Rio Mobility Firefly User Manual

Rio Mobility Firefly User Manual

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Surinach
March 14, 2025

Looking for clamps . For Firefly gen 1 .

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The Rio Mobility Firefly Gen 1 uses 4 frame clamps with spring-loaded couplers. Clamp shims compatible with the Firefly, Dragonfly, or E-Dragonfly Next Gen 2.0 are available in 4 thicknesses to adjust for tubing size, but it is not confirmed if these are specifically compatible with Gen 1.

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Giles
July 14, 2025

How can remove clamps gen I?

Surinach
March 14, 2025

Hello . I m looking for champs .for my Firefly gen 1 ..Where can I order some . Please .

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Summary of Contents for Rio Mobility Firefly

  • Page 1 Electric Handcycle User Manual...
  • Page 2 Rio Mobility transforms your wheelchair into a high performance machine that can increase your mobility. Consult with your dealer or health care professional to determine if the Firefly appropriate for you. Dealer: You must give this manual to the...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Safety Warnings 2. Wheelchair Requirements 3. The Firefly Components 4. Firefly Specifications 5. Installing Your Firefly 6. Battery Care & Operation 7. Attaching the Firefly 8. Firefly Controls 9. Safety 10. Firefly Customization 11.
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    Users must ride the Firefly with the utmost care, caution, and safety. It is recommended that you inspect your chair and handcycle carefully before each ride. Rio Mobility is not responsible for any injuries resulting from misuse. www.riomobility.com...
  • Page 5: Wheelchair Requirements

    User Manual WheelchairRequirements 2. Wheelchair Requirements The Firefly is compatible with almost all wheelchairs without the need for any special adapters. The front tubes of your chair must be similar to one of the three shown on the next page, specifically where the Clamps are installed. For a complete listing of compatible wheelchairs, visit riomobility.com.
  • Page 6 Firefly User Manual WheelchairRequirements Frame with swing-away footrests (Pawns facing inward) Frame with horizontal bottom tube available (Pawns facing outward) Frame with no horizontal bottom tube available (Pawns facing outward) www.riomobility.com...
  • Page 7: The Firefly

    Firefly User Manual FireflyComponents 3. The Firefly Components Required tools: Adjustable Wrench Pliers Torque Wrench Tire Pressure Gauge Bicycle Pump Remove the handcycle parts from the box and unpack the components. The contents include: Handcycle Assembly Left and Right Wings, including 4 Screws, Lock Washers, Flat Washers, and Nuts Lithium Battery and Charger 4 Clamps for 1”...
  • Page 8 Firefly User Manual FireflyComponents Top Tube Steering Tube Steering Plate Handlebar Top Tube Clamp Battery Wing Plate Headlight Upper Arm of Wing Controller Threaded Rod Spring Collar Fork Hub Motor Socket Wheel Socket Sleeve Lower Arm of Wing Detail for Handlebar :...
  • Page 9: Firefly Specifications

    Install the Battery Familiarize yourself with the component names in the previous section. During the installation you will need to locate and/or identify these components. Contact customer service at sales@riomobility.com if you have any difficult installing your Firefly Charge the Battery Battery may not arrive to you fully charged.
  • Page 10 - DO NOT install Clamps on removable or swing-away footrests Tighten the Clamps using the 8mm Hex wrench to a tightness of 10ft-lbs (13.6Nm). This is a force of 20lbs 6” away from the screw (90N at 15cm away) Preparing the Firefly Install the Reflectors Reflector...
  • Page 11 Firefly User Manual InstallingYourFirefly Wing Plate Steering Plate Flat Washer Bottom Hole Repeat for the left Wing. Inflate your Tire Inflate the Tire according to the pressure range printed on the sidewall (40 - 65psi [2.8 - 4.6 Barr, 280 - 460 kPa]). A pressure on the lower end of that range will result in greater traction and a smoother ride.
  • Page 12 Firefly User Manual InstallingYourFirefly Place the Wheel at least 2” (50mm) away from the front of your shoes or from the front edge of your footrest, whichever extends farthest. Sit in your wheelchair in a comfortable position, with your back flat against the backrest.
  • Page 13 Firefly User Manual InstallingYourFirefly Adjusting the Upper and Lower Arms Attach the Lower Arms Lower Arms Pawns Attach the to the lower set of installed on your chair. The Threaded Rod. Loosen the Lower Arm can be lengthened or shortened using the Jam Nut to do this.
  • Page 14 Firefly User Manual InstallingYourFirefly Position the Wing Plate Rotate the handcycle back and forth slightly until one of the three holes at the Wing Plate Steering Plate. top of the lines up with one of the four holes on the Insert the 6 mm Screws, with Washers on each side of the plates, and tighten the Nuts to 8ft-lbs (10.8Nm).
  • Page 15 Turn on both Power switches. You may wish to further adjust the Firefly after you’ve become accustomed to it, but be sure to check that all hardware have been tightened after any adjustment, and take your handcycle for a short test ride after each change.
  • Page 16: Battery Care & Operation

    Operation Installation and Removal To install the Battery on the Firefly , slide the battery over the rail on the front of the frame. Press down to ensure that the electrical contacts are fully seated. You may lock the Battery in place to prevent unauthorized removal using the included keys.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Firefly

    Firefly User Manual AttachingtheFirefly 7. Attaching the Firefly Attachment Before attaching your handcycle, ALWAYS ENGAGE YOUR WHEEL LOCKS. Socket Sleeves Pull back all four so that they click and hold in the open position. Swing the Upper Arms away from you (toward the Wheel).
  • Page 18: Firefly Controls

    Speedometer on the Handlebar. Both switches must be in the ON position for the Firefly function. Brakes There are two lever Brakes, one on each side of the Handlebar. Each Brake acts both mechanically -- via bicycle-standard caliper brakes at the wheel -- and electrically -- by turning off the power to the Hub Motor.
  • Page 19: Safety

    ▫ Make sure the hand brakes work properly before riding your handcycle. ▫ Do not add any parts or accessories not authorized by Rio Mobility to your handcycle, or you will void your warranty. Before You Ride Make sure that your Firefly is installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.
  • Page 20 If you lose traction, lean toward the Handlebar, if possible, to move your center of gravity forward. Transferring DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of your chair with the Firefly attached. You MUST detach the handcycle before transferring.
  • Page 21: Firefly Customization

    User Manual Customization 10. Firefly Customization Rio Mobility can offer special adaptations tailored to each user. Some are described below. If you have additional requests, please discuss with your heath care professional and contact customer service at sales@riomobility.com. Speed Limiter...
  • Page 22: Maintenance Instructions

    Firefly User Manual Maintenance 11. Maintenance Instructions Inspection Checklist In addition to the requirements specified in your wheelchair manual, the following inspection schedule is required. Inspection / Maintenance Item Initially Weekly 6 Months Check and Tighten Hardware ¸ ¸ Lubrication ¸...
  • Page 23: Replacement Parts

    See section 6 for more information on Battery maintenance. You may want to retain the box that your Firefly was shipped in, as it makes a handy container for storage of your handcycle, your handcycle accessories, the included tools, and the manual. It can also be used for shipment to the factory in case of maintenance and warranty repairs.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Steering is very stiff and difficult to make turns. The head bearing may be improperly adjusted. Contact a qualified wheelchair or bicycle mechanic. The Firefly won’t power on. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. Ensure that both power switches (on the Battery and on the Handlebar) are in the ON position.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    This warranty is only available for the original owner or purchaser and is non-transferable. Rio Mobility is to perform all warranty work if deemed necessary. Shipping costs to Rio Mobility are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Return shipping costs to the customer will be the responsibility of Rio Mobility.
  • Page 27: Product Registration / Warranty Form

    Name : Address : City : State / Province : Zip / Postal Code : Email : Phone Number : Rio Mobility Model # : Serial # : Purchased From : Date of Purchase : sales@riomobility.com (888) 559-6225 (415) 278-9662...

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