Rio Mobility Pivot User Manual - page 5
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)
1
1
/
8
inch
(28.5mm)
1.2 inch
(30.5mm)
1¼ inch
(31.8mm)
If by chance your tube diameter is not listed, please contact customer
service at sales@riomobility.com. If you do not know the diameter
of your tubing, cut out the ruler printed below to measure. Wrap it
around your tubing and note where the markings line up. The tube
must be straight for the width of the ruler.
Rear Wheel
Axle
Your rear wheels must have quick release axles with a diameter of ½”
(12.7mm, USA standard), or 12mm.
Wheel
Diameter
Wheels can be either 24” (540mm rim) or 20” (451mm rim) in diameter.
Contact sales@riomobility.com for other diameters.
Anti-Tips and
Seatbelts
Because of the additional power and speed possible, anti-tip devices
MUST be installed on your wheelchair. A seat belt is also strongly
recommended.
Wheel Camber
If your chair has significant wheel camber (>5º) please contact sales@
riomobility.com.
Casters
Due to the potential for higher speeds, it is recommended that the
diameter for the front wheels is 4 inches or greater.
Wheel Locks
May need to be removed, unless they are scissor-style.
Weight
Combined wheelchair and user weight must be less than 280lb (130kg).
ST
AR
T HERE
1”
1
1
/
8
”
1.2”
1
1
/
4
”
RULER MUST BE PRINTED AT 100%
NO SCALING - RULER IS 6” (1mm) LONG
CUT ALONG DASHED LINE
AND WRAP AROUND TUBE
FRAME MUST BE STRAIGHT
FOR WIDTH OF RULER
7
/
8
”