To Fit the waistcoat (If Supplied)
1. With the child on the tricycle and the waist
strap loose, place the harness over the chest
with the long legs over the shoulders.
2. Attach the straps by pressing together the
small buckles. (Photo 1)
3. Repeat this process for the lower legs of the
harness.
4. Tighten straps if necessary by pulling on the
loop at the end of each strap. (Photo 2)
5. To Loosen the straps, remove the harness
and work the strap back through each buckle
in turn. Alternatively, adjust the strap by
releasing the Cam Lock Buckles on the back
of the Backrest (Photo 3)and adjusting the
strap as required.
6. When adjustment is correct, close the waist
strap buckle. Check all straps and buckles
are secure and child is breathing easily.
To Tighten or Loosen the Waist Strap (All Types)
1. Pull the loose ends of the webbing strap through the locking buckle
2. Adjust the Side Release Buckles position on the strap as
required then pass the loose end back through the locking buckle once more. Check
the “Side Release Buckle” is secure.
Calipers (When Specified)
Callipers, where specified, clip in on the plate at the
back of the footshoes. To remove press button
located at the back underneath the plate and tilt
calliper backwards.
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2
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To adjust the “reach” of the brake lever (Handlebars)
1. Screw the small screw near the brake cable in or out as required Adjust the brake block
clearance accordingly.
To adjust the brake
1. Slacken the lock nut with an 8mm spanner.
2. Turn the adjuster until the correct clearance is achieved. (1 to 3mm total gap between
brake blocks and wheel rim)
WRONG!
Toes point down.
Move the footshoe
backwards
CORRECT!
Square ankle similar to
a standing person
WRONG!
Heel Points down.
Move the footshoe
forwards.
WRONG!
Saddle too high.
CORRECT.
WRONG!
Saddle too low.
For an able child, a trike is a toy for fun and
adventure.
For a disabled child a trike is the best exercise,
learning and social therapy tool, ever invented.
An able child can often adapt to a trike that
isn't quite right, but a disabled child may need
the trike carefully adjusted to their own special
needs and difficulties.
Getting it right is skilled work, particularly
when the child has severe physical disability, so
you should always seek professional advice
from a physiotherapist or skilled technician
before making adjustments.
However for your guidance; best posture will
usually be achieved when:
1.
The child’s back is straight and upright.
2.
Forearms are horizontal when holding
the handlebars.
3.
Thighs are generally parallel when
pedalling.
4.
Ankles are square (Most of the time).
5.
Legs are slightly crooked at the lowest
pedal position.
More information is available at
www.tomcatuk.org in the (FAQ) frequently
asked questions section.
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