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Owner's Operation
and Maintenance Manual
DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR
USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For more information regarding PDG products,
parts and services please visit www.PDGmobility.com
M O B I L I T Y T E C H N O L O G I E S
Class 1 Medical Device
Registration CA 004986
May 2007
Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending
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  • Page 1 Patent Pending Patent Pending Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For more information regarding PDG products, parts and services please visit www.PDGmobility.com M O B I L I T Y T E C H N O L O G I E S Class 1 Medical Device...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    M. Reaching and Leaning Backwards ......p. 13 Table 6 - Adjustments ......p. 33 N. Motor Vehicle Use ......p. 14 Table 7 - Fuze T50 Set-up Guide..p. 34 Page Page Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending...

  • Page 3: Notice: Read Before Using

    1. NOTICE: READ BEFORE USING A. Warnings Warning/Caution notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in personal injury or property damage. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. 2.
  • Page 4 1. Seat Pan 6. Arm Rest Release Trigger 11. Front Casters 2. Arm Rest 7. Gas Strut 12. Lower Frame 3. Push Handle 8. Cross Bar 13. Front Pivot Bracket 4. Foot Rest 9. Caster Cap 14. Axle Plate 5. Tilt Trigger 10.
  • Page 5 12. Lower Frame 1. Seat Pan 7. Tilt Locking System 13. Pivot Point Arm 2. Arm Rest 8. Cross Bar 14. Axle Plate 3. Push Handle 9. Caster Cap 15. Anti-tip System 4. Foot Rest 10. Caster Journal 16. Rear Wheel 5.

  • Page 6: Out Of The Box Assembly Instructions

    D. Out of the Box Assembly Instructions When unpacking a new Fuze wheelchair, you will need to assemble the armrests (T-style version only) and front rigging to complete the setup. 1. Install the T-style arm assemblies by inserting the metal locking tab into the arm receivers on the chair (see Section 5-D for detailed instructions).

  • Page 7: Specifications

    - 13”, 14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20” Back Height - 20” or 24” Wheel Locks - Push to lock Tilt-in-Space - Fuze T50 - 50 degrees of tilt - Fuze T20 - 20 degrees of tilt Weight Limitation - 250 pounds The seat-to-floor heights are based on urethane tires.

  • Page 8: General Guidelines

    2.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES 2.1 INDICATIONS FOR USE The intended use of this wheelchair is as a manually operated, attendant or user propelled, manual mechanical wheelchair. 2.2 CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE A. Information for Health Care Professionals or Assistants æ æ WARNING 1.
  • Page 9 6. DO NOT operate the tilt-in-space if the trigger release levers and cables are not properly adjusted to ensure that the tilt-in-space is locked in place when engaged. 7. DO NOT TRAVERSE, CLIMB or GO DOWN ramps or slopes GREATER than 9°.

  • Page 10: Weight Training

    23. DO NOT use the footplates as a platform. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates are in the upward position. C. Weight Training æ æ WARNING PDG DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus.

  • Page 11: Note To Wheelchair Assistants

    Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. PDG recog- nizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encounter, however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed.

  • Page 12: Stairs

    2. Wheelchairs with Step Tubes a. Apply a continuous downward motion until the balance point is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in the weight distribution. b. Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the wheelchair in one continuous movement.

  • Page 13: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    K. Transferring To and From Other Seats æ æ WARNING 1. BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precau- tion should be taken to reduce gap distance. Turn both casters toward the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help prevent wheels from moving.

  • Page 14: Motor Vehicle Use

    N. Motor Vehicle Use æ æ WARNING Identify whether your chair has been manufactured with the Transit Tie- Down System (TTDS). If your chair is NOT equipped with the Transit Tie-Down System (TTDS), this wheelchair DOES NOT meet federal standards for motor vehicle seating.
  • Page 15 Fuze T20 Front Tiedown Fuze T20 Rear Tiedown Fuze T50 Front Tiedown Fuze T50 Rear Tiedown 9. Use only with Wheelchair Tie Down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) that have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and SAE J2249.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    3. TROUBLESHOOTING You will need to adjust your chair from time to time for best performance. Use the chart provided below to troubleshoot and find a solution. Note: Make only ONE change at a time. Solutions Check tire pressure. Check for loose nuts and bolts. Check caster angle.

  • Page 17: Tools Required

    5. Make sure that ALL bolts are tight before operating wheelchair. 6. As with any vehicle, the wheels, casters and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and any defective components should be replaced. 7. Clean quick-release axles once (1) a week with a Teflon® lubricant. DO NOT use WD-40®, 3-in-1 oil®, or other penetrating lubricants on quick release axles.

  • Page 18: Set-Up And Adjustment

    5. SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT æ æ WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attachment hardware is tightened securely; otherwise, injury or damage may result. A. Footrests – Swing-away (70° and 90°) 1. Installation a. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair).

  • Page 19: Locking Flip-Up Arms

    B. Locking Flip-up Arms 1) Use a. Pull actuator D shown in Figure 1 towards the front of the wheelchair. b. While holding the actuator of the locking mechanism, lift up on the cantilever arm. NOTE: If necessary, the locking mechanism in the cantilever arm can be repositioned so the cantilever arm will open down instead of up.

  • Page 20: T-Style Arms

    iii. Install pin in the mounting hole in the armrest mount plate that gives the desired angle adjustment plate that will be used to correspond to the back angle. NOTE: Arm angles are displayed in figure 2 for a back at 90°, they vary by 6°, also the pins cannot occupy adjacent holes (i.e.
  • Page 21 c. Pull up on the T-style arm to make sure it is locked in place. d. Adjust the T-style arm for desired height, width and depth, if necessary. Refer to Adjustment instructions in this section of the manual below. e. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair. Removal a.

  • Page 22: Adjustable Angle Stroller Handle

    c. Loosen and withdraw locking pin from back angle support plates. d. Reposition to desired location and reinsert and tighten locking pin. 2. Selecting Between Back Angles a. To adjust between the two locking pin (back angle) positions, lift the actuator handles (item C in Figure 3) on each side of the seat back upwards to release the latches from the pins.

  • Page 23: Quick Release Axles

    b. Width i. Undo the 4 fasteners (B in Figure 4) ii. Insert one half of the stroller handle into a back cane, secure it with a quick release pin (C in figure 5) iii. Insert the other half of the stroller handle into the other back cane (previously set to the desired width) and fasten it with a quick release pin.

  • Page 24: Wheel Locks - Front Or Rear

    2. Removal a. Reverse the procedure outlined in the INSTALLATION SECTION above. 3. Adjustment a. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVAL instructions above. b. Depress detent button in the quick-release axle and slide axle through the wheel hub bearings.

  • Page 25: Anti-Tip Tubes

    1. Adjustment a. Loosen, but do not remove the two (2) capscrews that secure the wheel lock assembly to the wheelchair frame. b. Measure the distance between the WHEEL LOCK SHOE and the REAR WHEEL in the disengaged position. c. Slide the wheel lock along the wheelchair frame until the measure- ment between the SHOE and the REAR WHEEL is between 3/16 and 5/16-inches.

  • Page 26: Adjustable Seat Tilt

    The seat height is adjusted using a combination of rear wheel mounting loca- tions and rear wheel sizes and front caster sizes. The following charts indicate the possible combinations. Fuze T50 Seat Height Options Fuze T20 Seat Height Options Seat Height...

  • Page 27: Seat Depth

    æ æ WARNING Any adjustments to seat height must be performed by a qualified technician. * 13” Seat height is only available with 12” urethane rear wheels. 1. Rear Axle Adjustment a. Remove rear wheels and rear axles to expose axle receivers b.

  • Page 28: Seat Width

    L. Seat Width æ æ WARNING Any adjustments to chair width must be performed by a qualified technician a. Remove the four fasteners from each cross brace. b. Adjust to desired width (15” to 20”). c. Tighten fasteners. 6. SET UP GUIDELINES See appendix for set up guidelines.

  • Page 29: Appendix

    Appendix Table 1 May 2007 January 2014 Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Page Page 29...

  • Page 30: Table 2

    Appendix Table 2 Page Page Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending January 2014 May 2007...
  • Page 31 Appendix Table 3 and Table 4 Seat Pan Sizes Seat Pan Dimensions The following Table # 3 shows the seat pan sizes available from PDG. All seat pans will grow 2” in width and 2” in depth from the stated size below: Table 3 Seat Pan Seat Pan Dimension...
  • Page 32 17” 18”W x 15”D 18” 18”W x 18”D 19” 18”W x 20”D 20” Appendix Table 5 Seat Pan Size Overlap Seat Pan Size Overlap The following Table 5 shows the overlap of the seat pans available. The following Table # 5 shows the overlap of the seat pans available. Table # 5 Width Depth...
  • Page 33 Appendix Appendix Table 6 Table 6 May 2007 January 2014 Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Page Page 33...
  • Page 34 Appendix Table 7 Page Page Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending January 2014 May 2007...
  • Page 35 May 2007 May 2007 Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending Page Page...
  • Page 36 M O B I L I T Y T E C H N O L O G I E S Product Design Group Inc. Unit 103 318 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver, BC Canada V5X 4N6 Customer Service: 604-323-9220 Toll Free In N. America: 1-888-858-4422 www.PDGmobility.com Page Fuze Part # 4532 - Patent Pending...

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