Designs, Inc. Transport Option. 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 20: Initial Inspection Checklist

    1. Check for any obvious damage to the box or its contents. 2. Remove all the loose packing from the box. 3. Carefully remove all of the components. 4. Examine the exterior of the and the components for any nicks, dents, scratches or other damage. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 21: Specifications

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

  • Page 22: Features

    7. Backpost adjustment plate Quick release axle 8. Backpost pivot plate Rear axle plate 9. Backpost trigger mechanism Solid seat (optional) 10. Base Frame Solid back (optional) 11. Caster 22” mag wheel 12. Caster fork Wheel lock Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 23 3. Grasp the push handles and pull them to an upright position where they will lock into place. Note: The cross braces need to be opened to their maximum point where the stops rest on the saddle receivers on rail. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 24: Unfolding The Sp3

    5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” position. Note: can be folded and unfolded while the footrest hangers are attached. See pages 28 & 29. 6. Adjust anti-tip tubes to the safety (rearward) position. (See page 27). Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 25 Swing hanger inward until it locks into place. To attach the pop-up hanger place the pivot saddle into it’s receiver on the frame and push down until the hanger “clicks” into place. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 26: Folding The Sp3

    See pages 28 & 29. Pull back on the hanger release lever for either the latching swing away or pop-up hanger and lift the hanger off. Freedom Designs, Inc.
  • Page 27 Note: The T-arms need not be removed to fold the SP3 but must be removed to fold the backposts down. 4. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the backposts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails.
  • Page 28 Folding the Continued………... Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 29: Main Frame

    Check pneumatic tires weekly for proper inflation level, listed on the tire sidewall. For wheel lock effectiveness, proper tire inflation needs to be maintained. No-flat inserts are available for most of the pneumatic mag and spoke wheels. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 30: Latch-Style Swing Away Hangers

    4. To attach the hanger, line up the pivot saddle with it’s receiver on the frame and insert downward. Swing hanger inward until it locks into place. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 31: Pop-Up Style Swing Away 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 until hanger locks into place. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 32: Flip-Up Individual Footplates

    Insert the screw into the hanger tube and tighten. Aluminum Angle Adjustable Footplate Remove the hex head screws on the side of the hanger. Seat the footplate at the desired height. Insert the screws through holes in the hanger tube and tighten. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Flip Back & "T"- Armrests

    To flip the arm back, push the trigger mechanism forward as shown and lift arm upward. Optional “T” Arm” To remove the “T” arm, push lever toward the center post and lift arm out of receiver socket. *Patented Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 37: Casters

    Caution: 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 38: Hub Locks

    2. To place the backpost to the upright position, pull backposts up until trigger snaps into place. Note: The backposts fold down completely when using a solid seat and back. When using a sling seat and back the backposts will only fold partially. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 39: Sp3 Adjustments

    Reassemble with bolts and nuts. “T” Arm To adjust the height of the “T” arm, rotate lever outward. Lift or lower arm pad to desired height and rotate lever back to forward position to lock in place. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 40: 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 adjusted wheel locks will prevent the rear wheels from turning. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 41: Rear Axle Adjustments

    Moving the axle backward will increase the stability of the chair. This backward adjustment will create increased turning pressure. Note: A front caster adjustment should be made to correspond with any changes in rear seat height/angle. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 42: Reverse Configuration

    Reverse Configuration Kit has an optional Reverse Configura- tion 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 43: Cleaning

    Cleaning It is important, for optimum performance, to clean and maintain your SP3. We recommend that the frame finish be cleaned with mild soap and water. Maintenance 1. In order to operate the properly and safely, routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time. Check for wear of casters. Squeaks and rattles Check that all nuts and bolts are tight. Looseness in the wheelchair Check that all nuts and bolts are tight. Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 45: Summary

    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. dealer or Freedom Designs, Inc. customer service at 1-800-331-8551.

  • Page 46: Index

    & Options Latch Style Hangers 23, 24, 28 Warranty Leaning Weight Limitation 27-36 Main Frame Wheelies 13, 41 Wheel Locks 16,19,20,36,38 Maintenance Modifications Wheel Lock Adjustments Modified Seating Systems Wheel Lock Options Motor Vehicle Safety Width 7,20 Freedom Designs, Inc.

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Freedom Designs, Inc. will repair or replace parts as required, provided that the authorization for such a return has been acquired by an established Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer and that the parts in question are returned by the Freedom Designs, Inc. dealer, fully insured with freight pre -paid, To Freedom Designs, Inc., 2241 Madera Road, Simi Valley, CA.
  • Page 48 ® FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC. 2241 Madera Road ● Simi Valley, California 93065 USA (805) 582-0077 ● (800) 331-8551 ● FAX (888) 582-1509 www.freedomdesigns.com...

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