QUANTUM Quality Control - Litestream Junior Inclusion of all Parts LITESTREAM JUNIOR Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the wheelchair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................. 6 III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR ..................................................................................................................... 15 IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS .........................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Quantum Rehab, a division of Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The wheelchair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your wheelchair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
I. INTRODUCTION United Kingdom: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. 32 Wedgwood Road Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL UK Australia: Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 20-24 Apollo Drive Hallam, Victoria 3803 Australia NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Litestream Junior www.pridemobility.
II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the wheelchair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible.
II. SAFETY Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on a decline. Do not allow the wheelchair to roll freely on an incline. Indicates that wheelchair, with similarly labeled seating system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle. Indicates wheelchair securement points. Ensure the ball detents on the quick-release axles snap into place and are fully visible after drive wheel installation. Litestream Junior www.
II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user.
II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user, seating system, and any accessories mounted to the wheelchair. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your wheelchair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty.
II. SAFETY WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the wheelchair tipping over. WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with an optional carry bag mounted to the seatback, do not overload the bag or exceed the maximum load rating of the bag.
II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your wheelchair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate steps or escalators. This may cause the wheelchair to tip or result in a fall and cause severe injury. Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Drive your wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your wheelchair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open.
II. SAFETY Positioning belts should be installed as detailed in this manual. See IV. “Comfort Adjustments.” Once installed, the belt should be placed across the pelvis as determined by your healthcare provider. Anchor points of the positioning belts should be located so that a projected side-view angle of the pelvis is between 45°-75° of horizontal depending on the user’s weight, posture, and seat cushion thickness.
II. SAFETY Move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the front rigging during the transfer. Reduce the distance between your wheelchair and the object you are transferring onto. WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the wheelchair seat to prevent the wheelchair from tipping forward during transfer.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR The Litestream Junior is a dual-purpose wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces. The Litestream Junior can be configured in both standard and reverse configurations. PUSH HANDLES SEAT INTERFACE TUBES WHEEL LOCKS DRIVE WHEEL TIRE FRONT RIGGINGS (SWING-AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN) HANDRIM SIDE FRAME FOOT PLATES CROSS FRAME CASTER FORK CASTER WHEEL Figure 5.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR USING THE LITESTREAM JUNIOR The Litestream Junior is a manual wheelchair. Either an attendant pushes it, or you move it by gripping the hand-rims (see figure 5) and turning them in the desired direction of travel. You steer it by turning one wheel faster than the other. To stop the wheelchair, you apply pressure to both handrims until the wheelchair comes to a complete stop. PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE Unfolding (Foldable Configuration Only) The Litestream Junior is a folding wheelchair.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with a depthadjustable side frame, height-adjustable armrests, and waterfall armpads, interference may be encountered when attempting to fold the wheelchair. It may be necessary to remove the drive wheels to fold the wheelchair.
III. YOUR WHEELCHAIR Transit Securement System If your wheelchair is equipped with a transit securement system, it is equipped with manufacturerinstalled front and rear securement brackets. See figure 12. Refer to the Transit Securement System supplement provided with your wheelchair for information on how to use your transit securement system.
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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If you change the drive wheel position, you may have to change the caster height and adjust the wheel lock. Consult your Quantum Rehab Provider. To change the drive wheel position: 1. Press the quick-release button and pull the drive wheel off. See figure 13. 2. Remove the center bolt and nuts from the axle bracket. See figure 14. 3. Reposition the center bolt and nuts to the desired position. 4. Tighten the center bolt and nuts. 5. Reinstall the drive wheel.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the depth of the Litestream Junior: 1. Remove the depth adjustment screws that attach the back cane to the side frame on both sides of the wheelchair. See figure 15. 2. Position the back canes so that the desired depth is achieved. 3. Reinstall the depth adjustment screws screws to secure the back canes to the side frame on both sides of the wheelchair.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seatback Angle Adjustment Your Litestream Junior may be equipped with angleadjustable back canes. If your wheelchair is equipped with a depth-adjustable side frame, the seatback angle can be adjusted to 80°-120° in 5° increments. To adjust the seatback angle of the Litestream Junior: 1. Remove the drive wheel. See figure 13. 2. Remove the angle adjustment screw and loosen the securement screw. See figure 17. 3. Position the back canes at the desired angle. 4.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To remove the SFR: 1. Move the SFR to the side. NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with the ultra hemi option, the SFR must be facing forward and not swung to the side for removal. 2. Pull the SFR up. See figure 19. 3. Repeat for the other side if necessary. Swing-Away Footrest (SFR) Foot Plate Length You can change the SFR foot plate length between 7.512.5 in. (19.05-31.75 cm) in 1-in. (2.54-cm) increments when equipped with direct mount foot plates and 12.5-14.75 in. (31.75-37.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Elevating Leg Rest (ELR) Angle You can change the ELR angle. See figure 23. To change the ELR angle: 1 To raise, pull the ELR up to the desired position. 2. To lower, pull the ELR release lever and lower the ELR to the desired position. WARNING! Use care when operating. Possible pinch point created during operation. SCREWS Elevating Leg Rest (ELR) Calf Pad You can change the height and depth of the ELR calf pad. See figures 24 and 25. To change the ELR calf pad height: 1.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Angle Adjustable Foot Plates The angle adjustable foot plates have two adjustments: angle and depth. The depth can be adjusted to four (4) positions in 1-in. (2.5-cm) increments. If the position of the foot plate adapter is reversed, an additional 0.75 in. (2 cm) of depth can be achieved at the most forward and most rearward positions. See figure 26. The foot plates can also be flipped up for ease of transfer. See figure 26. To adjust the foot plate angle: 1.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Drop-in Armrest Removal The drop-in armrests can be removed to aid in transfers or transporting your wheelchair. To remove the armrest: 1. Squeeze the armrest latch. See figure 29. 2. Pull the armrest up. 3. Repeat for the other side if necessary. ARMREST LATCH WARNING! Use care when operating. Possible pinch point created during operation. Drop-in Armrest Height Adjustment You can adjust the drop-in armrest height to five positions in 1-in. (2.54-cm) increments. Figure 29.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Flip-up Armrest Angle Adjustment You can adjust both the latching and non-latching flipup armrest angle. To adjust the non-latching flip-up armrest angle: 1. Flip up the armrest. 2. Turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the front of the armrest. See figure 32. 3. Repeat for the other side if necessary. To adjust the latching flip-up armrest angle: 1. Push the armrest latch toward the front of the armrest and flip up the armrest until you hear a click. See figure 10. 2.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Angle (Dump) Adjustment The position of the caster wheels affects the angle (dump) of the seat. By changing the location of the caster wheel on the fork, you change the seat angle. See figure 34. CASTER FORK CASTER WHEEL NOTE: You can also adjust the seat angle by raising or lowering the drive wheel. See “Drive Wheel Adjustment.” To change the seat angle: 1. Remove the hardware that fastens the caster wheel to the caster fork. 2. Reposition the caster wheel on the caster fork.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Caster Angle Adjustment When you change the seat angle, you must also change the caster angle so that the caster forks remain at a 90° angle to the ground based on the side of the caster fork. See figure 35. There are an infinite number of possible caster angle. WARNING! Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider before adjusting the caster angle. SCREW NUT NOTE: A right-angle square is recommended for aligning the caster forks to ensure 90° alignment to the ground.
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Positioning Belt Your wheelchair may be equipped with a positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 37. The positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he/she does not slide down or forward in the seat. The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device in a motor vehicle.
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Litestream Junior requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your Quantum Rehab Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your wheelchair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your wheelchair’s care or operation, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider.
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Check the caster forks. Make sure that they are at 90° alignment to the ground and check for wear and cracks. Contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for repair or replacement. Check the handrims. Make sure that all nuts and bolts are securely fastened to the handrims and that the handrims are fastened securely to the wheels. Check the wheel locks. Make sure they work properly. If they don’t, instructions on how to adjust them are provided in this manual.
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Never hose off your wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water. Your wheelchair has a painted finish that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly. Wheel Replacement Your wheelchair may be equipped with a tire and tube, tire and flat-free insert, or a solid polyurethane tire.
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5. Engage the wheel lock and note the position of the blade. 6. Reposition the wheel lock if necessary. 7. Repeat the procedure for the other side. WARNING! A Quantum Rehab Provider should adjust the wheel lock with the occupant in the wheelchair on the maximum incline to ensure that the wheel lock catches properly. When to See Your Quantum Rehab Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your wheelchair.
VI. WARRANTY Pride warrants this product, so far as the same is of its own manufacture, to be free of defects in material and workmanship, when used by the purchaser under normal conditions, for one (1) year after purchase. The side frames and cross-frames are warranted for the life of the product to the original purchaser.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS LITESTREAM JUNIOR SPECIFICATIONS Seat Dimensions: Width: 10-16 in. Depth: 10-17 in. Back Height: 12-24 in. Drive Wheels: Mags: 12 in (30.48 cm), 16 in. (40.64 cm), 18 in. (45.72 cm), 20 in. (50.8 cm), 22 in. (55.88 cm), and 24 in. (60.96 cm) Spoke: 20 in. (50.8 cm), 22 in. (55.88 cm), and 24 in. (60.96 cm) Caster Wheels: Solid: 3 in. (7.62 cm), 4 in. (10.16 cm), 5 in. (12.7 cm), 6 in. (15.24 cm), or 8 in. (20.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH 36.25 in. (92.08 cm) TURNING RADIUS 22.75 in. (57.76 cm) WIDTH 25.25 in. (64.14 cm) MEASUREMENTS OBTAINED ON A 16 IN. WHEELCHAIR EQUIPPED WITH A LONG SIDE FRAME Figure 40. Litestream Junior Dimensions and Ground Clearance Litestream Junior www.pridemobility.
APPENDIX II - STF HEIGHT MATRIX Axle Hole Number Drive Wheel Size 8 9 10 11 in. 11.5 in. 12 in. (27.94 cm) (29.21 cm) (30.48 cm) 12.5 in. (31.75 cm) 13 in. (33.02 cm) 13.5 in. (34.29 cm) 11 in. 11.5 in. 12 in. 12.5 in. 13 in. 13.5 in. 14 in. 16 in. (40.64 cm) (27.94 cm) (29.21 cm) (30.48 cm) (31.75 cm) (33.02 cm) (34.29 cm) (35.56 cm) 14.5 in. (36.83 cm) 15 in. (38.1 cm) 15.5 in. (39.37 cm) 18 in. 12 in. 12.5 in. 13 in. 13.5 in. 14 in. 14.5 in. (45.72 cm) (30.48 cm) (31.75 cm) (33.02 cm) (34.
APPENDIX II - STF HEIGHT MATRIX Caster Size STF Height 3 in. (7.62 cm) 4 in. (10.16 cm) 5 in. (12.7 cm) 6 in. (15.24 cm) 8 in. (20.32 cm) 12 in. (30.48 cm) S1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 12.5 in. (31.75 cm) S2 S1 N/A N/A N/A 13 in. (33.02 cm) S3/T2 S2/T1 N/A N/A N/A 13.5 in. (34.29 cm) T3 S3/T2 S2/T1 N/A N/A 14 in. (35.56 cm) T4/E2 T3/E1 S3/T2 N/A N/A 14.5 in. (36.83 cm) E3 T4/E2 T3/E1 S3/T2 N/A 15 in. (38.1 cm) E4 E3 T4/E2 T3 N/A 15.5 in. (39.
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QUANTUM Quality Control - Litestream Junior Inclusion of all Parts LITESTREAM JUNIOR Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
