Rhythm Healthcare K4 Commando Lightweight Wheelchair Owner's Manual

K4 Commando Lightweight Wheelchair

Product Information:

  • The Commando Lightweight K4 Wheelchair has a weight capacity of
    300 lbs.
  • The wheelchair comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against
    manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover product failure
    due to misuse, negligence, improper storage or handling, improper
    operation or unauthorized modifications. Normal wear and tear on
    non-durable components, such as rubber accessories and casters are
    not covered under this warranty.
  • The wheelchair should not be used as an occupant restraint in a
    motor vehicle and the user must always transfer to the vehicle
    seat.
  • The wheelchair should not be operated on streets, roadways,
    grass, slippery surfaces, stairs or escalators.
  • The wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in
    place when it is at a complete stop and should always be engaged
    before transferring and when using a wheelchair lift or
    elevator.
  • The wheelchair should not be used for inclines or declines
    greater than a 10% grade.
  • The user should not stand or step on the footplates while
    transferring to or from the wheelchair as it could cause the
    wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to the
    wheelchair.
  • Unauthorized modification or the use of unauthorized
    replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair,
    void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in
    serious personal injury.

Product Usage Instructions:

To set up the wheelchair:

  1. Ensure that you have read all instructions in the manual before
    attempting to adjust or operate the wheelchair.
  2. Ensure that the wheelchair is not being used as an occupant
    restraint in a motor vehicle and that the user always transfers to
    the vehicle seat.
  3. Ensure that the wheelchair is not being operated on streets,
    roadways, grass, slippery surfaces, stairs or escalators.
  4. Ensure that the wheel locks are not used as brakes and are only
    intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete
    stop. Always engage wheel locks before transferring and when using
    a wheelchair lift or elevator.
  5. Ensure that the user does not attempt inclines or declines
    greater than a 10% grade.
  6. Ensure that the user does not stand or step on the footplates
    while transferring to or from the wheelchair. This could cause the
    wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to the
    wheelchair.
  7. Ensure that before leaning or reaching forward, the user sits
    back in the seat and makes sure casters are rotated fully toward
    the front of the wheelchair. The user should not lean over the top
    of the wheelchair back, tie down or attach anything to the wheels,
    or stand on footplates to reduce the risk of tipping.
  8. Ensure that unauthorized modification or the use of
    unauthorized replacement parts is avoided as it could change the
    structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a
    hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.

To fold the wheelchair for storage:

  1. Ensure that Footrests are in the forward locked position with
    Footplates in the vertical position or REMOVE Footrests by pulling
    the Release Levers, swinging the Footrests outward, and lifting
    them from the hinge pins.
  2. Stand behind the chair, grab the center of the seat and pull up
    until closed.

To operate wheel locks:

  1. Engage by pushing the levers forward until they lock into
    place.
  2. Disengage by pulling back on the levers until the wheels roll
    freely.

To maintain the wheelchair:

  1. Clean frame with a damp cloth and dust weekly.
  2. Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and water.
  3. Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
  4. If exposed to liquid, dry the wheelchair thoroughly as soon as
    possible.

WARNINGS
Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without reading carefully all instructions in this manual.
Do not use as an occupant restraint in a motor vehicle. User must always transfer to the vehicle seat.
Do not operate on streets, roadways, grass, slippery surfaces, stairs or escalators.
Wheel locks are not brakes and are not to be used when wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
Always engage wheel locks before transferring and when using a wheelchair lift or elevator.
Do not attempt inclines or declines greater than a 10% grade.
Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair.
To reduce the risk of tipping: Before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and make sure casters are rotated fully toward front of wheelchair. Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. Do not stand on Footplates.
Unauthorized modification or the use of unauthorized replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
This warranty does not cover product failure due to misuse, negligence, improper storage or handling, improper operation or unauthorized modifications.
Normal wear and tear on non-durable components, such as rubber accessories and casters are not covered under this warranty. These items are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement.
For Warranty Service, it is recommended but not required, that the product be returned to the Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids dealer through whom it was originally purchased. However, all Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids dealers are qualified to assist you in obtaining warranty service. If the product is to be returned to Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids, prior authorization will be required.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, Rhythm Healthcare, LLC / Lifestyle Mobility Aids will determine if the product will be repaired or replaced.

COMMANDO LIGHTWEIGHT K4 WHEELCHAIR
300 lb Weight Capacity

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO SET UP WHEELCHAIR
Open wheelchair by tilting to one side and pushing down on seat rail until opened. Attach Footrests by aligning holes on tabs at top of Footrests with hinge pins on outside of front frame, then swing Footrests to front until Footrest Release Levers lock into place. Adjust Footrest length (while user is seated) by loosening the cam lever just above the Footplate, pushing in the adjustment button and sliding the inner tubing up or down to desired setting until the adjustment button protrudes fully from the adjustment hole. Then snap cam lever back into place. Make sure the Footplate is at least 2.5″ from the floor for proper clearance.

STORAGE
TO FOLD WHEELCHAIR FOR STORAGE Make sure the Footrests are in the forward locked position with the Footplates in the vertical position or REMOVE the Footrests by pulling the Release Levers, swinging the Footrests outward and lifting them from the hinge pins. Standing behind the chair, grab the center of the seat and pull up until closed.
OPERATING WHEEL LOCKS Engage by pushing the levers forward until they lock into place and disengage by pulling back on the levers until the wheels roll freely.

MAINTENANCE
Clean frame with a damp cloth and dust weekly.
Clean upholstery and armrests with mild soap and water.
Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads.
If exposed to liquid, dry the wheelchair thoroughly as soon as possible.
If any component appears worn or is not working properly, contact an authorized dealer for repair and/or appropriate replacement parts.
Solid rubber tires need minimal maintenance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth.
If tires become severely worn or cracking appears, contact an authorized dealer.
Wheels and Casters should be checked periodically and adjusted and lubricated as needed by an authorized dealer.

Rhythm Healthcare, LLC Lifestyle Mobility Aids 3200 Tyrone Blvd N St. Petersburg, FL 33710
[email protected] Website: www.rhythmhc.com (877) 843-6464
V3: 10/20/21

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