Harbor Freight Tools 67437 Wheelchair User Manual
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1. Figure 7 Bolt and Locknut Wheel Lock 4 4 Securely tighten the bolt and locknut MAINTENANCE AND securing the Wheel Lock to the PA SERVICING 5 Repeat the above steps until BOTH Procedures not specifically Wheel Locks engage the lock shoe explained in this manual at least an 1 8 into the tire when the must be performed only by a Wheel Lock handle is pulled and qualified technician HOLDS the occupied Wheelchair in TO PREVENT place when used AWARNING SERIOUS INJURY 6 Ifthe 1 8 measurement cannot be ROM veacercnnus FAILURE reached contact a qualified service technician Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the Wheelchair Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation DO NOT USEA DAMAGED WHEELCHAIR 2 BEFORE EACH USE examine the Wheel Locks for proper operation Make sure to adjust both Wheel Locks evenly DO NOT USEA WHEELCHAIR WITH DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING WHEEL LOCKS 3 Keep the rubber Rear Wheels free of oil grease dirt and debris at all times 4 To clean Wipe with clean warm water and a mild detergent Then dry Do not use solvents SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Pa2. As Wheelchair unfolds press down 5 To remove push the Control Handle on Seat 6 out and lift the Foot Rest off the Wheelchair See Figure 1 above SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 Adjusting Foot Rests Figure 3 Screws and To adjust the Foot Rests loosen but washers don t remove the bolt that secures the lower section of each Foot Rest to the upper half See Figure 2 below i Figure 2 a Seat Replacing Back Pad Upper Foot Rest 1 Remove the eight screws and washers that secure the Back Pad 7 to the back of the Handles 8 2 Remove upholstery from Wheelchair and using the screws and washers securely fasten the new back upholstery to the back of the Handles See Figure 4 below Lower Foot Rest Back Pad Reposition lower section of Foot Rest 7 to desired height Tighten bolt until upper section is secured at spot NOTE The Wheelchair may be used without Foot Rests by persons able to use their feet to self propel chair Replacing Seat Screws Wheelchair uses ten screws and Washers washers to secure Seat 6 to frame To replace the Seat remove the Adjust and Replacing Front screws and washers that secure the Wheels Seat to the cross braces See Figure 3 above Please Note Seat height 1 Should the Casters need to be to floor Remove plate from Seat sleeve 2 To tighten or loosen Casters remove To install new Seat insert pl
3. 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 product 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 SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 12
4. 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 modification to the Wheelchair Unauthorized modifications or use of unauthorized parts may change the Wheelchair Page 3 20 ZA 22 29 24 25 SKU 67437 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 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 d
5. 24 FOLDABLE WHEELCHAIR rere A167437 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provided with this product This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Ob
6. ND 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 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Qty Part Description Part Description Qty 6 Seat 8 Handes 2 9 Frame _ _ _ O o1 AVV SEA SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase 90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no
7. ate into the Dust Cover from the top of the sleeve and fasten Seat to cross bars Caster Head tube and adjust Locknut using ten screws and washers allowing for looser or tighter Caster SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 swing Casters should swing down to one side and immediately rest after being held straight at the top of the arc Too much swing indicates Casters need to be tightened not enough swing means Casters should be loosened See Figure 5 below Dust Cover Locknut Figure 5 Caster Headtube Washer Yoke Front Caster 5 3 Test Wheelchair for maneuverability Once both Casters are properly readjusted snap Dust Cover back into place over Locknut 4 To replace Casters remove Hex Screws Washers and Locknut holding each Caster in place in the Yoke 5 Set new Wheel in the Yoke and fasten in place using Hex Screws Washers and Locknuts See Figure 6 above SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Fi igure 6 Dust Cover Yoke Front Caster 5 4 Adjusting Rear Wheel Locks WARNING Do not attempt to stop a moving Wheelchair with Wheel Locks 4 Wheel Locks are NOT brakes To adjust Wheel Locks disengage lock and loosen bolt and locknut that secure Rear Wheel 3 to frame Reposition Wheel Lock so that when brake is engaged lock shoe presses down 1 8 onto Rear Wheel holding Wheelchair in place See Figure 7
8. ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates 4 DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING AWARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury SKU 67437 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 CAUTION used ACAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without CAUTION the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury 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 Page 2 SKU 67437 be made by a qualified service technician Bef
9. ge 9 5 WHEN STORING fold the 6 AWARNING All maintenance Wheelchair according to the service or repairs must be instructions detailed in this manual performed only by a qualified and store in a safe secure location service technician out of reach of children and non authorized users Troubleshooting Possible Causes Likely Solutions Wheel Lock not Proper 1 8 distance between Wheel Adjustment to Wheel Lock required achieved Wheel Chair is Front Wheel Casters not adjusted Adjust Front Wheel Casters and Nut until turning too far to properly they swivel properly with equal free play right left 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 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL 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 PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED A
10. ght sideways or rise up out of the Wheelchair A ways 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 44 45 46 47 49 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 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 any 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS 4 Swivel Footplates 2 so they are horizontal 5 To fold the Whee
11. ifficult 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 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 climb high steps can lead to 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 eve
12. lchair lock the Rear Wheels and fold Footplates up Weight 40 Ib Solid Rubber Tires and Wheels 360 Swivel Casters Seat Width 20 1 4 x 16 5 8 Deep UNPACKING When unpacking make sure item is intact and undamaged If parts are missing or broken call Harbor Freight Pull up on the Seat and push Armrest closer together folding the Wheelchair Installing Foot Rests Slide the Footplates 2 to the side so that they are perpendicular to the Wheelchair See Figure 1 below Figure 1 Tools at 1 800 444 3353 Foot Rest 1 ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT A SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Footplate 2 For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Assembly 2 Install the end of each Detachable Diagram near the end of manual Footrest 1 onto the tab extending from the Wheelchair Frame 9 See Figure 1 above Unfolding Folding 1 Before unfolding Wheelchair make 3 Swivel the Footrest towards the sure Rear Wheels 3 are in the inside of the Wheel Chair until it locks locked position into place 2 Hold the Armrests 10 and pull them 4 Please note When properly installed away from one another unfolding the Footplate will be on the inside of the Wheelchair Wheel Chair when locked into place 3
13. ore riding have a physician or health care advisor train you in safe use of Wheelchair Do not try a maneuver on your own until you are sure it can be done safely 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 Do not attempt to stand on Wheelchair or the Wheelchair s frame Do not attempt to slow down or stop a moving Wheelchair with the Wheel Locks When transferring to or from 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 Do not sit or transfer into Wheelchair unless it is fully unfolded When propelling the Wheelchair carefully use the wheel hand rails Do not grip the rear wheel 12 13 14 15 18 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 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
14. ry 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 Page 4 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 SKU 67437 to transfer yourself without injury Lock rear wheels before transfer and move Wheelchair as close as possible to vehicle seat 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 wei
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