Pride Mobility INFMANU4093 manual N T R O D U C T I O N, Safety, PURCHASER’S Agreement

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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

SAFETY

WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your wheelchair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.

Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your wheelchair for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instruc- tional booklets that accompanied your wheelchair before initial operation. Your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, 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 authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your wheelchair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the wheelchair, including voiding the warranty.

PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT

By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Before using your wheelchair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery com- pany responsible.

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new wheelchair, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider.

Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your wheelchair. Please feel free to contact us at one of the following addresses:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation Attn.: Customer Care Department 182 Susquehanna Avenue

Exeter, PA 18643-2694 info@pridemobility.com 1-800-424-8205

NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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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 IIISafety N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YGeneral Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Manual Wheel LocksCornering Information Public Streets and RoadwaysOutdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators 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 LSUnfolding Using the Stylus LSFolding Transporting Your Stylus LS To stow the Stylus LSComfort Adjustments You may need the following to make comfort adjustmentsDrive Wheel Adjustment C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SDrive Wheel Position Adjustment Swing-Away Footrest SFR Length Footrest/Leg Rest RemovalElevating Leg Rest ELR Length ELR Calf Pad Adjustment ELR Angle AdjustmentSeatback Height Adjustment Armrest Height Adjustment Seatback Angle Adjustment OptionalFlip-back Armrests Seat Angle Dump See figure To change the seat angleCaster Angle To change the caster angleCare and Maintenance TemperatureA R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E General GuidelinesCleaning and Disinfection Weekly ChecksMonthly Checks Yearly ChecksTo adjust each manual wheel lock Wheel ReplacementTo replace a pneumatic tire tube When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service To adjust the seat tensionSeat Tension 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