Pride Mobility INFMANU4093 manual Using the Stylus LS, Unfolding, Folding

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I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R

USING THE STYLUS LS

The Stylus LS is a manual wheelchair. Either an atten- dant pushes it, or you move it by gripping the handrims (see figure 5) and turning them in the desired direction of travel. You steer it by turning one wheel faster than the other. To stop the wheelchair, you apply pressure to both handrims until the wheelchair comes to a complete stop.

Unfolding

The Stylus LS is a folding wheelchair. Unfold it com- pletely before sitting in it.

To unfold the Stylus LS:

1.Engage both manual wheel locks. See figure 6 or 7.

2.Place the palm of your hands on each seat base rail.

See figure 8.

3.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 is 11.75 in. (29.85 cm).

To fold the Stylus LS:

1.Engage both manual wheel locks. See figure 6 or 7.

2.Flip up the foot plates (if applicable).

3.Hold the seat base by the center at the front and at the back. See figure 9.

4.Pull up on the seat base until both wheels close together.

PUSH TO ENGAGE

Figure 6. Right Manual Push-to-Lock Wheel Lock

PULL TO ENGAGE

Figure 7. Right Manual Pull-to-Lock Wheel Lock Engaged

Figure 8. Unfolding the Stylus LS

Figure 9. Folding the Stylus LS

 

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Contents Stylus LS F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationN T E N T S IIIPURCHASER’S Agreement SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YModifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Cornering Information Braking InformationManual Wheel Locks Public Streets and RoadwaysStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Inclement Weather PrecautionsOutdoor Driving Surfaces Elevators Stairs and EscalatorsDoors Lift Systems/Elevation ProductsRemovable Parts Reaching and Bending TransfersPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Alcohol/SmokingI . Y O U R W H E E L C H a I R Stylus LSFolding Using the Stylus LSUnfolding Transporting Your Stylus LS To stow the Stylus LSDrive Wheel Adjustment Comfort AdjustmentsYou may need the following to make comfort adjustments C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SDrive Wheel Position Adjustment Elevating Leg Rest ELR Length Footrest/Leg Rest RemovalSwing-Away Footrest SFR Length Seatback Height Adjustment ELR Angle AdjustmentELR Calf Pad Adjustment Flip-back Armrests Seatback Angle Adjustment OptionalArmrest Height Adjustment Seat Angle Dump See figure To change the seat angleCaster Angle To change the caster angleA R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Care and MaintenanceTemperature General GuidelinesMonthly Checks Cleaning and DisinfectionWeekly Checks Yearly ChecksTo replace a pneumatic tire tube Wheel ReplacementTo adjust each manual wheel lock Seat Tension To adjust the seat tensionWhen to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service W a R R a N T Y P E N D I X I Specification S Stylus LS SpecificationsStylus LS Specifications T E S Page Quality Control Stylus LS