Harbor Freight Tools 24 Foldable Wheelchair Product manual
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1. 800 444 3353 Do not allow feet to catch in the space between footrests during transfer in and out of Wheelchair Keep footrests at least 2 off the ground f footrests are set lower they may get caught against objects on floor Do not lift Wheelchair by armrest pads or footrests Lift Wheelchair only by non detachable parts of the frame Do not sit in Wheelchair while in a moving vehicle Sit in an approved handicapped seating area and secure yourself with proper seat belts and or vehicle restraints Do not transport Wheelchair in the front seat of vehicle t may shift and interfere with the driver Secure wheelchair in proper location to avoid rolling or shifting Do not reach or lean if you must shift weight sideways or rise up out of the Wheelchair Always keep your buttocks in contact with the backrest Do not reach out for something with both hands Doing so will keep you from catching yourself should the chair tip Do not lock the rear wheels when reaching for an object Doing so creates a tip point which can lead to a fall Firmly grip a rear wheel or armrest when reaching for something Doing so will help reduce the risk of a fall Verify both rear Rear Wheels are locked before using Wheelchair An unlocked axle may come off during use and potentially lead to a fall causing serious personal injury Verify Push Handle grips do not rotate or slip before use Do not modify or alter the Seat or any2. Deep IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Wheels Seat Width result in electric shock fire and or serious injury 1 WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may Save all warnings and instructions for future reference 1 Do not exceed 250 Ib maximum weight capacity of Wheel Chair 2 Before using Wheelchair check with physician s to make sure this Wheelchair is appropriate for the user s needs 3 The position of the Front Casters and Rear Wheels directly affect the Wheelchair s stability Any modification to Casters or Wheels may cause Wheelchair to decrease in stability Any adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician 4 Before riding have a physician or health care advisor train you i n safe use of Wheelchair 5 Do not try a maneuver on your own until you are sure it can be done safely 6 Do not lean forward out of the Wheelchair further than the length of the armrests Doing so may cause the Wheelchair to tip over Other guidelines to prevent tipping include a Do not attempt to reach objects by moving forward on the Wheelchair seat b Do not attempt to reach objects by reaching between your knees c Do not lean over the top of the backrest 7 Do not attempt to stand on Wheelchair or the Wheelchair s frame 8 Do not attempt to slow down or stop a moving Wheelchair with the Wheel Locks 9 When transferring to or fro
3. PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty Description ___ Qty Detachable Footrest_ 2 Seat S To Part Detachable Footrest Seat 2 _ _ Footplate _ o o O 2 7 BackPad o o 1 3 RearWheel Cid 2 Handles 2 4 WheelLlock_ CdS 2 0 10 s 1 F s 5 rti C ian a See ms gs my a a a ae ee i i hi w ATTN i i i H I H i i i o or fi i 4 1 a i a aai iii iii l i i ae w me ae th er 4 j E ALE TS a re wince yd fal M Ik Record Serial Number Here Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available Note If product has no serial number record individually as replacement parts month and year of purchase instead Item 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the orig
4. loss of balance and potential tip over Do not use Wheelchair on stairs without assistance Doing so can lead to loss of balance and a fall leading to potential serious injury Be aware that regular and intensive impact of dropping down from a high curb or step can cause damage to fasteners and lead to potential Wheelchair damage Do not use Wheelchair on an escalator even with assistance Doing so will most likely lead to a fall and potential serious injury Install and use ramps at entry and exit doors whenever possible Make sure no drop off points are at bottom of ramps Do not use Wheelchair on slope steeper than 9 one foot in elevation per every nine feet of slope length Go straight up and straight down ramps do angle or cut corners on ramps Stay in center of ramp and do not change Wheelchair direction or stop while on slope or ramp Do not use rear Wheel Locks to slow down or stop Wheelchair while on a slope or ramp Verify that ramps at home and work meet all local legal requirements Do not push or pull on stationary objects such as furniture or doorjamb to propel Wheelchair Use assistance when moving into vehicle until you are safely able to transfer yourself without injury Lock rear wheels before transfer and move Wheelchair as close as possible to vehicle seat 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Ae 45 46 47 48 49 For technical questions please call 1
5. other part of the Wheelchair Maintain labels and nameplates on Wheelchair These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 Assembly Operation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Assembly Diagram near the end of manual Unfolding Folding 1 Before unfolding Wheelchair make sure 4 Swivel Footplates 2 so they are horizontal Rear Wheels 3 are in the locked position 5 To fold the Wheelchair lock the 2 Hold the Armrests 10 and pull them away Rear Wheels and fold Footplates up from one another unfolding the Wheelchair 6 Pull up on the Seat and push Armrest 3 As Wheelchair unfolds press down on Seat 6 closer together folding the Wheelchair Installing Foot Rests 1 Slide the Footplates 2 to the side so that they are Figure A perpendicular to the Wheelchair
6. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference 24 FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR 250 LB WEIGHT CAPACITY ITEM 67437 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Specifications 250 Ib 40 Ib Weight Capacity Wheelchair Width Weight Solid Rubber Tires and 360 Swivel Casters 20 1 4 x 16 5 8
7. See Figure A Foot Rest ih 2 Install the end of each Detachable Footrest 1 onto the tab extending from the Wheelchair Frame 9 See Figure A 3 Swivel the Footrest towards the inside of the Wheelchair until it locks into place Note When properly installed Footplate will be on the inside of the Wheel Chair when locked into place 4 To remove push the Control Handle out and lift the Foot Rest off the Wheelchair See Figure A Footplate 2 Adjusting Foot Rests 1 To adjust the Foot Rests loosen but don t remove Figure B the bolt that secures the lower section of each Foot Rest to the upper half See Figure B 2 Reposition lower section of Foot Rest Upper to desired height Tighten bolt until upper section is secured at spot Foot Rest NOTE The Wheelchair may be used without Foot Rests by persons able to use their feet to self propel chair Lower Foot Rest Bolt Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 67437 Replacing Seat 1 Wheelchair uses ten screws and washers to secure Seat 6 to frame To replace the Seat remove the screws and washers that secure the Seat to the cross braces See Figure C Note Seat height cannot be adjusted 3 Remove plate from Seat sleeve Replacing Back Pad 1 Adjust and Replacing Front Wheels 1 Remove the eight screws and washers that secure the Back Pad 7 to the back of the Handles 8 Remove upholstery fro
8. TUS E A DAMAGE DSE nets 5 WHEN STORING fold the Wheelchair according 2 BEFORE EACH USE examine the Wheel Locks to the instructions detailed in this manual and for proper operation store in a safe secure location out of reach Make sure to adjust both Wheel Locks evenly of children and non authorized users DO NOT USE A WHEELCHAIR WITH DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING WHEEL LOCKS Troubleshooting Possible Causes Likely Solutions Wheel Lock not Proper 1 8 distance between Wheel Lock Shoe Adjustment to Wheel Lock required heel Chair is turning Front Wheel Casters not adjusted properly Adjust Front Wheel Casters and Nut until too far to right left they swivel properly with equal free play Not enough support Back Pad is torn or damaged Replace Back Pad to occupant s back Wheelchair not 1 Footrests are not raised 1 Raise the Footrests folding properly 2 Seat is damaged or torn 2 Replace Seat Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Wheelchair Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ltem 67437 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE
9. duct This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
10. inal purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the pro
11. m Wheelchair and using the screws and washers securely fasten the new back upholstery to the back of the Handles See Figure D below 4 To install new Seat insert plate into sleeve and fasten Seat to cross bars using ten screws and washers Figure C Seat Handles SA Figure D wa Back Pad 7 1 i wN a p E w i j P e gt prai P oe a E a ia a a i om P Pon i f Ca E u E Washers Should the Casters need to be adjusted Dust first tip back of Wheelchair to floor Cover To tighten or loosen Casters remove the Dust Cover from the top of the Caster Head tube and adjust Locknut allowing for looser or tighter Caster swing Casters should swing down to one side and Locknut immediately rest after being held straight at the top of the arc Too much swing indicates Casters Caster need to be tightened not enough swing means Headtube Casters should be loosened See Figure E Front Caster 5 Test Wheelchair for maneuverability Washer Once both Casters are properly readjusted snap Dust Cover back into place over Locknut Yoke To replace Casters remove Hex Screws Washers and Locknut holding each Caster in place in the Yoke a ron Set new Wheel in the Yoke and fasten in place using Caster 5 Hex Screws Washers and Locknuts See Figure E Hex Screw Figure E Item 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Adjusting Rear Wheel Locks WARNING Do not a
12. m the Wheelchair do not stand or put weight on the footplates or footrests Doing so can cause the Wheelchair to tip and lead to potential injury 10 Do not sit or transfer into Wheelchair unless it is fully unfolded Page 2 11 20 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 When propelling the Wheelchair carefully use the wheel hand rails Do not grip the rear wheel themselves and be careful not to pinch fingers and hand in wheel spokes Use the Wheel Locks on both Rear Wheels whenever entering or exiting the Wheelchair People with limited strength and mobility will need assistance when moving in and out of Wheelchair Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating Wheelchair The attendant should not push this Wheel Chair while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating Wheelchair may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing jewelry or any items that could get caught in the wheels during use Keep proper footing and balance at all times when pushing the Wheelchair Proper footing and balance enables better control of Wheelchair in unexpected situations Keep children who are not patients away from Wheelchair Do not allow children to ride in on or push the Wheelchair without adult supervision Consult health care advisor before making any modificatio
13. n to the Wheelchair Unauthorized modifications or use of unauthorized parts may change the Wheelchair structure leading to possible personal injury and property damage Use extra care when using Wheelchair on a wet icy or oil slicked surface Do not use Wheelchair in shower pool or other body of water Dry Wheelchair as soon as possible if it does get wet Do not operate Wheelchair in sand loose soil or over rough terrain Doing so may damage wheels or axles or loosen the fasteners Item 67437 21 22 23 24 25 26 Zi 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Item 67437 When using Wheelchair outside and at night use reflective tape on Wheelchair and on clothing Be sure to make eye contact with drivers and adhere to crosswalks It may be difficult for some drivers to spot Wheelchair at certain intersections use extra caution during street use Do not use Wheelchair on busy roads streets or highways Use only on pedestrian walking areas Scan area well ahead of Wheelchair during use Avoid obstacles when possible and make sure floor areas at home and work are level Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms Do not attempt to climb or descend curbs or steps alone or without assistance unless proficient enough to make such maneuvers on your own Do not attempt to climb a high curb or step 4 or higher unless you have assistance Attempting to climb high steps can lead to
14. ttempt to stop a moving Wheelchair Figure F with Wheel Locks 4 Wheel Locks are NOT brakes 1 To adjust Wheel Locks disengage lock and loosen bolt and locknut that secure Rear Wheel 3 to frame Bolt and Locknut 2 Reposition Wheel Lock so that when brake is engaged lock shoe presses down 1 8 onto Rear Wheel Wheel holding Wheelchair in place See Figure F Lock 4 3 Securely tighten the bolt and locknut securing the Wheel Lock to the frame 4 Repeat the above steps until BOTH Wheel Locks engage the lock shoe at least an 1 8 into the tire when the Wheel Lock handle is pulled and HOLDS the occupied Wheelchair in place when used 5 If the 1 8 measurement cannot be reached contact a qualified service technician Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM WHEELCHAIR FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 3 Keep the rubber Rear Wheels free of oil condition of the Wheelchair Check for loose grease dirt and debris at all times hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other 4 To clean Wipe with clean warm water and a condition that may affect its safe operation mild detergent Then dry Do not use solvents PO NO
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