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S T Y L U S 4 5 0

OWNER’S MANUAL

PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS LTD.

UNIT 106, HEYFORD PARK CAMP ROAD

UPPER HEYFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX25 5HA

Pride Mobility Products Ltd.

INFMANU2734/RevA/May04

MANDATORY! Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.

MANDATORY! Maximum seating weight.

INFORMATION LABELING

Symbolsare used throughoutthis owner's manualand on thisproduct to con-

veyimportant information regardingproper use,care, and maintenance.

WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either

personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on

yellow triangle with black border).

MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Fail-

ure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/

or damage to equipment (white symbol on blue dot with white border).

PROHIBITED!Theseactionsshould beprohibited. Theseactions should

not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a

prohibitedactioncancauseinjury topersonnel and/ordamage toequip-

ment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).

NOTE: Supplemental information that may be helpful to operate the

equipment.

Symbolsbelow areused on this product. Pleaseread theinformation associ-

ated with each of the symbols presented and follow accordingly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION LABELING ......................................................... 2

SAFETY ...................................................................................... 4

PURCHASERS AGREEMENT TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION ............................ 4

THE PRIDE STYLUS ...................................................................... 6

WEIGHT CAPACITY ........................................................................................... 7

USING THE PRIDE STYLUS........................................................... 8

UNFOLDING ...................................................................................................... 8

FOLDING ........................................................................................................... 8

TRANSPORTING YOUR PRIDE STYLUS ................................................................ 9

PRE-RIDE CHECKS ............................................................................................ 9

PREPARING YOUR WHEELCHAIR FOR TRANSFER ......................................... 1

REACHING AND BENDING ............................................................................ 11

TIPS FOR SAFE USE ........................................................................................... 12

PRIDE STYLUS ADJUSTMENTS................................................... 14

DRIVE WHEEL POSITION ................................................................................. 14

SWING-AWAY FOOTREST (SFR) FOOT PLATE LENGTH .................................... 15

SEATBACK HEIGHT ........................................................................................... 16

SEAT ANGLE (DUMP) ....................................................................................... 16

CASTER ANGLE ............................................................................................... 17

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 18

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 18

CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 2

OPTIONALACCESSORIES ....................................................... 20

OXYGEN TANK HOLDER ................................................................................. 2

ANTI-TIP WHEELS .............................................................................................. 2

WARRANTY ............................................................................. 21

This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product

information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make

changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause

slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and

theproduct youhave purchased.

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SAFETY

WELCOMEtoPride MobilityProductsLtd. (Pride).The product youhave pur-

chasedcombines state-of-the-artcomponents with safety, comfort,and styling

in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the

conveniencesyou expect duringyour daily activities.Once you understandhow

to safely operate and care for this product, it should give you years of trouble

freeoperation and service.

Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before

attempting to operate this product for the first time. In addition, your safety de-

pendsupon you,as well as your dealer,caretaker, or healthcare professional in

usinggoodjudgement.

If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you

requireadditionalassistanceforsetuporoperation,pleasecontactyourauthorised

PrideDealer.Failureto followtheinstructionsinthismanualandthoselocated

on your product can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the product,

includingvoidingthewarranty.

PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION

By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change,

alter, or modifythisproductorremoveorrenderinoperable or unsafe any guards,

shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install

any retrofits kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the

safe use of this product.

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We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions regarding this

owner’s manual and our products. We would also like to hear about the service

you receive from your authorised Pride Dealer. Please feel free to contact us

directly. Pride Mobility Products Ltd.

Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road

UpperHeyford,OxfordshireOX255HA

www.pridemobility.com

Please notify us if you change your address, so we can keep you apprised of

importantinformation regardingsafety, new products,and newoptions thatcan

increase your ability to use and enjoy this product.

Keep the following information on your Pride product. We need to know this

when you contact us.

AuthorisedPrideDealer:_______________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________

PhoneNumber:____________________PurchaseDate:________________

Ifyou ever loseor misplaceyourproduct registrationcard or owner’smanual,

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FOOT RIGGING

(SWING-AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN)

THE PRIDE STYLUS

ThePrideStylus is is adual-position,rear-wheel drive wheelchair designedto

operateboth indoorsand outdoors onsmooth surfaces.

Figure 1. Pride Stylus

DRIVE WHEEL

CASTER WHEEL

SEAT BASE

CASTER FORK

PARK

BRAKE

TYRE

ARMRESTS

SEATBACK

HANDRIM

FOOT PLATE(S)

SEAT CANE HANDLES

ARMREST LATCH

HEEL LOOPS

SIDE FRAME

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Pride Stylus Specifications Table

BaseWeight: 13 kg (29lbs.) (withoutfoot riggings)

15 kg (33 lbs.) (with foot riggings)

SeatDimensions: 41 cm X 41 cm (16 in. X 16 in.)

46 cm X 41 cm (18 in. X 16 in.)

46 cm X 46 cm (18 in. X 18 in.)

51 cm X 41 cm (20 in. X 16 in.)

51 cm X 46 cm (20 in. X 18 in.)

Back Height: 38 cm — 43 cm (15 in. — 17 in.)

Seat-to-FloorHeight: Standardwheel:

47 cm — 49.5 cm (18.5 in. — 19.5 in.) adjustable

Super-Hemi(SH) wheel: 39cm (15.5 in.)

SeatUpholstery: Adjustable tension

DriveWheels: 61cm(24 in.)Magwheelwithaluminumhandrimand

solid*tyre

Axle Mount: 2-position,Quick-release

CasterWheels: 20 cm (8 in.) solid* tyre

CasterFork: 4-position axle

Armrests: Flip-back,desk-length

FootRiggings: 70°swing-away,industry-compatible,through-bolted

footplateextensiontubes,reinforcedhangerbrackets

Brakes: Push-to-lock,adjustable

FrameFinish: SilverVein

Accessories: OxygenTank Holder(optional)

Anti-tipWheels (optional)

WeightCapacity: 113.5 kg/250lbs./17.86 stone

*polyurethane

WEIGHT CAPACITY

Referto the PrideStylus SpecificationsTable for themaximum weightcapac-

ity. Exceeding the maximum weight capacity may cause your wheelchair to be-

comeunstableand tip over.It is alsolikelyto damage your wheelchair.Pride will

notbe responsiblefor injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to

observe weight limitations.Damagetoyour wheelchair causedbyexceedingthe

weight limit is not covered by the warranty.

The following conditions increase the possibility of exceeding the weight limit:

£Rear Flap -Therear flap is for pocketitems suchas cell phones, keys, and

papers.There are nootherstorageareasonyourwheelchair. Carryingheavy

baggageor tyingheavy baggage to your wheelchaircan makeit unstable.

£Multiple Riders -Yourwheelchairwasdesignedtocarryoneperson.Carrying

morethanonepersonwilllikelyexceedtheweightlimitandcauseyourwheel-

chairtobecomeunstable.

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MODIFICATIONS

Underno circumstancesshould you modify, add, remove,or disableany fea-

ture, part, or function of your wheelchair unless under the direction of an autho-

risedPrideDealer.

USING THE PRIDE STYLUS

ThePride Stylus isa manual wheelchair. Either anattendant pushes it,or you

move it by gripping the handrims and turning them in the desired direction of

travel.Yousteer itby turningone wheelfaster than the other.Tostop thewheel-

chair, youapply pressureto both handrimsuntil the wheelchaircomes to acom-

plete stop.

UNFOLDING

ThePride Stylusis a folding wheelchair.Youmust unfoldit completelybefore

sitting in it.

To unfold the Pride Stylus:

1. Engagebothparkbrakes.Seefigure2.

2. Flip up the seat canes and lock them

into place.

3. Placethe palm ofyour handson each

seat base rail. See figure 3.

4. Press down until the seat base rails

are locked into place.

FOLDING

Folding the wheelchair makes it easier

to carry and store. The folded width is

30 cm (11.75 in.).

To fold the Pride Stylus:

1. Engagebothparkbrakes.Seefigure2.

2. Pushdownontheseatcanereleasele-

veroneachsidetofoldthecanesdown.

3. Grasp the seat base by the centre at

thefront and atthe back.See figure 5.

4. Pull up on the seat base until both

wheelsclose together.

Figure 2. Right Park Brake Engaged

PUSH FORWARD TO ENGAGE

Figure 3. Unfolding the Pride Stylus

SEAT BASE RAILS

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TRANSPORTINGYOUR PRIDESTYLUS

Currently, there are no approved stan-

dardsfor tie-downsystems usedto secure

your wheelchair to a moving vehicle of any

type while you or anyone else is seated in

the wheelchair. Although your wheelchair

maybeequippedwithapositioningbelt,this

belt is not designed to provide proper re-

straintduring motorvehicle transport.Any-

one travelling in a motor vehicle should be

properly secured in the motor vehicle seat

with safety belts securely fastened. The

PrideStyluswas designed tobefoldedand

stored in a secure location such as in the

boot of a car.

NOTE: You can also remove the drive

wheels to make the wheelchair more

compact. See figure 14.

To lift or carry the Pride Stylus:

1. Fold the Pride Stylus.

2. With one hand, grab and squeeze to-

gether both seat cane handles. See

figure 6.

3. Withtheotherhand,graband squeeze

together both seat base rails.

WARNING! Prevent injury. If you re-

move the drive wheels, make sure

the quick-release buttons snap into

place when reinstalling a wheel. See

figure 14.

PRE-RIDE CHECKS

Priderecommends that youpractice us-

ing the wheelchair in the presence of a

trained attendant. A trained attendant is a

healthcareprofessionalspecifically trained

to assist wheelchair users in various daily

activities. Perform the following pre-ride

checksbeforeusingyourwheelchairtohelp

ensureyour wheelchairoperates smoothly andsafely:

üCheckfor loose ormissing screws,nuts, and bolts.Replace ortighten them

as necessary.

Figure 5. Folding the Pride Stylus

Figure 6. Lifting Points

SEAT CANE HANDLES

SEAT BASE RAILS

Figure 4. Seat Cane Release Lever

PUSH DOWN

LEVER ON EACH

SIDE TO FOLD

CANES

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üCheck the tyres. Look for uneven wear, holes, or tyre/wheel separation. If

they look excessively worn, then have them replaced.

üVisuallyinspect pneumatic tyresfor punctures. Confirmcorrect airpressure

asmarked onthe sideof thetyre. Alwaysuse apressure-regulated airsup-

ply to inflate the tyres.

üCheckthehandrims.Makesurethattheyarefastened securelytothewheels.

üCheck the park brakes. Make sure they work properly. If they don’t, instruc-

tions on how to adjust them are provided in this manual.

WARNING! The park brakes are designed to keep your chair stationary

while you are parked. They are not designed to stop the wheelchair during

driving. Do not use either of the park brakes to stop the wheelchair while

driving it. This can cause your wheelchair to become unstable and tip. Fail-

ure to heed can result in personal injury and/or damage to your wheelchair

üCheck that your wheelchair drives straight and does not pull to one side.

Pulling to one side could be an indication that a wheel bearing needs to be

replaced.

üCheckthecasterwheels.Look for uneven wear,holes,ortyre/wheel separa-

tion. If they look excessively worn, then have them replaced. Make sure

they swivel freely. If they don’t, the swivel bearings may need to be replaced.

üCheck the seat for sagging, rips, or tears.

üIf your wheelchair is equipped with a positioning belt, make sure it is fas-

tened securely to the wheelchair and there are no rips or tears.

üCheck the anti-tip wheels (optional equipment). Make sure that they are

attachedsecurely.

If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Dealer for as-

sistance.

PREPARING YOUR WHEEL-

CHAIR FOR TRANSFER

There are a variety of methods you can

use to transfer onto or off of your wheel-

chair. Regardless of the method you use,

transferring onto or off of your wheelchair

safely requires practice and, in some

cases, the presence of a certified health-

careprofessionalortrainedattendant.Make

sure you have a certified healthcare pro-

fessionalortrainedattendantpresentwhile

learningto properly transferyourself. Figure 7. Flip-up Armrest Latch

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