Freedom Designs Gizmo Folding Tilt, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...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 0077 FAX 888 5...

Page 2: ...E WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORME...

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

Page 4: ...r 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 Warnings For Safe Use 11 13 Transp...

Page 5: ...Flip up Individual Footplates 28 29 4 Angle Adjustable Footboard 29 31 5 Quick Release Axles 31 6 Flip Back T Armrests 32 7 Quick Release Axles 32 8 Casters 33 9 Push to Lock Wheel Lock 33 10 Wheel Lo...

Page 6: ...ractice 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 fall 3 Be aware that you must devel...

Page 7: ...id 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 to heed t...

Page 8: ...eds 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 and those of the ri...

Page 9: ...ition 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 balance c Ha...

Page 10: ...severe injury to the rider or others Reaching or Leaning If you reach or lean it 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 us...

Page 11: ...stable when it is at an angle Anti tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip over 1 Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10 A 10 slope means one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope le...

Page 12: ...ipping 3 Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip 4 Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to If possi...

Page 13: ...st suited to your abilities Transport Use 1 If possible and feasible the rider should transfer to the OEM vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint 2 If the wheelchair is used for transport it must b...

Page 14: ...t 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 face of the...

Page 15: ...oads 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 mode for a 4...

Page 16: ...r 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 fasteners Use of...

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: ...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 including hub...

Page 19: ...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 and resul...

Page 20: ...ructions in this manual 2 Solid Seat Back Insert 3 Optional armrests would be attached to the backposts or solid seat insert Armrest might be optional dependent upon frame Solid Seat Back Insert are o...

Page 21: ...ous width and depth options according to hardware used Twister Seat Back are an optional item Hub Lock not available on spoke wheels Standard or Reverse 19 27 35 9 13 28 Short 19 Med 22 Tall 25 10 18...

Page 22: ...yle 8 Solid Seat optional 9 Flip up Arm 10 Solid Seat optional 11 Arm Height Adjustment Clamp 12 Backpost Adjustment Plate 13 Backpost Release Trigger 14 12 Mag Wheel 15 Anti tip Tubes 16 Folding Cros...

Page 23: ...lying even downward pressure on the cross braces The cross braces will lock into place 2 Grasp the push handles and pull them to an upright position where they will lock into place 3 Push the flip bac...

Page 24: ...own the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the down position See pages 28 32 6 Turn both anti tip tubes to the rearward position See page 25 Note The Gizmo can be folded and unfolded whil...

Page 25: ...the swing away hangers See pages 26 27 3 Flip back the armrests to the upright position Or push the T arm release lever toward the center post to release the arm from the receiver socket Lift arm out...

Page 26: ...sts to the flat position over the seat rails 5 Rotate the anti tip tubes inward as shown until they click into place 5 Pull up on nylon cross brace strap Note Use the provided nylon strap to fold the...

Page 27: ...Freedom Designs Inc Gizmo 25 6 Disengage wheel lock push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame Folding the Gizmo Continued...

Page 28: ...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 upward until the pivot saddle is o...

Page 29: ...r 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 hanger upward until the pivot saddl...

Page 30: ...flip 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 Remove the hex head screws on the side of the hanger Seat the fo...

Page 31: ...with Angle Adjustment Angle Adjustable Footboard 1 To attach the footboard to the frame place the footboard clamps on the frame Set the clamps at the desired height Insert the receiver into the clamps...

Page 32: ...ivers 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 change the ang...

Page 33: ...ock 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 remove the rear whe...

Page 34: ...quipment The flip back armrests are non removable and are available in either locking or non locking Locking Flip Back Arm To flip the arm back push the trigger mechanism forward as shown and lift arm...

Page 35: ...o comes standard with push to lock or pull to lock wheel locks To lock wheels in place 1 Grasp the lever of the wheel lock with your hand 2 Pull or push the lever back or forward to release the wheel...

Page 36: ...the wheel pull the Hub Lock lever This will unlock the wheels and allow them to roll Patent Pending Folding Back The Gizmo come standard with a folding back 1 To fold the back down pull upward on the...

Page 37: ...2 When the angle of tilt is in the desired position release the handles The tilt will lock into place 3 To bring the Gizmo seat and back frame toward the upright position out of tilt squeeze the tilt...

Page 38: ...the frame Flip Arm Locking Arm To adjust height of armrests loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the arm to the backpost tube Align holes in arm with holes in backpost tube at desired height R...

Page 39: ...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 assembly along the...

Page 40: ...ckward on the frame 2 Seat height and or angle may be changed by changing the position of the axle upward or downward on the axle plate Warning Your healthcare professional should assist you in adjust...

Page 41: ...he large wheels in front Through adjustment holes on the frame and axle plates the wheels and casters can be easily adjusted Reverse Configuration Kit The Gizmo has an optional Reverse Configuration K...

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

Page 43: ...is correct and equal in both rear wheels The wheelchair veers left Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time Check that the tire pressure is correct and equal in both rear wheels Slu...

Page 44: ...ert 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 tubes to the downward or rearward...

Page 45: ...roduction 1 Latch Style Hangers 19 20 26 Leaning 8 Main Frame 26 35 Maintenance 13 40 Modifications 5 Modified Seating Systems 16 Motor Vehicle Safety 6 Moving Backward 9 Obstacles 8 Packing 18 Pneuma...

Page 46: ...ired provided that the authorization for such a return has been acquired by an established Freedom Designs Inc dealer and that the parts in question are returned by the Freedom Designs Inc dealer full...

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Page 48: ...FREEDOM DESIGNS INC 2241 Madera Road Simi Valley California 93065 USA 805 582 0077 800 331 8551 FAX 888 582 1509 www freedomdesigns com...