Motion Composites Helio A7 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS User Manual Ultralight Folding Wheelchair S O M E T H I N G H A D T O B E D O N E . W E D I D I T...
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Page 2: Contact Information
By using the latest hydroforming technologies and a high WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL performance aluminum alloy , we created the Helio A7, an ultra- Do not operate this wheelchair without reading and light and propulsion-efficient wheelchair with an affordable understanding this owner’s manual. - Page 3 7005 T6 aluminum alloy , we were able to reproduce our signature Symmetrical Crossbrace 3D and our UltraRigid Folding System on the Helio A7. This Forged Vertical Axleplate + - Offers the most means greatly improved handling and unmatched energy precise rear wheel adjustability of the industry .
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
9.8.2 FIXED AXLES SEAT SLINGS 9.10 PUSH HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HELIO A7 10.1 SERVICE T (450) 588-6555 - 1 866 650-6555 F (450) 588-0200 If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose info@motioncomposites.com... -
Page 5: Product Overview
. Motion Composites cannot, and does not, recommend any wheelchair transporting systems. The Helio A7 wheelchair is available with a WC- 19 Transit Tie-Down. This option is only offered as a factory-installed option. Please refer to the Transit Tie-Down Manual to operate the Transit Tie-Down Option safely . -
Page 6: Before Use
Before use 4.1.4 Note to users: The HELIO A7 wheelchair is a manually operated device General WARNING intended to be used as a means of mobility for persons restricted to a sitting position. It is not indicated for the Your HELIO A7 wheelchair has been designed by pediatric population. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
Frame Folding with hydroformed aluminum Weight Limitation cross brace The HELIO A7 wheelchair has a weight limit of 250 lbs (or 350 Material 7000 series aluminum alloy lbs with an HD kit). The specified weight capacity includes: both the rider and any luggage. A user with a 10lb backpack, Weight 16 lbs (7.25 kg) -
Page 8: Riding Your Helio A7
The center of gravity is affected by the The HELIO A7 was designed to be used on hard and plane angle of the wheelchair on a ramp or slope. This can be felt in surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and indoor hard flooring or forward and backward as well as side to side movements. -
Page 9: Transferring
User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS 8.2.3 T ransferring 8.2.7 Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills Rotate the front casters forward to Do not ride hills with an elevation slope of more enhance stability . than 10% (one foot elevation change for every Place the wheelchair as close to your 10 feet). - Page 10 Caregivers should read the “Caregiver” section of this manual. DO NOT CLIMB a flight of stairs with the user in the SECTION 8.1.3 wheelchair. Motion Composites recognizes that wheelchair users 8.2.10.1 Climbing a curb or single step may, on occasion, have no other choice and will need to be moved up or down a flight of stairs or will need to be lifted.
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Page 11: How To Use Your Helio A7
• Insert the front rigging pivot into the wheelchair’s mounting tube. • Rotate the assembly toward the front until the mechanism How to use your HELIO A7 locks into place. • Repeat the same steps for the other side. Fig. 2 Folding &... -
Page 12: Elevating Legrest
9.4.1 Elevating legrest 9.5.3 Swing-Away Armrests Fig. 4.1 Fig. 7 To remove the armrests from the 9.4.1.1 Installing the wheelchair (Fig. 7): elevating legrest • Lift them straight up to release the armrest. • Remove the actual footrest, see • To reinstall the armrests, insert then back section 9.3.2 in the armrest receiver (1) until they set •... -
Page 13: Anti-Tipper
Composites dealer. • Highest Curb Clearance: 1 1/2” to 2”, depending on Motion Composites offers push handles that are integrated to configuration. the back canes or bolt-on push handles. Motion Composites Fig. -
Page 14: Tools Needed
Backrest 10.5.1 Removing/Installing the Back Canes The HELIO A7 was designed to be serviced with regular tools. All screws and bolts are standard and can be adjusted with a wrench, socket wrench, or Allen key . Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be •... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Backrest Height
User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS 10.6 Armrest 10.5.4 Adjusting the Backrest Height • Loosen the screw (1) (Fig. 15) that holds the back upholstery . 10.6.1 Installing Flip-back Armrests • Pull backrest upholstery down several centimeters in order to access screw (2) that holds the push handle. -
Page 16: Replacing Armrest Pad
10.7 Footrest lenght 10.6.4 Replacing Armrest Pad • Remove screws (1) (Fig. 10.7.1 Adjusting Footrest length 20) located under pad (through the tube). • Loosen screw (1) (Fig. 24). • Replace with new • Slide the extension tube inside the front rigging at the desired armrest pad. -
Page 17: Changing Rear Seat-To-Floor Height
User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS 10.9.2 Changing Rear Seat-to-Floor Height 10.10.3 Removing/Installing the stem bolt assembly To change the rear seat-to-floor height, you do one of the Transit securement points are to remain in their original following: positions. Transit securement points are only designed •... -
Page 18: Rear Wheels
10.11 Rear wheels 10.11.3 Adjusting the rear axle height Fig. 35 10.11.1 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles • Loosen the nut holding the axle bushing. (3) (Fig. 35 - Fig. 36) • Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. • Move axle bushing (1) along mounting •... -
Page 19: Wheel Locks
Installing an amputee axle plate Because anti-tippers are an option in some markets on this wheelchair, Motion Composites strongly recommends to order • Install mounting plate (1) (Fig. 43) by closing the clamps the anti-tippers as they are an important safeguard for the around the frame. -
Page 20: Using A Paratransit Service
• limit or exclude any right you have against the person who sold the Motion composites product to you if that person has Limitations and exclusions breached their sales contract with you. Motion Composites covers the following items for 30 days: Our responsibility •... -
Page 21: Particular Damages
Motion Composites shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever. By registering your Motion Composites wheelchair, you will be Tools deemed to agree with all provisions of this warranty . -
Page 22: Maintenance And Safety Inspection Checklist
The following information relates to the Motion Composites Monthly HELIO A7 wheelchairs equipped with a factory installed WC-19 transit tie downs. Read this information completely Check wheel alignment. before use in a motor vehicle. If you have any questions about this information or about using your wheelchair as Check for free running of fork bearings. - Page 23 Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS INTRODUCTION LABELING Read label The HELIO A7 wheelchair is available with a WC-19 Transit Tie-Down. This option is only offered as a factory-installed option. READ Read and follow the information in the owner’s The Transit Tie-Down option has been crash-tested in...
- Page 24 Motion Composites has not authorized any person to make any such claims or warranties on its behalf. Securement Points: Specific structural points on the...
- Page 25 Motion Composites expressly disclaims that use WARNING of its Transit Option on a Motion Composites You MUST use your HELIO A7 wheelchair in strict wheelchair will prevent the wheelchair user from accordance with all warnings and instructions injury or death in the event of a motor vehicle contained in this Owner’s Manual.
- Page 26 WARNING SECURING THE Postural supports, such as pelvic positioning belts, anterior trunk supports and lateral trunk supports WHEELCHAIR should NOT be relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are labeled as being in NOTE: In addition to following the general guidelines accordance with ISO 7176-19.
- Page 27 User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS The seated head height (HHT) ranges from about 47 in. SECURING THE (120 cm) for a small adult female to about 61 in. (155 cm) for a tall adult male. See figure 3.
- Page 28 MANDATORY A vehicle-anchored belt restraint system WARNING conforming to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol 4, Section The upper torso 19/ISO 7176-19 must be used if the wheelchair belt webbing should occupant chooses not to utilize a manufacturer- not be worn twisted installed wheelchair-anchored belt restraint system. in a manner that reduces the area of WARNING...
- Page 29 User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS IMPORTANT POINTS TO TEST CONFIGURATION REMEMBER Seat Width 18 in. MANDATORY Seat Depth 18 in. Read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions, Seat Back Height. 20 in. including the product owner’s manual. Front Seat Height 18 in.
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Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
Essential Principles of Safety and Performance as laid out in the Health Products (Medical Devices) Regulations 93/42/CEE. Medical Device(s): Helio A7 manual wheelchair Manufacturing site: Motion Composites 160, Armand-Majeau Sud, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0 Risk classification: Class 1 Medical Device (per 93/42/CEE). -
Page 31: Appendix
User Manual 70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS Appendix 3” caster 4” caster 5” caster 6” caster 7” caster 8” caster INCH Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Forks +1”... - Page 32 24,0 ° Right 21,0 ° 24,0 ° The ISO7176 tests are available for the Motion Composites wheelchair user, service center, retailor or distributor. Please contact our service department at info@motioncomposites.com or call 1-450-588-6555 to get the complete test results. Conversion chart...
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