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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Supplier: Please give this manual to the user of the wheelchair. User: Please read this entire manual before using this wheelchair. Thank you for choosing Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write or call us at the address and telephone number below: Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ..........44 DESCENDING A CURB ............12 CUSHION INSTALLATION ............44 CLIMBING A CURB ..............12 TIE-DOWNS ................45 DESCENDING STAIRS............12 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............46 COMPONENT WARNINGS ..........14 MAINTENANCE ..............47 WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR ............49 CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ............49 WARRANTY ................51 LIFETIME ................. 51 FOR TWO (2) YEARS .............. 51 FOR (90) DAYS ................ 51 LIMITATIONS ................51 WARRANTY PROCEDURES ........... 51 WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Wheelchair

    PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR Back Post Rear Wheel Stroller Bar Trigger Handle and Cable Anti-tip Seatpan T-Style Armrest Wheel Lock Lower Frame 10. Caster Fork 11. Caster Wheel 12. Swing Away Footrest 13. Composite Footplate WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 6: Notice - Read Before Use

    NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the requirements of the wheelchair user. However, the final selection of the wheelchair and its options rests solely with you and your health care advisor.

  • Page 7: Label Locations

    LABEL LOCATIONS WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 8: General Warnings

    Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. a fall, tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully. to the rider or others. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 9: Changes And Adjustments

    The Center Of Gravity Is Also Affected By: Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify A change in the set-up of your chair, including: or adjust your chair, or contact Future Mobility i. The seat height and seat angle. Healthcare.

  • Page 10: Reaching Or Leaning

    Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point TRANSFERS and makes a fall or tip-over more likely. Do not put pressure on the footrests. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you WARNING wish to reach. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 11 If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between the footrests. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the chair to tip. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 12: Attendant Warnings

    Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until stairs. you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level. Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 13 He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until you reach the landing. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 14: Component Warnings

    Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main Anti-tip wheels can help keep your chair from tipping over frame. backward in most normal conditions. Future Mobility Healthcare Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip BACK CANES Tubes: UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and are WARNING sure you are not at risk to tip over.

  • Page 15: Footrests

    The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they WARNING interfere with breathing. You should be able to slide your open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 16: Rear Wheel Locks

    Make sure wheel locks are embed in tires at least 1/8 inch when locked. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 17: Wheelchair Set-Up And Adjustments

    Remove the two screws holding the receiver in place. Move the receiver to the required position. Replace the two screws holding the receiver. Re-install the armrest into the receiver. Armtop Pad Release Pin C. Release Lever D. Armpost Receiver Mounting Screws WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 18: Height Adj. T-Style Knob Release Arm

    Remove the two screws holding the receiver in place. Move the receiver to the required position. Replace the two screws holding the receiver. Re-install the armrest into the receiver. Armtop Pad Release Knob C. Release Lever D. Armpost Receiver Mounting Screws WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 19: Height Adj. Flip-Back Arm

    Pull the release knob (B) out to disengage the ball pin. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height. Release the release knob to lock the armpost. Push arm pad to check that it is locked firmly into place. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 20: Center Pivot Swingaway And Hanger

    Slide the footrest extension tube up or down to the desired height. Note a minimum of 2” should be kept between the footplate (E) and the floor. Re-install and tighten the bolt (D) in place. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 21: Pin Style Swingaway And Hanger

    Slide the footrest extension tube up or down to the desired height. Note a minimum of 2” should be kept between the footplate (E) and the floor. Re-install and tighten the bolt (D) in place. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 22: Dual Swingaway And Hanger

    Slide the footrest extension tube up or down to the desired height. Note a minimum of 2” should be kept between the footplate (E) and the floor. Re-install and tighten the bolt (D) in place. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 23: Dual Elevating Legrest And Hanger

    Turn the release knob (F) counter-clock wise to disengage the ball pin. Move the legrest up or down to desired height. Listen for the “clicks” to verify position. Turn the release knob clock wise to lock the position. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 24: Caster And Fork Assembly

    Reverse order to assemble back in place. Caster Wheel Height Adjustment Loosen and remove nut (G) from bolt (F). Set axle at desired height using pre-set holes in the fork. Replace and tighten nut (G). Repeat on other side. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 25 Rotate caster fork housing to desired angle by matching the holes. Fork can be set at 0, 2, 4 or 6 degrees (See Fig.) Replace cap screw (B) into matching hole and tighten. Re-torque lock-nut (A) to 50 in-lbs to secure. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 26: Rear Wheel Axle (Quick Release)

    You will also need a 10mm wrench on the opposite end of the axle, and prevent the axle from turning. Turn the outside axle nut clockwise to tighten. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 27: Front Seat To Floor Set-Up Chart

    FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR SET-UP CHART WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
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  • Page 29: Rear Wheel Axle Mount

    Important Note – The adjustment on each side of the chair should be exactly equal. Important Note – The adjustment should be done by an authorized dealer only. Note – Use a torque setting of 120 in-lbs when tightening the lock-nut. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 30: Rear Wheel Bracket Mount

    Moving the axles FORWARD shifts more of the rider’s weight onto the REAR wheels, providing the following benefits: the front end of the wheelchair becomes lighter, thus reducing the turning effort, and with a shorter wheelbase the turning radius is reduced. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 31: Rear Anti-Tips

    Pull the sleeve (E) on the anti-tip out towards the wheel to release the pin engagement Rotate the anti-tip up until the pin engages in the upper slot. The same procedure is used to flip the anti-tip down. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 32: Backrest And Stroller Handle

    To fold the back down, pull-up the back release pins (A) and push the backrest forward. b. To lock it back in position, push the release pins (A) sideways to allow them to reposition and lift the backrest firmly until it locks in its original position. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 33 Recline Backrest Adjustment Depress trigger handle (A) which will disengage the recline gas cylinder. Tilt the backrest (B) to the desired angle and release the trigger handle. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 34: Tilt Mechanism

    Depressing attendant foot pedal (A) will disengage tilt gas cylinder. Tilt the chair to the desired angle and release the foot pedal. A locking collar can be used on the gas cylinder rod to limit the tilt angle if required. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 35: Trigger Cable Adjustment

    (D) is fully out. This will be when the trigger handle is released. The gas cylinder should be allowed to lock when the rod end pin on the gas cylinder is extended when the handle is released. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 36: Wheel Locks

    Tighten screws. To engage wheel lock, push handle (C) forward for the Push to Lock or pull the handle rearward for the Pull to lock version until the mechanism locks in place. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 37 If excessive force is needed to engage the pedal, cable life may be reduced. Once proper adjustment is attained, lock cable adjustment screw in position by tightening jam nuts against mounting block. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 38: Chair Width Adjustment

    Slide the seat frame to the desired width using the pre-set holes in both the seat frame cross tube (B) and center tube (C). (See Seat Frame Set-Up Chart) Replace and tighten screws. Repeat procedure for other side of seat frame. Check overall width to confirm. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 39 To adjust, loosen all screws (A) on both sides of the H-Links frame (B) cross tubes. Slide the H-Link frame to the desired width using the pre-set holes in both the H-Link frame cross tube and center tube (C). Tighten screws (A). WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
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  • Page 44: Seat Depth Adjustment

    SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Note - The seat depth grows from the front of the chair for the Capella 45. The footrest hanger is moved forward to grow the depth as required. For the Capella the front footrest hangers remain fixed and the depth is grown from the rear by changing the side seat rail (A) 15”-16”, 17”-18”and 19”-20”...

  • Page 45: Tie-Downs

    If the wheelchair is used for transport, it must be used in a forward-facing seating position. The rider must not weigh more than lbs. Front attachment points (A) and rear attachment points (B) to be used. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting

    To keep track of your progress, make only ONE change at a time Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Inspect cane and hand grips for wear/looseness TIRES Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear Caution: as with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
  • Page 48 Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles or binds to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. Check stem caster journal and lock nut for tightness Inspect casters for cracks and wear Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 49: General Maintenance

    Future Mobility for repairs. Paint Finish Contact Future Mobility directly by telephone, fax, or e-mail Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least to obtain information regarding repair at Future Mobility once a month facilities.
  • Page 50 Do not use abrasive powders or scouring pads on painted surfaces. Do not ever submerge chair in water. Do not use cleaning products without consulting the products’ instructions and taking appropriate precautions for human exposure to chemicals. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    WARRANTY LIFETIME FOR (90) DAYS Wheelchair Frame and Cross- Brace Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. guarantees the frame and Cushion and Back Upholstery cross brace against defects in material and workmanship Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. guarantees the wheelchair for life or for as long as the original purchaser owns the cushion and back upholstery to be free of defects in chair.
  • Page 52 FMHI shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever. WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX CAPELLA...
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