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Quality Control - Litestream Junior
Inclusion of all Parts
QUANTUM
LITESTREAM JUNIOR
Fit and Finish
Performance
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the wheelchair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause e
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................. 6 III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR .....................................................................................................................15 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ..............
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I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have pur- chased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your wheelchair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service. Read and follow all instruct
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I. INTRODUCTION United Kingdom: Australia: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 32 Wedgwood Road 20-24 Apollo Drive Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL Hallam, Victoria 3803 UK Australia NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Litestream Junior www.pridemobility.com 5
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II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the wheelchair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain
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II. SAFETY Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on a decline. Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on an incline. Indicates that wheelchair, with similarly labeled seating system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle. Indicates wheelchair securement points. Ensure the ball detents on the quick-release axles snap into place and are fully visible after drive wheel installation. Litestream Junior www.pridemob
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II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of wheelchair and/or seating system to be used is the res
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II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user, seating system, and any accessories mounted to the wheelchair. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your wheelchair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting f
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II. SAFETY WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the wheelchair tipping over. WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with an optional carry bag mounted to the seatback, do not overload the bag or exceed the maximum load rating of
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II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your wheelchair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your wheelchair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blackt
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II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate steps or escalators. This may cause the wheelchair to tip or result in a fall and cause severe injury. Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Drive your wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your wheelchair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open. Elevators M
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II. SAFETY Positioning belts should be installed as detailed in this manual. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.” Once installed, the belt should be placed across the pelvis as determined by your healthcare provider. Anchor points of the posi- tioning belts should be located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between 45°-75° of horizontal depending on the user’s weight, posture, and seat cushion thickness. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your wheelchair,
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II. SAFETY Move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging during the transfer. Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and the object you are transferring onto. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purpo
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III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR The Litestream Junior is a dual-purpose wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces. The Litestream Junior can be configured in both standard and reverse configurations. PUSH HANDLES SEAT INTERFACE TUBES WHEEL LOCKS DRIVE WHEEL TIRE FRONT RIGGINGS (SWING-AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN) HANDRIM SIDE FRAME FOOT PLATES CROSS FRAME CASTER FORK CASTER WHEEL Figure 5. The Litestream Junior Wheelchair (Forward and Foldable Configuration Sh
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III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR USING THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE The Litestream Junior is a manual wheelchair. Either an attendant pushes it, or you move it by gripping the hand-rims (see figure 5) and turning them in the desired direction of travel. You steer it by turning one wheel faster than the other. To stop the wheelchair, you apply pressure to both handrims until the wheelchair comes to a complete stop. Unfolding (Foldable Configuration Only) The Litestream Junior is a folding whe
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III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with a depth- adjustable side frame, height-adjustable armrests, PUSH HANDLES and waterfall armpads, interference may be encoun- tered when attempting to fold the wheelchair. It may be necessary to remove the drive wheels to fold the wheelchair. Transporting Your Litestream Junior The Litestream Junior was designed to be stored in a secure location, such as the trunk of a car, during motor SEAT INTERFACE vehicle transport, unless it is e
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III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Transit Securement System If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system, it is equipped with manufacturer- installed front and rear securement brackets. See figure 12. Refer to the Transit Securement System supplement provided with your wheelchair for information on how to use your transit securement system. WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system, the drive wheel height, seatback height, and caster angle should only be ad
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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your wheelchair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as drive wheel position, seatback depth, anti-tip wheels position, seatback angle and height, swing- away footrest length, elevating leg rest length and angle, calf pad height and depth, angle adjustable foot plate angle and depth, armrest height and angle, seat angle, caster angle, positioning belt, wheel lock positio
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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If you change the drive wheel position, you may have to change the caster height and adjust the wheel lock. Consult your Quantum Rehab Provider. To change the drive wheel position: 1. Press the quick-release button and pull the drive wheel off. See figure 13. 2. Remove the center bolt and nuts from the axle bracket. See figure 14. 3. Reposition the center bolt and nuts to the desired position. 4. Tighten the center bolt and nuts. 5. Reinstall the drive wheel. Make
