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M A N U A L T I L T W H E E L C H A I R
Owner's Operation and
Maintenance Manual
PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC .
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- Page 1 Stellar | Stellar GL | Stellar HD M A N U A L T I L T W H E E L C H A I R Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual PDG PRODUCT DESIGN GROUP INC . 103 - 318 East Kent Avenue South Vancouver, BC Canada V5X 4N6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
page page WARNING LIMITED WARRANTY Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual . If you are unable to PLEASE NOTE — THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW understand the warnings and instructions, contact a health care professional such as a doctor or therapist APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975 . -
Page 3: Special Notes
page page SPECIAL NOTES Performance Attributes of the Test Wheelchair WARNING/CAUTION — notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could Test Method Test Title Relevant Disclosure result in personal injury or property damage . Wheelchair Type NOTE —... -
Page 4: Safety Handling Of Wheelchairs
page page CONTACTING YOUR SUPPLIER TO OBTAIN SERVICE 6 DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9º . 6 DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline that is wet, icy or contains an oily film . PDG has trained customer service representatives in many locations . - Page 5 Virtually all activities which involve movement in the wheelchair have an effect on the center of gravity . Available only on Stellar and Stellar GL PDG recommends using seat restraints for additional safety while involved in activities that shift your If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to the weight .
- Page 6 WARNING — Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts . Lifting by The Stellar GL has 3 different tilt ranges, all offering 45° of tilt . means of any removable(detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage The 3 options are -5°...
- Page 7 91 male and 36 female subject wheelchair users . Note the Adjusting the Tilt Limiter (Stellar and Stellar HD) difference between the maximum and the comfortable reach Adjusting the Tilt Range (Stellar GL) limits, a subjective but important consideration in design . Adjusting the Tilt Limiter (Stellar GL) WARNING —...
- Page 8 page page REACHING, LEANING and BENDING FORWARD Carefully remove the nut and bolt from the upper end of the gas strut . Note that the spring is held in compression by a separate pin and will not extend when the bolt is removed . When reassembling, be sure that strut location on the ‘lower frame strut mount’...
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Page 9: Standard Features
page page STANDARD FEATURES 12” 16” 20” 22” 24” wheel height 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18” PROCEDURE 7: ADJUSTABLE SEAT TILT This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting seat tilt Adjusting seat ‘uplift’ force Adjusting cable tension WARNING — After making Adjustments, always make sure that parts are properly tightened BEFORE using the wheelchair . -
Page 10: Safety Inspection Checklist
Adjusting Seat to Floor Height and replace bolts and fasten securely . To attach tilt actuator cable to the back post (trigger) follow Stellar GL instructions shown on page 21 . The seat to floor height on the Stellar can be adjusted from 13” to 18” depending on front caster and rear Front Rigging wheel combinations . - Page 11 page page ITEM INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST/ WEEKLY MONTHLY every 6 12” 16” 20” 22” 24” wheel months height GENERAL 14” SH-A SH-A Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) . 15” SH-B SH-B SH-A Ensure all hardware is tight .
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
. pressure . Casters flutter Installing/Replacing Caster Forks 3 of 4 wheels contacting ground Stellar and Stellar GL surface Remove the cap on top of caster housing . Sluggish turn or performance Stellar and Stellar GL Loosen nut on caster stem using a ¾” socket wrench . -
Page 13: Suggested Maintenance Procedures
7” – 8” Plug-In Footrest Assembly Installation Stellar and Stellar GL only To mount plug-in style front rigging, push the “button” located near the top of the footrest tube and slide into open square tube (seat rail) at front of chair . Footrest hanger will lock into position when the button ‘pops’... -
Page 14: Arms
page page Footrest Height Adjustment Armrest Pads Height adjustment is made to the desired length with individual sitting in wheelchair with feet on foot Check for rips or breaks . If these are present, replace immediately to maintain appearance and plates .
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