Stylus 450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...S T Y L U S 4 5 0 O W N E R S M A N U A L PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS LTD UNIT 106 HEYFORD PARK CAMP ROAD UPPER HEYFORD OXFORDSHIRE OX25 5HA ...

Page 2: ...DATORY These actions should be performed as specified Fail ure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equipment white symbol on blue dot with white border PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equip ment...

Page 3: ...4 DRIVE WHEEL POSITION 14 SWING AWAY FOOTREST SFR FOOT PLATE LENGTH 15 SEATBACK HEIGHT 16 SEAT ANGLE DUMP 16 CASTER ANGLE 17 MAINTENANCE 18 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 18 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 20 OXYGEN TANK HOLDER 20 ANTI TIP WHEELS 20 WARRANTY 21 This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We rese...

Page 4: ... as well as your dealer caretaker or healthcare professional in using good judgement If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your authorised Pride Dealer Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your product can lead to personal injury and or damage to the prod...

Page 5: ...us if you change your address so we can keep you apprised of important information regarding safety new products and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy this product Keep the following information on your Pride product We need to know this when you contact us Authorised Pride Dealer _______________________________________ Address ____________________________________________...

Page 6: ... Pride Stylus is is a dual position rear wheel drive wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces Figure 1 Pride Stylus DRIVEWHEEL CASTERWHEEL SEAT BASE CASTER FORK PARK BRAKE TYRE ARMRESTS SEATBACK HANDRIM FOOT PLATE S SEATCANEHANDLES ARMREST LATCH HEEL LOOPS SIDEFRAME ...

Page 7: ...ilver Vein Accessories Oxygen Tank Holder optional Anti tip Wheels optional Weight Capacity 113 5 kg 250 lbs 17 86 stone polyurethane WEIGHT CAPACITY Refer to the Pride Stylus Specifications Table for the maximum weight capac ity Exceeding the maximum weight capacity may cause your wheelchair to be come unstable and tip over It is also likely to damage your wheelchair Pride will not be responsible...

Page 8: ...a folding wheelchair You must unfold it completely before sitting in it To unfold the Pride Stylus 1 Engage both park brakes See figure 2 2 Flip up the seat canes and lock them into place 3 Place the palm of your hands on each seat base rail See figure 3 4 Press down until the seat base rails are locked into place FOLDING Folding the wheelchair makes it easier to carry and store The folded width i...

Page 9: ...Pride Stylus 1 Fold the Pride Stylus 2 With one hand grab and squeeze to gether both seat cane handles See figure 6 3 With the other hand grab and squeeze together both seat base rails WARNING Prevent injury If you re move the drive wheels make sure the quick release buttons snap into place when reinstalling a wheel See figure 14 PRE RIDE CHECKS Pride recommends that you practice us ing the wheelc...

Page 10: ...pull to one side Pulling to one side could be an indication that a wheel bearing needs to be replaced ü Check the caster wheels Look for uneven wear holes or tyre wheel separa tion If they look excessively worn then have them replaced Make sure they swivel freely If they don t the swivel bearings may need to be replaced ü Check the seat for sagging rips or tears ü If your wheelchair is equipped wi...

Page 11: ...om being caught on the foot riggings during the transfer If you use the foot riggings to support yourself during transfer you risk tipping your wheelchair REACHING AND BENDING Reaching and bending when seated in your wheelchair requires practice Pride recommends that you determine your personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a certified healthcare professional or ...

Page 12: ...f a trained attendant If you attempt to perform a wheelie and do not have the skill to do so alone you risk tipping over rearward Do not perform wheelies unless you are skilled enough to do so CLIMBING INCLINES The maximum incline angle your wheelchair can climb safely on solid ground is 8 7 at maximum weight capacity See figure 9 Most handicap access ramps are pitched at 8 7 Any attempt to climb ...

Page 13: ...s passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning making abrupt directional changes OFF ROAD Pride does not recommend that you use your wheelchair on anything other than solid smooth surfaces Driving your chair on uneven surfaces can cause your wheelchair to become unstable and tip over STREETS AND ROADWAYS Consult your local laws concerning the use of your wheelc...

Page 14: ...Park Brake Seat Tension TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ADJUSTMENT Adjustments to your wheelchair can be made using the following Metric sockets Metric hex keys Adjustable spanner DRIVE WHEEL POSITION Each drive wheel is attached to the frame by a bracket The position of this bracket on the frame changes the drive wheel position See figures 12 and 13 When the bracket is in positions A or C the seat to floor he...

Page 15: ...et ei ther position A B C or D 4 Reinstall the hardware that fastens the drive wheel bracket to the frame 5 Reinstall the drive wheel Make sure that the wheel axle is snapped securely into the drive wheelbracket 6 Repeat for the other drive wheel NOTE When using an oxygen tank holder the drive wheel bracket must be in either position A or B Seat to Floor Height Matrix S T F Height Caster Position ...

Page 16: ...wheels affects the angle of the seat dump There are four holes in the caster fork By changing the lo cation of the caster wheel on the fork you change the seat angle See figure 17 NOTE You can also adjust the seat angle by raising or lowering the drive wheel See Drive Wheel Position To change the seat angle 1 Remove the hardware that fastens the caster wheel to the caster fork 2 Reposition the cas...

Page 17: ...e seat is higher than the front the caster wheel assembly should be in position 3 NOTE There are two bolts that fasten the caster wheel assembly to the frame The bolt shafts are offset to the bolt heads The bolt shafts must be positioned either fore or aft relative to the holes To change the caster angle 1 Remove the bolts that fasten the caster wheel assembly to the frame 2 Reposition the bolts a...

Page 18: ...replace them If they appear to have worn unevenly then contact your authorised Pride Dealer before replacing them Pneumatic tyre tubes may be either patched or replaced Though patching pneumatic tyre tubes is a viable method of repair we recommend replacing the pneumatic tyre tube We also recommend using a regulated air source This will decrease the likelihood of overinflating the tyre and causing...

Page 19: ...4 Reposition the park brake 5 Tighten the hardware that fastens the park brake to the frame 6 Reengage the park brake and note the position of the blade 7 Reposition the park brake if necessary 8 Repeat the procedure for the other side CASTER WHEEL SWIVEL Caster wheels that have difficulty swivel ing may indicate that the bearings need to be changed If they are not swiveling freely contact your au...

Page 20: ...send them back for repair without first contacting your authorised Pride Dealer Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for a list of authorised service facilities or you can visit us at www pridemobility com REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available from your authorised Pride Dealer OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installation instructions for optional accessories are provided with the accessory OXYGEN...

Page 21: ...shall not apply if the failure of any component of this product to satisfy such warranty is due to accident neglect misuse improper transportation arranged by the purchaser or its agent or causes other than ordinary use including operation contrary to Pride s operating instructions or if any person other than Pride s authorised personnel shall modify adjust or repair such product or perform any re...

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Page 24: ... inspected your Stylus The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l S t y l u s Performance Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Date Inspected Inspector Serial Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory ...