Freedom-designs Gizmo Tilt in Space Instrukcja Użytkownika

□ With transport package □ Without transport package Supplier: This manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair Rider: Before using this

Freedom Designs, Inc. 8 Obstacles Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement), can damage your chair and may cause a fall, t

Gizmo 9 9 Freedom If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to

Freedom Designs, Inc. 10 Transfer It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point du

Gizmo 11 Stairs and Escalators 1. NEVER use this chair on stairs UNLESS you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fall or tip-ov

Freedom Designs, Inc. 12 Descending a Curb or Single Step Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going down BACKWARD: 1.

Gizmo 13 Maintenance 1. Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per chart on page 41. 2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair t

Freedom Designs, Inc. 14 Armrests Armrests detach and will not bear weight of this chair. 1. NEVER lift this chair by the armrests. They may come

Gizmo 15 Positioning Belts Use of positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to

Freedom Designs, Inc. 16 Rear Wheels A change in setup of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair. 1. The farther you mov

Gizmo 17 Initial Inspection Checklist The Gizmo is shipped in the following fashion: 1. The main frame with backposts, casters, tires, with quick r

Warning! DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AN

Freedom Designs, Inc. 18 Gizmo Specifications Frame Configuration: Overall Width Overall Depth (not including anti-tip tubes) Overall Hei

Gizmo 19 Gizmo Features 1. Headrest (optional) 2. Wheel Lock 3. Caster Fork 4. Caster Wheel 5. Flip-up Footplates 6. Height Adjustable Hanger Clamp

Freedom Designs, Inc. 20 For ease of transporting and lifting, the Gizmo can be easily unfolded and folded. Always engage the wheel locks by push

Gizmo 21 4. Attach Swing Away Hangers (See pages 25-28) 5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” po

Freedom Designs, Inc. 22 Always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the Gizmo . (see page 32

Gizmo 23 4. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the back-posts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails. 5.

Freedom Designs, Inc. 24 6. Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame.

Gizmo 25 Main Frame Latch Style Swing Away Hangers The Gizmo frames ship standard with swing-away hangers in 75° or 90° 1. To swin

Freedom Designs, Inc. 26 Main Frame continued….. Pop-Up Removable Hangers The Gizmo frames my be shipped with optional pop-up hangers in 75°

Gizmo 27 Flip-up Individual Footplates The Gizmo is shipped with individual flip-up footplates attached or a solid footboard unattached. Adjustment

Gizmo 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom Designs, Inc. Gizmo wheelchair. The Gizmo combines state-of-the-art technology with durabi

Freedom Designs, Inc. 28 Flip-up Individual Aluminum Footplates with Angle Adjustment Angle Adjustable Footboard 1. To attach t

Gizmo 29 Main Frame continued….. Angle Adjustable Footboard……. 2. To remove the footboard for transfer, unscrew the knob assemblies u

Freedom Designs, Inc. 30 Main Frame continued….. Angle Adjustable Footboard……. 5. To change the height of the footboard on th

Gizmo 31 Main Frame continued….. Flip Back Arm The Gizmo is shipped with flip back armrest as sta

Freedom Designs, Inc. 32 Main Frame continued….. Casters The Gizmo comes shipped with either 3” p

Gizmo 33 Main Frame continued….. Wheel lock Options The Gizmo also offers wheel lock options of: rear moun

Freedom Designs, Inc. 34 Main Frame continued….. Tilt 1. To activate the tilt on the Gizmo, squeeze

Gizmo 35 Gizmo Adjustments Backpost Adjustment The angle and depth of the backposts may be adjusted by repositioning the backpost pivot plate in the

Freedom Designs, Inc. 36 Gizmo Adjustments continued……….. Caster Fork Adjustment Interchanging casters can easily be done with dual hole caster f

Gizmo 37 Gizmo Adjustments continued……….. Rear Axle Adjustment The position of the rear axle is the most critical adjustment on the Gizmo wheelchai

Freedom Designs, Inc. 2 Page # Introduction 1 Table of Contents 2-3 General Warnings 4-6 Weight Limit 4 Every Wheelchair is Dif

Freedom Designs, Inc. 38 Reverse Configuration The Gizmo frame can be ordered from the factory in standard configuration with the large wheels

Gizmo 39 Cleaning It is important, for optimum performance, to clean and maintain your Gizmo. We recommend that the frame finish be cleaned with m

Freedom Designs, Inc. 40 All Gizmo wheelchairs leave the factory inspected and adjusted for immediate use, (aside from the unfolding procedure).

Gizmo 41 Congratulations on your Gizmo purchase. Following is a brief summary to refer to if you have any questions. Remember: the entire Operating

Freedom Designs, Inc. Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTUR

Gizmo 3 Page # Quick Release Axles 15 Rear Wheels 16 Rear Wheel Locks 16 Modified Seating Systems 16 Upholstery Fabric 17 In

Freedom Designs, Inc. 4 Warnings & Caution statements included in this manual describe conditions and unsafe practices which might result in b

Gizmo 5 Adjustments 1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increases the risk of a tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well. 2. Before

Freedom Designs, Inc. 6 Motor Vehicle Safety As identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair has been manufactur

Gizmo 7 WARNING: FALLS & TIP-OVERS Center of Balance The point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of ba