Quantum Your Comprehensive Guide to Using the Litestream Wheelchair

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

USING THE LITESTREAM XF

The Litestream XF is a manual wheelchair. Either an attendant pushes it, or you move it by gripping the hand-rims (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 Litestream XF is a folding wheelchair. Unfold it completely before sitting in it.

To unfold the Litestream XF:

1. Engage both wheel locks. See figure 6.

WARNING! Use care when operating the manual wheel locks. Possible pinch point created during operation.

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

See figure 7.

3.Press down until the seat base rails are locked into place.

NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with an HD option, you need to secure the stabilizing bar prior to use.

To secure the stabilizing bar:

1.Press and hold the release mechanism toward the center of the wheelchair. See figure 8.

2.Push the stabilizing bar down onto the back cane.

3.Release the mechanism.

4.Ensure the stabilizing bar is 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 Litestream XF:

1.Engage both wheel locks. See figure 6.

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

3.If your wheelchair is equipped with an HD option, unlatch the stabilizing bar by pressing and holding the release mechanism and lifting the stabilizing bar up and away from the wheelchair.

4.Pull up on the strap until both wheels close together.

See figure 9.

PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE

Figure 6. Right Wheel Lock Engaged (Push-to-lock Shown)

Figure 7. Unfolding the Litestream XF

RELEASE MECHANISM

Figure 8. Stabilizing Bar Operation

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