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1. AE 4 Wakin Wheels for Handicapped Pets User Manual An instruction video and a color version of this manual are available at WalkinWheels com Walkin Wheels is a registered trademark of Wheels for Pets LLC US Patent 7 549 398 European Patent 2050418 March 2011 Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 Thank you for purchasing the Walkin Wheels If you find any area of this manual to be unclear please don t hesitate to let us know If you have questions please call 603 577 8854 or email us at messages HandicappedPets com To download this manual in color or view videos on fitting your pet visit www WalkinWheels com WHAT SIN THE BOX nn one 3 QUICK START GUIDE ccccccccssssccccsssccccsssccccsssccccssscecccsscsecccsceeccssceesess 4 GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT TIPS ccccssssccccsssccccssscccccssceccessceeeees 9 ADJUSTING THE CART iscescisavccsnscsswasdccassnenvesdpancevacndeaseaducacuuaucddavansecanunoaves 10 OPENING LOCKING THE LEGS FOLDING FLAT 10 ADJUSTING THE SIZE WITH SNAP BUTTONS 11 WIDTH amp LENGTH 5 12 5 13 ADJUSTING THE LENGTH gt 13 ADJUSTING TAE 13 ADJUSTING TH2. are dragging on the ground E The horizontal bar needs to be parallel to the ground Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 22 For active dogs with strong front legs the wheels can be adjusted to angle back wit Wheels angled back for stability Wear Maintenance Liability Guarantee Maintenance With proper use and maintenance the cart is designed to last a lifetime The wheels will wear out but are easily replaced If you need replacement parts they may be purchased on the website In addition the stickers on the side may fade or develop scratches but this will not detract from the usefulness or resale value of the cart The cart will not rust you can hose it off If dirt or sand gets inside the cart all components can be removed and cleaned Oiling is not necessary The snap buttons that hold the railings in place could with a great deal of use become bent These are also easily replaced Guarantee Walkin Wheels is guaranteed by the manufacturer Wheels for Pets LLC for five years from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship Should your cart need service please contact your dealer to arrange a return You will be asked to ship the cart back to be serviced repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option All shipping charges are the responsibility of the cart owner Limited Liability Walkin Wheels is provided as a walki
3. their belly You can tell if they need additional support if the dog s spine bows downward or if the dog is elderly or overweight To put the belly belt on the cart you can either photos below a place the side rail through the looped opening in the strap or b undo the tri clip and loop the strap over the side rail then feed the strap back through the clip The purpose of the rope is to prevent the belly belt from sliding backwards toward the rear of the dog Loop strap inside side rail Clip and secure with rope to keep the belt from sliding back Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 20 Your Belly Belt is equipped with Velcro Photo to Left on one side Loop the strap over the railing and attach the Velcro under the dog s belly rubber band can be used to secure excess strap if needed ER Belly Belt Installed Belly Belt The belly belt is looped around the side rail from the inside through the rope then back through the clip The rope looped around the front clip is used to prevent the belly strap from Sliding backwards underneath the dog Cut and tie it if desired How to tell if the Cart is Adjusted Properly When the cart is adjusted properly the animal stands ina natural position Refer to the figure below A Knuckle at the hips If you were to draw an imaginary line from one knuckle to the other the line would pass right through the do
4. E 2 000 0 0 0000 13 FRONT HARNESS ATTACHMENT 1 3 14 REAR SUPPORT LEG RINGS OR REAR 655 15 CLIP ON LEG RING SUPPORT SYSTEM 22 2 17 REAR WALKIN LIFT HARNESS OPTIONAL PURCHASED SEPARATELY 17 ATTACH FRONT HARNESS TO CART 18 ATTACH THE REAR HARNESS TO THE CART 004 4 4 10 18 CUSTOMIZING THE OPTIONAL PURCHASED SEPARATELY WALKIN LIFT HARNESS FOR COMFORT AND 19 CUTTING EXCESS 19 ATTACHING FOOT STRAPS STIRRUPS 20 BELLY BELT IF NEEDED 20 HOW TO TELL IF THE CART IS ADJUSTED 21 WEAR MAINTENANCE LIABILITY 23 MAINTE INTER ticetatanteatuantewasaanteentagatewetatass 23 CUARAN 23 23 RETURN 23 Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 2 What s in the Box Depending on where you purchased your Walkin Wheels the packaging may be different Here is what s inclu
5. The correct height setting is based on the condition of the dog lf the dog has some use of his back legs then set the height so the toe pads are on the ground If the paws are scraping on the ground protect them with boots If the legs are paralyzed use the stirrups to hold them an inch or two above the ground Typically if you use the stirrups you will need to put both legs in even if one leg is stronger so that the dog maintains balance The stirrup should be placed on the dog s hock and adjusted snug by using the push lock Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 13 NOTE When taking the dog out of the cart always remember to take the feet out of the stirrups FIRST Front Harness attachment The Red strap goes under the dog in the back of the front legs The Blue or Green strap goes over the back The black strap goes to the front The base of the faces forward BLUE or GREEN Place the Black amp Blue or Green straps over the head then buckle the red strap underneath the dog and clip into the front harness It may be helpful to remove the comfort sleeves while adjusting the front harness then replace them once the harness is adjusted Proper positioning and adjustment of front harness Padded Strap Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 14 Typically the top strap is fairly tight and the other two are just s
6. ded The Frame Kit F Front Harness amp comfort B Rear connector for wider sleeves dogs G Rear Leg Rings C Tool kit amp Cup screws Wheels attached to stop rattling struts D Length Extenders for J Stirrups longer dogs K Convenience Handles E Tote bag Manual L Belly Band Magnet You may have received two boxes one with the frame and several of the accessories and a second one with the wheels and other size specific accessories Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 3 Quick Start Guide STEP 1 Unpack and Setup the dog wheelchair A Turn dial to release the knuckle with notches on top Unfold the vertical support and turn dial to lock into place Insert the wheels and snap in place B Larger dogs may need larger extenders 3 amp 4 If so snap them in The notches are ontop Use Snap Buttons to Adjust 4 Use a Pen for Snap Buttons B Larger Extenders behind the knuckle See section on Adjusting the Cart for more details Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 4 STEP 2 Put on Front Harness Base of the Neoprene T faces forward Red Strap goes under the dog and clips to harness Green or Blue Top strap over the dog Side clips face to the back Top strap tight others only snug Comfort sleeves can be cut for small dogs and cov
7. er than ever to get your dog in and out of the Walkin Wheels with our clip on leg ring support system With these the leg rings clip on to the dog then the dog s back end can be attached to the cart with minimal or no lifting at all Secure the clips by passing the webbing back through the clip Rear Walkin Lift Harness optional purchased separately To attach the Rear Harness to the animal put the rear harness on the floor Put the animals rear legs through the leg holes There is no Front or Back to the harness Reinforcement strapping is on the bottom side Pull up the harness like a pair of shorts and clip the back to hold the harness on the dog Back straps be crossed Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 17 The four plastic clips hanging at the side are for attaching the harness to the cart They can also be used to attach the optional lifting straps Optional Walkin Lift Harness is sold separately Attach front harness to cart Slide harness around extension tube There is a loop or D Ring in the strap Put the metal side rail length extender tube through the loop or D Ring Clip the side buckles on each side to Cart Attach the rear harness to the cart Attach the four cart clips to the pegs sticking out of the side of the cart and click the clips into place To take the dog out of the cart un clip the cart clips by pu
8. er the straps f STEP Put the Dog in the Cart Lift dog s back legs into leg rings or pass rings under legs and clip Dog s legs go through the rubber tube loops EA 796 Saddle should be tight not sagging Straps clip over not under the frame Rubber tubing may be cut back if needed to adjust for smaller dogs Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 5 A Saddle is pulled tightly and clipped over the side rail of the wheelchair frame Inset Lower Left Clips finger loops point down Inset Lower Right Optional stay on straps clip over dog s back Clip the front harness to the side extender rails Side rails go through the D Rings or loops before clipping in place Rear harness straps go OVER the top of the frame and clip to posts Front Loop as shown Straps go OVER blue frame or D Ring not shown Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 6 STEP 4 Final Adjustments Knuckles A should be on the hips Front clips B high on the shoulders Back straight C Toes D just touching the ground or up in Stirrups Top bar E parallel to the ground Leg rings flat and tight like a saddle Optional Insert set screws for stability Set screws are not necessary for operation but reduce extra play and noise See section on Adjusting the Cart
9. for locations Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 7 Before your dog begins walking in the wheelchair look at the side view in the Walkin Wheels to be certain that the positioning is correct The photos below demonsirate the correct and incorrect positions of the Walkin Wheels If your dog appears like either of the WRONG photos below please refer to the section titled Adjusting the Cart Refer to Getting Started Important Tips to Learn How to Acclimate Your Dog to the Walkin Wheels Dog Wheelchair Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 8 Getting Started IMPORTANT TIPS We created the Walkin Wheels in the hope that you will adjust the cart put it on your dog and in a few moments watch him or her running and playing again It can happen that way but it doesn t always A wheelchair can be a major adjustment for a dog On the one hand the frustration of painfully dragging an immobile back end is suddenly gone Freedom On the other there s a strange device following the dog around sometimes making odd noises and getting caught on furniture and doorways Dogs use their back legs to move and their front legs to stop It is normal therefore for the dog to push back on the front legs and move backwards With encouragement they quickly learn to move by pulling themselves forward with their fr
10. g s hip where the bone of the leg meets the bones of the body If not tighten harness and or adjust length Allow 72 to 1 on each side between dog and black knuckle Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 21 Vas FE nit 7 TE 27 7 MEGS atah Ridgeback ina cart needs a Belly Belt B Front Support loop at the shoulder The loop on the front harness that the length extender goes through should be at the shoulder Adjust the straps so that the loop is held firmly against the shoulder Then clip into cart If the loop is too tight you can cut the plastic tie wraps Replacement tie wraps are available at no charge It will loosen up over time The dogs back needs to be straight or arched UP slight hunch In this photo the dog s back is arched down a little This is NOT correct and this dog needs the Belly Belt D The back legs need to be just touching or just off the ground depending on the health of the back legs If the dog wants to use his back legs then allow his feet to touch lightly This can be adjusted by tightening the straps that hold the harness to the frame this brings the dog s seat up Take the dog out of the harness before adjusting If the height of the harness cannot be changed then adjust the wheel height Consider boots if the feet drag Use the stirrups if the dog cannot use his back legs or the feet
11. g freely Do not unscrew the dial cap all the way off although if you do just push down a little to compress the spring inside and screw the dial cap back on Notches 3 on the TOP of the Knuckle The Knuckles allow the Walkin Wheels to fold flat The Notches indicate the TOP of the wheelchair There are raised markers on the top of the knuckle and the top of the leg one on the cart side of the knuckle and two on the leg side Line up the raised marks so that the mark on the cart is between the marks on the leg In the case of active dogs you can angle the wheels back further This is discussed in the section titled How to tell if the Cart is Adjusted Properly Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 10 Adjusting the size with snap buttons Note Make sure the set screws shown below are loosened or removed before adjusting Optional Once the cart is adjusted properly use the Allen wrench to insert and tighten the set screws There are six set screw holes on the cart Although they are not necessary for sturdiness they will keep the cart from rattling Snap buttons are used to adjust the height length and width of the cart Push them in in your fingertip to adjust When the snap button is behind the Knuckle use the back end of a pen or any thin blunt object to release it Snap Button Adjustment z Snap Button behind the knuckle W
12. heels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 11 Width amp Length Extenders 1 Short 6 inch Width Connector snaps into the back of the wheelchair for dogs less than 9 gt wide measured at the widest point of the dog 2 Short 15 inch Length Extenders snap in the sides of the wheelchair for dogs less than 19 in length measured from the back of the front leg to back of the rear leg 3 Long 9 inch Width Connector snaps into the back of the cart for dogs greater than 9 1 2 inches wide measured at the widest point of the dog 4 Long 26 inch Length Extenders snap into the sides of the cart for dogs greater than 18 long measured from the back of the front leg to back of the rear leg Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 12 Sizing the Cart Adjusting the Length Adjust the length extender so that the loop on the front harness is at the shoulder blade of the dog The cart will connect to the harness right above the front leg Adjusting the width Use the snap buttons on the width connector to adjust the cart to the proper width There should be about 1 2 inch of space on either side of the dog at the black plastic knuckle The width extender shown here is the small extender shown at its smallest position The larger width extender does not allow the cart to close all the way Adjusting the height
13. lling down on the clip Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 18 Unclip the cart clip Position the animal with its hips lined up to the plastic knuckle section of the cart Loop the harness clip over the cart frame and lock it into the peg by pushing up or the weight of the dog will do this until you hear a click To unlock put your finger in the round plastic loop and pull down Customizing the optional purchased separately Walkin Lift harness for comfort and elimination The harness is made of Neoprene so that it can be safely cut with scissors to avoid the animals genitals allowing them to pee and poop when in the cart It will not fray at the edges Remove the harness from the dog before cutting it and make sure not to cut the reinforcement strap material Cutting Excess Strap Note that the straps can be cut if there is excess After cutting you can seal the end of the strap by briefly touching it with the flame of a lighter This will melt the end and keep it from fraying Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 19 Attaching foot straps Stirrups lf feet are dragging or knuckling under use stirrups Place the animals hind legs in the foot straps so that the foot rests about 2 inches above the ground and tighten to a snug fit Belly Belt if needed included Some pets will need additional support under
14. ng aid for animals that are under the care of a veterinarian and for which a dog wheelchair has been recommended Wheels for Pets LLC and its affiliates agents and distributors make no representation as to the effectiveness or appropriateness of this product Return Policy Please see the website for the return policy Note that all returns must be authorized Please contact your dealer Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 23 Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 24
15. nug The clip should be positioned just over the shoulder blade Rear Support Leg Rings or Rear Harness Two types of rear harnessing systems are available the Leg Rings included and the Optional Needs to be purchased separately Walkin Lift Cart Compatible Rear Harness Support System Optional Purchased Leg Ring Support Separately Walkin Lift Cart System Compatible Rear Harness Support System The Leg rings need to be tight to create a firm seat for the dog When the dog is in the leg rings the knuckle should be at the mid hip level Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 15 The rubber tubing of the leg ring can be shortened if necessary with scissors Avoid cutting the strap inside Try cutting about an inch off all four ends of the rubber then adjusting the clips on the straps to tighten them up The Velcro wrapper can be moved forward or back to avoid putting pressure on the dog s genitals In addition the Velcro can be wrapped loosely so that there is a space between the rings The Velcro must be used Adjust for best comfort and fit The Lifting handles can be attached to the harness clips for help lifting the dog when not in the cart Use one or both handles based on your comfort and the comfort of the dog Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 16 Clip On Leg Ring Support System It s easi
16. ont legs Be calm quiet and slow when putting on the cart for the first time Lots of stroking and reassurance is needed here Treats help too Let the dog get used to the harnesses before attaching it to the cart It may take a few minutes or a few hours for him or her to get used to the harnesses Keep in control of the dog s movement at first Keep the dog in a clear area at first and keep him on a short leash If the dog does become frightened then disconnect the harness from the cart and try again later Until your dog gets used to the Walkin Wheels limit the amount of time spent in it The Walkin Wheels is designed to allow your dog to get exercise and physical therapy Dogs cannot lie down in the cart lf he does not move at all check for harness comfort and encourage him with patience and treats After the first few uses check for chafing from the harness Adjust if needed Dogs will be able to urinate and defecate while in the cart Wheels For Pets LLC 3 Bud Way Bldg 25 Nashua NH 03063 603 577 8854 9 Adjusting the Cart Opening Locking the Legs Folding Flat The black plastic pieces that connect the legs to the frame are called knuckles see figure 1 Dials on the side knuckles called Dial Caps can be turned to loosen the legs and allow them to open and close To open the legs turn the dial caps so that the teeth on the inside of the knuckle separate and you can move the le
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