Convaid CuddleBug, User Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH User s Guide CuddleBug Tilt In Space Wheelchair SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING...

Page 2: ...her manufacturers products Replace any worn parts immediately Customer Service Support Toll Free 1 888 Convaid 266 8243 Phone 310 618 0111 Fax 310 618 8811 Email custservice convaid com International...

Page 3: ...t 14 Height adjustable armrest 15 Foot positioner 15 Height adjustable push handle 16 Tilt in space 17 Recline 17 Hi Lo 18 Upper extremity support suface tray 18 Under seat storage tray 19 Oxygen Tank...

Page 4: ...right side of the chair s handle and lift seat back into full upright position Fig 3 CONVAID USER S GUIDE 1 Setting Up Unpacking Unfolding Check to see that the following items are included with the...

Page 5: ...the lever located on the back of the seat and pull up on chair Fig 4 5 Adjust handles and foot plate into desired position 6 Apply wheel locks before placing individual in chair Fig 5 SETTING UP Fig...

Page 6: ...best results Fig 6 2 Tilt chair in upright position 3 Push in grey detent buttons on the footplate and swing footplate out and upward until parallel with the ground Fig 7 4 Apply wheel locks Fig 8 5...

Page 7: ...Fig 10 7 While holding the red loop squeeze the recline lever on the right side of the chair s handle and recline the back all the way down Fig 11 12 8 Push in grey detent buttons on the handle and ro...

Page 8: ...them in a clockwise direction Fig 14c Measure from the most posterior portion of the buttocks to the back of the knee Subtract from that measure ment 1 2 to allow adequate clearance between the seat...

Page 9: ...ing against the frame However the chair should not be too wide or the user will slide around and posture could be affected Fig 15a Fig 15b Seat width is measured from the inside walls of the seat pan...

Page 10: ...late to the desired position and reinsert the pins Fig 17b In case of an especially short seat to footplate adjustment the excess material of the calf flap may be wrapped under the footplate and attac...

Page 11: ...ge of the leg rest where the footplate tubes are located Angle the footplate for maximum comfort and tighten the bolts Fig 17c Footplate Depth Adjustment To adjust the depth of the footplate loosen th...

Page 12: ...ee lap belt angle or to the sides of the seat pan to achieve a 60 degree lap belt angle Fig 19 20 To attach the belts to the chair open the plastic clip located at the ends of the positioning belts an...

Page 13: ...pth Adjustable Crotch Strap The 3 point positioning belt comes with a depth adjustable crotch strap To adjust 1 Locate the small metal retainer on the crotch strap Push it through the slot under the s...

Page 14: ...hed the desired shoulder height push each metal retainer back through the appropriate hole in the back pan Make sure the metal retainers are through both the plastic back and the metal back Avoid twis...

Page 15: ...tment Loosen two adjustable levers on the back of the chair by rotating them counter clockwise Slide thoracic support vertically to desired posi tion and tighten levers Fig 31 Width Adjustment Loosen...

Page 16: ...width Fig 34 The pommel separates the legs at the knees for proper seating Depth adjustment Use a wrench to loosen the two nuts located under the pommel Slide pommel to desired posi tion and tighten t...

Page 17: ...ocated behind the back pan and slide the back bracket to the desired height then retighten the nuts B Or loosen the two screws behind the headrest pad and slide the headrest pad your desired height th...

Page 18: ...t height of armrests loosen the two round knobs and slide armrest to desired position re tighten knobs Fig 38 The foot positioner holds the foot securely in place To attach select desired location on...

Page 19: ...button adjust the handle to desired angle and release button Fig 41 Height Adjustment Pull the black knob located on the bottom of the push handle s arms and turn one quarter of the way Fig 42 Swing...

Page 20: ...d angle of tilt has been achieved Fig 45 Recline Squeeze the lever on the right side of the chair s handle and recline to desired position Fig 46 To recline past 115 degrees grasp the red loop with yo...

Page 21: ...down at a forward angle Fig 48 Release the lever when desired height of seat has been achieved Fig 49 Fig 48 Fig 49 Accessories Upper Extremity Support Surface Tray The tray is used for feeding and t...

Page 22: ...c for easy cleaning and includes a removable plastic base to prevent sag The tray is easy to install or remove and is attached to the chair frame with snap closures Fig 53 Fig 51 Fig 52 Fig 53 Oxygen...

Page 23: ...5 then insert canopy rod into socket tubes located on the sides of the back pan and rotate handle to desired position Fig 56 Fig 57 Opening and closing the canopy To open grasp and push away from you...

Page 24: ...bric at sides of chair Fig 60 4 Remove the fabric bag by unsnapping buttons One button on eachside Fig 61 5 Remove the headret mounting bracket cover by releasing the Velcro at the top and bottom of c...

Page 25: ...Dimensions 11 4 x 6 11 4 x 8 Size 6 Size 8 Dimensions Dimensions 11 4 x 6 11 4 x 8 Wheels Pneumatic Tire Sizes Solid Tire Sizes To clean upholstery wipe spills with a damp clean cloth For dried stains...

Page 26: ...SER S GUIDE 23 Locking and Unlocking Fig 68 Unlocked Fig 67 Locked To lock push down on rear lever of wheel lock Fig 67 To unlock press down on front lever of wheel lock Fig 68 Toggle Wheel Locks Fig...

Page 27: ...wise until the shimmy disappears Fig 70 Wheel Lock Adjustment Anti Shimmy Set wheel locks to locked position Push chair with light pressure on the rear wheels If wheel rotates adjust tension by turnin...

Page 28: ...packaging waste should be set aside for recycling For disposition of replaced parts or the complete chair the materials should be separated into plastic rubber steel aluminum etc and set aside for re...

Page 29: ...brakes regularly and adjust as needed When going up a curb or step face the chair forward and tilt back to lift the front wheels over the curb Move forward and lift the rear wheels over the curb If an...

Page 30: ...hould be wiped off WEEKLY with a slightly moist cloth to remove dust dirt and mud Apply some lubricant after each cleaning c Repair or replace loose worn bent missing or damaged parts before using the...

Page 31: ...nd adjustment All contact with salt water should be avoided If the chair is used in salt water environments corrosion may occur In the event of salt water exposure the frame should be wiped off with a...

Page 32: ...are completely dry Use standard detergent to wash fabric Parts that are permanently attached may be wiped vigorously with a moist cloth Allow sufficient time to dry before placing user in chair 7 Stor...

Page 33: ...ility Ship via parcel post or by private package delivery services 10 Tools Required User 7 16 1 2 5 8 3 4 or 2 adjustable wrenches with 3 4 capacity Phillips head screwdriver Hex key 5 32 included Se...

Page 34: ...ore than six inches 15 cm Wheels should be free running and the wheel locks brakes adjusted to adequately secure the chair Following the fold unfold instruc tions the chair should fold unfold smoothly...

Page 35: ...32 NOTES...

Page 36: ...ice center or at Convaid s discretion the factory Warranty Period Frame X Braces 5 years for original retail buyer Other components 18 months Fabric webbing 18 months This warranty does not cover norm...