Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Kid Kart Xpress Sunrise Medical
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SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OR OWNER OF THIS DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE. BEFORE USING THIS DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. User Instruction Manual & W arranty Kid Kart Xpress Wi th T ra ns it Op ti on Wi tho ut T r ans it O pt ion A.
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3 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C 9921700000 Rev C I. INTRODUCTION A.R. T . GROUP LISTENS Thank you for choosing this dependent mobility device. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your mobility device, and the service you receive from your A.
4 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 II. T ABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 3 II. T ABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................ 4 III. YOUR XPRESS AND ITS P ARTS .
5 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C E. T ransit Use ................................................................................ 22 F . Positioning Shell Installation ..................................................... 22 G. P ositioning Shell Removal ..
6 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 III. Y OUR XPRESS AND ITS P ARTS KID KART XPRESS 1 . Wheel locks 2. Safety Lockout Pin 3. Recline Control (optional) 4. A ttendant handle adjustment control button 5. T ransit Option (optional) Securement points 6. Footbed adjustment button 7 .
7 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C III. Y OUR XPRESS AND ITS P ARTS Weight: 34 lbs. Shell only weight: 16 lbs. Base only weight: 18 lbs. Color Options Frame: Purple, Silver , Pink, Black Seating Shell Fabric .
8 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 IV . GENERAL W ARNINGS Throughout this section, you will find general warnings for the safe use of your dependent mobility device.
9 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C IV . GENERAL W ARNINGS E. ENVIRONMENT AL CONDITIONS 1 . Y our mobility device is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. 2. Use extra care if you must use this mobility device on a wet or slick surface.
10 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 IV . GENERAL W ARNINGS H. FOR CAREGIVERS 1 . Work with the child' s health care professional to learn safe methods best suited to your abilities and those of your child. 2. T o prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics when lifting or tilting your child.
11 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C V . W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE Figure 1 A A A. TRANSIT USE 1 . If possible and feasible, the child should be transferred to a car seat and the vehicle restraint used.
12 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 V . W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE B. CENTER OF B ALANCE Kid Kart mobility devices are designed for stability and performance. The point where this device will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability .
13 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C V . W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE F . RAMPS, SL OPES & SIDE HILLS Pushing the mobility device on a slope, including ramps or hills, will change the center of balance. A few safety reminders include: 1 . Do not push this product on a slope steeper than 10%.
14 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 V . W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE T O CLIMB A STEP OR CURB GOING FORW ARD: 1 . Stay behi nd the mobilit y device. 2. Fac e the curb and tilt the mobilit y device up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step.
15 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VI. W ARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Below are warnings for various standard and optional components for your Xpress.
16 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VI. W ARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS & OPTIONS E. F ASTENERS Many of the screws, screws and nuts on this product are special high-strength fasteners.
17 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VI. W ARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS & OPTIONS I. POWER DRIVE Do not install a power drive on this product. J. A TTENDANT HANDLE Y our mobility device' s attendant handle provides secure points for a caregiver to grasp the rear of this Kart, to prevent a fall or tip over .
18 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 1 (Unlocked) Figure 2 (Locked) Wheel Lock Adjustment Before seating a child always check that the mobility base is properly locked in its upright position, that the fold lockout pin is inser ted, and that the wheel locks are engaged.
19 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 6 Figure 7 6. If the shell is being installed separately , see positioning shell installation instructions on page 22. T o position the shell back, depress the recline lever and pull back.
20 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 C1 . TWO ST A GE FOLDING VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 2 Figure 1 C3. FOLDING FRAME COMPLETE The mobility system folds compactly with the shell installed. The system is designed to fold with the seat shell installed in the forward facing position.
21 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 10 Pull on the wheel assembly to verify that it is locked in place. Occasionally , the wheels do not both snap into place. If this should happen, then swap the wheels to opposite sides. D.
22 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS E. TRANSIT USE 1 . If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraints. 2. If the mobility base is used for transport, it must be used with occupant facing forward in the vehicle, except for infants.
23 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Unfold the mobility base and be sure that the wheel locks are engaged. 1 . Place the shell over the top of the mobility base, and squeeze the tilt-in-space (TIS) lever attached to the right side of the shell handle.
24 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS H. TIL T -IN-SP ACE (TIS) ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 1 . Engage wheel locks and move behind the child. 2. Support the shell with both hands and squeeze the TIS lever . It is on the right side of the shell handle.
25 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 18 Figure 19 K. KNEE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 1 . Engage wheel locks. 2. Press down on thumb activated levers at each side of the footbed hanger . Levers will not move easily until you have adequately supported the weight of the occupant' s legs.
26 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS M. POSITIONING AND GROWTH ADJUSTMENTS GUIDE If necessary , a healthcare professional should make any changes to the positioning and growth adjustments. These adjustments are very important to the orthopedic and neurological needs of the child.
27 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS O. ST AND ARD SEA T CUSHION ADJUSTMENT The standard seat cushion comes in two seat lengths, shor t and long. The shor t seat is 7" long with capability for adding a 2" growth strip at the back of the cushion.
28 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Adding growth strips: 1 . Unzip seat cover and fold the top over the front edge to expose the cushion. 2. Lift the foam overlay piece away from the velcro attachment, using care not to tear the foam.
29 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C R. B A CK POSITIONING PLA TE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 . Open the exterior back panel fabric sections on the outside to expose the back growth slots and adjustment screws. 2. L oo se n t he scr e ws thr o ug h th e acc es s hol es (a ) ( Se e F ig .
30 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Lengthening the Footbed for Maximum Lower Leg Length Adjustment The foot bed is designed so that the brackets on the ends of the telescoping tubes can be reversed to add approximately 3 1/2" of leg length adjustment.
31 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 25 Figure 26 V . PEL VIC POSITIONING BEL T POSITION ADJUSTMENT For the standard seat configuration the belt is always adjusted to the rear most point (approximately 45°). When the contour seat cushion is used, the belt may be adjusted forward to achieve an adjustment of up to 90°.
32 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 X. LA TERAL TRUNK SUPPORTS (OPTIONAL) ASSEMBL Y T O THE SEA TING SHELL 1 . Move aside the back upholstery and remove the back pad to expose back shell (d). (See Fig. 1) 2. Insert bolts and washers (a) from the rear of the shell through the adjustment slots (b).
33 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Y . LA TERAL TRUNK SUPPORT MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) OPERA TING AND ADJUSTMENT . Lateral Swing Away Operation: (See Fig.3) 1 . Depress the silver lever (a) (See Fig.3) allowing the lateral to swing inwards or outwards.
34 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 Z. WHITMYER HEAD SUPPORTS Attaching Head Support Mount (See Fig. 1): 1 . Remove back cushion and unsnap rear shell upholstery exposing two head suppor t mounting holes at center back of inner seat shell. 2. Insert t-nuts (a) from inside of shell attaching headrest mount (b) with supplied bolts (c).
35 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C VII. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Patent P ending W ARNING – READ BEFORE USE Read warnings and instructions often until they are second nature. Keep this guide with the product for fur ther reference. If you have any questions on the assembly and installation of this product please contact the A.
36 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 INST ALLA TION: 1 . Using a e/ah ” Allen® wrench: Loosen the rear occipital screwball (See Fig. 1) (A), adjust up or down to provide slot access. 2. Remove the bolt and washer (B) from the DFS 2 mounting plate. 3. Fit the mounting plate to the front of the occipital mount slot as shown.
37 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C BB. HIP P ADS (OPTIONAL) Hip pads are optional equipment available only with the optional contoured seating system. Width A djustment 1 . Determine the proper location for each hip pad. 2. Remove the back cushion to expose hip pad adjustment screws.
38 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 DD. KNEE ABDUCT OR BL OCK ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) 1 . Identify abductor block adjustment screw location under the lead edge of the seat. There is only one abductor block adjustment screw . (See Fig. 36) 2. Loosen the adjustment screw .
39 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C GG. FOO T STRAP ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) Optional foot straps are intended for therapeutic positioning needs only. P elvic positioning belt use is critical for child safety when foot straps must be used for therapeutic positioning.
40 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 VIII. MAINTENANCE 1 . Spray tilt in space control plunger with T eflon-based lubricant every six months to ensure continued smooth operation. The spray can be purchased at most bike shops and hardware stores. 2. A t least every four months, check all screws and knobs for tightness.
41 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C IX. LIMITED W ARRANTY For Five Y ears A.R. T . Group warrants the frame and positioning shell against defects in materials and workmanship for five years for original purchaser .
42 9921700000 Rev C mkt3048 NO TES.
43 mkt3048 9921700000 Rev C NO TES.
A.R. T . Group 7128 Ambassador Road | Baltimore, MD 21244 | USA (800) 333- 4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 www .ar tgrouprehab.com Manufactur ed under one or mor e of the following patents: U .S. and European patents pending. ©2001, Sunrise Medical 9.01 9921700000 Rev C A.
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