Drive medical Cruiser III Wheelchair with Flip Back Removable Arms

Drive Medical Cruiser Wheelchair Features

• Built-in seat rail extensions
• Extendable nylon upholstery
• Weighs under 36 lbs (excluding front riggings)
• Carbon steel frame with silver vein finish
• Removable flip-back arms
• New frame style
• Composite & Mag-style wheels
• 8" front casters
• Padded armrests
• Swing-away footrests or elevating leg rests with tool-free adjustable length riggings
• Dual axle
• Precision sealed wheel bearings
• Push-to-lock wheel locks

How to use Drive Wheelchair with Removable Arms?

Caution: Keep yourself safe while using Drive Medical Cruiser III

1. Stability

• The Drive Medical Cruiser III wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as the center of gravity is maintained while going about normal activities.
• Care must be taken while performing activities that shift your center of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far that it requires you to shift in the seat or bend over out of the chair.
• When you have to reach for objects that need you to lean, be certain front casters are pointing in a forward position that extends the wheelbase and will stabilize the chair.

2. Ramps

• Be sure of your capabilities, limitations, and strength before attempting to go up a ramp.
• Correct techniques on ramp negotiation should be shown to you by a qualified professional.
• Assistance is recommended when going up or down incline. If you must stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt movement when you resume movement.
• Due to the backward angle of the chair, the sudden abrupt movement could cause instability.
• Attempting to use the wheel lock brakes could result in accidental locking, tipping to one side, or cause a sudden stop.
• Avoid changing direction when going down an incline, as this could result in instability of tipping over.

Maintenance of Drive Medical Cruiser III

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.

Warning: Things to keep in Mind while using Drive Cruiser III

• Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without reading carefully all instructions in the manual.
• This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat that can be used within vehicles of any kind. Always transfer wheelchair user to a vehicle manufacturers approved seat and use safety restraints available.
• Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways, streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.
• Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or greater without proper assistance.
• Be sure to completely engage wheel locks when getting in and out of wheelchair or when in elevator or wheelchair lift.Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and level area with wheel locks engaged before transferring user in or out of wheelchair.
• Do not adjust foot rests any lower than 2-1/2” from floor. When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not stand on or apply weight to foot rests. Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate casters to front of the wheelchair engage wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
• Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of wheelchair back. This can cause wheelchair to tip over. When trying to extend arms over back, only reach as far as your arm can extend without having to alter your seating position.
• DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
• DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent down an incline.
• Abruptly changing directions while going down an incline could cause instability or possible tipping over.

Drive Lightweight Cruiser 3 Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Drive Cruiser III Wheelchair Accessories

• Drive Universal Forward Stabilizers
• Drive Anti-Tipper With Wheels
• Drive Six Inch Wheel Lock Extensions
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Caution: Keep yourself safe while using Drive Medical Cruiser III

1. Stability

• The Drive Medical Cruiser III wheelchair is designed to be safe and stable as long as the center of gravity is maintained while going about normal activities.
• Care must be taken while performing activities that shift your center of gravity in the chair. Never reach so far that it requires you to shift in the seat or bend over out of the chair.
• When you have to reach for objects that need you to lean, be certain front casters are pointing in a forward position that extends the wheelbase and will stabilize the chair.

2. Ramps

• Be sure of your capabilities, limitations, and strength before attempting to go up a ramp.
• Correct techniques on ramp negotiation should be shown to you by a qualified professional.
• Assistance is recommended when going up or down incline. If you must stop on an incline, avoid sudden, abrupt movement when you resume movement.
• Due to the backward angle of the chair, the sudden abrupt movement could cause instability.
• Attempting to use the wheel lock brakes could result in accidental locking, tipping to one side, or cause a sudden stop.
• Avoid changing direction when going down an incline, as this could result in instability of tipping over.

Maintenance of Drive Medical Cruiser III

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.

Warning: Things to keep in Mind while using Drive Cruiser III

• Do not attempt to adjust or operate wheelchair without reading carefully all instructions in the manual.
• This wheelchair has not been approved as a seat that can be used within vehicles of any kind. Always transfer wheelchair user to a vehicle manufacturers approved seat and use safety restraints available.
• Do not operate this wheelchair on roadways, streets or any surfaces with vehicular traffic.
• Do not attempt to operate on inclines 10% or greater without proper assistance.
• Be sure to completely engage wheel locks when getting in and out of wheelchair or when in elevator or wheelchair lift.Wheelchair should be on a smooth, stable and level area with wheel locks engaged before transferring user in or out of wheelchair.
• Do not adjust foot rests any lower than 2-1/2” from floor. When getting in or out of wheelchair, do not stand on or apply weight to foot rests. Before reaching or leaning forward, rotate casters to front of the wheelchair engage wheel locks to help prevent wheelchair from tipping over.
• Do not lean over or apply weight to the top of wheelchair back. This can cause wheelchair to tip over. When trying to extend arms over back, only reach as far as your arm can extend without having to alter your seating position.
• DO NOT stand on wheelchair.
• DO NOT use wheel locks to slow your descent down an incline.
• Abruptly changing directions while going down an incline could cause instability or possible tipping over.

Drive Lightweight Cruiser 3 Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Drive Cruiser III Wheelchair Accessories

• Drive Universal Forward Stabilizers
• Drive Anti-Tipper With Wheels
• Drive Six Inch Wheel Lock Extensions
•  

Drive Medical Lightweight Wheelchair FAQ

1. How do you take a footrest off a wheelchair?

To take the footrest off the Cruiser III, release the lock by pushing on the front rigging lever. Swing-away footrest /leg rest out and sideways. Lift to remove.

2. How do you open a Drive wheelchair?

To open or unfold the Cruiser Wheelchair.

• Place the wheelchair on an even solid surface.
• Lock the brakes properly. The wheelchair might roll away as one tries to open it up if the brakes are not locked. Usually, there are small levers in front of each rear wheel that engage to lock the wheels.
• Proper adjustment of wheel lock is at least 1/8” when locked.
• Grab the seat of the drive wheelchair with one hand in the front and one in the back.
• Slowly push the seat down in the middle of the chair. The sides and wheels of the wheelchair should slide away from one another.
• Push all the way down till the seat opens fully.
• The Cruiser III wheelchair is now ready to use. Make sure the brakes are locked before the user sits in the wheelchair.

3. How do you close the Drive Cruiser III?

To close or fold the Drive Medical Wheelchair -

• Check if the brakes are applied to the wheelchair.
• Stand in front of the wheelchair. Grab the seat with one hand in the front and one in the back.
• Gradually lift the seat up. The chair should fold in half when you do so, and the wheels should move closer together.
• Raise the seat in the middle, and the wheelchair should fold up adequately and be ready to transport or store.

4. How often should I check the casters?

Drive Cruiser III casters should be checked periodically and lubricated occasionally. Lubricate by removing 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, the chair will be hard to steer.

5. How do I adjust the wheel locks?

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 the locked position. Tighten the nut and bolt to secure in place—test for correct locking action before actual use.