Whirlwind RoughRider User manual

Watch the Assembly Video
at
www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/roughrider-support

Parts
55 - 65 PSI
Select Axle Position
13mm
Brakes
2
Wheels
1
Tippy : Active Stable : Less Active
See page 7 in the User Manual for tting.

10mm
19mm
(3/4”)
13mm
(1/2”)
19mm
(3/4”)
13mm
(1/2”)
19mm
(3/4”)
1 2 3 4 5
19mm
Tools
19mm

Calf Strap
13mm 13mm
Footrests
3
13mm
Backrest
5
High
2

Calf Strap
4
Mid
Low
34

Pre-Assembled
Backrest Cover
6

Seat Extension
7
10mm
8 Cushion Note: Pressure sores can occur at any point
of contact between the rider and the
wheelchair, including but not limited to
backrest, seat or cushion surface,
edge of seat, calf strap, and footrests.
If riders do not have complete sensation, or if they
cannot communicate effectively, riders should have a
competent person evaluate the risk of pressure sores.
Riders should monitor themselves carefully,
or be monitored by an assistant,
to minimize the risk of pressure sores.
Whirlwind recommends professional fitting and
rider training from an experienced wheelchair user.

•Tires are inflated equally to 55-65 psi.
•Rear wheels are positioned in the desired axle hole and
are the same position on both left and right sides.
•Rear wheel axle bolts are tightened firmly and wheels spin freely.
• The wheelchair, with rider, rolls straight on a level surface.
(Not rolling straight may indicate a problem with assembly.)
•Brakes lock and unlock easily and prevent the rear wheels from turning
when locked.
•Footrests are at the desired height and set while the rider’s cushion is in
place. Footrests are at the same height on left and right side
(unless rider has asymmetrical leg length) and the calf (or heel) strap
is adjusted comfortably. Footrests must be high enough to not interfere
with the casters as they swivel.
•Backrest tubes are at the desired height and are the
same height on left and right side.
•Backrest straps are not twisted or tangled, and they
do not prevent the wheelchair from opening fully.
•Backrest straps are adjusted to promote the comfort and posture of the
rider and do not create high pressure areas on any part of the back.
• Backrest cover is installed with the tabs secured below the backrest straps.
• The seat depth is set according to the rider’s preference
(with or without extension).
• A seat cushion appropriate to the rider's risk of pressure sores is installed
on the chair and correctly fitted to the rider.
Note: A cushion is not included with the wheelchair.
www.whirlwindwheelchair.org/roughrider-support
Assembly Checklist
1 Wheels
2 Brakes
3 Footrests
5 Backrest
6 Backrest
Cover
7 Seat
Extension
8 Cushion
Revision: Oct 1-2012