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1. Make sure the wheel position is adjusted toward the rear of the connector blocks Make sure all your straps and sidearms are adjusted to the new position accordingly Keep in mind previous instructions Why does the wheelchair tip forwards The frame should be a couple of inches above your dog s back Adjust the front posts Check your dog s front harness making sure the front strap is centered across his or her chest Adjust the straps and see if this stop the wheelchair from tipping Checking for weight balance is crucial Make sure the wheel position is adjusted toward the middle or front of the connector blocks Make sure all your straps and sidearms are adjusted to the new position accordingly keeping in mind previous instructions Common Problems The angle of the rear leg slings are too high and the slings do not extend beyond your dog s rear Make sure to keep the legs at a comfortable and natural height If the front harness is too high it will cause your dog to lose his breath as it presses against his or her throat while walking If the front harness is too low it will cause your dog to take shorter strides Contacting Us After having read all the directions if you have any further questions regarding the use of the Best Friend Mobility wheelchair please contact us 7335 Royal Harbour Oolteweh TN 37363 Phone 423 299 8503 Fax 423 443 4329 Best Friend Mobility2. hind legs and will be using the leg straps then it is normal for the front legs to require some strengthening time for compensation of the rear legs and full comfortable use of the Best Friend Mobility wheelchair Please allow about 2 weeks for full strengthening of the front limbs you can strength train your dog with partial weight bearing assist using a leash connected to the front harness Is your dog too weak to stay on his front legs while in the Best Friend Mobility from being overweight or being inactive You may need to attach a leash to the front harness to help support his weight until your pet gets conditioned If your dog s front legs do not get strong enough within a few short weeks he may need something other than what the Best Friend Mobility can provide Make sure your dog isn t always trying to lay down or not able to hold his own weight after a couple of weeks He may even roll backwards even with continued use These are all signs that his front legs aren t strong enough to use the Best Friend Mobility However your dog may initially move backwards instead of forward in the Best Friend Mobility This is an unfamiliar situation and your dog is backing out Your dog will eventually become comfortable and begin to move forward with some assurance and encouragement Get your Best Friend Mobility wet Your Best Friend Mobility is mostly made of aluminum which will not rust If you use the Best Friend
3. should be placed comfortably behind your dogs front legs and the rear leg slings should be adjusted for a comfortable fit Do not raise at an angle which is too unnatural for your dog Make sure to place the front strap to sit slightly above center of the chest Do not allow it to press against the throat or rest below the center of the chest as it may be harmful to your pet Adjust all the straps to be snug but do not overtighten Also check your dog s weight balance and height to see if the Best Friend Mobility is suitable for him or her to use See Section2 How To Measure p 2 7 We love and appreciate pictures and video of your dog in his her wheelchair Please email any pictures to your dealer whom you purchased the dog wheelchair from 10 9 Section 8 Troubleshooting Adjusting your dog s Best Friend Mobility and making sure it is a proper fit will allow it to be a safe vehicle for your dog Avoiding misuse and common errors will allow your dog to quickly start enjoying the use of the Best Friend Mobility Why does the wheelchair tip backwards The frame should be a couple of inches above your dog s back Adjust the front posts Make sure the length is proper for your dog Adjust sidearms and or straps Check your dog s front harness making sure the front strap is centered across his or her chest Adjust the straps and see if this stop the wheelchair from tipping Checking for weight balance is crucial
4. Best Friend Mobility 7335 Royal Harbour Oolteweh TN 37363 Phone 423 299 8503 Fax 423 443 4329 Best Friend Mobility Owner s Manual For Medium Size Wheelchair 40 60 lbs Best Friend Mobility Rehabilitation Aids Dear Pet Owner and Valued Customer The following guidelines along with the attached assembly and fitting instructions will assist you in gaining the best use of your dog wheelchair If your pet is fully NON weight bearing on his her hind legs we recommend gradually conditioning your pet to his her wheelchair before prolonged periods of exercise are attempted It will take about 2 weeks for your pet to become strong enough in the front legs to compensate for the non weight bearing in his her new chair We suggest starting your pet with ten minutes of exercise walking over hard surface Using a leash attached in a normal fashioin to your pets collar or to the front harness is advised Repeat twice daily for the first few days then increase to three times a day Once this amount of exercise is well tolerated the amount of time can be extended to match your pet s stamina For pets that are coming back to walking on their own we recommend daily use of their cart in order to get adequate exercise This will NOT prevent them from walking but rather encourage them to do so DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PET ALONE IN THE CART If you have any questions please call us on the number pr
5. Mobility in salt water rinse it off after use otherwise getting the unit wet will not damage it If you are near a beach don t forget to rinse off the sand and dirt from moving parts of the Best Friend Mobility If the traction on the wheels of your dog s Best Friend Mobility are poor there may be an easy solution You may want to check the tire pressure remembering to keep the pressure at slightly below the required PSI Make the the wheels are also spinning freely If the wheels track to one side more than the other it may simply be how your dog walks naturally You may notice his walk more due to his new wheelchair however he or she will get used to the Best Friend Mobility and be able to compensate in due time Also make sure that your dog is centered from side to side and adjust straps if neccessary Check your dog s weight balance and height to see if the Best Friend Mobility is suitable for him or her to use See Section2 How To Measure p 2 Keep your Best Friend Mobility clean your dog will surely appreciate it and ride with pride Wipe down aluminum surfaces with warm soapy water using a soft cloth such as a microfiber cloth or a cotton rag Rinse amp dry Frequently check the tightness of the bolts and screws and retighten if too loose Adjust straps if they also become too loose Remember to hose or wipe down the tires to keep it from tracking dirt Check the tire pressure every so often and in
6. Mushroom Head Bolt Short x2 18 Adjustable Hex Screw x4 19 Adjustable Hex Screw x4 25 Cap Nut x2 26 Front Harness x1 27 Rear Leg Straps x1 4 Right Rear Harness Bar x1 5 Left Rear Harness Bar x1 6 Sidearm x2 7 DC07 Wheels x2 12 Endcap Large x2 13 Spacer Widget x2 14 Rivet Part of Frame 15 Carriage Bolt x2 20 Star Washer x4 21 Star Washer x4 22 Flat Washer x4 23 Wheel End Bolt x2 28 PVC Rear Harness x1 29 Steel Cable Rear Harness x2 30 Rear Harness Strap x2 8 Wheel Bar Thumb Screw x2 16 Mushroom Head Bolt Long x2 24 Nut x4 32 Screws Repeats x4 Parts Identification Numbers 1 Left Sidearm Connector 2 Right Sidearm Connector 3 Right Wheel Bar 4 Right Rear Harness Bar 5 Left Rear Harness Bar 6 Sidearm 7 Wheel Bar Thumb Screw 8 Endcap 9 Sidearm Endcap 10 Wheelbar Endcap 11 Endcap Large 12 Spacer Widget 13 Carriage Bolt 14 Mushroom Head Bolt Long 15 Mushroom Head Bolt Short 16 Adjustable Hex Screw 17 Adjustable Hex Screw 18 PVC 19 Adjustable Hex Screw 20 Washer 21 Washer 22 Locknut 23 Cap Nut 24 Bolt Head 25 Rear Harness 26 Sidearm 27 Rear Harness Strap 28 Rear Harness Strap 29 Front Harness 30 Rear Leg Straps 31 Wheel 32 Spacer Widget 6 5 Section 6 Care amp Maintenance Section 5 Wheelchair Use If your dog is completely non weight bearing on the
7. flate when needed To reduce bounce and increase traction slightly underinflate the tires from recommended PSI to make the unit a more comfortable ride Do not underinflate too much Please wash the sling harness and straps in cool water and hang them to dry You may want to use a perfume free detergent so that your pet will not have any skin irritations You might also want to try some odor neutralizers to get the smell out of the harnesses 8 Section 7 Fitting Dog Into Chair 1 Place front harness on Pet guiding over head neck and under front legs adjust for comfort and firmness 2 Guide rear legs into rear harness and adjust for comfort and firmness 3 Bring up cart behind pet 4 Snap front harness into sidebar snaps and rear harness into rear snaps 5 Adjust lift of rear harness according to pet comfortable weight bearing 6 If pet is non weight bearing on rear legs use leg straps and secure on rear fastenings Be sure rear legs can rest at relaxed angle Fitting your dog to the Best Friend Mobility The two sidearms of the frame should be a couple of inches above the top and parallel to the dog s back However the height may vary depending on your dog s build Shoulders being lower than the hips When the position of the harnesses according to your dog s length is set properly to the sidearms the front legs should in no way rub against the sidearms while your dog is walking The front harness
8. measurements can help you to adjust the cart to the optimal dimensions for your pet Best Friend Mobility is good for Hip Dysplasia Arthritis Rehabilitation Nuerological problems like osteomyelitis or degenerative myelopathy Fractured spine back Rear limb amputee Ligamentous injury like PCL or ACL Thoracic or Lumbar disc injury Any other condition that results in rear leg pain or weakness 2 Section 1 Product Information This Best Friend Mobility is made to fit any dog from 40 60lbs This cart is adjustable in length height and width so it can fit 99 of all dogs 40 60lbs This dog wheelchair is lightweight 3 5lbs responsive sturdy and manueverable enough to handle even the most active of pets This Wheelchair is made of high quality parts and sturdy lightweight materials powder coated 6061 t6 aluminum and machined HDPE plastic with stainless steel and black alloy screws Includes deluxe wheels made of a tough lightweight plastic with knobby polyurethane tires and precision sealed ball bearings The supportive rear leg rings made of plastic coated steel cable covered with a NBR PVC closed cell foam offer full flexible support and will not absorb waste or dirt The dog can still go to the bathroom comfortably in the rear harness Specs Lightweight adjustable aluminum frame non rust Non rust stainless or galvanized hardware Del
9. ovided in this manual We also enjoy receiving pictures or a video of your pet in his her wheelchair for our reference and also fitting evaluation Photos should be taken from the side rear and looking down from above These photos will help us to assist you in making all adjustments needed to ensure that your pet will gain the most benefit from its new mobility We realize that both you and your pet are unfamiliar with using a dog wheelchair so do not hesitate to contact us for help Thank you for purchasing a Best Friend Mobility dog wheelchair We love receiving feedback stories photos and videos of how your pet is doing in his her new wheelchair Sincerely Tim Cantrell Vice President Phone 423 299 8503 Fax 423 443 4329 Table of Contents Section 1 Product Information p 01 Section 2 How To Measure p 02 Section 3 Parts List p 03 Section 4 Parts Identification p 04 Section 5 Wheelchair Use p 05 Section 6 Care amp Maintenance p 06 Section 7 Fitting The Dog p 07 Section 8 Troubleshooting p 08 Copyright 2009 Best Friend Mobility m r09 Revised December 2009 Best Friend Mobility Section 2 How To Measure The chart below is for assistance in measuring your pet These
10. uxe space age NBR PCV covering steel cables rear harness Designed and tested by k9 Orthopaedic surgeon Easy to adjust height length and width to fit 99 of dogs Pet can use the cart for assisted walking or zero weight bearing on rear legs Allows pet to use bathroom while in cart All terrain polyurethane wheels with precision sealed ball bearings Easy clip on function of front harness 1 weight c a f e g d b Tips for Measuring Your Dog Measure your dog in an upright amp natural standing position Keep dog s body level while measuring precisely and accurately Get a second person to help if steadying the dog is needed Measurements of parts a amp b should be straight across Do not measure on a curve as this will alter the actual measurements Your veterinarian may be able to assist you especially in weighing your dog a Width from shoulder to shoulder b Width from side to side at rump c Top of shoulder to ground d Groin to ground e Front of back leg to rear of front leg f Width of front leg g Width of rear leg w Weight Measuring Your Dog for the Best Friend Mobility Section 4 Parts Identification 4 Section 3 Parts List 3 1 Left Sidearm Connector x1 2 Left Sidearm Connector x1 3 DC01B Wheel Bar x2 9 Sidearm Endcap x2 10 Endcap Medium x2 11 Wheel Bar Endcap x2 17
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