Rio Mobility Pivot User Manual - Turning In Place
Pivot
TM
User Manual
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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: After several training sessions, it is quite common to need your brakes or toggle
switches adjusted. When cables are new, they will stretch more rapidly. If you notice a
change in your braking or shifting ability, adjust according to the procedure on page 22.
8. The Pivot
TM
Out in the World
Before You Ride
Make sure that your Pivot
TM
is installed, adjusted, and maintained properly. Do not use the Pivot
TM
until you and your health care professional determine that you have enough experience to use it in
an uncontrolled environment.
Use your wheelchair as described in your wheelchair manual and use the Pivot
TM
in the same safe
manner that you would your wheelchair with pushrims. Follow all additional warnings and instruc-
tions for the Pivot
TM
in this manual.
Attachment and Transporting
Attach the Pivot
TM
in the same manner as you would your quick release wheels, but instead of pushing
the button at the end of your quick-release axle, you will push the bracket though the
Clamp Pin
.
To release, retract the latch and pull the wheel out of the axle sleeve. Use caution, as the lever may
rotate downward when you release the latch.
Indoor Use
When moving slowly or in tight spaces remember you can still use the pushrims as you normally
would – as long as both
Levers
are in neutral, the Pivot
TM
won’t interfere.
Side Slope
Just as with your pushrim wheels, your wheelchair will have a tendency to roll down a cross slope.
You will need to compensate to keep going straight. This will require extra power on the downhill
side and may require braking on the uphill side. This is exactly what you do with pushrims though
you may not be aware of this. With practice this will become just as natural.
Hill Climbing
The lower gears enable you to climb hills you would not be able to with your pushrims. It does take
some practice so proceed with caution. You may easily wheelie, but if your anti-tips are adjusted
properly this should not be a problem.