Convaid Rodeo Q2 2014 User manual

Rodeo Upgrades
Q2 2014

New Rodeo
Convaid is excited to
announce new standard
features and accessory
options on the Rodeo Tilt
in Space Wheelchair.
All new orders received as
of June 19 2014 will have
all standard upgrades.

New Rodeo Upgrades
New Standard Features
Lateral Support Sleeve
Closure Strap
Foam Handle
Single Bar Brake System
Upholstery Side Guard Increased by 1”
Seat Depth Growth Adjustment
Added Zippers in Seat Upholstery
Seat Belt Adjustment
New Optional Accessories
Caster Locks
Rear Anti Tip Tubes

Lateral Support Sleeve
Standard Feature
Old Style New Upgrade

Lateral Support Sleeve
The new Lateral Support Slee es
have been improved and it is now
easier to adjust the lateral support
width and height.

Firm Lateral Trunk Support –
Contoured Instructions
1. Release the double sided Velcro
support straps on the back of the
chair to allow for vertical height
adjustment of the lateral trunk
support.
2. Loosen the knobs on the lateral
mounting bracket to adjust the lateral
supports vertically and horizontally.
3. Reposition the laterals to the desired
location. If the laterals supports need
to be open wider to accommodate
the user’s chest width, a new opening
must be created in upholstery.
Remove the back upholstery from the
frame and use a razor blade to create
a new slit.
To Adjust Laterals

Firm Lateral Trunk Support –
Contoured Instructions
Fold or Swing-Away Lateral Support
This firm folding lateral support is great for those with decreased postural
control requiring additional support to maintain an upright seated position.
Includes Swing Away Adjustable Mounting Hardware required for
installation.
1. To fold the chair or swing out the lateral trunk supports, squeeze the
latch located at the bottom of Lateral Support Bar, and fold the pad
inward or outward.
2. Make sure the lateral trunk supports are folded in when you fold the
chair.

Closure Strap
Standard Feature
Before: The strap wrapped around
the one piece push handle to
buckle.
After: The male end of the buckle is
located on the back tube and buckles
directly into the female side located on
the base.

New Closure Strap
Upper Closure Strap Location
(open)
Lower Closure Strap Location
(open)

Closure Strap – Instructions
Folding Chair and using closure strap
1. Apply wheel locks by pushing the wheel lock bar downwards Fig. 1
2. Position chair in full upright position (not tilted or reclined). Fig. 2
3. Push in grey detent buttons on legrest extensions, swing them upward until parallel
with the ground. Fig. 3
4. Unlock the safety lock. Fig. 4
5. Place foot on frames lower support tube, push the handle downwards to close. Fig.5
6. Secure closure strap. Fig. 6 – 9
Fig. 4
Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 5
Fig. 9

Closure Strap
The Closure Straps keep the chair
securely closed so that it can be picked
up when folded.

Foam Handle
Standard Feature
Old Style New Upgrade

Foam Handle
The new foam on the one piece push
handle has a better grip, and is more
durable.

New Single Bar Brake System
Standard Feature
Old Style New Upgrade

New Single Bar Brake
System
The new Single Bar Brake system
is easier to operate and will activate
both brakes at the same time.
It reduces the weight of the chair
with 0.68 kg (1.5 lbs).

New Single Bar Brake Systems
Instructions
WARNING: Never use excessive force. This
could damage the quick release plunger pins
and the wheels could fall off and cause injury.
1. To lock the wheels push the wheel
lock bar downwards. Fig. 1
2. To disengage the wheel lock pull the
wheel lock bar upwards with your toe.
Fig. 2

New Seat Depth Growth
Standard Feature
Old Style New Upgrade
One screw to adjust
seat depth growth.
Multiple washers to adjust
seat depth growth

New Seat Depth Growth
Standard Feature
The Rodeo provides years of comfortable use. As
the user grows, you can adjust the dimensions on
the Rodeo by removing the bolt on the seat – that
will adjust the seat depth growth. There’s no need
to purchase seat extensions to accommodate
growth.

New Seat Depth Growth
Instructions
2. Peel off seat upholstery from the mesh
seat support.
3. Remove bolt with a 5/32” allen
wrench.
4. Extend the footplate tube by
matching it with the holes on the
seat base.
5. Tighten back the bolt and do the
same thing on the other side.
1. Push the gray detent buttons on
the legrest extensions, swing them
upward until parallel with the ground.

Side Guard
Standard Feature
Old Style New Upgrade