Drive Medical Viper Plus GT Wheelchair with Universal Armrests

Drive Viper Plus GT Wheelchair Features

• Armrests also adjust to eight individual heights in ½” increments for complete customization
• Made of an all-aluminum frame
• Adjustable height and length, flip-back, removable, padded arms
• Durable, heavy-gauge flame-retardant nylon upholstery with hook and loop fastener flaps
• Quick release, 24" composite Mag-style wheels are lightweight and maintenance free
• Adjustable anti-tipper with flip-up wheels never need to be removed
• Dual Axle allows for multiple seat-to-floor height positions
• Over-center cross brace eliminates the need for seat guides
• Works with seating and positioning accessories
• Tool-free adjustable swing-away footrests also feature easy-to-access release handles
• Comes with push-to-lock wheel locks
• Adjustable angle back easily adjusts from 5° – 20°
• Adjustable height back adjusts from 17" – 19" in 1" increments, adaptable for individual patient needs

Drive Viper Plus GT Wheelchair User Manual

Drive Viper Wheelchair Parts

Frequently Bought Together

• Medline 3 Inch Gel Foam Pressure Redistribution Cushion - Embedded with a pressure reduction gel bladder to equalize weight and pressure distribution
• CareActive Wheelchair Winter Poncho - Designed for wheelchair users to keep them warm in cold weather
• Essential Medical Wheelchair Bag - Helps you keep your essential items along while traveling in a wheelchair

How to use Drive Viper Plus GT Wheelchair?

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 lock is at least 1/8” when locked.
• Locks are engaged by pushing the handle completely forward.
• Adjustments to locks are made by loosening or tightening the nut on the carriage bolt.
• Embed the lock shoe at least 1/8” by sliding the clamp toward the rear wheel while the handle is locked.
• Tighten the nut and bolt to secure them in position. Test for correct locking action before actual use.

Tires

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

Front Casters

• Front casters and associated mounting hardware should be inspected at least once a month to ensure proper tightness.
• Lubricate the casters by removing the fork and greasing the caster stem bearings.
• Lubricate wheel bearings by removing the wheel from the fork.
• Reassemble the fork and wheel by tightening the nuts until no play remains, but the wheels roll freely.
• If the nut is too loose, the caster will shimmy; the chair will be hard to steer if too tight.

Removal of swing-away footrests/leg rests

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

Adjusting the length of the footrest/leg rest

• When adjusting the length of footrests or leg rests, the user should sit in a wheelchair with feet on the footplates.
• Loosen the bolt on the clamp around the support assembly.
• Raise or lower the footplate to the desired position to provide maximum support for the thighs.
• Front rigging should not be so low that it causes uncomfortable pressure on the thighs at the front of the seat upholstery.
• Footrest should not be below 2-1/2” from the ground to ensure clearance.

Adjusting/elevating leg rest

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

Wheels

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

To Open Chair

• Face the front of the chair, place hands on the seat rails, and push down and out as the seat opens until level.

To close/fold the chair

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

Removable Arms

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