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.
