Cando Rickshaw User manual

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1. Read and understand ALL instructions.
2. Determine, with a physician or therapist, the suitability of this product for the intended user.
3. Check that all bolts, pivots, and other parts are tight at all times.
4. Always lock your wheelchair brakes.
5. Keep fi ngers away from the oar pivot points.
6. Do not drop the oars with weights on them.
7. Work up the amount of weight and duration slowly, under the supervision of your therapist.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Assemble the base
Bolt the two fl at plates to each side of the base, as in Figure 1. The front plate is mounted on the backside of the
vertical posts, with the fl at plates’ fl ange at the top.
ASSEMBLY OF YOUR RICHSHAW REHAB EXERCISER
CanDo Rickshaw Rehab Exerciser
Sku #: 10-0690
ATTENTION
Your CanDo Rickshaw Rehab Exerciser has been built to the
highest standards of quality to ensure years of superior
service. Please take the time to read the informative
instruction guide and pay particular attention to the safety
information provided.
Here are some precautions you should take to reduce the
risk of injury:
Rickshaw™rehab exerciser
instructions
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2. Attach the oars
Using the two large bolts supplied, bolt the two oars against the inside of the two vertical posts. Place a large
washer between each oar and post. Tighten each large nut snugly, but not so tight that the oars bind when
pivoting. Lubricate with oil or WD-40 lubricant.
3. Attach the crosspiece (optional)
The oars on the Rickshaw Exerciser can move independently or in
tandem. The cross-piece locks the two oars together so that they
work in tandem. Consult with a therapist to fi nd out if tandem or
independent movements are best for you.
To install the cross-piece, use the bolts provided to connect the
cross-piece between the oars (see Fig. 2). The warning label on the
cross-piece should face forward.
Note: If the user has a stronger and weaker side, always place the
disk weights on the oar that the stronger side will be lifting. This will
avoid excess torque on the cross-piece.
USING THE RICKSHAW EXERCISER
1. Stack any standard disk weights on the upright weight posts at the rear of the oars. (Weights not included)
2. Roll your wheelchair between the two oars, then lock both brakes. You may exercise either facing the Rickshaw or
have it at your back.
3. The oars may be pumped up and down in tandem or independently (i.e., letting one oar down while
simultaneously raising the other). As strength develops through repeated use, additional weight may be added.
Note: The weight used, number of repetitions per set, and the frequency of use for maximum development varies
widely depending on the individual. For maximum benefi t and safety, an individual exercise program should be
developed under the supervision of your therapist.
CanDo Rickshaw Instructions
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