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Freedom Designs Gizmo Folding Tilt Operating Manual

Summary of Gizmo Folding Tilt

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    □ with transport package □ without transport package supplier: this manual must be given to the rider of this wheelchair rider: before using this wheelchair read this entire manual and save for future reference freedom designs, inc. 2241 madera rd., simi valley, ca 93065 (800)331-8551 (805) 582-0077...

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    Warning! Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact a qualified technician before attempting to use this equipment—otherwise injury or damage may result. The initial set up of thi...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 1 congratulations on your purchase of the freedom designs, inc. Gizmo wheelchair. The gizmo combines state-of-the-art technology with durability and functionality to meet all of your changing needs. This operating manual will provide you with a detailed guide for proper a...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 2 page # introduction 1 table of contents 2-3 general warnings 4-6 weight limit 4 every wheelchair is different 4 reduction of risk of an accident 4 safety checklist 4 adjustments 5 environmental conditions 5 terrain 5 street use 5 motor vehicle safety 6 transport option ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 3 page # quick release axles 15-16 rear wheels 16 rear wheel locks 16 modified seating systems 16 upholstery fabric 17 initial inspection checklist 18 specifications 19 features 20 unfolding the gizmo 21-22 folding the gizmo 23-25 main frame 26-37 1. Latch style swing awa...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 4 warnings & caution statements included in this manual describe conditions and unsafe practices which might result in bodily injury or property damage. Read this entire manual before assembly or operation of this wheelchair. If you do not understand any of the instruc- t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 5 adjustments 1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increases the risk of a tip-over unless you make other changes as well. 2. Before any adjustments or modifications are made to your chair, consult your authorized freedom designs, inc. Dealer. 3. Do not remove th...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 6 motor vehicle safety as identified on the front cover of this user manual, identify whether your chair has been manufactured with the transport option installed. If your chair is not equipped with the transport option: gizmo wheelchairs do not meet federal standards for...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 7 warning: falls & tip-overs center of balance the point where this chair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability. How your chair is setup, the options you select and the changes you make affect the risk of fall or tip-over. 1....

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 8 obstacles obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement), can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. To avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for danger—scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride. 2. Make sure the ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 9 9 freedom e. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible. This makes the chair more stable. Note: to do this: move your chair past the object you want to reach, then back up alongside it. Backing up will rotate the casters forward. F. Firmly grasp...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 10 a. Width: at least four feet wide. B. Guardrails. To reduce the risk of a fall, sides of ramp must have guardrails (or raised borders at least three inches high). C. Slope. Not more than a 10% grade. D. Surface. Flat and even, with a thin carpet or other nonskid materi...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 11 5. Go straight up and down a curb or step. If you climb or descend at an angle, a fall or tip-over is likely. 6. Be aware that the impact of dropping down from a curb or step can damage your chair or loosen fasteners. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 12 descending a curb or single step follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step going down backward: 1. Stay at the rear of the chair. 2. Several feet before you reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and pull it backward. 3. While ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 13 frame. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge. 5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 14 between 1 1/2” to 2” off the ground. A. If set too high, they may not prevent a tip-over. B. If set too low, they may ”hang up” on obstacles you can expect in normal use. If this occurs, you may fall or your chair may tip over. If you fail to heed these warnings, damag...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 15 pneumatic tires proper inflation extends the life of your tires and makes your chair easier to use. 1. Do not use this chair if any of the tires is under or over inflated. Check weekly for proper inflation level, as listed on the tire sidewall. 2. Low pressure in a rea...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 16 2. Check to make sure push handles grips will not rotate or slip off. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. Quick release axles 1. Do not use this chair un...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 17 3. Use of a seating system not approved by freedom designs, inc. Is prohibited for transportation use with freedom designs, inc. Transport option. If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe i...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 18 initial inspection checklist the gizmo is shipped in the following fashion: 1. The main frame with backposts, casters, tires, with quick release axles, armrests*, footplates or footboard and anti-tip tubes. (refer to the unfold instructions in this manual). 2. Solid se...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 19 gizmo specifications frame configuration: overall width overall depth (not including anti-tip tubes) overall height (with backpost folded, not including tires) (not including wheels) frame length—regular backpost height seat width seat depth frame weight (not including...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 20 gizmo 1. Headrest (optional) 2. Wheel lock 3. Caster fork 4. Caster wheel 5. Flip-up footplates 6. Height adjustable hanger clamp 7. Swing away hanger (pop-up or latch style) 8. Solid seat (optional) 9. Flip up arm 10. Solid seat (optional) 11. Arm height adjustment cl...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 21 for ease of transporting and lifting, the gizmo can be easily unfolded and folded. Always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair. (see pages 34-35). 1. Unfolding is accomplished by applying even downward press...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 22 4. Attach swing away hangers (see pages 26-27) 5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” position. (see pages 28-32) 6. Turn both anti-tip tubes to the rearward position. (see page 25). Note: the gizmo can be folded and unfolded while ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 23 always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the gizmo . (see page 35). 1. Flip the individual footplates or remove the footboard. (see pages 28-32). 2. Remove the swing away hangers. (see pages 26-27) 3. Flip back the...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 24 4. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the backposts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails. 5. Rotate the anti-tip tubes inward as shown until they “click” into place. 5. Pull up on nylon cross brace strap. Note: use the provided nylon strap ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 25 6. Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame. Folding the gizmo continued………....

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 26 main frame latch style swing away hangers the gizmo frames ship standard with swing-away hangers in 75° or 90° 1. To swing away the hanger, place your hand on the hanger release lever. 2. Pull back on the lever towards the chair. This will enable the hanger to swing aw...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 27 main frame continued….. Pop-up removable hangers the gizmo frames my be shipped with optional pop- up hangers in 75° or 90°. 1. To remove the hanger, place your hand on the hanger release lever. 2. Pull back on the lever towards the chair. This will enable the hanger t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 28 flip-up individual footplates the gizmo is shipped with individual flip-up foot- plates attached or a solid footboard unattached. Adjustment of the individual flip-up footplates are as follows: 1. The individual footplates easily flip by lifting underneath the footplat...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 29 flip-up individual aluminum footplates with angle adjustment angle adjustable footboard 1. To attach the footboard to the frame, place the footboard clamps on the frame. Set the clamps at the desired height. Insert the receiver into the clamps and tighten the 2 hex hea...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 30 main frame continued….. Angle adjustable footboard……. 2. To remove the footboard for transfer, unscrew the knob assemblies underneath the receivers. Lift the footboard upward, out of the receivers. 3. To attach the footboard after transfer, align the footboard fittings...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 31 main frame continued….. Angle adjustable footboard……. 5. To change the height of the footboard on the frame, loosen the 2 hex head screws on the footboard frame clamps. Set the desired height and tighten. Warning: in all footplate and hanger adjust- ments, be sure that...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 32 main frame continued….. Flip back arm the gizmo is shipped with flip back armrest as standard equipment. The flip back armrests are non removable and are available in either locking or non locking. Locking flip back arm to flip the arm back, push the trigger mechanism ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 33 main frame continued….. Casters the gizmo comes shipped with either 3” polyurethane casters with a 3” caster fork or 5”, 6”, 7” pneumatic casters with 6” caster fork. Push or pull to lock wheel locks the gizmo comes standard with push to lock or pull to lock wheel lock...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 34 main frame continued….. Wheel lock options the gizmo also offers wheel lock options of: rear mount pull to lock, rear mount push to lock, wheel lock extensions and hub locks. Hub lock* 1. To lock the wheels, push the hub lock lever (as shown). This will lock the wheels...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 35 main frame continued….. Tilt 1. To activate the tilt on the gizmo, squeeze both tilt handles at the same time. 2. When the angle of tilt is in the desired position, release the handles. The tilt will lock into place. 3. To bring the gizmo seat and back frame toward the...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 36 gizmo adjustments backpost adjustment the angle and depth of the backposts may be adjusted by repositioning the backpost pivot plate in the pre-drilled holes on the frame. Flip arm / locking arm to adjust height of armrests, loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 37 gizmo adjustments continued……….. Caster fork adjustment interchanging casters can easily be done with dual hole caster forks. Currently, 3”, 5” , 6” and 7” casters are available for use. A smaller fork is used with the 3” caster only. To adjust, loosen the bolt and rem...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 38 gizmo adjustments continued……….. Rear axle adjustment the position of the rear axle is the most critical adjustment on the gizmo wheelchair. The center of gravity and the seat height position are all determined by the axle adjustment. Warning: your healthcare professio...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 39 reverse configuration the gizmo frame can be ordered from the factory in standard configuration with the large wheels mounted at the back or in reverse configuration with the large wheels in front. Through adjustment holes on the frame and axle plates, the wheels and c...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 40 cleaning it is important, for optimum performance, to clean and maintain your gizmo . We recommend that the frame finish be cleaned with mild soap and water. Maintenance 1. In order to operate the gizmo properly and safely, routine maintenance will extend the life and ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 41 all gizmo wheelchairs leave the factory inspected and adjusted for immediate use, (aside from the unfolding procedure). This troubleshooting chart offers some suggestions regarding the use of your wheelchair. Some areas may require more investigation to find the most s...

  • Page 44: Freedom Designs, Inc.

    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 42 congratulations on your gizmo purchase. Following is a brief summary to refer to if you have any questions. Remember: the entire operating manual should be read before your new chair is used. For any questions, please call your authorized freedom designs, inc. Dealer o...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 43 index adjustments 5, 36-38 aluminum handrims 20 angle adjustable footboard 29-31 anti-tip tubes 4-7, 9, 13, 14, 20,22,25 armrests 14, 18-21, 23, 24,32, 36 armrest adjustments 36 assistance 6 axle height adjustment plate 20, 38 backposts 18-21, 24, 34 backpost adjustmen...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Gizmo 44 please note: the warranty below has been drafted to comply with federal law applicable to products manufactured after july 4, 1975 this warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of the products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may a...

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    Freedom designs, inc. 2241 madera road ● simi valley, california 93065 usa (805) 582-0077 ● (800) 331-8551 ● fax (888) 582-1509 www.Freedomdesigns.Com ®.