GRIT FREEEDOM Manuel utilisateur
Assembly Guide &
User Manual
GRIT Freedom Chair Support | 617-356-8106 | [email protected]
Table of Contents
1 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 How to Contact GRIT 4
1.2 Safety First 4
1.3 Intended Operator 5
2 Unboxing & Headset Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Unboxing 7
2.2 Unpacking the Box 8
2.3 Attaching the Fork 9
3 Additional Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Inserting the Axles 13
3.2 Attaching the Rear Wheels 14
3.3 Attaching the Seatback 16
3.4 Attaching the Footrest 17
3.5 Fit and Seating 19
4 Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1 Removing the Rear Wheels 23
4.2 Removing the Seatback 24
4.3 Transporting the Freedom Chair 25
5 Riding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1 Safety 27
5.2 Pre-Ride Safety Checks 27
5.3 Safety When Riding 28
6 Using the Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.1 Inserting & Removing the Levers 31
6.2 Propulsion 35
6.3 Maximizing Your Speed and Leverage 36
7 Freedom Chair Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.1 Braking 39
7.2 Turning 41
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7.3 Reversing 42
7.4 Parking Brakes 42
7.5 Transferring 43
8 Advanced Techniques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.1 Climbing Hills 45
8.2 Descending Slopes 45
8.3 Curbs 46
9 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9. 1 Caring For Your Freedom Chair 48
9.2 Handy Tools 48
10 Common Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.1 Inflating the Wheels 51
10.2 Chain Tension Adjustment 51
10.3 Parking Brake Adjustment 51
10.4 Changing the Gear Ratio 51
11 Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
11.1 Design & Fair Support 54
11.2 GRIT limited warranty 54
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1.1. How to Contact GRIT
Congratulations on your new, all-terrain GRIT Freedom Chair! This Assembly Guide &
User Manual is designed to help you assemble, ride, and maintain your Freedom Chair. It also
contains important safety information, so please read through this guide before riding.
Wherever you go, the GRIT team isn’t ever far away. If you have questions, need help, want to
brag to us about a recent Freedom Chair adventure, or are looking for some information about an
accessory or resource, below are some ways you can reach us:
-Phone: 617-356-8106
-Email: [email protected]
-Chat Window: www.gogrit.us
- Support Form: www.gogrit.us/support/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/GRITFreedomChair
The GRIT office is open Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST.
1.2. Safety First
Riding the GRIT Freedom Chair requires some practice. It will likely take a few rides before
you feel comfortable with the motions. After that, you’ll be able to work on more technical
terrains and maneuvers, build up your strength, and incrementally increase your distance.
Every Freedom Chair rider you’ve seen online has worked hard over time to be as proficient as
they are. It can be tough, but you’ll get there, and our team and GRIT community are both
here to help.
This guide holds important safety information. Please read through it before starting your first
ride.
Like with any mobility device, riding the Freedom Chair involves the risk of injury. By
choosing to ride the Freedom Chair, you assume responsibility for this risk, so it’s important
for you to practice safe riding. Safety information can be found in the following formats:
WARNING: Warnings indicate a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to heed these
warnings could result in serious injury or death. For example:
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WARNING: TIPPING IS POSSIBLE, especially when going uphill. One way to prevent
this is to ALTERNATE lever strokes during ascents, instead of pumping both levers at the
same time. Always wear a helmet and ride with a friend who can spot you from behind.
CAUTION: Cautions indicate a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to heed these
cautions could result in minor or moderate injury. Cautions also indicate unsafe practices and
conditions that may damage your Freedom Chair or void the warranty. For example:
CAUTION: Any fall can be dangerous. Always wear a helmet. Always be aware of your
surroundings. This manual does not cover every possible dangerous situation or improper use of the
Freedom Chair. You, the rider, are responsible for your own safety and accept all risks associated with
using the Freedom Chair.
1.3. Intended Operator
• In order to safely operate the Freedom Chair independently, certain levels of upper body
strength and control are required. Grip strength is required for braking and turning, but
adaptations can be made, such as using Active Hands gloves to pull the levers back for
braking and turning.
• It is your responsibility to determine if the Freedom Chair is right for you. If you are
unsure, consult with your physical therapist or medical advisors prior to riding the
Freedom Chair.
• The Freedom Chair comes in several seat widths. Please ensure that you fit comfortably in
your Freedom Chair. If you do not fit comfortably, please contact GRIT.
• The GRIT warranty covers only the original owner of the chair. Subsequent owners will
have access to the GRIT support team but will not be covered under the initial warranty.
• You can reach out to GRIT directly at [email protected] or 617-356-8106 to discuss what
modifications and adjustments can be made to maximize your performance.
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2.1. Unboxing
Your Freedom Chair was hand-packed by the GRIT team in Massachusetts. Unless otherwise
discussed with GRIT, your box contains these parts:
1. Freedom Chair Frame & Seatpan
2. Seatback
3. Footplate
4. Fork & Front Wheel
5. Seat Cushion
6. Rear Wheels & Axles
7. Freedom Chair Levers
8. Any Requested Accessories
Depending on the model you have, your parts may look slightly different than the above photo. If
you’d like to confirm the components you received, call GRIT at 617-356-8106.
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2.2. Unpacking the Box
Save the box! The original packaging is used for returns under the GRIT Guarantee. We hope
you love your Freedom Chair, keep it, and end up recycling the box, but it’s helpful to save the
box during the first 30-day period.
Step 1: Remove the wheels, seatback, levers, footplate, front wheel, and cushion from the box.
Step 2: To remove the main Freedom Chair frame, lift it up to reveal the footplate clamp,
which will be securing one of the cardboard inserts. Remove the clamp by loosening the clamp
and pulling it away from the chair (try twisting it to free it). Remove the cardboard insert and
reattach the clamp. Note: The clamp has a lip on it, so it can only be put on the tube in one
orientation.
Please use the following images to complete these first 2 steps:
a) The frame is attached to the
bottom of the box.
b) Lift the frame to expose the clamp
holding it in place.
c) Slide off the clamp to free the
frame.
d) Orient the clamp so that the lip
is at the bottom.
e) Slide the clamp onto the frame.
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2.3. Attaching the Fork
Video instructions are available online at https://www.gogrit.us/freedom-chair-support#forkinstall
To attach the fork, you will need the 5mm Allen key provided with your Freedom Chair.
Call us at (617) 356-8106 or email us at [email protected] with any questions about the following
steps. Text instructions immediately below, but refer to the following two pages for photos
that will help!
1. Remove the front wheel components from their plastic baggie and match them to
the photo on the following page (for easy identification, place the parts right onto
the photo).
2. Slide one of the two bearings onto the fork, curved (chamfer) side up.
3. Insert the fork through the headset tube at the front of the chair.
4. Slide the second bearing, curved (chamfer) side down, over the fork tube.
5. Slide the compression ring, cone side down, over the fork tube and push it down
until it contacts the bearing.
6. Slide the bearing cover, flat side down, over the fork tube.
7. Separately, on a flat surface, put the top cap (cone side down) on top of the
spacer.
8. Put the split washer (either side up) into the hole in the top cap.
9. Insert the screw through the top cap and the split washer. Grab this whole
assembly and put it over the fork. Thread the screw into the fork.
10.Tighten the screw until you start to feel some resistance when rotating the fork.
The fork should rotate 360 degrees without much resistance. The screw should be
flush with the top cap.
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