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Kid Kart Mighty Lite
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DEPENDENT MOBILITY BASE.
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Warranty
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3 I. S unrise L istens I. SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing this dependent mobility device. We want to hear your ques- tions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your mobility device, and the service you receive from your Sunrise Medical supplier. Please feel free to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: SUNRISE MEDICAL 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, CO 80503 303-218-4600 800-333-4000 Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us kno
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4 II. Table of C ontents III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS .................................................................. 6 Technical Specifications.......................................................................... 7 IV. GENERAL WARNINGS............................................................................. 8 A. Weight Limit..................................................................................... 8 B. Getting to Know Your Mighty Lite ..................................
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5 II. Table of C ontents VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 17 A. Wheel Locks...................................................................................... 17 B. Unfolding......................................................................................... 17 C. Folding ............................................................................................ 17 D. Transit Use ..........................................
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6 III. Your Chair and I ts Par ts III. YOUR CHAIR AND ITS PARTS 11 5 9 8 10 1 3 6 7 2 4 KID KART MIGHTY LITE 1. Wheel locks 7. Footplate 2. Wheel 8. Three-points positioning belt 3. Locking Brace 9. “H” Harness & Padded Covers 4. Caster 10. Closure Strap 5. Push Handle 11. Headrest Extension 6. Transit Securement Points (optional) 100336 Rev. D
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7 III. Your Chair and I ts Par ts TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Color Options Frame: black Fabric: navy or raspberry Adjustment ranges Adjustable Seat Angle: 15° & 22° Adjustable Back Angle: 85°, 90°, 95° Measurements 12" 14" 16" 18" Weight (lbs)* 26.95 27.50 28.35 28.95 Seat width (hip) 11.75 13.75 15.5 17.5 Knee width 16.5 18.5 19.75 20.75 Top of headrest to seat 30 30 32 32 Top of backrest to seat 23 23 25 25 Headrest width 10 12 14 16 Backrest width 13.5 15.5 17.5 19.5 * Standard Model (without
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8 IV. G eneral War nings IV. GENERAL WARNINGS Throughout this section, you will find general warnings for the safe use of your depen- dent mobility device. It is important that you read and understand these warnings before you use this product. If you fail to do so, a fall, tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider, you or others. A. WEIGHT LIMIT Never exceed the weight limit for the rider or items carried. The weight limit for the rider is 150 lbs either with
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9 IV. G eneral War nings D. CHANGES & ADJUSTMENTS 1. See your health care professional and have them adjust components and acces- sories as your child grows. 2. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Sunrise Medical may change the product's structure. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard. E. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 1. Your mobility device is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
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10 IV. G eneral War nings 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. To prevent injury to your back, use good posture and proper body mechanics when lifting or tilting your child. 3. Remind the child to lean back when you tilt the mobility device backward. 4. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the mobility device in one easy movement. 5. NEVER leave the child alone. 6.
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11 V. War nings F or S afe U se V. WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE A. TRANSIT USE 1. If possible and feasible, the child should be transferred to a car seat and the vehicle restraint used. 2. If the mobility device is used for transport and has been installed with the Transit Option, it must be used in a vehicle equipped for forward-facing secure- ment during transport. 3. The rider must not weigh more than 150 lbs. 4. Figures 1 & 2 show the location of the transit securement points (A) for this product.
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12 V. War nings F or S afe U se B. CENTER OF BALANCE 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. The center of balance is also affected by: • The distance between the rear wheels. • The seat height and seat angle. • Backrest angle. • Changes in your child's body position, postures or weight distribution. • Pushing the mobility device on a ramp or slope. • T
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13 V. War nings F or S afe U se F. RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDEHILLS 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%. (A 10% slope means: one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.) 2. Do not turn or change direction on a slope or ramp. 3. For your child's safety, ramps at home and work must meet all legal requirements for your area. 4. Always st
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14 V. War nings F or S afe U se 5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the mobility device back to its balance point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step. 6. Keep the mobility device in balance and take small steps backward. Turn the mobility device around and gently lower front casters to the ground. To climb a step or curb going FORWARD: 1. Stay behind the mobility device. 2. Face the curb and tilt the mobility device up on the rear wheels so that the
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15 VI. War nings F or C omponents & Options VI. WARNINGS FOR COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Below are warnings for various standard and optional components for your Mighty Lite. (Options may vary based on your model.) If you fail to heed these warnings, you may cause damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or a loss of control that may cause severe injury to the child, caregiver or others. A. TRANSIT OPTION 1. Use only Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS) which meet the requirements
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16 VI. War nings F or C omponents & Options E. FOOTPLATES 1. At the lowest point, footplates should be at least 2" off the ground. If set too low, footrest may interfere with obstacles you may encounter during normal use. 2. Adjustment of the footplate may cause interference with the casters in some positions. This may affect your ability to steer the Mighty Lite chair. 3. Avoid putting weight on the footrest. The mobility device may tip forward (or backward if shell has been reversed). 4. Nev
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17 VII. Operating I nstr uctions 1 VII. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. WHEEL LOCKS (FIG. 1) 1. To engage, pull both wheel lock levers back until the locking bar pushes into the wheel and the lever snaps into the locked position. 2. To disengage, lift both wheel lock levers until the locking bar comes free of the tire and the lever travels to its end position. B. UNFOLDING 2 1. Unhook closure strap. B 2. Stand chair on the rear wheels, hold one handle A (Fig. 2A) and press firmly on the seat rail on
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18 VII. Operating I nstr uctions D. TRANSIT USE 5 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. 3. The occupant must not weigh more than 150 pounds. 4. The location of the securement points is shown. (See Figs. 5, 6) 5. Use only with WTORS that have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 6 and SAE J2249
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19 VII. Operating I nstr uctions 5. Torque all four front nylock nuts to 8 N/M (71 in/lbs). 6. Continue on to rear transit bracket installation. To Install the Rear Transit Bracket (Figure 8) 1. Install (2) 10mm x 38.5 mm flat head cap screws through the transit bracket and plastic saddles continuing screws through holes in frame on the 8 right side of transport chair. Ensure the curved portion of the saddles contact the round tubing. Rear transit brackets are mounted on the inside of the frame
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20 VII. Operating I nstr uctions G. SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 9 1. Determine the proper seat depth. 2. To change seat depth, undo the Velcro® that attaches the back panel to the seat panel of the sling. (Fig. 9) 3. Relieve fabric tension by partially folding the chair. 4. Depress spring button on the side of the seat rail (Fig. 10A) and move seat tube to the desired 10 depth until spring button relocates. (Fig. 10B) 5. Repeat operation on other side of seat (Fig. 10C). C 6. Reattach the seat panel
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21 VII. Operating I nstr uctions I. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENTS 14 To adjust or remove footrest 1. Pull out the locking pin (Fig. 14A). 2. Move the footplate extension tube up or down to A the desired position. 3. Align the holes of the footrest with the holes of the housing bracket. 4. Put the locking pin back in place. Range adjustment 15 To modify the range of adjustment of the footrest by inverting the housing bracket: A 1. Remove footrest. 2. Using a Philips screw driver, remove both screws from t
