Ride FlexLoc FL-MS User guide

Ride®FlexLoc™
Owner’s Handbook
Warranty Policy
Installation and Use Instructions
toll-free: 866.781.1633
phone: [phone]
www.ridedesigns.com
Ride Designs®
a branch of Aspen Seating, LLC
8100 SouthPark Way, C400
Littleton, Colorado 80120 USA
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Warranty Policy
This Limited Warranty is effective for 24 months from the date of delivery
to the original purchaser. If any defect in material or workmanship is found,
Ride Designs®will repair or replace the component, at our discretion. This
limited warranty does not cover daily wear and tear or damage due to
accidents, neglect, misuse, operation beyond capacity, parts damaged by
improper installation, substitution of parts not approved by Ride Designs, not
following these care and maintenance instructions, or any alteration or repair
by others that, in Ride Designs’ judgment, materially or adversely affects your
FlexLoc™hardware.
Claims and repairs should be processed through your nearest authorized
Ride Designs rehab technology supplier. A copy of the Bill of Sale issued
to the purchaser of the product may be required prior to processing a
warranty claim.
Maximum client weight capacity is 250 pounds for Ride Custom Backs
attached to wheelchair using the FlexLoc hardware.
Maximum client weight capacity is 300 pounds for Ride Custom Backs
attached to wheelchair using two (2) FlexLoc hardware kits.
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General Product Safety
Safe application of this product depends upon your good judgment and
common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare
professional, and your attentiveness in following the warnings, cautions and
notes in this handbook and corresponding web-based instructions at www.
ridedesigns.com/flexlocinstructions.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation which, if not heeded,
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Failure to heed cautions may result in damage to your product.
NOTE: Denotes important things to remember and/or do when installing and
using this product.
NOTE: Ride Designs is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising
out of unsafe use of this product. Ride Designs is also not liable for any property
damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to
follow the instructions or recommendations set forth in 1) this manual, or 2) any
other instructions or recommendations contained in related literature issued by
Ride Designs, or 3) contained on the product itself, or 4) web-based instruction.
NOTE: We have compiled this manual from the latest specifications and product
information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make
changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause
slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the
product you have purchased.
The FlexLoc Mounting Hardware
Intended for mounting of the Ride Custom Back onto wheelchair back canes, the
FlexLoc hardware is adjustable through six axes. The FlexLoc safely secures the
Ride Custom Back yet is removable by flipping two levers on the optional quick
release pins. It is intended for use on any wheelchair with tubular back canes, but
does not allow the chair to fold unless removed.
Adapter mounting plates are available for a variety of other wheelchair
interfaces. Contact Ride Designs for information regarding mounting of FlexLoc on
wheelchairs without tubular back canes.
WARNING: Installing a back support on a wheelchair may affect the center of
gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards or
forwards, potentially resulting in injury. Always assess for the potential need for
anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets to be added to your wheelchair to
help increase stability.
WARNING: Failure to accurately assess and adjust the fit of the Ride Custom Back
may result in serious injury to the user.
1Ride Designs and the RIDE logo are registered trademarks of Aspen Seating, LLC.
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Available Sizes
There are four sizes of FlexLoc mounting hardware available:
Part Number Size Fits Wheelchair Widths
FL-MS Small 10" - 14"
FL-MM Medium 15" - 18"
FL-ML Large 19" - 21"
FL-MX Extra Large 22" - 24"
FlexLoc Installation Instructions
For more complete instruction, refer to web-based instructions at
www.ridedesigns.com.
WARNING: Improper attachment of the Ride Custom Back to your wheelchair
may result in serious injury. Your Ride Custom Back must be attached with Ride
Designs approved interface hardware and mounts.
I. Tools and Hardware
The following tools are included to install and adjust the FlexLoc hardware.
• 4mm allen wrench • 2.5mm allen wrench
• 10mm open end wrench • 2 clamp screws for ¾" back canes
• 5/8" open end wrench
II. Installation
At right is a Ride Custom Back properly
installed on wheelchair back canes
with FlexLoc hardware.
NOTE: This picture depicts a typical
installation of the standard fixed mount
(non-removable) FlexLoc onto a
wheelchair with conventional back
canes. A quick release option as
shown below is available for an
upcharge through Ride Designs.
A variety of alternatives to this
configuration are possible. Contact
Ride Designs toll free at 866.781.1633
to explore solutions to your unique
interface challenge.
NOTE: If Quick Release pin comes out of alignment, pin engagement can
be adjusted. 2
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Attach FlexLoc to
wheelchair back canes
1. Use the 4mm allen wrench to loosen
width adjustment set screws (A) and pivot
screws (B) so that the FlexLoc hardware
can be adjusted in width to match
wheelchair width.
CAUTION: Only loosen pivot screws
until teeth are disengaged. If either
pivot screw is backed off to much it will
damage the retainer clip.
2. Swing clamp hinge (C) around
back cane.
3. Swing clamping screw (D) into
clamp hinge and tighten with 4mm allen
wrench.
NOTE: FlexLoc comes preassembled
with the correct clamping screw for 7/8"
and 1" diameter tubing. If clamping to
¾" tubing, replace screws with shorter
screws included with the hardware.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on opposite
side of wheelchair.
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5. Use the 4mm allen wrench to tighten
all fasteners.
a. Clamp screws (2)
b. Pivot screws (2)
c. Back angle screws (4)
d. Back height set screws (3)
e. Back rotation bolts, 10mm (4)
f. Width adjustment set screws (2)
You are now ready to adjust the
hardware for back fitting.
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Wedge Block
Figure 4
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b
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d
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III. Adjusting FlexLoc for back fit
1. Adjust back height.
a. Use the 4mm allen wrench to
loosen clamp screws and slide
FlexLoc up/down on back canes,
and/or
b. Use the 4mm allen wrench to
loosen back height set screws
and slide back up/down on track.
2. Adjust back angle.
a. Use the 4mm allen wrench to
loosen back angle screws (4)
and adjust back angle to desired
orientation.
b. Loosening of these screws also
provides for lateral movement of
center clamp along connecting
tube for lateral adjustment of back
support.
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Lateral Position Back Angle
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3. Adjust seat depth and vertical
rotation.
a. Loosening of pivot screws and
width adjustment set screws allows
for seat depth and vertical rotation
adjustment as shown.
NOTE: Pivot screws must be loosened
sufficiently to separate teeth to allow
movement.
CAUTION: Only loosen pivot screws
until teeth are disengaged. If either pivot
screw is backed off too much it will
damage the retainer clip.
4. Adjust back rotation.
a. Use the 10mm open end wrench
to loosen four (4) back rotation
bolts, and rotate back to desired
orientation.
Once adjustments are completed,
ensure all fasteners are securely
tightened.
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Seat Depth Vertical Rotation
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The Ride Custom Back support works best when
used with the Ride Forward™or Ride Custom Cushion 2
The Ride Forward cushion is most appropriate for people with mild to moderate
risk for skin breakdown.
For people at higher risk for skin breakdown, and/or more challenging postural
control needs, the Ride Custom Cushion 2 is the ultimate in postural support and
skin care. It is specifically contoured to support a person’s unique size, shape,
posture and functional requirements.
*Cut away view of spacer mesh integrated cushion cover.
The Ride Forward™Cushion
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The Ride Custom Cushion 2*
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