Freedom Designs Freedom 2, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...to the rider of this wheelchair Rider Before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 2241 Madera Rd Simi Valley CA 93065 800 331 8551 805 582 00...

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Page 3: ...fully paying special attention to the Safety Precaution section It is important that you read the entire Operating Manual before operating the wheelchair After consulting your Operating Manual if you...

Page 4: ...ter of Balance 7 Dressing or Changing Clothes 7 Wheelies 7 Obstacles 8 Reaching or Leaning 8 Moving Backward 9 Ramps Slopes Side Hills 9 Transfer 10 Curbs and Steps 10 Stairs and Escalators 11 Warning...

Page 5: ...27 3 Latch Style Swing Away Hangers 28 29 4 Flip up Individual Footplates 30 31 5 Angle Adjustable Footboard 31 33 6 Quick Release Axles 33 7 Swing Away Removable Armrests 34 8 Seat and Back Sling 34...

Page 6: ...ir by your health care advisor 2 Practice bending reaching and transfers until you know the limit of your ability In order to avoid tipping over have someone help you until you know what can cause a f...

Page 7: ...ide b Avoid excess moisture for example do not leave your chair in a damp bathroom while taking a shower c Dry your chair as soon as you can if it gets wet or if you use water to clean it If you fail...

Page 8: ...ne who helps you needs to read and follow all warnings and instructions that apply For Attendants 1 Work with the rider s doctor nurse or therapist to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities...

Page 9: ...caster position is best for you b Consult your authorized Freedom Designs Inc dealer BEFORE you modify or adjust this chair Be aware that you may need to make other changes to correct the center of ba...

Page 10: ...will affect the center of balance Of your chair This may cause you to fall or tip over When in doubt ask for help or use a device to extend your reach 1 NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weig...

Page 11: ...ength 2 Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can do not cut the corner on a slope or ramp 3 Do not turn or change direction on a slope 4 Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp Make sure...

Page 12: ...l they are as far forward as possible 6 If you can remove or swing footrests out of the way a Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests b Avoid putting weight on the footrest...

Page 13: ...transport it must be used in a forward facing seating position 3 The ANSI RESNA WC 19 standards apply to persons with a weight of 51 to 169 lbs This constitutes the range of sizes for which the Freed...

Page 14: ...the front casters clear the curb or step 3 Move forward placing the front caster on the upper level as soon as you are sure they are past the edge 4 Continue forward until rear wheels contact the fac...

Page 15: ...straint loads to the vehicle Note Use only a four point wheelchair tiedown with an integrated three point occupant restraint system 2 The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing mod...

Page 16: ...age to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others Fasteners Many of the screws bolts and nuts on this chair are special high strength fasten...

Page 17: ...and the rider 3 Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate Make sure the belt can easily be removed in an emergency 4 NEVER Use Positioning Belts a As a patient restraint A restraint re...

Page 18: ...ed If you fail to heed these warnings damage to your chair a fall tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others Wheel Locks Hub Locks Rear front wheel locks incl...

Page 19: ...he rider or others Upholstery Fabric 1 Sling fabric will weaken with age and use Look for fraying or thin spots stretching of fabrics at rivet holes 2 Drooping Down into your chair will weaken fabric...

Page 20: ...l 2 Seat Sling and sling back are standard 3 Solid Seat Back 4 Optional armrests could be attached to the solid seat insert Armrest might be optional dependent upon frame Solid Seat Back Insert are op...

Page 21: ...el Locks Seat Width 9 23 25 21 25 9 13 15 19 17 21 10 14 13 17 XShort 14 5 Short 17 5 Med 21 5 Tall 24 5 10 5 12 5 12 18 10 18 11 18 15 21 10 17 16 5 lbs Sling Sling Over 100 Colors Optional Latch Sty...

Page 22: ...Plates 5 Swing Away Removable Armrest 6 Anti tip Tubes 7 Axle Adjustment Plate 8 Push Handle 9 Backpost 10 Backpost Pivot Plate 11 Backpost Trigger Mechanism 12 Sling Seat 13 Sling Back 14 Cushion 15...

Page 23: ...pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair see page 35 1 Place tires on quick release axles and push in until quick release push button pops out and tires are secure 2 Un...

Page 24: ...Designs Inc Freedom 2 Freedom 2 Kids Unfolding the Freedom 2 Freedom 2 Kids Continued 3 Place the swing away removable or T armrests in their receivers 4 Place optional cushion on hook loop strips on...

Page 25: ...receiver on the frame and insert downward Swing hanger inward until it locks into place To attach the pop up hanger place the pivot saddle into it s receiver on the frame and push down until the hang...

Page 26: ...locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair see page 35 1 Flip the individual footplates or remove the footboard See pages 30 33 2 Pull back on the hanger releas...

Page 27: ...g the Freedom 2 Freedom 2 Kids continued 3 Remove optional cushion from sling 4 Lift and remove armrests The chairs can fold without removing the armrests 5 Swing arm Lift out of receiver tube T arm P...

Page 28: ...m 2 Kids Folding the Freedom 2 Freedom 2 Kids Continued 6 Grip seat sling in the front and back and lift upward until chair folds flat laterally 7 Disengage wheel lock push the quick release axle butt...

Page 29: ...use anti tip tubes will prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backward Anti tip tubes are to stay on the chair at all times and should be locked into a downward position Wheels and Tires The Freedo...

Page 30: ...anger place your hand on the hanger release lever 2 Pull back on the lever towards the chair This will enable the hanger to swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hanger upwar...

Page 31: ...er place your hand on the hanger release lever 2 Pull back on the lever towards the chair This will enable the hanger to pop up and swing away for ease of transfer 3 To remove the hanger lift the hang...

Page 32: ...lip by lifting underneath the footplate to flip up or push down on the footplate to flip down 2 To adjust the height of the footplate Composite Footplate Remove the button head screw securing the foot...

Page 33: ...otplate loosen the nylon nuts under the footplate Set the foot plate at the desired angle and tighten Angle Adjustable Footboard 1 To attach the footboard to the frame place the footboard clamps on th...

Page 34: ...h the receivers Lift the footboard upward out of the receivers 3 To attach the footboard after transfer align the footboard fittings into the receivers Turn the knobs on each side to tighten 4 To chan...

Page 35: ...ipped with double lock quick release axles that release with the push of a button This double lock quick release mechanism allows the rear wheels to be easily removed for transportation or storage To...

Page 36: ...mrests To remove armrests grasp armrest and lift out of receiver These armrests are tubular with foam grips Optional Arms T Arm To remove the T arm push lever rearward and lift arm out of receiver soc...

Page 37: ...hane casters with a 3 caster fork or 5 6 7 pneumatic casters with 6 caster fork Push or Pull to Lock Wheel Locks The Freedom 2 or Freedom 2 Kids comes standard with push to lock or pull to lock wheel...

Page 38: ...unlock the wheel pull the Hub Lock lever This will unlock the wheels and allow them to roll Patent Pending Folding Back The Freedom 2 Kids come standard with a folding back optional on Freedom 2 1 To...

Page 39: ...hten the hex head bolts securely T Arm To adjust the height of the T arm rotate lever outward Lift or lower arm pad to desired height and rotate lever back to forward position to lock in place Flip Ar...

Page 40: ...djustment When the rear wheel is repositioned it is important that the wheel lock is readjusted also 1 Adjustment can be made by loosening the 1 4 20 x 1 button head screws and sliding the wheel lock...

Page 41: ...on of the axle plate upward or downward Folding Back Frame 1 Center of gravity adjustment may be accomplished by moving the rear axle plate forward or backward on the frame 2 Rear axle plates are avai...

Page 42: ...res for the optimum performance of your Freedom 2 or Freedom 2 Kids wheelchair 1 Check to see that the wheelchair rolls straight 2 Tires Check for flat spots wear and proper inflation 3 Wheel lock a C...

Page 43: ...our customer service department Symptoms Remedies The wheelchair veers right Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time Check that the tire pressure is correct and equal in both rear...

Page 44: ...eceivers on the frame and insert down ward Swing the hanger inward until it locks in place 6 Flip down the footplates and place them in the down position or attach the footboard 7 Adjust anti tip tube...

Page 45: ...tion Checklist 18 Introduction 1 Latch Style Hangers 30 Leaning 8 Main Frame 27 36 Maintenance 13 40 Modifications 5 Modified Seating Systems 16 Motor Vehicle Safety 6 Moving Backward 9 Obstacles 8 Pa...

Page 46: ...c dealer and that the parts in question are returned by the Freedom Designs Inc dealer fully insured with freight pre paid To Freedom Designs Inc 2241 Madera Road Simi Valley CA 93065 within the presc...