Drive cirrus IV User manual

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wheelchair
cirrus IV
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WEIGHTCAPACITYLBS
Please read this manual carefully to insure safe
usage and understanding of maintenance
instructions.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Drive
wheelchair. Drive wheelchairs are a product of
quality engineering and are manufactured to meet
our own highly rigid specifications and will surpass
all your expectations.
USEANDSAFETY
WHEELLOCKS - Engage both wheel locks before
getting in or out of chair, leaning forward in chair, or
while in an elevator or wheelchair lift. Proper adjust-
ment of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when locked. Locks
are engaged by pushing handle completely forward.
Adjustments to locks are made by loosening or
tightening nut on the carriage bolt. Embed lock shoe
at least 1/8” by sliding clamp toward rear wheel while
handle is engaged in locked position. Tighten nut and
bolt to secure in position. Test for correct locking ac-
tion before actual use.
TIRES- Solid rubber tires need minimal mainte-
nance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a
damp cloth. Replace if tires become severely worn or
cracking appears.
FRONTCASTERS - Casters should be checked
periodically and lubricated occasionally. Lubricate
by removing fork and greasing caster stem bearings.
Lubricate wheel bearings by removing wheel from
fork. Reassemble fork and wheel by tightening nuts
until no play remains, but wheels roll freely. If nut is
too loose, caster will shimmy, if too tight, chair will be
hard to steer.
REMOVALOFSWINGAWAYFOOTRESTS/LEG
RESTS - Release lock by pushing on the front rigging
lever. Swing-away foot rest /leg rest out and side-
ways. Lift to remove.
ADJUSTINGLENGTHOFFOOTREST/LEGREST
When adjusting length of foot rests or leg rests, user
should be sitting in wheelchair with feet on the foot
plates. Loosen bolt on the clamp around support
assembly. Raise or lower foot plate to desired posi-
tion that will provide maximum support of thighs.
Front rigging should not be so low that it causes
uncomfortable pressure to thighs at front of seat
upholstery. Footrest should not be lower than 2-1/2”
from the ground to ensure clearance.
ADJUSTING/ELEVATINGLEGREST - Lift foot
plate on leg rest assembly to desired position. Re-
lease leg rest assembly and it will automatically lock
into place. To lower, push out on leg rest lever and
lower foot plate to desired position.
WHEELS - Large rear wheels should be inspected
at least once a month to ensure proper tightness.
If wheel wobbles or is loose, release lock nut and
tighten axle bolt slightly. Test for proper tightness by
learning chair to one side and spin adjusted wheel.
GENERALCARE - Wipe chrome parts with a clean,
soft cloth at least once a week. All metal parts can
be cleaned with auto wax or similar poducts. If
exposed to moisture, dry immediately. Do not use an
abrasive cleanser that will scratch the finish.
TOOPENCHAIR- Open wheelchair by tilting to
one side and pushing down on seat rail until fully
opened.
TOCLOSE/FOLDCHAIR - First fold foot plates to
vertical position. Grab seat with both hands at front
and back edge and lift. Or, tilt chair to one side and
lift up on seat rail.
REMOVABLEARMS - Remove arms by depressing
spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear
sockets.

WARNING
DONOTATTEMPTTOADJUSTOROPERATE
WHEELCHAIRWITHOUTREADINGCAREFULLY
ALLINSTRUCTIONSINTHISMANUAL
This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat
that can be used within vehicles of any kind.
Always transfer wheelchair user to a vehicle
manufacturers approved seat and use safety
restraints available.
Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways,
streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.
Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or
greater without proper assistance.
Be sure to completely engage wheel locks when
getting in and out of wheelchair or when in
elevator or wheelchair lift.
Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and
level area with wheel locks engaged before
transferring user in or out of wheelchair.
Do not adjust foot rests any lower than 2-1/2”
from floor.
When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not
stand on or apply weight to foot rests.
Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate cast-
ers to front of the wheelchair engage wheel
locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping
over.
Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of
wheelchair back. This can cause wheelchair to
tip over. When trying to extend arms over back,
only reach as far as your arm can extend without
having to alter your seating position.
DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent
down
an incline.
Abruptly changing directions while going down an
incline could cause instability or possible tipping
over.
Handgrip Back
Upholstery
Armrest
Side Panel
Seat
Upholstery
Front
Rigging
Foot
Plate
Fork
Caster
Wheel
Wheel
Lock
Handrim
Rear Wheel

Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship for the
lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.
This device was built to exacting standards and
carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Lifetime
Limited Warranty is an expression of our confi-
dence in the materials and workmanship of our
products and our assurance to the consumer of
years of dependable service.
In the event of a defect covered by this war-
ranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the
device.
This warranty does not cover device failure due to
owner misuse or negligence, or normal wear and
tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable
components, such as rubber accessories, casters,
and grips, which are subject to normal wear and
need periodic replacement.
If you have a question about your Drive device
or this warranty, please contact an authorized
Drive dealer.
© 2006 Medical Depot, Inc. All rights reserved.
Drive is a trademark of Medical Depot, Inc.
Port Washington N.Y. 11050 USA Made in China
lifetime limited
warranty
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