Rio Mobility Dragonfly User manual

Manual Handcycle
User Manual
Rio Mobility
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.riomobility.com

IMPORTANT!
Consult with your health care professional to determine if the DragonflyTM
is appropriate for you.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INITIAL SETUP OF THIS
HANDCYCLE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN, SUCH AS A WHEELCHAIR OR BICYCLE
MECHANIC.
AS WITH ANY THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE, SIDE-TO-SIDE
STABILITY IS DECREASED COMPARED TO A WHEELCHAIR
ALONE, SO USE CAUTION WHEN TURNING AT HIGH SPEEDS.
Follow the recommendations in your wheelchair manual.
The Dragonfly
TM
The operation of a handcycle involves a certain level of risk and the potential for serious
bodily injury.
is intended for use for mobility in sporting and/or recreational purposes only and
is not intended as an exclusive means of mobility. Check local vehicle/wheelchair regulations.

1. Wheelchair Requirements
As part of our installation process, you will attach our mounting clamps onto your
wheelchair.
Our wheelchair attachments fit most wheelchairs. However, a few wheelchairs will not fit
our clamps. Use this guide to determine if our devices are right for you.
There are five points that must be considered in order to determine whether your
wheelchair is compatible with our wheelchair attachments:
1) Seat width. Must be between 14 to 22 in -or- 35.5 to 55.8 cm
(measured end-to-end on the width of your seat cushion).
2) Tube diameters. Currently supported tubing diameters are:
(printable tubing ruler on next page).
• 7/8 in -or- 22.2 mm
• 1 in -or- 25.4 mm
• 1.125 in -or- 28.6 mm
• 1.2 in -or- 30.5 mm
• 1.25 in -or- 31.8 mm
If your tubing is a different shape or diameter contact [e-mail]
3) Tube clearance. To attach the clamps, 1.25 in -or- 32 mm clearance is required.
Diagrams with examples of tube clearances are given in the following pages.
4) Tube angle. Ideally the tubes should be vertical or close to vertical. However,
installation is possible with tubes that taper inwards with slight angles, the larger the
taper angle the more challenging it is to use our “Quick Release Coupler” attachment.
See the diagrams on the following pages where illustrations of wheelchair designs with
tapering tube angles are shown.
5) Footrests on folding chairs. Removable footrests can pose challenges for our clamp
installation, so please consult below where examples of wheelchair designs with
removable footrests are given. Never mount our clamps directly onto removable
footrests as they were not designed to take such riding forces.

The DragonflyTM is compatible with almost all wheelchairs without the need for any
special adapters.
Anti-Tips
&
Seatbelts
When seated in the wheelchair, your center of gravity must be
far enough forward as to make “wheelies” or tipping
backwards difficult. IMPORTANT: If the chair is set up such
that “wheelies” are easy, it may be unstable while attaching or
detaching the handcycle. Anti-tips MUST be installed on your
wheelchair. A seat belt is also strongly recommended.
Wheel Locks Wheelchairs must have Wheel Locks installed.
Weight Combined wheelchair and user weight must be less than
130kg/280lb.

Visit www.riomobility.com for the Dragonfly™ installation
video:
The installation of the clamp and frame system for the Dragonfly™ is the
same as the Firefly™.
Set handcranks so that your arms are slightly bent, not locked and it clears
your legs on the downstroke.
2. Installing The Dragonfly™
Hand pedal
Crank
Auxiliary
parking brake
Gear shifter
Chainring
Chain
Water bottle
Chain guide
2 Pins
Coupler
Height
adjustment
screws
Quick release
V-brake
L-Tube
Gear hub

The optimal installation angle for your handcycle attachment
Good:
1) The chair clamps mounted
high on straight tubing
2) Tire is as close to the foot
rest while still allowing
ample foot clearance from
the tire while steering
3) The handlebar is high
enough to clear the knees
and allow body torso
clearance when steering
Bad:
1) The chair clamps are
mounted too low
2) The tire is too far from the
footrest
3) At this angle the pedals will
be too close to the rider’s
knees.
4) There needs to be adequate
clearance between the
pedals and your knees
5) Lost traction from the
chopper like angle
Good:
1) The chair clamps mounted
high on straight tubing
2) Tire is as close to the foot
rest while still allowing
ample foot clearance from
the tire while steering
3) The angle is more upright
than the Firefly. You need
to add some core weight on
your pedal downstroke
4) The handlebar is high
enough and out of the way
to clear your knees

Pedal forward to move forward, pedal backwards to brake.
Shift the gears to change the speeds.
3. Controls
Hand pedal
Crank
Auxiliary
parking brake
Gear shifter
Chain
Pedal quick
release button

L-Bracket (brake handle and shifter) placement
Use this guide as a reference to make sure you place the L-bracket mount with the shifter and
brake lever at the best location, while maintaining clearance for the rotating hand cranks. Be
sure to check that the wires coming out of the brake lever and shifter are not in the way of your
rotating hand crank. Also make sure that the right pin quick release button does not run into
the chain guard. If so, you can slightly bend the chain guard away from the right pin.
Angled Poorly
Best Placement
Incorrect Level
Not Recommended
The bracket should be low and near
the fork clamp. This gives 1” / 25mm
clearance between the shifter and
left crank arm. There is clearance to
access the parking brake.
The location is good but the brake
lever is too close to the chain. There
should be at least 1/2” / 12mm
minimum between the brake lever
and the chain.
The shifter should not be level w/ the
pedal QR pin.
The shifter should not touch the
inside of the left crank arm.

All screws must be tightened using a torque limiter wrench (included in
packaging).
Clean the handcycle with a damp cloth. Do not soak or spray with water or
use detergent. Lubricate as necessary after cleaning.
Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts with
manufacturer or approved parts. Please contact your dealer or
[e-mail] for information on replacement parts.
We recommend keeping the box your Dragonfly™ was shipped in; it makes
a handy container
for storage of your handcycle, your handcycle accessories, the included
tools, and the manual for storage and travel. It can also be used to ship the
unit to the factory in case of maintenance or warranty repairs.
4. Maintenance
Inspection/ Maintenance Item
Initially
Weekly
6 Months
Check and Tighten Hardware
X
X
Brake Pad Wear
X

5. Troubleshooting
When climbing a hill, the front wheel slips.
The front wheel is too far forward of your center of gravity. Please adjust the handcycle so that
the f ront wheel is as close as possible to the footrest without interfering w h i l e driving
straight or turning. If possible, you may also want to move the rear axles further back.
When climbing hills, leaning forward in your chair may be necessary.
Check that the front caster wheels are at least 5 cm/ 2 inches off the ground when the
handcycle is installed.
The chain keeps derailing or popping off the cog or chainring.
Check the chain is tight without any slack or play. Make sure the chain is aligned straight
and is not twisted or offset. If the chain needs adjustment, have one person hold the front wheel,
loosen the 2 screws on the fork clamp. Have a friend pull the cranks up with strong force, make
sure the chain is straight and there is no slack in the chain, then tighten the 2 clamp screws.
The Shimano™ Nexus 8 hub is skipping or falling out of gear.
1) Rotate the shifter into gear #4.
2) Look at the cassette joint bracket on Nexus Hub system to find the “two yellow lines.” Check
that the yellow setting lines on the cassette joint bracket and pulley are aligned with each other.
The yellow setting lines are located in two places. Use the one that is easiest to see.
LOCK
NOTE
If the overlapping area falls short of two
thirds of each setting line, the gears may
not be properly engaged during
pedaling, resulting in abnormal noise or
free spinning of the hand pedals.
3) Adjust the shifter barrel adjuster if necessary to realign the 2 yellow lines.
Turn the cable adjustment barrel of the
REVOSHIFT lever to align the setting
lines.
Again, move the REVOSHIFT lever from X
to Y, then back to X, and confirm that
the yellow setting lines are aligned.
X Y
8-speed 4 1

Safety Checklist
• A helmet and safety belt are recommended.
•ALWAYS engage the wheel locks on your wheelchair before attaching or detaching the
handcycle.
•ALWAYS check to make sure that your latches are fully engaged before operating your
handcycle.
• Check to make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and all latches are secured.
• Make sure the hand brakes work properly before riding your handcycle.
• Do not add any parts or accessories not authorized by Rio Mobility to your handcycle. Any
addition could be unsafe and will void your warranty.
Before You Ride
Make sure that your Dragonfly™ is installed, adjusted, and maintained properly. Do not use the
Dragonfly™ until you and your health care professional determine that you have the ability to
use it safely in an uncontrolled environment.
Use your wheelchair as described in your wheelchair manual and use the Dragonfly™ in the
same safe manner that you would a wheelchair with pushrims. Follow all additional warnings
and instructions for the Dragonfly™ in this manual.
Outdoor Use
Always watch out for traffic and pedestrians when riding on the road and sidewalk and follow
all traffic regulations. Follow any and all local regulations that apply to this device.
Turning Stability
Always mind your speed, especially when turning. You should have full control of your
wheelchair at all times. Do not exceed the maximum allowable speed recommended by your
wheelchair manufacturer.
Three-wheeled vehicles are less stable in turns compared to wheelchairs alone, so be careful
to keep all three wheels on the ground and moderate your speed when approaching curves.
Be careful when reaching and leaning left or right from your wheelchair with your handcycle
attached - the longer wheelbase makes it less stable in sideways leans than your regular
wheelchair. Narrow wheelchairs are less stable in general, so be extra careful if your
wheelchair is particularly narrow.
Auxiliary hand-brake for emergency stopping and parking
Your handcycle is equipped with 2 brakes:
1) the main coaster brake works by pedaling backwards
2) the V brake handle w/ locking parking brake button
Note: should your chain pop or derail “don’t panic” keep your dominant hand on the
handle to steer and use your other hand to apply the hand brake to stop.
6. Safety

Obstacles
Be careful going over bumps and curbs over 2 inches (5cm) high. Your front casters may
contact these surfaces, causing a loss of control. Use your pushrims to get over bumps, NOT
the handcycle. You should approach bumps and curbs straight on and at low speed to avoid
injury or damage to your wheelchair.
Note: Be aware of road surfaces, especially on inclines and declines. Watch out for
water, ice, and oil film.
Transferring
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of your chair with the Dragonfly™ attached. You MUST
detach the handcycle before transferring.
General Notes & Precautions
Mind your fingers and hands when using your handcycle.
Keep children away from your handcycle to avoid possible injury to both you and
the child.
Do not carry anything that obstructs your view or interferes with the handlebar
operation.
Do not put weight on the wings (objects or people).
This handcycle is meant for everyday recreational or general sporting use and is
not intended for use in competition.
Rio Mobility is not responsible for any damage or injury due to misuse of your
handcycle.

Rio Mobility warrants the Dragonfly for one (1) year from the date of initial
consumer purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and
workmanship.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING; DAMAGE TO CABLES OR
INNER WIRES, TIRES, TUBES, FABRICS AND CHAINS. PHYSICAL DAMAGE
AFTER RECEIPT OF PRODUCT.
If you see or suspect any damage or defects report the problem upon
receipt of the product.
This warranty is only available for the original owner or purchaser and is
non-transferable.
Limitations
This warranty is VOID if:
•Assembly and installation are not performed according to the
instructions
•Preventive and routine maintenance has not been performed
•The serial number is removed or altered
•The gear hub was altered or disassembled
•The handcycle is used in any competitive event
•The handcycle is used in stunt riding, jumping, or similar activity
•The handcycle is submerged in or sprayed with water; includes
accidental exposure such as rain
•The handcycle is used in a manner contrary to the instructions
outlined in the Owner’s Manual
•Any modifications are made to the device
•You accidentally run into objects and obstructions
!
Please contact your dealer for installation, service,
or warranty needs. !
7. Limited Warranty