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Folding Tilt
OPERATING MANUAL
FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC.
2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Gizmo
By Freedom Designs, Inc.
(800)331-8551
www.freedomdesigns.com
(805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509
032306

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  • Page 1 Rider: Folding Tilt Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference By Freedom Designs, Inc. OPERATING MANUAL FREEDOM DESIGNS, INC. www.freedomdesigns.com 2241 Madera Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065 (800)331-8551 (805) 582-0077 FAX (888) 582-1509...
  • 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. The Gizmo combines state-of-the-art technology with durability and functionality to meet all of Gizmo 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

    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. Gizmo...
  • Page 5 10. Wheel Lock Options 11. Hub Lock 12. Folding Back 13. Tilt Operation Gizmo Adjustments 36-38 Backposts Armrest Adjustments Caster Fork Adjustments Wheel Lock Adjustments Rear Axle Adjustments Reverse Configuration Cleaning Maintenance Storage Troubleshooting Summary Index Warranty Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 6: Every Wheelchair Is Different

    If you do not understand any of the instruc- tions 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 9: Center Of Balance

    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. Gizmo...

  • 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 Gizmo...

  • 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    SAE International—400 Commonwealth Drive—Warrendale, PA 15096 (412) 776-4970 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. Gizmo...

  • 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. Gizmo...

  • 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

    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

    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 the wheelchair. Gizmo 1.

  • Page 18: Rear Wheels

    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 Gizmo the components for any nicks, dents, scratches Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Wheel Locks *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. ****Hub Lock not available on spoke wheels Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 22 7. Swing Away Hanger (pop-up or latch style) Rear Axle Plate 8. Solid Seat (optional) Axle Height Adjustment Plate 9. Flip up Arm Quick Release Axle 10. Solid Seat (optional) Base Frame 11. Arm Height Adjustment Clamp Backpost Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 23 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. Gizmo...
  • Page 24 (See pages 28 & 29). 5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” position. (See pages 28-32) 6. Turn both anti-tip tubes to the rearward position. (See page 25). Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 25 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 Gizmo but must be removed to fold the backposts down. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 26 Rotate the anti-tip tubes inward as shown until they “click” into place. Pull up on nylon cross brace strap. Note: Use the provided nylon strap to fold the chair. Be careful not to place your fingers between the folding crossbrace. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 27 Gizmo Folding the Continued………... 6. Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 28: Main Frame

    4. To attach the hanger, insert the pivot bushing into the frame receiver tube, at an angle as shown. Rotate the hanger inward until the latch snaps into place. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • Page 29 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 30: Flip-Up Individual Footplates

    Insert the screws through holes in the hanger tube and tighten. To adjust the angle of the flip-up footplate, loosen the nylon nuts under the footplate. Set the foot plate at the desired angle and tighten. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 31: 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. Gizmo...
  • Page 32 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 33: Angle Adjustable Footboard

    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. Gizmo...
  • Page 34 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 35: 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 36: Wheel Lock Options

    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. Gizmo...
  • Page 37 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 38: Gizmo 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. Gizmo...
  • Page 39 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. Gizmo...
  • Page 40 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 41: 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 42: Cleaning

    Spin the caster. The caster should come to a gradual stop. Storage folds down to a small unit. We Gizmo suggest when storing the wheelchair, that it be stored indoors, in a cool and dry area. Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    The most common issue with the hub lock is an inadvertent disengage 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. Gizmo...

  • Page 44: Push To Lock Wheel Lock

    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 Freedom 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 45: Table Of Contents

    Wheel Locks 16, 19, 20, 23, 33, 37, 26-35 40, 41 Main Frame 13, 40 Maintenance Wheel Lock Adjustments Modifications 19, 34 Wheel Lock Options Modified Seating Systems Width 7, 19 Motor Vehicle Safety Moving Backward Obstacles Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...

  • Page 46: 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 47 Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo...
  • 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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