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Rio Mobility Dragonfly User Instruction And Maintenance Manual

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User Instruction and Maintenance Manua
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Part Number 25
Rev A, 12/11/2007
(PLEAS E PRINT OUT AT 100% S IZE – NO SCALING)

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  • Page 1 Dragonfly Handcycle User Instruction and Maintenance Manua Part Number 25 Rev A, 12/11/2007 (PLEAS E PRINT OUT AT 100% S IZE – NO SCALING)
  • Page 2 For more information regarding Rio Mobility products, parts, and services, please contact Rio Mobility, a Daedalus Wings, Inc. company, at www.riomobility.com. You can also visit our retail store, conveniently located at 56 Tehama Street in downtown San Francisco, CA 94105.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    -Table of Contents- 1. Product Registration/Warranty Form ………………..5 2. Limited Warranty…………………………………….6 3. Introduction to Handcycling …………………………8 4. Dragonfly Guidelines……………………………...9 5. What Comes in the Box ……………………………14 6. Initial Installation Instructions ...……………………16 7. Routine Attachment and Removal ………………….27 8. Safety Checklist and Maintenance Instructions…….29 9.
  • Page 4 Dragonfly User M anual -WARNING- DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT support@riomobility.com BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT –...

  • Page 5: Product Registration/Warranty Form

    Dragonfly User M anual -1. Product Registration/Warranty Form- Please complete and mail or fax this form to: Rio M obility 56 Tehama Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 520-0567 (f) Name: _____________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________ State/Province: _____________________________________________ Zip/Postal Code: _____________________________________________...

  • Page 6: Limited Warranty

    Dragonfly User M anual -2. Limited Warranty- All handcycle parts (excluding tires and tubes) are warrantied free of defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from date of purchase. The handcycle structural frame is warrantied free of defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from date of purchase.
  • Page 7 User M anual -WARNING- The dragonfly is a recreational product. It is not a medical device nor is it intended as a primary means of mobility. These handcycles are intended for outdoor recreational use on paths and sidewalks. Required operating conditions are on flat, dry, paved surfaces during daylight hours.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Handcycling

    Dragonfly User M anual -3. Introduction to Handcycling- The Dragonfly will transform your wheelchair into a high performance machine, with the potential to make you more mobile and physically fit. Just like many other exercises, handcycling is an aerobic activity, so you should check with your physician before going for your first ride or starting any handcycling on a regular basis.

  • Page 9: Dragonfly Guidelines

    There are specific requirements that your chair must meet in order to safely attach and use the Dragonfly . Please refer to the following table and associated pictures on the next page to determine if your wheelchair meets the necessary specifications.
  • Page 10 Dragonfly User M anual Frame with Swing-Away Footrests (balls facing inward) Frame with Horizontal Bottom Tube Available Frame with No Horizontal Bottom Tube Available (balls facing outward) (balls facing outward) Figure 1. Wheelchair Frame Configurations RULER MUS T BE PRINTED AT 100% - NO S CALING, RULER IS 6” (152 mm) LONG 1”...

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    • The hand crank must be clear of your knees at the lowest crank position – the Dragonfly has coaster brakes, which are operated by rotating the cranks in the reverse direction. YOU...
  • Page 12 Tire Pressure All tires – including those on your current chair – have the pressure range printed on the • sidewall. Lower pressures in the Dragonfly tire result in greater traction and a better ride. Weight Limits • The Dragonfly is designed for a maximum rider weight of 250 lbs.
  • Page 13 Dragonfly User M anual Weight Distribution Notes • When seated in the wheelchair, your center of gravity must be far enough forward of the rear axle so as to make “wheelies” or tipping backward difficult – THIS IS VERY IM PORTANT.

  • Page 14: What Comes In The Box

    -5. What Comes in the Box- The Dragonfly unit will arrive to you 90% assembled. You will need to install the pedals and wings to the handcycle, the 4 clamps to your frame, and the reflectors to the wheel. The...
  • Page 15 Dragonfly User M anual On Your End It is expected that you have the following tools for installation and setup of the Dragonfly 1. Adjustable wrench 2. Pliers 3. Torque wrench 4. Tire pressure gauge 5. Bicycle pump 6. Philips head screwdriver (3-speed only) The Parts of Your Handcycle Figure 2 shows a handcycle.

  • Page 16: Initial Installation Instructions

    If you are uncomfortable adjusting your wheelchair or have trouble with tasks requiring a high degree of dexterity, such as assembly, tightening nuts and bolts, or gripping a wrench, then it is recommended that you have a qualified technician do the initial installation of your Dragonfly handcycle for you.
  • Page 17 B. Assemble the Handcycle Attach Handcycle Pedals 1. Your Dragonfly handcycle comes with a right hand pedal and a left hand pedal. The pedal axles are marked (R for right, L for left on the top of the screw) and threaded in opposite directions, so each pedal only fits into its specific crank arm.
  • Page 18 Dragonfly User M anual 4. Thread the left pedal axle into the left crank arm in a counter-clockwise direction. You should be able to screw the axle into the crank arm completely by hand – if you encounter too much resistance or it simply will not start, make sure the axle is properly aligned and the proper pedal is in the correct crank arm.
  • Page 19 Dragonfly User M anual Figure 5 4. Rotate the top tube so that the crank sprocket and the wheel sprocket are properly aligned, and tighten the top tube clamp bolts to a tightness of 8 ft-lbs. (10.8 N-m). This is approximately a force of 16 lb at 6 inches away from the screw (70 N at 15 cm away from the screw).
  • Page 20 Dragonfly User M anual Figure 7 Attach Wings 1. Attach the right wing to the handcycle using the M 6 screw supplied. Insert the screw through the bottom hole of the wing plate and steering plate (Figure 8). M ake sure you position the washers as shown.
  • Page 21 Dragonfly User M anual Check Tire Pressure 1. Inflate the tire to the pressure range printed on the sidewall. Lower pressures in the Dragonfly tire result in greater traction and a better ride. C. Determining the Right Position of the Wheel and Crank 1.
  • Page 22 Dragonfly User M anual 1 ½” clearance Figure 10 6. Release the parking brake. Have your friend lift the front end of the handcycle by the fork. Rotate the crank so that the crank arms are vertical with the pedals low (Figure 10). Re- engage the parking brake and set the wheel back down in the same position as before.
  • Page 23 Dragonfly User M anual • If you still can’t get the crank far enough away, you must remove links from the chain and shorten the handcycle – please refer to Step 10. • If the crank is too far away from you and you need the crank closer, you must add links to the chain to lengthen the handcycle –...
  • Page 24 Dragonfly User M anual Jam nut Figure 12 13. Now extend the other bottom-link. Both bottom-links should be the same length. Snap it into place onto the ball clamp. The sleeve should automatically slide into place and cover the coupler, and you should here a click. The whole handcycle should now be able to pivot about the bottom-link couplers AND the wing brackets.
  • Page 25 Dragonfly User M anual 3. Now rotate the top-links back toward you and unscrew the threaded rod until the couplers line up with the balls of the top clamps (Figure 14). You may have to loosen the jam nuts to do this.
  • Page 26 (150 mm) in front of your feet or the foot rest. If this is not the case, adjust using the proceeding instructions. Of course, every rider is different, so you may want to further adjust the Dragonfly after you’ve taken a couple rides on it. You can try further adjustments which can affect both fit and handling, but be sure to check that all nuts have been tightened after any adjustment, and take your handcycle for a short test ride after each adjustment.

  • Page 27: Routine Attachment And Removal

    Dragonfly User M anual -7. Routine Attachment and Removal- Attachment 1. Before attaching your handcycle, ALWA YS ENGAGE YOUR WHEELCHAIR WHEEL LOCKS! 2. Seated in your wheelchair, pull the handcycle toward you with the wheel in front and the wings extending toward your legs.
  • Page 28 2. You may want to retain the box that your Dragonfly was shipped in, as it makes a handy container for storage of your handcycle, your handcycle accessories, the included tools, and the manual.

  • Page 29: Safety Checklist And Maintenance Instructions

    Dragonfly User M anual -8. Safety Checklist and Maintenance Instructions- Basic Maintenance Guidelines Inspect your handcycle frequently. Failure to inspect your handcycle and to make repairs or adjustments, as necessary, can result in injury to you or to others. M ake sure all parts are correctly assembled and adjusted as written in this manual.
  • Page 30 Dragonfly User M anual • Before adding air to any tire, make sure the edge of the tire (the bead) is the same distance from the rim, all around the rim, on both sides of the tire. If the tire does not appear to be seated correctly, release air from the inner tube until you can push the bead of the tire in to the rim where necessary.

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Dragonfly User M anual Wheel Bearings Hold the handcycle so that the wheel is off the ground, and slowly spin the wheel by hand. The bearings are correctly adjusted if: • The wheel spins freely and easily. • There is no side to side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side with light force.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    Guide- Here, we’ll try to address some of the basic problems that can come up during the installation and use of your Dragonfly handcycle. Q. I’ve got my handcycle attached, but the front wheel slips when I’m really cranking or going up slight hills…what’s the deal?

  • Page 33: Contact Information

    Dragonfly User M anual -11. Contact Information- Questions or concerns? Contact us: Email: support@riomobility.com Rio Mobility 56 Tehama Street San Francisco, CA 94105 www.riomobility.com...

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