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  • Page 1 Wijit Driving and Braking System ® USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation of your Wijit ........

  • Page 4: About The Wijit

    The Wijit company’s definition of the Wijit is: a driving and braking device that attaches to a manual wheelchair. The Wijit is a unique lever driving and braking system that can be installed on most manual wheelchairs. The Wijit has superior ergonomics compared to a conventional push- rim wheelchair. With the Wijit you can easily and safely drive, steer and stop your chair from a comfortable, upright position.

  • Page 5: Safety Always

    • When using the push rims or if an attendant is pushing the wheelchair, make sure that the Wijit is in neutral and the levers are in the “Park” position. • Do not submerge the Wijit or wash it with water. Clean with a dry rag and a spray bottle (do not spray directly on the Wijit) with a mild cleaning solution.

  • Page 6: Wijit Description

    Wijit Wheelchair Driving and Braking System (Left unit only) enclosed gear handle reduction drive grip and brakes shifter lever arm quick release button push-rim USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: What Comes In The Box

    RETURN THIS WARRANTY CARD TO ACTIVE YOUR WARRANTY Your Wijit is warranted to be free of all defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase as more fully described in the Warranty Information in your User Manual.

  • Page 8: Installing The Standard Axle Sleeve

    CONFIRM SLOT ORIENTATION • The slot on the axle plate must run parallel to the ground to provide the correct range of motion for the Wijit lever arm. INSTALLATION • A portion of the threads have been removed on opposite sides of the axle sleeves.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Wijit

    • Push in on the release button. (See Figure 1) • Insert the Wijit axle into the axle sleeve with the lever arm in the park position. • Align the hex on the axle with the hex in the axle sleeve to insert the axle completely.
  • Page 10 CONFIRM THE WIJIT IS PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE WHEELCHAIR Correct CORRECT INSTALLATION • The button on the front of the Wijit is flush with its surroundings. (See Figure 1) • The Wijit Bearings are visible and protruding out of Figure 1 the axle.

  • Page 11: Lever Arm Range Of Motion

    The Wijit is now correctly “registered” and ready for normal use. Note: A range of motion adjustment kit can be added to the Wijit to “raise” the full forward position if needed. Please contact Wijit Customer Support for more information.

  • Page 12: Interfacing Standard Wheelchair Features

    Standard wheelchair features and the Wijit • It is very easy to “pop a wheelie” with the Wijit. We recommend that you use Anti-tip bars. (See Figure 1) Anti-tip bars Figure 1 • Be sure to have your parking brakes adjusted when the Wijit is installed on your wheelchair.

  • Page 13: Operation Of Your Wijit

    Always shift the Wijit into neutral before placing the lever arms into the “Park” position. • For the correct range of motion the Wijit axle must be registered correctly when inserted into the axle sleeve. (See page 9) Figure 2...

  • Page 14: Shifting The Wijit

    This will prevent accidental shifting. Figure 2 • Practice using your Wijit in a safe, open space before using it in your daily routine. Note: If you have trouble shifting the Wijit, larger “paddle” shifters are available. Please contact Wijit Customer Service for more information.

  • Page 15: Driving With The Wijit

    Driving NEUTRAL • When the shifters are in neutral the Wijit will not move the wheelchair. However, the brakes will still work. • While in neutral, the Wijit can be stowed in the “Park” position and the push rims can be used.

  • Page 16: Maneuvering With The Wijit

    The Wijit makes it easy to self–propel your wheelchair much faster than you are used to. We recommend you practice using the brakes on the Wijit in a safe, open space before you start using the Wjit in your daily routine.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    Check brake pads The Wijit brake pads are consumable items just like the brake pads on a bicycle or car. If your brake function deteriorates or if you hear a grinding noise while braking your brake pads need to be replaced. Please take the Wijit to your dealer for service or contact Wijit Customer Support.

  • Page 18: Warranty And Policies

    IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions below, Wijit, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of a Wijit Driving and Braking System. (the “Product”) that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”).
  • Page 19 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE WIJIT, INC. IF ANY SUCH WARRANTY IS INCAPABLE OF EXCLUSION, SUCH WARRANTY IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE (1 YEAR). IN NO EVENT SHALL WIJIT, INC.
  • Page 20 Colours, ETAC, Invacare, Sunrise Medical and TiLite. However, the Wijit should only be used on those models of manual wheelchairs noted on our compatibility list, which is available for viewing on our website at wijit.com or by calling our customer service group at (800) 659-4548.
  • Page 21 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Move at the speed of life Wijit, Inc. 2270 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 212 Roseville, CA 95661 USA 800.659.4548 Shipping & Receiving 8836 Greenback Lane, Suite C Orangevale, CA 95662 USA 916.987.5642 wijit.com Wijit, Inc. 2012 © USER MANUAL...

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