Stylus 405 User manual
PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS LTD.
UNIT 106, HEYFORD PARK CAMP ROAD
UPPER HEYFORD, OXFORDSHIRE OX25 5HA
S T Y L U S 4 0 5 / 4 3 6
OWNER’S MANUAL
Copyright2004
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
INFMANU2743/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
PURCHASERS AGREEMENT TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION ............................ 4
CONTACT US ..................................................................................................... 5
THE PRIDE STYLUS ...................................................................... 6
WEIGHT CAPACITY ........................................................................................... 7
USING THE PRIDE STYLUS........................................................... 8
UNFOLDING ...................................................................................................... 8
FOLDING ........................................................................................................... 8
TRANSPORTING YOUR PRIDE STYLUS ................................................................ 9
PRE-RIDE CHECKS .......................................................................................... 1
PREPARING YOUR WHEELCHAIR FOR TRANSFER ......................................... 11
REACHING AND BENDING ............................................................................ 12
TIPS FOR SAFE USE ........................................................................................... 12
PRIDE STYLUS ADJUSTMENTS................................................... 14
SWING-AWAY FOOTREST (SFR) FOOT PLATE LENGTH .................................... 15
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 16
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 16
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 17
OPTIONALACCESSORIES ....................................................... 18
OXYGEN TANK HOLDER ................................................................................. 18
ANTI-TIP WHEELS .............................................................................................. 18
WARRANTY ............................................................................. 18
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, orhealthcare professional in
usinggoodjudgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you
requireadditionalassistanceforsetuporoperation,pleasecontactyourauthorised
PrideDealer.Failureto followtheinstructions inthismanualandthoselocated
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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CONTACT US
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,
contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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ARMRESTS
SEATBACK
HANDRIM
DRIVE WHEEL
PARK BRAKE
THE PRIDE STYLUS
ThePrideStylus is is adual-position,rear-wheel drive wheelchair designedto
operateboth indoorsand outdoors onsmooth surfaces.
SPOKES
Figure 1. Pride Stylus (Stylus 405 Shown)
SEAT CANE HANDLES
ARMREST LATCH
TYRE
SIDE FRAME
REAR FLAP
FOOT RIGGING
(SWING-AWAY FOOTREST SHOWN)
FOOT PLATE(S)
HEEL LOOPS
CASTER FORK
CASTER WHEEL
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Pride Stylus Specifications Table
BaseWeight: 12 kg (26.5lbs.)
(withoutfoot riggings)
13.5kg (29.5 lbs.)
(withfoot 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.)
Back Height: 42 cm (16.5 in.)
Seat-to-FloorHeight: 51 cm (24 in.) wheel: 50 cm (19.75 in.)
30.5 cm (12 in.) wheel: 50 cm (19.75 in.)
SeatUpholstery: Vinyl
DriveWheels: Stylus 436: 61cm (24 in.)spokewheelwithaluminum
handrimandpneumatictyre
Stylus 405: 30.5 cm (12 in.) Mag with pneumatic tyre
Axle Mount: 2-position,Quick-release
CasterWheels: 20 cm (8 in.), solid* tyre
CasterFork: Non-adjustable
Armrests: Detachable,desk-length
Full-length
(optional)
FootRiggings: Swing-awaywithheelloops
Brakes: Push-to-lock,adjustable
FrameFinish: Red
Accessories: OxygenTank Holder
(optional)
Anti-tipWheels
(optional)
WeightCapacity: 113.5 kg/250lbs./17.86 stone
*polyurethane
WEIGHT CAPACITY
Referto the PrideStylus SpecificationsTable forthe maximum weightcapac-
ity. Exceeding the maximum weight capacity may cause your wheelchair to be-
come unstableand tipover. It is alsolikelytodamage your wheelchair. Pride will
notbe responsiblefor injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to
observeweightlimitations. Damage toyourwheelchaircaused by exceedingthe
weight limit is not covered by the warranty.
The following conditions increase the possibility of exceeding the weight limit:
£Rear Flap -Therearflap isfor pocket items such ascell phones,keys, and
papers.Therearenootherstorageareasonyourwheelchair. 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
ThePrideStylusisamanualwheelchair.
Eitheranattendant pushes it,oryoumove
itbygrippingthehandrimsandturningthem
inthedesireddirectionoftravel(Stylus405
only). You steer the Stylus 405 by turning
onewheelfasterthantheother.To stop the
wheelchair,youapplypressuretobothhan-
drimsuntilthewheelchaircomestoa com-
plete stop.
UNFOLDING
ThePrideStylusis a foldingwheelchair.
You must unfold it completely before sit-
ting in it.
To unfold the Pride Stylus:
1. Engagebothparkbrakes.Seefigure2.
2. Flip up the seat canes and lock them
into place.
3. Place the palm of your hands on 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 27 cm (10.5 in.).
To fold the Pride Stylus:
1. Engagebothparkbrakes.Seefigure2.
2. Push down on the seat cane release
lever on each side to fold the canes
down.See figure 4.
3. Grasp the seat base by the centre at
thefront andat theback. Seefigure 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
Figure 4. Seat Cane Release Lever
PUSH DOWN
LEVER ON EACH
SIDE TO FOLD
CANES
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TRANSPORTINGYOUR PRIDESTYLUS
Currently, there are no approved stan-
dardsfor tie-down systemsused tosecure
yourwheelchair to amoving vehicleof any
type while you or anyone else is seated in
the wheelchair. Although your wheelchair
may be equipped with a positioning belt,
this belt is not designed to provide proper
restraint during motor vehicle transport.
Anyonetravellingina motor vehicleshould
be properly secured in the motor vehicle
seat with safety belts securely fastened.
ThePrideStyluswasdesignedtobefolded
and 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 7.
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.
To remove the drive wheel:
1. Pressthequick-releasebuttonandpull
the drive wheel off. See figure 7.
2. Whenreinstallingthedrivewheel,make
surethatthewheel axle issnappedse-
curely into the frame bracket.
3. Repeatfor the other drive wheel.
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 7.
Figure 5. Folding the Pride Stylus
Figure 6. Lifting Points
SEAT CANE HANDLES
SEAT BASE RAILS
Figure 7. Removing the Drive Wheel
QUICK-RELEASE
BUTTON
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PRE-RIDE CHECKS
Priderecommendsthat you practiceusingthe wheelchair inthepresence of a
trained attendant. A trained attendant is a healthcare professional specifically
trained to assist wheelchair users in various daily activities. Perform the follow-
ingpre-ridechecks beforeusingyour wheelchair tohelpensure yourwheelchair
operates smoothly and safely:
üCheckfor loose ormissing screws,nuts, and bolts.Replace ortighten them
as necessary.
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 (Stylus 405).Makesure that theyarefastened securely
to the wheels.
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/wheelsepara-
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.
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