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Freedom Designs SP3 Operating Manual

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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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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 1 introduction congratulations on your purchase of the freedom designs, inc. Sp3 wheelchair. These chairs combine state-of-the-art technology with durability and function to meet all of your changing needs. This operating manual will provide you with a detailed guide for pr...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 2 table of contents 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 t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 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 sp3 21-23 folding the sp3 24-26 main frame 27-36 1. Anti-tips 27 2. Wheels & ti...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 4 general warnings 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 5 warning: warning: warning: warning: 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 6 warning: warning: warning: 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: sp3 wheelchairs do not mee...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 7 warning: falls & tip-overs warning: warning: warning: 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 ris...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 8 warning: warning: 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 9 freedom warning: warning: 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 10 warning: warning: 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 othe...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 11 warning: 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 t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 12 warning: warning: warning: warning: 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 arou...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 13 warning: warning: warning: 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, dam...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 14 warning: warning: warning: warning: 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 ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 15 warning: warning: warning: warning: 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 ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 16 warning: warning: warning: warning: 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 17 warning: 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 s...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 18 initial inspection checklist the sp3 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 seat &...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 19 sp3 specifications frame configuration: standard or reverse folding or rigid overall width overall depth overall width folded (not including wheels & wheel locks) (not including wheels) frame length x-small small medium long backpost height seat width seat depth frame we...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 20 sp3 features 1. Adjustable locking flip back armrests (opt.) 2. Aluminum handrim 3. Anti-tip tubes 4. Armrest trigger lock mechanism (opt.) 5. Axle height adjustment plate 6. Backpost 7. Backpost adjustment plate 8. Backpost pivot plate 9. Backpost trigger mechanism 10. ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 21 unfolding sp3 for ease of transporting and lifting, the chair can easily be unfolded and folded. Always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair. (see page 35). 1. Place tires on quick release axles and push in un...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 22 unfolding the sp3 continued………... 4. Push the flip back armrests down to the flat position. Or insert optional t-arm into receiver socket until it snaps into place. 5. Flip down the footplates or attach the footboard and place in the “down” position. 6. Adjust anti-tip t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 23 unfolding the sp3 continued………... 7. To attach the swing away hanger, line up the pivot saddle with it’s receiver on the frame and insert downward. Swing hanger inward until it locks into place. To attach the pop-up hanger place the pivot saddle into it’s receiver on the...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 24 folding the sp3 always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair. (see page 35). 1. Flip the individual footplates or remove the footboard. (see pages 30-33). 2. Pull back on the hanger release lever for either the...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 25 folding the sp3 continued………... 3. Flip back the armrests to the upright position. Or push the t-arm release lever toward the center post to release the arm from the receiver socket. Lift arm out of socket. 4. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the backposts and push t...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 26 folding the sp3 continued………... 6. Disengage wheel lock, push the quick release axle button and pull wheel off of the frame.

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 27 main frame anti-tip tubes anti-tip tubes come standard on the sp3 . These anti-tip tubes are not removable for your safety. Swivel anti-tip tube adjustment: 1. When the anti-tip tubes are in the inward position, swivel the anti-tip tube and turn outward to lock in the sa...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 28 main frame continued….. Latch style swing away hangers the sp3 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...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 29 main frame continued….. Pop-up style swing away hangers the sp3 frames my be shipped with optional pop-up 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 ha...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 30 flip-up individual footplates the sp3 is shipped with individual flip-up footplates (molded composite or angle adjustable aluminum) attached or a solid footboard unattached. Adjustment of the individual flip-up footplates are as follows: 1. The individual footplates easi...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 31 flip-up individual aluminum footplates with angle adjustment 1. To adjust the angle of the flip-up footplate, loosen the nylon nuts under the footplate. Set the foot plate at the desired angle and tighten. Angle adjustable footboard 1. To attach the footboard to the fram...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 32 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 i...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 33 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 a...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 34 main frame continued….. Flip back arm the sp3 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 forw...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 35 main frame continued….. Casters the sp3 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 sp3 comes standard with push to lock or pull to lock wheel locks. To ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 36 main frame continued….. Wheel lock options the sp3 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 unlock the wheels, push the hub lock lever (as shown). This will lock the wheels i...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 37 sp3 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 the...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 38 sp3 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 remove ...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 39 sp3 adjustments continued……….. Rear axle adjustment the position of the rear axle is the most critical adjustment on the sp3 wheelchair. The center of gravity and the seat height position are all determined by the axle adjustment. Warning: your healthcare professional sh...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 40 reverse configuration the sp3 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 caste...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 41 cleaning it is important, for optimum performance, to clean and maintain your sp3 . We recommend that the frame finish be cleaned with mild soap and water. Maintenance 1. In order to operate the sp3 properly and safely, routine maintenance will extend the life and effici...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 42 troubleshooting all sp3 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 fin...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 43 summary congratulations on your sp3 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. Deal...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 44 index adjustments 5, 37-39 aluminum handrims 20 angle adjustable footboard 31-33 anti-tip tubes 4-7,9,13,14,20,23,27 armrests 14,18-20,22,34,37 armrest adjustments 37 assistance 6 axle height adjustment plate 20, 39 backposts 18-20, 24, 36 backpost adjustment plate 20 ba...

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    Freedom designs, inc. Sp3 45 sp 3 limited warranty freedom designs, inc. Warrants the sp3 frame and quick release axles on all models against defects in material and workmanship for a lifetime of the original purchaser. All manufactured and distributed parts and components, (including frame componen...

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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 ®.