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Xplore Mobility BE User Manual

Summary of BE

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    □ be™ □ trak™ □ dyno™ chair supplier: this manual must be given to the user of this dependent mobility base. User: read this manual before using this dependent mobility base and save for future reference. Serial #:___________________ delivery:___________________ user manual product delivered may var...

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    2 “xplore your world!” you have made a great choice for your child by choosing a xplore mobility chair. We believe that every child should be able to function to the best of their ability. We welcome questions and comments about our products and services. Please contact us or our distributors using ...

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    3 “for kids who like to move!” table of contents i. Xplore mobility chair features and options ................................ 4 introduction ...................................................................................................... 4 intended user .........................................

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    4 “xplore your world!” i. Xplore mobility chair features and options 1.1 introduction thank you for selecting the xplore mobility chair. We have designed this highly functional product to make your life safer and easier. This manual is here to help you operate, adjust and care for your xplore mobili...

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    5 “for kids who like to move!” adjustable height handle bar quick release rear wheels adjustable height back frame adjustable depth seat frame foot bed adjustable head rest (optional) wheel configuration options features and options first four digits indicate year of manufacture. The chair’s serial ...

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    6 “xplore your world!” folding frame release platform for folding mobility base, control knob safety plate ball lock pin for rear wheel quick release fold by first, lifting up on safety plate and second by pushing down on release platform. Control plate in locked position control plate in dynamic po...

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    7 “for kids who like to move!” - products are subject to change - 1.8 optional positioning components for xplore mobility products planar curved cradle contoured configurable therapeutic tray grab bars torso strap hip guides head support hardware head support hardware planar curved cradle contoured ...

  • Page 8: Adjustability

    8 “xplore your world!” 1.9 adjustability, specifications, & additional information adjustability trak™ dyno™ be™ seat depth 18 to 36 cm 18 to 36 cm 18 to 36 cm seat width 18 to 36 cm 18 to 36 cm 18 to 36 cm lower leg length 20 to 38 cm 20 to 36 cm 20 to 38 cm back height 31 to 51 cm 31 to 51 cm 31 t...

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    9 “for kids who like to move!” ii. Important: read this before using our products a. Read manual carefully & often read manual completely before use! Familiarize yourself with handling and functions of the product before use and practice them. You must read and fully understand the contents of this ...

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    10 “xplore your world!” iii. General warnings maximum weight limit safety first — reducing the risk of an accident changes & adjustments warning: the operator/caregiver must read and understand this manual prior to operat- ing this equipment. If you are unable to understand any part of the manual, c...

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    11 “for kids who like to move!” do not go up or down stairs without the assistance of another person. If devices such as ramps or elevators are available, please use them. If they are not available, then the chair should be carried over the obstacle by two people with the child out of the chair. Eac...

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    12 “xplore your world!” never use this chair on an escalator because the chair may tip over. Maintenance the chair must be inspected and maintained per the chair in section vii\iii: maintenance. Prob- lems detected must be repaired before the chair is used. Warning: contact your health care professi...

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    13 “for kids who like to move!” iv. Unpacking your new xplore mobility chair the original package contains the following components: xplore mobility chair additional options and accessories as ordered. Preparing the chair for use: 1. Remove the chair & components from the box. A. Keep box upright b....

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    14 “xplore your world!” v. Operating and adjustment instructions tools required: 5/32” hex wrench 1/8” hex wrenches 7/16” nut driver or open end wrench 3/8” nut driver or open end wrench b. Wheel lock (brake) engagement 1. To lock the wheels, pull the wheel lock lever upwards (fig. 2a ). 2. To disen...

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    15 “for kids who like to move!” figure 13 figure 11 figure 14 figure 15 using kick stand (note: kick stand not included with respond lt seating) 1. Engage brake by lifting kick stand bar, then fold chair while leaving brake engaged. 2. Lift up front end of chair until it rests on back wheels and kic...

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    16 “xplore your world!” always make sure that a properly attached seat belt is secured on the child at all times. Warning: positioning belts should never be used for securement in motor ve- hicles. The chair does not ship equipped with a wd-19 compliant belt. An addi- tional wc-19 compliant automoti...

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    17 “for kids who like to move!” 1 1 1 2 3 control knob attach seat cushion to seat plate: 1. Attach the loop strip on the rear of the seat cushion to the hook tab on the back and seat cushion, (fig. 31). 2. Thread the 1” webbing through the 3-bar slide and leave loose, until proper seat depth is det...

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    18 “xplore your world!” k. Footbed adjustment leg drop angle standard 7– 14in. 90° adjust 7- 14 in. 75°,90°,105° dynamic 7- 12 in. 90° footbed choices figure 39 figure 40 figure 42 figure 43 figure 41 a b angle adjustment j. Activator™ dynamic seating (optional) 1. To unlock dynamic option, verify t...

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    19 “for kids who like to move!” position 2 dynamic footbed adjustment 1. To adjust height of dynamic footbed, loosen screw on limiting collar as shown in figure 45 using a 3/16in hex wrench, then slide the limit- ing collar up or down as desired (fig. 46). Re-tighten the screw. 2. To swap position o...

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    20 “xplore your world!” l. Respond™ contoured head support (optional) note: see section v. S for head sup- port configuration. Attachment 1. 1. Insert screws through plastic mounting bracket and metal head rest plate (fig. 49a). Using 1/8in hex wrench and 3/8in nut driver, tighten nyloc nuts onto sc...

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    21 “for kids who like to move!” p. Lower storage bag (optional) q. Sunshade (optional) o. Chest harnesses (optional) 1. Wrap around bottom frame of chair (fig. 58) and attach hook/loop. 2. Insert screw through fabric and seat bottom as shown (fig. 59) and secure with provided nut. Figure 55 figure 5...

  • Page 22: Respond™ Cx Seating

    22 “xplore your world!” s. Respond™ cx seating (optional) figure 65 a contouring kit is included with every respond™ contoured- configurable head support, as well as every respond™ cx seat cushion and back cushion. Optional trunk supports provide extra support when needed. Respond™ seating system is...

  • Page 23: Respond™ Lt

    23 “for kids who like to move!” t. Respond™ lt respond™ lt seat back height adjustment 1. To adjust the height of the respond™ lt seat back, use a 5/32” hex wrench to loosen the bolt as shown in figure 68.1. Repeat on other side of the chair. 2. Adjust height of seat back as necessary and re-tighten...

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    24 “xplore your world!” seat firmness adjustment 1. To adjust the stiffness of the seat, undo the hook and loop fastener on the seat bottom as shown in figure 68.5. 2. To make the seat more firm, pull the tab towards you and re-fasten the hook and loop. To make the seat less firm, push the tab away ...

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    25 “for kids who like to move!” respond™ lt trunk support installation & adjustment 1. Take the long webbing end of a trunk support side strap, thread it through adjustment ring on seat back fabric (figure 69.1). Attach with hook and loop to back of pad. 2. Thread short webbing around seat back tube...

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    26 “xplore your world!” respond™ lt cross-over harness installation to attach respond™ lt cross-over harness: 1. Insert hook and loop fastener through plastic loop as shown in figure 70.1, then fasten around plastic loop. 2. Pull harness across chair (figure 70.2) then insert buckle into receiver on...

  • Page 27: Attention! At The Time Of

    27 “for kids who like to move!” fig 72.3 u. Wc- 19 bus transit option (available only on the dyno™ with respond cx seating) attention: we recommend that whenever possible, wheelchair users be transferred to the seats installed in a motor vehicle and use the corresponding vehicle-installed restraint ...

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    28 “xplore your world!” the belt restraint included in the bus transit option and a four-point wheelchair tiedown system in compliance with sae j2249 wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles should be used at all times during transit. The lap belt restraint anchor-...

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    29 “for kids who like to move!” user warnings for bus transport equipped wheelchairs: the wheelchair should be used only for forward-facing seating in motor vehicles. The wheelchair should be used as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions. The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forwar...

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    30 “xplore your world!” alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair structural and frame parts or compo- nents without consulting the manufacturer. Back rest of wheelchair should not be tilted to more than 30° to the vertical when occupied during transit in a motor vehicle, unl...

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    31 “for kids who like to move!” vi. Limited warranty a. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of our products. B. For lifetime xplore mobility warrants the frame and quick-release axles of this chair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchas...

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    32 “xplore your world!” vii. Maintenance please consult your dealer should you have any questions about proper maintenance of your xplore mobility chair. Consistent thorough maintenance will extend the useful life of your chair. Improper maintenance will decrease the chair’s life significantly. Any ...

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    33 “for kids who like to move!” date service by company name contact person description of service viii. Maintenance record date of purchase and serial number should be recorded on the front cover. Dealer information should be recorded inside the front cover...

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    34 “xplore your world!” x. Expected useful life & recycling a. Expected useful life useful life of chair is expected to exceed eight (8) years. B. Recycling to recycle chair, contact your local authorized dealer for information on recycling. Ix. Repair & replacement parts a. Repair for all repairs (...

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