Wheeleez Wz1-wc-atk-30 User manual

All-Terrain

Wheelchair Conversion Kits

Instruction Manual

WheelEEZ® Rear Wheel Conversion Kit

(WZ1-WC-ATK-30/42/49”

and

WheelEEZ® Front Wheel Conversion Kit

(WZ1-WC-AT-FB-30)

www.wheeleez.com

Chair Used for Reference ONLY

Congratulations! You have purchased the most versatile wheelchair conversion kits to convert your standard

wheelchair into an all-terrain wheelchair. The All-Terrain Conversion Kits were specifically designed to modify

most folding wheelchairs providing accessibility to beaches, parks, and trails—paths that standard wheelchair

wheels cannot negotiate. Proper installation and care will provide you with exceptional performance as you

venture into areas with sand and other challenging terrain.

Your conversion kits have been designed for safety and simplicity. In addition, they have been manufactured

using corrosion-resistant stainless steel, aluminum, and high-strength molded plastic fittings. In addition, the

kits are equipped with WheelEEZ® balloon wheels for long-lasting, low-maintenance service.

Please Read and Understand the Entire Manual Prior to Kit Installation.

All-Terrain Conversion Kits Illustrations:

Note: Prior to assembly, ensure that the following components arrived in your cartons.

Reference Chair Only Front Wheel Conversion Kit-assembled Rear Conversion Kit-shown assembled

(Not Included)

Wheel Conversion Kit Components

Parts:

(2) WheelEEZ® Balloon Wheels (8) 25.4mm (1-inch) U-bolts

(2) Axle Brackets (1) PVC Plastic Spacer Tube

(8) 20mm (3/4-inch) U-bolts (8) Flat Washers

(8) Nylock Nuts (1) Aluminum Axle

(4) Quick Clip Pins (QCP)

Front Wheel Conversion Kit Components

Parts:

(1) Balloon Wheel, WZ1-30UB (4) Nylock Nuts, 6mm

(1) Caster Assembly (4) Flat Washers, 6mm

(1) Rear Support Tube (1) Hitch Pin

(1) Caster Support Tube (1) Wire Lock Pin

(1) Center Support Tube Assembly (2) Rear Axle Spacer Tubes

(2) U-Bolts, 20 x 6mm

(2) U-Bolts, 25.4 x 6mm

General Description:

The Rear Wheel Conversion Kit fits most folding wheelchairs and utilizes standard hardware to

connect the brackets to the chairs. Installation of the brackets may require only three U-bolts

because for the wheelchair’s frame structure – this is acceptable provided that the brackets

tubes are located below the chair’s rear frame tube. Plastic (PVC) material has been provided

for use as clearance spacers for the wheels. Cut the material using a hacksaw or PVC cutters to

the correct length to prevent wheel movement or contact with the chair’s frame.

The Front Wheel Conversion Kit has been designed to work with the Rear Wheel Conversion

Kit. This kit will fit most wheelchairs with caster stem bolts. Note that some applications will

require disassembly of the existing stem bolts and casters to facilitate use of existing

components. The intent is to use the wheelchair’s existing caster stem bolts and hardware for

the installation. Refer to your local hardware store if additional hardware is required.

In addition, this kit may be connected to the wheelchair frame using U-bolts when caster/

stem-bolt mounting is not possible. Use the appropriate size U-bolts for your wheelchair’s

frame tube diameter, (20mm/3/4-inch or 25.4mm/ 1-inch). Plastic (PVC) material has been

provided to maintain the center position of the center tube when mounted to the rear axle.

Cut the material to the correct length and install as shown in the instructions. It is important to

keep this tube centered for proper operation.

We have provided these instructions illustrating straight-forward connections that apply to

most wheelchairs.

Installation of the kits require simple hand tools including a 5mm hex wrench, 10mm wrench

or ratchet/socket, adjustable wrenches, hacksaw or similar, and pliers. Note: Disassembly of

your particular wheelchair may require other tools.

It is important that hardware remain loosely fitted until all components have been assembled.

After initial assembly, verify that the wheelchair’s front-to-rear angle is acceptable for the user.

Adjust components accordingly to ensure safety and comfort for the user. Thereafter, secure all

hardware and re-check the chair’s configuration.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Failure to Adhere to the Following Safety Precautions Could Result in Serious Injury or Death!

1. Do not leave any person unattended or unsecured while in a modified wheelchair, or any wheelchair.

2. Always ensure the seatbelt is properly adjusted for the user.

3. Brakes are not an opon once these kits are installed. Therefore, presence of an aendant is always a

crical safety factor in order to be in control.

4. Weight Limitations: Observe maximum user weight for your wheelchair because the WheelEEZ® balloon

wheels float - it is imperative to observe the user’s weight in relation to the flotation of the wheels.

6. Environmental Precautions:

- Maintain physical control of the wheelchair when in or near the water.

-- Use of two attendants is encouraged when water depth is greater than 15cm (6 inches).

- Observe uneven terrain to prevent tipping (i.e., slopes, inclines, angles, etc.).

- Observe tidal changes, wave action, wind speed and direction, and extreme temperatures.

- Observe water depth and wave action when in the water. The balloon wheels will float - do not exceed

water levels above the center of the wheels.

- Sun and heat will cause metal parts to become extremely hot – use caution when handling.

7. Mechanical Precautions:

- Ensure all lock pins, clips, fasteners, seatbelts, etc. are secure prior to operation.

- Ensure WheelEEZ® balloon wheels are properly inflated, 0.14 - 0.28 bar (2 - 4 psi).

Assembly Instructions

Axle Brackets, Axle and Wheel Components

Note: Loosely assemble all components prior to tightening hardware.

Place chair upside down as shown. Loosely install (2) brackets as shown –each side of rear of

chair with appropriate U Bolts supplied.

Correctly installed brackets Insert axle through bracket and install tube

Insert axle through opposite bracket Center tube (arrow) - measure to cut spacer

Area A

Note: Position tube at center and measure Area A, (2 places). Cut supplied spacer material to

correct length. Remove axle and install spacers on each side of center tube.

The crossbar support and the crossbar support extensions may be installed in two positions

to permit height adjustment. (After assembly, ensure the chair’s front to rear angle is correct

for safe transport of user. Adjust as necessary.)

The following photos illustrate installation using existing stem bolts connections. It may be

necessary to install spacers to secure the extension tubes, since stem bolt length varies.

Install crossbar support tube –Config. 1 Install crossbar support tube –Config. 2

(Note position of extension tubes for height adjustment)

Extension tube Config. 1 Extension tube Config. 2

Secure extension tubes with spacers, washers and

nuts, as applicable (circle) into caster stem bolt

receptacles. After securing extension tubes, lightly

tighten the crossbar bolts (arrow), two places –do

not over-tighten!

The following photo illustrates installation using U-bolts to make the frame connections.

Install crossbar extension tubes using provided U-

bolts, washers and nuts. Position tubes as close to

the front of the chair’s frame as possible. Note

that the crossbar and crossbar extension tubes

may be adjusted for height as in the previous

section. Do not tighten hardware at this time.

Check for correct height/angle to ensure safety.

Extension tube –Config. 1 Extension tube –Config. 2 Install and secure wire lock pin

Insert front extension tube into center support tube first to its shortest length. Note that this

tube may be installed in two positions for height adjustment. After correct position and

length have been established, adjust the length as desired and install Wire Lock Pin.

Rear Wheels to Axle

Install rear wheels –install Push wheels out Check clearance and cut PVC

Quick Clip Pins (QCP) against QCPs to fill this area

Wheelchair widths vary, so cut PVC material to correct lengths and install between axle

brackets and wheels to prevent sideways wheel movement.

Caster and Wheel Assembly

Assemble caster and wheel prior to installing onto the Front Wheel Front Conversion Kit.

Caster components Insert bushing sleeves x2 Insert metal axle sleeve

Position wheel between Install and tighten lock nut Assembled Caster

caster forks and install bolt

Front Caster to bushing housing

Remove hitch pin from bushing housing –Reinstall hitch pin into bushing housing

push caster into housing –ensure pin passes through both holes.

Important - Final Assembly and Functional Checks

Place wheelchair in the upright position –observe the front-to-rear angle as viewed from

the side. Adjust components to achieve the correct angle for the safety and comfort of user.

* Secure all hardware –do not over-tighten.

* Ensure the Wire Lock Pin is fully inserted in the front extension tubes and clipped securely.

* Ensure that Quick Clip Pins secure rear wheels, and Hitch Pin secures the front caster.

* Ensure that the WheelEEZ® balloon wheels are properly inflated –review information card

supplied with the wheels or refer to the tire’s sidewall.

Disassembly of your Conversion Kits are in reverse of assembly.

General Maintenance and Cleaning

We advise a clear-water rinse of all components after each use, especially after exposure to

salt water, as well as prior to storage.

If sand or debris has entered between the wheels and axles, disassemble, rinse thoroughly and reassemble.

WheelEEZ® balloon wheels: We recommend a clear-water rinse after each use. In addition, we advise regular

pressure checks to ensure proper inflation.

Limited Warranty

APSL - Hong Kong (Asian Prime Sources Limited), Effective April 07, 2010

Wheeleez, Inc. (Authorized Warranty Service Provider for APSL - Hong Kong in the USA)

3890 Industrial Way, Benicia, CA 94510 USA

Tel: 707-751-3999, Fax: 707-751-3939, www.wheeleez.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BY ACCEPTING AND USING THE Wheeleez® PRODUCT, CUSTOMER IS ACCEPTING ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY AND ITS WAIVERS. CUSTOMER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETURN THE PRODUCT IF THESE TERMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

APSL - Hong Kong (“COMPANY”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Customer”) of its Wheeleez® products (i.e. the Wheeleez® tire, rim assembly, and frame) that

such products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for the lesser of (i) ninety (90) days from the date of purchase in cases where the Customer

leases or rents the Wheeleez® product to third parties; or (ii) six (6) months from the date of purchase by the Customer in the case of other sales (the “Warranty

Period”). With respect to any defect in materials or workmanship occurring within the Warranty Period, notice thereof from the Customer must be received in

writing by COMPANY at its principal place of business not later than 30 days after expiration of the Warranty Period (“Covered Defect”) or the LIMITED

WARRANTY will expire and be void. This limited warranty shall not extend to or apply to any industrial use of COMPANY’S product which would require metal

bearings for the Wheeleez® wheel, such as in construction applications. In such applications, Customer shall look solely to the separate warranty provided by the

bearing manufacturer. Should any court extend the protections of this warranty to such Customer, then the limitations herein stated as to the remedies, duration

and extent of the warranty shall apply.

Upon receiving timely written notice of a Covered Defect, and in full satisfaction of its obligations under this LIMITED WARRANTY, COMPANY shall have the option

of repairing or replacing any part or the whole of its product to cure the Covered Defect and fully satisfy its obligations hereunder. At its option, COMPANY may

either (i) repair or replace the Covered Defect at the Customer’s facility, in which event Customer shall cooperate fully with COMPANY, or (ii) COMPANY may

require that the Customer ship the part or product affected by the Covered Defect to COMPANY or its designated repair facility for repair. All notices by Customer

respecting any Covered Defect shall be through the contact for Wheeleez, Inc., noted above.

All warranty replacements require prior COMPANY approval and must be shipped to COMPANY freight pre-paid. All warranty parts or products are returned to

the Customer with shipping charges COD unless otherwise agreed to in writing. If a product or part is replaced or repaired, the Warranty Period for such product

or part shall be the later of (i) sixty (60) days after the date of repair or replacement of such defective part or product, or (ii) the remaining length of the original six

(6) month Warranty Period for such product or part. Any sales representations or demonstrations shown to the Customer were for purposes or illustration only

and do not alter this Limited Warranty or imply any uses for the Company’s product other than those for which it was designed. Customer agrees as a condition of

its purchase of the COMPANY’S products to review the limitations listed in the wheel/tire warranty information.

This product is not designed and should not be (i) used for horizontal movement along an incline where one side of the product is elevated above the other, (ii)

moved at speeds in excess of normal walking speed (2-4 miles per hour), (iii) subjected to sharp turning maneuvers. Exceeding tire pressure and/or maximum

payload limitations voids any Warranty. This product is not intended to be used for long-term storage under loaded conditions. This product is NOT legal for “ON-

ROAD” use and is NOT intended to be used as a FLOTATION DEVICE, FLYING INSTRUMENT, or TOY.

Any use of this product in a manner other than that for which it was designed shall terminate any warranties hereunder. Furthermore, Seller will have no

warranty obligations under this LIMITED WARRANTY if the products or goods furnished by COMPANY to Customer are subjected to abuse, misuse, negligence,

OVERINFLATION, accident or any modification not approved by Seller (any modification approved by COMPANY must be carried out in accordance with

COMPANY’s instructions, be approved in writing by COMPANY, and must be completed consistent with good engineering practices).

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES PRINTED ABOVE ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR ANY MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN THE

COMPANY’S PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF DAMAGES CLAIMED. CUSTOMER AND ALL OTHER PARTIES WHO ACQUIRE AN INTEREST OR USE

COMPANY’S PRODUCTS HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE COMPANY FROM ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS WHATSOEVER. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE

LIMITED WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES SPECIFIED HEREIN, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, AND

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OF FITNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, OR USE.

REGARDLESS OF ANY OTHER PROVISION HEREIN, (i) COMPANY’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES DUE TO DEFECTS IN PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE

COST OF THE PRODUCT, PART, OR SERVICE PAID FOR BY THE CUSTOMER, AND (ii) NEITHER COMPANY NOR ITS AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OR SUCCESSORS IN

INTEREST SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT IN ITS PRODUCTS, WHETHER

FOR LOSS OF USE, LOST REVENUE, LOST PROFIT, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.

THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE CUSTOMER’S PARTICULAR USE OR APPLICATION OF THE COMPANY PRODUCT OR PART, AND

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY KNEW OF SUCH PARTICULAR USE OR APPLICATION. NO AGENT, STAFF, OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND

ANY WARRANTIES OR ASSURANCES TO A CUSTOMER CONTRARY TO THESE PROVISIONS UNLESS THEY ARE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF COMPANY.

ANY CHANGE IN THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION ON LIABILITIES MUST BE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY COMPANY.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights while also limiting those rights and your remedies. You may also have other rights under applicable law and certain

jurisdictions may preclude limitations on the length of a warranty or on the recovery of incidental or consequential damages. If any portion of this warranty

and/or its limitations is deemed to be unenforceable, then the remaining portion shall be enforced.

Should Customer wish to enhance the warranties provided by COMPANY, it may do so by contacting COMPANY and negotiating for enhancements to the limited

warranty herein granted based on price. However, no such enhancements shall be valid unless evidenced by a specific agreement to such effect, duly executed by