Drive Blue Streak Single Axle Wheelchair

Drive Blue Streak Wheelchair Features

• Blue Powder-coated frame, black cross brace Flip-back, padded desk-length arm
• Nylon upholstery is durable, lightweight, attractive and easy to clean
• Solid rubber tires mounted on composite wheels provide durability and low maintenance
• Comes with push-to-lock wheel locks
• Comes with calf strap
• This wheel chair comes with swing-away footrests or elevating leg rests
• Weight Capacity: 250 lbs

Parts Description:

Drive Blue Streak WheelChair Manual
Drive Blue Strek Wheelchair Parts Manual

What to buy with Drive Blue Streak Single Axle Wheelchair?

• Catheter Bag For Wheelchair And Walker
• Sammons Preston Wheelchair Pushing Cuffs
• Essential Medical Deluxe Rosewood Wheelchair Tray
• Skil-Care Slide Guard Wedged Cushion

How to Maintain Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair with Flip Back Desk Arms?

Wheel Locks:

• Engage both wheel locks before getting in or out of the chair, leaning forward in the chair, or while in an elevator or wheelchair lift.
• Proper adjustment of wheel locks at least 1/8" when locked.
• Locks are engaged by pushing handle completely forward.
• Adjustments to locks are made by loosening or tightening the nut on the carriage bolt.
• Embed lock shoe at least 1/8" by sliding clamp toward rear wheel while the handle is engaged in locked position.
• Tighten nut and bolt to secure in position. Test for correct locking action before actual use.

Tire:

• Solid rubber tires need minimal maintenance, but should be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth.
• Replace tires become severely worn or cracking appears.

Front Casters:

• Casters should be checked periodically lubricated occasionally. Lubricate by removing the fork and greasing caster stem bearings.
• Lubricate wheel bearings by removing the wheel from the fork.
• Reassemble fork and wheel by tightening nuts until no play remains, but wheels roll freely.
• If the nut is too loose, the caster will shimmy, if too tight, chair will be hard to steer.

Removal of Swing-Away Foot Rests/Leg Rests:

• Release lock by pushing on the front rigging lever.
• Swing away foot rest /leg rest out and sideways. Lift to remove.

Adjusting Length Of Footrests/Leg Rests:

• When adjusting length of foot rests or leg rests, the user should be sitting in a wheelchair with feet on the foot plates. Loosen bolt on the clamp around support assembly.
• Raise or lower foot plate to the desired position that will provide maximum support of thighs.
• Front rigging should not be so low that it causes uncomfortable pressure to thighs front of seat upholstery.
• The footrest should not be lower than 2-1/2" from the ground to ensure clearance.

Adjusting/Elevating Leg Rest:

• Lift foot plate on leg rest assembly to desired position. Release leg rest assembly and it will automatically lock into place.
• To lower, push out on leg rest lever and lower foot plate to desired position.

Wheels:

• Large rear wheels should be inspected atleast once a month to ensure proper tightness.
• If wheel wobbles or is loose, release lock nut and tighten axle bolt slightly.
• Test for proper tightness by learning chair to one side and spin adjusted wheel.

To Open Chair:

• Open wheelchair by tilting to one side and pushing down on seat rail until fully opened.

To Close/Fold Chair:

• First fold foot plates to vertical position.
• Grab seat with both hands at front and back edge and lift.
• Or, tilt chair to one side and lift up on seat rail.

Removable Arms:

• Remove arms by depressing spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear sockets.

General Care for Drive Single Axle Manual Wheelchair

• Wipe chrome parts with a clean, soft cloth at least once a week. All metal parts can be cleaned with auto wax or similar products.
• If exposed to moisture,dry immediately.
• Do not use an abrasive cleanser that will scratch the finish.
• Open wheelchair by tilting to one side and pushing down on seat rail until fully opened.
• To close first fold foot plates to vertical position. Grab seat with both hands at front and back edge and lift.
• Or, tilt chair to one side and lift up on seat rail.
• Remove arms by depressing spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear sockets.