RHYTHM HEALTHCARE L9018 Deluxe Reclining Desk Arm Wheelchair Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- RHYTHM HEALTHCARE
Table of Contents
RHYTHM HEALTHCARE L9018 Deluxe Reclining Desk Arm
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO SET UP WHEELCHAIR
While facing front of wheelchair, open by by placing hands on seat rails and
pushing down and out until seat is open and level. Attach spreader bar to lock
wheelchair in place by lifting the spreader bar up to adjustment knob and
pushing the slot into place. Then tighten adjustment knob until secure.
Attach Footrests by aligning holes on tabs at top of Footrests with hinge pins on outside of front frame, then swing Footrests to front until Footrest Release Levers lock into place.
Adjust Footrest length (while user is seated) by loosening the cam lever just
above the Footplate, pushing in the adjustment buttons and sliding the inner
tubing up or down to desired setting until the adjustment buttons protrude
fully from the adjustment holes. Then snap cam lever back into place.
Make sure the Footplate is at least 2.5” from the floor for proper clearance.
TO FOLD WHEELCHAIR FOR STORAGE
Release the spreader bar on the backrest by loosening the adjustment knob and
lowering the bar.
Make sure the Footrests are in the forward locked position with the Footplates
in the vertical position or REMOVE the Footrests by pulling the Release
Levers, swinging the Footrests outward and lifting them from the hinge pins.
Standing in front of the wheelchair, grab the the seat with both hands at the front and back and pull up until closed.
OPERATING WHEEL LOCKS
Engage by pushing the levers forward until they lock into place and disengage
by pulling back on the levers until the wheels roll freely.
ADJUSTING ARMS
Remove arms for easy transfer by depressing spring buttons and lifting out of
front and rear sockets.
Reverse arms to provide support while in reclined position.
ADJUSTING ELEVATING LEG RESTS
Lift the Foot Plate to the desired height. The Elevating Leg Rest will
automatically lock into place.
Lower by holding Foot Plate, pushing out on the Release Lever and lowering the
Foot Plate to the desired length.
Engage Release Lever after adjusting to desired length.
RECLINING BACKREST
To recline the backrest, make sure the wheel locks are in the locked position.
Then squeeze both release handles simutaneously and slowly lower the backrest
to the desired position. Release the handles and the backrest will lock into
place.
MAINTENANCE
- Clean frame with a damp cloth and dust weekly.
- Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and water.
- Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
- If exposed to liquid, dry the wheelchair thoroughly as soon as possible.
- If any component appears worn or is not working properly, contact an authorized dealer for repair and/or appropriate replacement parts.
- Solid rubber tires need minimal maintenance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth.
- If tires become severely worn or cracking appears, contact an authorized dealer.
- Wheels and Casters should be checked periodically and adjusted and lubricated as needed by an autho-rized dealer.
WARNINGS
- Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without reading carefully all instructions in this manual.
- Do not use as an occupant restraint in a motor vehicle. User must always transfer to the vehicle seat.
- Do not operate on streets, roadways, grass, slippery surfaces, stairs or escalators.
- Wheel locks are not brakes and are not to be used when wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
- Always engage wheel locks before transferring and when using a wheelchair lift or elevator.
- Do not attempt inclines or declines greater than a 10% grade.
- Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair.
- To reduce the risk of tipping: Before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and make sure casters are rotated fully toward front of wheelchair. Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. Do not stand on Footplates.
- Unauthorized modification or the use of unauthorized replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
This warranty does not cover product failure due to misuse, negligence,
improper storage or handling, improper operation or unauthorized modifications.
Normal wear and tear on non-durable components, such as rubber accessories and
casters are not covered under this warranty. These items are subject to normal
wear and need periodic replacement.
For Warranty Service, it is recommended but not required, that the product be returned to the Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids dealer through whom it was originally purchased. However, all Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids dealers are qualified to assist you in obtaining warranty service. If the product is to be returned to Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids, prior authorization will be required.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids will determine if the product will be repaired or replaced.