Stealth LIGHTNING PUSHCHAIR User manual

USER & WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR
THE
LIGHTNING
PUSHCHAIR
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CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES 3
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS 3
PUSHCHAIR FEATURES 4
PUSHCHAIR ACCESSORIES 6
SPECIFICATIONS CHART 7
1.0 INTRODUCTION 8
2.0 CONTACT INFORMATION 8
3.0 INTENDED USE 8
4.0 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 8
5.0 UNPACKING AND PREPARING THE PUSHCHAIR FOR USE 8
6.0 UNFOLDING THE PUSHCHAIR 8
7.0 SETTING UP AND ADJUSTING THE PUSHCHAIR 9
7.1 Folding and Carrying 9
7.2 Seat Back Angle Adjustment 10
7.3 Seat Depth Adjustment 11
7.4 Footrest Height Adjustment 12
7.5 Footplate Adjustment 12
7.6 Adjusting and Using the Safety Harness 13
7.7 Brake System 14
8.0 INSTALLING ACCESSORIES 15
8.1 Headrest Extension 15
8.2 Canopy 15
8.3 Padded Headrest 15
8.4 Heel Loop and Ankle Cuffs 16
8.5 Padded Headrest 16
8.6 Trunk Support 17
9.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORTING THE LIGHTNING PUSHCHAIR 18
9.1 Prepare Lightning for Transportation 18
9.2 Attach the Set of Tie-Downs 18
9.3 Assembly Instructions 18
9.4 Attach the Lightning Pushchair to Vehicle 19
10.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING THE WORK N PLAY TRAY 20
10.1 Contents 20
10.2 Attaching and Removing the Tray 20
11.0 CLEANING 20
12.0 MAINTENANCE 22
13.0 REPAIR 23
13.1 Front Wheel Assembly 23
13.2 Rear Wheel Assembly 24
13.3 Replacing/Removing the Back Upholstery 24
13.4 Replacing/Removing the Seat Upholstery 24
14.0 WARRANTY 25
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Safety Rules:
WARNING: Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
Immediately discard any plastic wrapping.
Never allow children to fold, assemble, or disassemble the pushchair.
Do not go over the weight capacity for the pushchair. Excessive weight may cause a
hazardous, unstable condition if the approved load is exceeded.
Never place child in pushchair with their head forward and feet rearward.
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
Always use seat belt.
Never leave user unattended.
Never allow pushchair to be used as a toy or allow children to give rides to others.
Never use pushchair if it becomes damaged.
Always be aware of traffic around you when walking.
Always engage brakes when you stop or when you let go of handle.
Accessories or parcels placed in or on the pushchair may cause it to become unstable.
To avoid burns, never put hot liquids in the working tray.
Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the product to prevent finger entrapment.
WARNING – RAINCOVER FOR LIGHTNING PUSHCHAIR
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION, RAINCOVER MUST BE ASSEMBLED
WITH OPTIONAL CANOPY AS PER ILLUSTRATION. DO NOT LEAVE USER
UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME.
Weight Limitations
The weight specifications were tested and approved in accordance to the below guidelines
LT11/LT11SE – Total Weight Capacity is 86lbs (39.0kg)
•66lbs (30kgs) on the seat.
•5lbs (2.3kgs) on left side wheel.
•5lbs (2.3kgs) on right side wheel.
•10lbs (4.5kgs) on the lower basket.
LT14/LT14SE – Total Weight Capacity is 120lbs (54.4kg)
•100lbs (45.5kgs) on the seat.
•5lbs (2.3kgs) on left side wheel.
•5lbs (2.3kgs) on right side wheel.
•10lbs (4.5kgs) on the lower basket.
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Pushchair Features
LT11/LT11SE MODEL
LT14/LT14SE MODEL
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Pushchair Accessories
UPHOLSTERY COLORS:
All accessories are available
in two colors.
Navy Blue Red Glow
HEADREST EXTENSION
Simple Add-On or Remove Design Adds 6" of Height
Item #: LT11-BHRE / LT14-BHRE (BLUE)
Item #: LT11-RHRE / LT14-RHRE (RED)
HEADREST
Padded, Contoured w/Lateral Wings
Item #: LT11-BHR / LT14-BHR (BLUE)
Item #: LT11-RHR / LT14-RHR (RED)
SINGLE FLAP
Adjustable Lateral Trunk Support
Item #: LT11-BSF / LT14-BSF (BLUE)
Item #: LT11-RSF / LT14-RSF (RED)
DOUBLE FLAP
Adjustable Lateral Trunk Support w/Double Pads
Item #: LT11-BDF / LT14-BDF (BLUE)
Item #: LT11-RDF / LT14-RDF (RED)
CANOPY
Extended Length w/Angle for Increased Protection
Viewing Window
Item #: LT11-BCB / LT14-BCB (BLUE)
Item #: LT11-RCB / LT14-RCB (RED)
HEEL LOOPS & ANKLE CUFFS
Soft, Stretch Fabric For Comfortable, Firm Hold
Item #: LT11-BAC / LT14-BAC
HARNESS COVERS
Washable & Easy to Add or Remove Soft, Fleece
Covers w/Lateral Wings
Item #: LT11-BHC / LT14-BHC
Item #: LT11-RHC / LT14-RHC
WEATHER PROTECTOR
w/ Velcro Closures Custom Made for the
Lightning
Item #: LT11-RC / LT14-RC
WORK 'N' PLAY TRAY
w/Turn-Up or Down Sides Easy to Remove &
Position
Item #: LT11-WT (11")
Item #: LT14-WT (14")
TRANSPORTATION TIE DOWN KIT
Item #: LT-TD
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SPECIFICATION CHART
SPECIFICATIONS: 11” Model 14” Model
OVERALL WIDTH 19½" / 495.3mm 24" / 609.6mm
OVERALL LENGTH W/O
RIGGINGS 26½" / 673.1mm 29½" / 749.3mm
OVERALL HT/ PUSH
HANDLE HEIGHT 36" / 914.4mm 36" / 914.4mm
SEAT WIDTH 11" / 279.4mm 14" / 355.6mm
SPACE BETWEEN ARMS 13½" / 342.9mm 16¼" / 412.75mm
SEAT DEPTH* 10" to *12"
254-304.8mm 12" to *14" 304.8-355.6mm
SEAT TO FLOOR 20" @ 11" DEPTH
508mm @ 279.4mm Depth 21" @ 14" DEPTH 533.4mm @ 355.6mm Depth
SEAT ANGLE 30° 30°
BACK UPHOLSTERY 19¼" / 488.95mm 24" / 609.6mm
SEAT TO FOOTREST [
Standard Extension Range in
1" Increments ]
1" to 12"
25.4mm to 304.8mm 1" to 17" 25.4mm to 431.8mm
BACK ANGLE SETTINGS 85°, 90° & 95° 85°, 90° & 95°
FOLDED DIMENSIONS 19¼"W X 19¼”D X 25½"H
488.95mm X 488.95mm X 647.7mm 24"W X 19¼”D X 27½”H 609.6mm X 488.95mm X 698.5mm
WEIGHT OF CHAIR [
Without Riggings ] 22 lbs / 10kg 25 lbs / 11.3kg
WEIGHT CAPACITY 86 lbs / 39kg 120 lbs / 54.4kg
COLOR CHOICES FRAME SILVER SILVER
COLOR CHOICES
UPHOLSTERY NAVY BLUE / RED GLOW NAVY BLUE / RED GLOW
FRONT WHEELS 6” / 152.4mm 6” / 152.4mm
REAR WHEELS 10” / 254mm 10” / 254mm
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1.0 Introduction
This Owners Manual will outline the proper method and easy handling of the Lightning Pushchair and
gives instructions for the required cleaning and maintenance.
To avoid damage caused by improper handling and to allow optimal use of the Lightning Pushchair,
please read the following instructions thoroughly.
If you have further questions or problems, please contact your healthcare provider.
2.0 Contact Company for Any Concerns
For Europe, contact the authorized representative below:
TENDERCARE LIMITED
P.O.BOX 3091 LITTLEHAMPTON, BN16 2WF
UNITED KINGDOM
PH: #44 (0) 1903 726161 FX: #44 (0) 1903 734083
3.0 Intended Use – Recommendations
(Source: Catalogue and index for orthopedic appliances of the health insurance companies, FRG)
Rehab buggies are indicated for the transport of patients with severe disabilities – mainly children and
adolescents – who are unable to walk and or to move independently in a wheelchair.
4.0 Declaration of Conformity
Stealth Products declares that this product conforms to the requirements of the 93 / 42 / EEC
Guidelines.
5.0 Unpacking and Preparing the Pushchair for Use
The original package contains the following components
⇒Pushchair (folded)
⇒Footrest Riggins (both Left & Right)
⇒Owners Manual
⇒Accessories as Ordered
After unpacking and checking you have all components and that they are in good condition, carefully
dispose of the packaging at your local recycling centre.
6.0 For Unfolding the Pushchair, proceed to the following instructions:
•Remove any transport straps or transport guards
•Grasp the pushchair at the push handles and lift up.
•Lift up enough as to allow the left and right locking mechanism to latch in place.
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7.0 Setting Up and Adjusting the Pushchair
7.1 Folding and Carrying
•Grasp the pushchair handles with
both arms, and depress the folding
locking mechanism with foot.
•Hold in the down position and push
the back forward toward the seat.
•Place the left side of the pushchair
on the floor.
•On the right side, maneuver the
Velcro strap around the armrest and
fastened to the back of the chair.
•With care, pick the pushchair up
using the plastic handle.
Illustration of the pushchair in its correct
folding set-up.
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7.2 Seat Back Angle Adjustment
To adjust back angle, you must remove
back upholstery
•Remove the top Velcro strap.
•Remove the lower Velcro strap.
•Remove both left and right side
backrest tubes.
The diagram to the right will show three
position adjustments.
⇒Position 1 = 95°
⇒Position 2 = 90°
⇒Position 3 = 85°
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•Using a 10mm wrench, remove the
adjustment nut on both sides.
•Move to the desired angle position
and fasten the nuts with the 10mm
wrench.
7.3 Seat Depth Adjustment
LT14 Adjustment = 12”-14” (304.8-355.6mm)
LT11 Adjustment = 10”-12” (254-304.8mm)
•Press release button and move For
or Aft for desired depth adjustment.
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7.4 Footrest Height Adjustment
LT14 = 1”-17” (25.4mm to 431.8mm)
LT11 = 1”-12” (25.4mm to 304.8mm)
•Remove the locking pin.
•Move the footrest to the desired
height location.
•And replace the locking pin.
7.5 Footplate Adjustments
The footrest will swing-away for easy use
and adjustment.
•Swing footplate out
•Using a 10mm wrench, loosen the
bolts and move to desired location.
•Once desired location is achieved,
fasten both bolts before use.
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7.6 Adjusting and Using the Safety Harness
Adjusting the depth on the Crotch Strap
•With the button facing up, guide the
strap through the mid section of the
holder.
•Then, guide the strap under and
over the crotch strap ring.
•Finally, adjust the strap to the
desired length and tighten the strap
down.
Adjusting the height on the Shoulder Strap
•Remove both hand nuts from the
back of the pushchair
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•On the front of the pushchair,
remove the top strap pins and
placed them where needed.
•Once desired location is met,
replace both hand nuts and firmly
tighten.
Locking and unlocking the safety harness
•To lock, insert both left and right
side harness pins into push button
slots.
•To unlock, press the “red” push
button and gently pull back.
7.7 Brake System
To engage brake
•With your foot press the brake lever
down. This will lock both rear
wheels
To disengage brake
•With your foot placed under the
brake lever, pull the lever up. This
will unlock both rear wheels.
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8.0 Installing Accessories
8.1 Headrest Extension
•Insert the headrest extension rods
into the backrest accessory tubes
8.2 Canopy
•Insert the canopy into the backrest
accessory tubes or (if headrest
extension is in place) insert into
headrest extension tube.
8.3 Padded Headrest
The headrest extension is required for
installation of the headrest pad.
•From the headrest, tie the loose
strings onto the headrest extension.
•Guide the Velcro strap through the
loop and fastened it to other side of
the strap.
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8.4 Heel Loop and Ankle Cuffs
•Guide the screw from the ankle cuff
through the top of the footrest
•On the bottom of the footrest, place
the washer and fastened the nut.
8.5 Padded Harness Covers
•Wrap cover around the harness
straps and fasten one side of the
Velcro to the other.
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8.6 Trunk Support
•Place the trunk support on the front
of the pushchair and fasten it
around the back set using the
Velcro straps.
•On both sides, wrap the bottom
support flap Velcro straps around
the lower armrest tube.
•Using the loose strap, guide it
through both top support flap rings.
•Finally, guide the strap through its
own ring and wrap around behind
the lower supports flaps.
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9.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORTING THE LIGHTNING PUSHCHAIR
The Lightning pushchair can be folded for transport in the luggage area of the vehicle.
The Lightning pushchair has been successfully impact tested and meets the requirements specified in
ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.1, Section 19, 5.3., prior to May 2002. It may therefore be used as a vehicle
seat.
CAUTION: When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions must be followed.
WARNING: ONLY A COMPETENT PERSON SHOULD INSTALL THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVICES
9.1 PREPARING LIGHTNING FOR TRANSPORT
9.1.1 Check that the child is correctly strapped in the seat using the 5-point harness.
Check that the 5-point harness is properly adjusted.
9.1.2 During transportation the headrest extension must be fitted.
9.1.3 Remove the following if fitted: Work ‘n’ Play Tray, Rain-hood, Shopping Basket
or Sun Canopy
9.2 ATTACH THE SET OF 4 TIE-DOWN KIT BRACKETS
This instruction is specific to the attachment of Tie-Down hardware for the Lightning Pushchair.
WARNING: FAILURE TO ATTACH THE HARDWARE AS DETAILED COULD LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
9.2.1 TOOLS
3/16” T-handle Allen.
9.2.2 CONTENTS
4 – Tie Down assemblies and each include:
1 – Handle Threaded Clamp (HTC)
1 – Through Clamp (TC)
4 – ¼-20 x ¾” Socket Head Cap Screws
9.3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.3.1 Separate the 4 TCs from the HTCs by removing the four screws.
9.3.2 Apply adequate amount of Loctite to each screw.
9.3.3 Loosely position the HTC and the TC to the front left and right bars as shown:
•LT14- (Fig. 1)
•LT11- (Fig. 2)
9.3.4 Loosely position the HTC and the TC to the rear left and right bars as shown.
•(Fig. 3)
9.3.5 Tighten all clamp screws to 100 inches pounds of torque (metric: 11Nm)
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(Fig. 1)
Front View
14” Pushchai
r
Handle
Threaded
Clamps
Through
Clamps
(Fig. 2)
Front View
11” Pushchai
r
Through
Clamps
(Fig. 3)
Rear View
11” & 14”
9.4 ATTACH THE LIGHTNING PUSHCHAIR TO VEHICLE
The Lightning must be attached to the vehicle using the Set of 4 Tie-Down Kit Brackets, and a 4-
point wheelchair restraint with Karabiners
Note:- The Set of 4 Tie-Down Kit Brackets is available from Tendercare Ltd. 4-
point wheelchair restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems.
•Position the assembly correctly in
the vehicle over the floor track with
the front of the Lightning facing
towards the front of the vehicle (in
the direction of travel). Put the
Brakes on.
•Attach the front restraints to the
floor track and the front Tie-Down
Brackets making sure they are in
line with the floor track. Attach the
rear restraints to the floor track and
the rear Tie-Down Brackets.
•Open the lever of the over centre
buckle and pull through the excess
webbing to tighten the belt. Snap
down lever to tension.
•To release the Lightning follow the
above instructions in reverse order.
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10.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTACHING THE WORK ‘N’ PLAY TRAY
The below instructions are for attaching the Work ‘n’ Play tray to the Lightning Pushchair.
CAUTION: THE TRAYS HAVE BEEN RATED TO HOLD UP TO 6.8kgs/15lbs OF WEIGHT. DO
NOT OVERLOAD.
WARNING: REMOVE THE TRAY WHEN TRANSPORTING USER IN A MOVING VEHICLE.
10.1 Contents
oPlastic Tray
o2 Locking Pins
10.2 Attaching And Removing The Tray
10.2.1 Place the tray on top of the armrest handles as shown on Fig. 1.
10.2.2 Insert a locking pin to both sides as shown on Fig. 2.
10.2.3 For removal, ensure that the tray is free from objects and release the tray by
removing both locking pins.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
11.0 CLEANING
11.1 Frame
11.1.1 To clean the frame, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
11.1.2 For more stubborn stains wipe with a damp cloth and warm water in which a
little mild soap has been dissolved. Dry thoroughly
11.1.3 Never use furniture polish or any spirit to clean the frame
11.2 Upholstery
11.2.1 Remove the seat and back upholstery from the pushchair.
11.2.2 Remove the harness and support boards from the upholstery.
11.2.3 Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle.
11.2.4 Dry cover thoroughly before re-assembly. Do not tumble dry.
11.3 H-Harness
11.3.1 Remove harness from pushchair.
11.3.2 Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not tumble dry.
11.3.3 Do Not immerse in water or wash in a machine
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