Page 2 - NTENDED; Quick Reference Information; S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
Copyright © 2014 Pride Mobility Products Corporation INFMANU4552/Rev A/January 2014 NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our pro...
Page 3 - Kids UP Series; C O N T E N T S; INTRODUCTION
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 3 C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY
4 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have purchased combines state-of-the-artcomponents with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with th...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 5 Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Keep your hands, clothing, and all other objects away from the tires when driving. Do not allow any personal belongings to drag behind the wheelchair when driving. Be aware that loose-fitting clothing or ot...
Page 6 - GENERAL GUIDELINES; Modifications
6 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides ane...
Page 7 - Weight Limitations; Incline Information; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 7 Weight Limitations Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessoriesmounted to the wheelchai...
Page 8 - Attendant or Manual Wheel Locks; Public Streets and Roadways
8 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is pre...
Page 9 - Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Stairs and Escalators
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your wheelchair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfacescomposed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you willen...
Page 10 - Doors; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators; Motor Vehicle Transport; Positioning Belts
10 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Drive your wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open, or drive your wheelchair gently andslowly backward to pull the door open. Elevators Modern elevators have a door edge safety m...
Page 11 - Removable Parts; Transfers
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 11 WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your wheelchair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer. ...
Page 12 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
12 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the wheelchair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfers. Such use may cause the wheelchair to tip, resulting in a fall from the wheelchair and personal in...
Page 13 - I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R; KIDS FAST
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 13 I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R KIDS FAST The Kids FAST Wheelchair includes a mobility base, a shell assembly, a sunshade, two front caster wheels, tworear wheels with an attendant wheel lock, an adjustable push handle, a calf protector and foot plate on a...
Page 14 - KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3 WHEELCHAIR
14 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3 WHEELCHAIR The Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Wheelchairs include two front caster wheels, two rear wheels with an attendantwheel lock or two manual wheel locks, two anti-tip wheels, an adjustable push handle with integrated tilt adjust-ment lev...
Page 15 - Attendant and Manual Wheel Locks; To engage the Kids FAST attendant wheel lock:
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 15 MANUAL WHEEL LOCK HANDLES ATTENDANT WHEEL LOCK LEVER Attendant and Manual Wheel Locks Your Kids UP Series Wheelchair is equipped with either an attendant wheel lock (optional for Kids ROCK 2 andROCK 3) or two manual wheel locks (only Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3). W...
Page 16 - To install the therapy tray:; Insert the tray posts into the tray receivers, which; To remove the therapy tray:; on the back of the wheelchair.; To unfold the seatback:
16 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series I I I . Y O U R W H E E L C H A I R Therapy Tray (Optional) WARNING! To avoid burns, never put hot liquids on the therapy tray. WARNING! Remove the therapy tray when preparing the wheelchair for transport in a motor vehicle. To install the therapy tray: 1. Ins...
Page 17 - To fold the mobility base:
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 17 TRIGGER STOP FOLDING TRIGGER Mobility Base (Kids FAST) The Kids FAST Wheelchair can be folded into a com-pact position that is ideal for transport and storage. Themobility base will fold with or without the shell assem-bly installed. Folding action may be limi...
Page 18 - Shell Assembly and Mobility Base (Kids FAST); Lower the shell assembly into the mobility base so
18 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series Shell Assembly and Mobility Base (Kids FAST) The shell assembly and mobility base can be separatedfor ease of lifting and transporting the wheelchair. WARNING! Never remove the shell assembly from the mobility base with the child in the wheelchair or use eithe...
Page 20 - Follow the specifications for the recommended safety zone.
20 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series Ensure that restraints are not held away from the child’s body by wheelchair components. Adjust the belts so that the belts fit as snugly as is comfortable for the child. Install belt restraints that comply with the provisions of ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1, Se...
Page 21 - I V . A S S E M B L Y; INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR KIDS UP; To unpack the Kids UP Series Wheelchair:
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 21 ANTI-TIP WHEEL SNAP BUTTON WHEEL AXLE BUTTON I V . A S S E M B L Y INITIAL ASSEMBLY OF YOUR KIDS UP SERIES WHEELCHAIR The original package contains the followingcomponents: Kids UP Series Wheelchair Two rear wheels Two anti-tip wheels (only Kids ROCK 2 a...
Page 22 - See
22 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series CALF PROTECTOR FOOT PLATE I V . A S S E M B L Y 3. Hold the axle and wheel. Align the axle with the axle sleeve on the wheelchair. 4. Press the button on the axle and slide the axle into the axle sleeve. 5. Make sure that the axle is fully engaged by verifying...
Page 23 - ACTIVE Handle Lever Installation Instructions
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 23 4. USE TOOLS TO TIGHTEN THE BOLT THREE COMPLETE ROTATIONS. 1. ATTACH CABLES. 5. VERIFY HANDLE LATCHES IN ACTIVE POSITION. 2. INSERT BOLT ASSEMBLY. 3. TIGHTEN NUT WITH FINGERS. ACTIVE Handle Lever Installation Instructions The ACTIVE handle lever may be removed...
Page 24 - COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; To adjust back cane position
24 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB LOWER BACK PLATE BOLTS BACK CANE BOLTS 1 2 3 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with the wheelchair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments toincrease the child’s comfort, including seatback depth, angle,...
Page 27 - Slotted adductor brackets should always be; Adductor pads can accommodate a wide range of
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 27 ADDUCTOR PADS BOLTS Adjustment of the Hip Guides (Adductors) orArmrests/Hip Guides (Kids FAST) 1. Slotted adductor brackets should always be adjusted as far apart as possible. This will allow theseat cushion to be properly installed. See figure 34. 2. Adductor...
Page 30 - To adjust the tilt angle of the child:
30 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series LEVER LEVER Tilt-in-Space The Kids UP Series Wheelchair is equipped with a tilt-in-space mechanism that pivots around a point near the child’scenter of gravity. Tilt-in-space reduces the sense of falling that occurs when the wheelchair is tilted. In addition, ...
Page 31 - ACTIVE Motion
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 31 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ACTIVE Motion The ACTIVE Motion on Kids UP Series Wheelchairsallows the child to flex or extend limbs in the wheel-chair while maintaining proper pelvic positioning andtherapeutic support. See figures 47 and 48. Before e...
Page 32 - Handlebar Angle Adjustment; Press the buttons on the black ratchets on both; While holding down the buttons, move the; Installation of Positioning Belts
32 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series BLACK RATCHETS V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Handlebar Angle Adjustment 1. Press the buttons on the black ratchets on both sides of the handlebar simultaneously. See figure 52. 2. While holding down the buttons, move the handlebar to the desired posi...
Page 33 - To install the positioning belt:; Remove lower shell assembly from upper shell
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 33 BOLTS BOLTS WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Do not place items with strings around your child’s neck, suspend strings from the wheelchair, or attach strings to toys. WARNING! Positioning belts should never be used for securement in motor vehicles. An additional...
Page 34 - To adjust shorter leg rest lengths:; wrench to remove footrest pivot bolt.
34 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series FOOTREST EXTENSION PIVOT PLATE FOOTREST EXTENSION PIVOT PLATE Short Leg Drop Adjustment (Kids FAST ) For shorter leg length adjustment, it is possible to mount the foot bed upside down. To adjust shorter leg rest lengths: 1. Remove pivot plate adjustment bolt ...
Page 35 - To install the sunshade, align the sunshade tubes; To remove sunshade, turn knobs counterclockwise
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 35 SUNSHADE BLOCK SUNSHADE TUBE SUNSHADE MOUNT SUNSHADE KNOB Sunshade Installation and Removal (KidsFAST) 1. To install the sunshade, align the sunshade tubes with the sunshade mounts on the rear of the upperback plate. Push tubes into mounts until blockcontacts ...
Page 36 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Should your wheelchair come in contact with water:; Daily Checks; Visually inspect pneumatic tires for punctures.; V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
36 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Kids UP Series Wheelchair requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks,but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. Ifyou follow the maintenance...
Page 37 - Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 37 V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Check the handrims. Make sure that they are fastened securely to the wheels. Check the wheel locks. Make sure they work properly. If they don’t, instructions on how to adjust them areprovided in this manual or cont...
Page 38 - Wheel Replacement; Manual Wheel Locks; To adjust each manual wheel lock:
38 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series HARDWARE V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly. Wheel Replacement Your wheelchair may be...
Page 39 - MAINTENANCE CHART
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 39 V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E MAINTENANCE CHART Kids FAST Frequency Weekly Every 3 Months Every 6 Months Check tires for wear 3 3 Check for proper adjustment of wheels locks 3 3 3 Check for proper caster alignment 3 3 Verify all fasteners are tight...
Page 40 - Uneven wear on any of the tires
40 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series V I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E MAINTENANCE CHART Kids ROCK 2 and ROCK 3 Frequency Weekly Every 3 Months Every 6 Months Check tire air pressure 3 3 3 Check tires for wear 3 3 Check anti-tip wheel tubes for damage 3 3 3 Check for proper adjustment of ...
Page 41 - A P P E N D I X I — S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; Kids FAST
Kids UP Series www.pridemobility.com 41 A P P E N D I X I — S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Kids FAST Weight Limit 80 lbs. (36 kg) Seat Depth Range 5.5–14.5 in. (14–36.8 cm) Seat Width Range 6–12 in. (15.2–30.5 cm) Back Height Range 11–19.5 in. (27.9–49.5 cm) Hip Angle Adjustment 83º (144.9%), 90º (157....
Page 42 - KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3
42 www.pridemobility.com Kids UP Series A P P E N D I X I — S P E C I F I C A T I O N S KIDS ROCK 2 AND ROCK 3 Weight Limit ROCK 2: 110 lbs. (50 kg)ROCK 3: 215 lbs. (97 kg) Seat Depth Range ROCK 2: 10–16 in. (25.4– 40.6 cm)ROCK 3: 14–20 in. (35.6–50.8 cm) Seat Width Range ROCK 2: 8–14 in. (20.3–35.6...
