Summary of Pivot
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Lever drive user manual.
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com the pivot tm from rio mobility transforms your wheelchair into a high performance machine that can increase your mobility and physical fitness. The pivot tm can provide a number of benefits including: easier hill climbing and higher speeds with 5 speed gearbo...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 3 table of contents 1. Safety warnings 4 2. Wheelchair requirements 5 3. The pivot tm components 6 4. Pivot tm specifications 9 5. Installing your pivot tm 9 6. The pivot tm controls 14 7. Driving the pivot tm 16 8. The pivot tm out in the world 18 9. Special...
Page 4: Warning
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1. Safety warnings warning do not operate this equipment without first consulting with a healthcare professional. Do not operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, or ins...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 2. Wheelchair requirements the pivot tm is compatible with all known commercially-available wheelchairs without the need for any special adapters or kits. Wheelchair frame tube diameter the frame tube diameter must be either: 7 / 8 inch (22mm) 1 inch (25.4mm)...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 6 3. The pivot tm components required tools: adjustable wrench pliers torque wrench tire pressure gauge bicycle pump remove the lever drive parts from the box and unpack the components. The contents include: lever drive assembly (left and right sides) 2 clamp...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com brake handle forward / neutral / reverse toggle brake lock button upper lever tube gear shift lever lever length adjustment clamp lower lever tube hub.
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Page 9: Notes On Installation
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 4. Pivot tm specifications gearbox patented multi-functional gearbox with the following gear ratios (24”wheel) [for reference, pushrims have a 1:1 gear ratio]: 1st gear - 1 : 0.9 2nd gear - 1 : 1.25 3rd gear - 1 : 1.5 4th gear - 1 : 1.75 5th gear - 1 : 2 in f...
Page 10: Installing The Clamps
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 10 installing the clamps remove your quick release wheels locate the horizontal frame tube under the right and left edges of the wheelchair seat place the right clamp (the latch facing forward) near the suggested clamp position shown below. If there is interf...
Page 11: Mounting The Pivot
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 11 mounting the pivot tm loosen the lockdown nut and slide the right lever assembly as far as possible into the axle sleeve just as you would with your original quick-release wheels. Rotate the lever assembly through the normal operating range to determine if...
Page 12: Adjusting The Fit
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 adjusting the fit check the tire pressure and inflate as necessary to within the range specified on the side of the tire engage the parking brakes (see p. 15) transfer to your chair (see p. 17) place your toggle switches in neutral and shift into 5th gear (...
Page 13: Your Pivot
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 13 to shorten or lengthen the clamp attachment arm , engage the brake lock , place the levers in the stowed position and transfer out of your chair using the 4mm allen wrench and your adjustable wrench, remove the two screws and nuts from the clamp attachment...
Page 14: Brake
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 6. The pivot tm controls check that all components are properly installed and tightened. It is recommended for your first few sessions with the pivot tm to be in an open space with ample turning room and no obstructions. The use of a safety belt is recommen...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 to engage the brake lock , firmly apply the brake and push the brake lock pin toward your body. If you are on an uphill slope or flat ground, also switch into forward drive. If you are on a downhill slope, also switch into reverse. To release the brake, fir...
Page 16: Gear Shifter
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 16 gear shifter your pivot tm has 5 gears. Lower gears are for hills and surfaces that require more effort. Higher gears are for flatter, smoother surfaces where higher speeds are possible. To shift your pivot™, place your toggle switches in neutral (with pra...
Page 17: Transferring
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 transferring consult with your healthcare professional for proper transferring instruction. The following is intended only as a guideline. Position the chair on flat ground, or if this is not possible, facing uphill. Switch the forward/reverse/neutral toggl...
Page 18: Turning In Place
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 turning in place place one lever in reverse (toggle switch pointed out) and one lever in forward (toggle switch pointed in). Using equal amounts of pressure push and pull your levers. Practice this movement until you are comfortable turning in place. Note: ...
Page 19: Descending An Incline
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 descending an incline the brakes of the pivot tm require minimal effort and there is no friction on your hand. However the ultimate braking power before the rear wheel slips is no different than your pushrims. Brake with the same caution you would use with ...
Page 20: Lever
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 0 9. Special adaptations rio mobility can offer special adaptations tailored to your needs. Some are described below. If you have additional requests, please discuss with your heath care professional and contact customer service at sales@riomobility.Com. Leve...
Page 21: Basic Maintenance Guidelines
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 1 10. Safety and maintenance instructions safety and inspection checklist in addition to the requirements specified in your wheelchair manual, the following inspection schedule is required. Inspection / maintenance item initially weekly 6 months check and tig...
Page 22: Direction Shifter Adjustment
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com brakes & brake lock adjustments it is common for your brakes to need adjustment, especially when your pivot tm is new and the cables are first being used. Adjustment will be needed less often after the initial break in period. When your pivot tm is new, stret...
Page 23: Lubrication
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 3 if the middle of the range is away from you then loosen the shifter adjustment lock nut and incrementally rotate the shifter adjustment barrel counter clockwise until the middle of the range for neutral is vertical. Make sure the shifter adjustment lock nut...
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Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 11. Troubleshooting guide the wheels do not spin freely, or your wheelchair tends to turn while coasting on flat ground. The band brakes may need to be adjusted (see p. 22). If this does not correct the problem, please contact customer service and sales@riomo...
Page 25: Limitations
Pivot tm user manual www.Riomobility.Com 12. Limited warranty rio mobility warrants the pivot tm for two (2) years from the date of initial consumer purchase. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship with the exclusions below: warranty exclusions (except for factory defects) tir...
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13. Product registration / warranty form please complete and mail or fax this form to: rio mobility 56 tehama street san francisco, ca 94105 (415) 520-0567 (fax) sales@riomobility.Com name : address : city : state / province : zip / postal code : email : phone number : rio mobility model # : serial ...