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- Page 1 Owners Manual This manual contains important informations about this product. Please pass it to the final user upon delivery.
- Page 2 Company by choosing one of our products. This user manual has been designed to allow the client to use the XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair, a Physipro inc. product, safely in an optimal way. For all adjustments and settings, Physipro inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Owners manual ENGLISH Table of Contents 1. Components ................... 6 2. Specifications ................. 7 3. Recommendations ............... 8 3.1 Safety Inspection Checklist .............. 8 3.2 Safety ....................9 3.3 Cleaning, storage and recommendation ........13 4. Adjusting Seat Depth ..............14 5. - Page 4 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 9. Seat Canvas ................... 29 9.1 Adjustment ..................29 10. Armrests ..................30 10.1 Armrests Type “U” ............... 30 10.1.1 Flipping Armrest Back ............... 30 10.1.2 Armrest Height Adjustment ............30 10.2 Armrests Type “T” ................ 30 10.2.1 Removing Armrest ..............
- Page 5 16.2 Unfolding the Wheelchair ............41 16.3 Folding Backrest (Optional) ............42 16.4 Transit use ..................42 Appendix A Seat-to-floor Height ..........43 Appendix B XL5 and XL5ci Wheelchair Depth Chart ..47 Appendix C Pediatric Configuration Restrictions ....47 Maintenance Guide .................
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Page 6: Components
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 1. Components The main components are provided with the standard model. Several options and accessories are also available. Please contact us for more details or refer to the purchase order. Frame Wheel lock Padded Swing-... -
Page 7: Specifications
Owners manual ENGLISH 2. Specifications CI model Standard model Standard model CI model Table 1 : XL5 / XL5 CI Wheelchair Specifications Frame Type Folding Frame Material Aluminum Backrest Height Standard : 12" to 25" CI : 13" to 26"... -
Page 8: Recommendations
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Physipro inc. offers several accessories and options to help you customize your wheelchair according to your specific needs. Please contact us for more details or refer to the purchase order. Do not use this equipment without having read and understood this user manual in its entirety. -
Page 9: Safety
Owners manual ENGLISH 3.2 Safety Several safety measures must be applied to ensure the safety of the user and the individuals who handle or use the wheelchair. Note that the following list is not exhaustive. Therefore, the user and the individuals who handle or use the wheelchair have the responsibility to handle it or use it cautiously. - Page 10 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Steps 1. Unlock and rotate the anti-tip tubes up in order to avoid conflict with the stairs. 2. The assistant should grab both push handles and position the wheelchair on the top step and tilt it in order to lift the front wheels.
- Page 11 Owners manual ENGLISH Going up slopes Lean your body forward and propel evenly with both hands. WARNING When on a slope, the center of balance of your wheelchair may be affected. Your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways and anti-tip tubes may not prevent a fall or tip-over.
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Page 12: Weight Limitation
Always wear your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is an option on this chair. You may order without the seat positioning strap. To ensure an additional safeguard, Physipro strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap. However, the seat positioning strap has a primary purpose of positioning. -
Page 13: Cleaning, Storage And Recommendation
Owners manual ENGLISH Tires Ensure your wheelchair has the proper tire pressure before using it. Proper pressure extends the life of your tires and facilitates its use. The recommended tire pressure is listed on the tire. • Do not overinflate the tires. • Do not use your wheelchair if the tires are under or over-inflated • Low air pressure may make the wheel lock slip and allow the wheel to turn unexpectedly. -
Page 14: Adjusting Seat Depth
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 4. Adjusting Seat Depth Please refer to Appendix B for additional details on the seat depths. Follow these steps to modify the depth : Using two 10 mm wrenches, unscrew screws A and B;... -
Page 15: Seat Height
Owners manual ENGLISH 5. Seat Height These two characteristics will define the seat height on the wheelchair XL5 / XL5 CI : Figure 10 : Seat Height The combination of the front and rear wheels’ size; The position of the rear wheels anchoring mechanism. -
Page 16: Seat Height Adjustment
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 5.2 Seat Height Adjustment Using the Rear Wheels Anchoring Mechanism When a modification of the rear wheels is done on the anchoring mechanism, it could be necessary to change the size or position of the front wheels. Refer to section 5.3. -
Page 17: Front Casters Adjustment
Owners manual ENGLISH 5.3 Front Casters Adjustment Four-hole caster forks allow a seat height adjustment. Follow these steps : Unscrew screw A with two 13 mm wrenches Position the wheel in one of the preset holes when the desired height is reached. Reinstall according to section 7.1 instruction. -
Page 18: Rear Wheels
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 6. Rear Wheels 6.1 Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Wheel Axle Figure 14 : Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Wheel Axle Make sure the positioning device E is inserted in plate F including locking device G;... -
Page 19: Installing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release Axle
Owners manual ENGLISH 6.2 Installing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release Axle Figure 15 : Installing Rear Wheels - Quick-Release Axle Make sure the positioning device E is inserted in plate F including locking device G; Secure it firmly in place with the lock washer D and H and nut C and I ; Insert axle A in the positioning device E with the wheel hub B. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Wheelbase Forward And Back
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 6.4 Adjusting the Wheelbase forward and back The rear wheels position is very important for the base stability. The XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair offers 13 different positions front to back. Please follow these steps : Remove the rear wheel refer to section 6.1 or 6.2... -
Page 21: Rear Wheel Lateral Adjustment
Owners manual ENGLISH 6.5 Rear Wheel Lateral Adjustment This modification is used to move the rear wheels closer or further from the frame. To do so, follow these instructions : Remove the rear wheels, refer to section 6.1 Untighten nut A and B to release the positioning device C with the 1/8"... -
Page 22: Front Wheels
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 7. Front Wheels 7.1 Front Wheels Installation To change the wheels, simply follow these instructions: Determine the front wheel position on the fork. Refer to Appendix A. Insert screw A in the corresponding hole with both spacers B between the wheel and fork on each side. -
Page 23: Backrest
Owners manual ENGLISH 8. Backrest 8.1 Back Angle Modification The XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair back angle can be adjusted to satisfy your client’s needs. To do so, follow these instructions: Unscrew screw A with two 10 mm wrenches Once the screw has been removed, modify the angle to meet your client’s needs. - Page 24 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Remove the armrests and the wheels; Remove the backrest ; Unscrew bolt A to remove the back posts; Remove the armrest hardware B, screw C and screw H on the small tube; Remove bolt D;...
- Page 25 Owners manual ENGLISH Install the bottom part of the dynamic back post by re-inserting the two sleeves E; Re-install bolts J and armrest hardware; Re-install back post and backrest; 10. Replace armrest and rear wheels. Figure 22: Dynamic Backrest Installation Figure 23: Dynamic Backrest Installation Revision 5 December 2015...
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Page 26: Backposts Height Modification
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 8.3 Backposts Height Modification The XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair offers 3 different sizes of adjustable and swingaway backposts: They can be ajustable by 12" to 15", 16" to 20" or 21" to 25". -
Page 27: Folding Stabilizer Bar
Owners manual ENGLISH 8.7 Folding Stabilizer Bar 8.7.1 Installation 1. Cut both ends of the rubber handle. 2. Insert the aluminum spacers A at the end of each handle. 3. With a 4 mm Allen key, tighten screw B. 8.7.2 Folding 1. -
Page 28: Installation - Angle Adjustable Pushhandle (Optional)
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 8.8 Installation - Angle adjustable pushhandle (optional) To install the pushhandle please follow these instructions: 1. Cut the extremities of the coating using a utility knife; 2. Using a 5 mm allen key insert bolt B in the connecting piece A to install it into the back tube receiver;... -
Page 29: Angle Adjustment Of The Pushhandle
Owners manual ENGLISH 8.9 Angle adjustment of the pushhandles 1. Depress both push buttons A simultaneously. This will allow the handles to rotate freely. Once the desired position is achieved, release push buttons A and the handles will lock. Figure 28: Angle adjustable pushhandle 9. -
Page 30: Armrests
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 10. Armrests 10.1 Armrests Type “U” 10.1.1 Flipping Armrest Back Depress the release latch A. Pull the armrest toward back of wheelchair 10.1.2 Armrest Height Adjustment Push the release latch B. Slide armpad C up or down to the desired height. -
Page 31: Armrests Type "L
Owners manual ENGLISH 10.3 Armrests Type “L” 10.3.1 Flipping Armrest Back Pull the armrest towards the back of wheelchair 10.3.2 Armrest Height Adjustment Remove screw A with a 10 mm wrench. Pull up or down on the armrest. When the desired height is reached, put back screw A in the right hole Tighten. -
Page 32: Footrests
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 11. Footrests 11.1 Swing-in/swing-out Footrests Place the footrest into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into place on locking bolt. -
Page 33: Angle And Depth Adjustable Footplates (Optional)
Owners manual ENGLISH 11.3 Angle and Depth Adjustable Footplates (optional) Angle Adjustment With a 5 mm Allen key, loosen screw A Turn the footplate around the footrest mechanism to adjust the footplate to desired angular position. Re-tighten once the adjustment is done. Depth Adjustment With a 5 mm Allen key, loosen screw A For a depth adjustment, slide forward or... -
Page 34: Folding Footplate
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 11.5 Folding Footplate To fold, simply pivot footplate upward to vertical position. Figure 36: Footrest Folding Do not lift the wheelchair using its footrests to avoid injuries or damages to your wheelchair. Use the rigid parts of the frame. -
Page 35: Articulated Legrest
Owners manual ENGLISH 12. Articulated Legrest 12.1 Installation of the articulated legrest Place the legrest into the receiver on front frame tube with the legrest facing outward from the frame; Rotate the legrest inward until it locks into place on locking bolt; To remove that leg rest, press push button A, rotate the articulated legrest outward and lift. -
Page 36: Height Adjustment
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 12.2 Height adjustment Remove screw B using a 10 mm wrench; Slide footrest extension up or down inside the frame tube to the desired height; Replace screw A, tighten. Figure 38 : Articulated Legrest Height Adjustment 12.3 Angle adjustment... -
Page 37: Brakes
Owners manual ENGLISH 13. Brakes 13.1 Push to lock brakes Loosen screw A using a 3/16 " wrench; As needed, move the slider bar of brake B forward or backward; Tighten screw A. Figure 40 : Adjustment and Applying Brakes 13.1.1 To Apply Brakes Push the handle forward to apply the brakes;... -
Page 38: Pull To Lock Brake
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 13.2 Pull to lock Brakes 13.2.1 Brakes adjustment Loosen screw A using a 10mm wrench or ratchet; As needed, move the brake assembly B forward or backward; Tighten screw A. Figure 41 : Adjustment and Applying Brakes 13.2.2 To apply brakes... -
Page 39: Anti-Tip Tubes
Ensure both anti-tippers are adjusted to the same mounting hole. Physipro recommends anti-tippers for all wheelchairs Always verify if the anti-tippers are at a proper height after making any adjustments or modifications to the wheelchair in order to ensure the safety of the user. -
Page 40: Seat Positioning Strap
XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 15. Seat Positioning Strap 15.1 Seat Positioning Strap It’s very important to adjust the seat positioning strap properly to maximize comfort and safety. To adjust the length of the strap, you must slide the strap A into the plastic buckle B in order to lengthen or shorten the belt. -
Page 41: Unfolding The Wheelchair
Owners manual ENGLISH 16.2 Unfolding the Wheelchair Place your hand on the top of the seat rail Ensure your fingers and thumbs are pointed inside of the wheelchair Press downward on the top of the seat rail until the wheelchair is fully open and the seat rails fully seated. -
Page 42: Folding Backrest (Optional)
The anchorage rings of the wheelchair do not substitute for the restraining system certified by Transport Canada. PHYSIPRO is not responsible for the risks undertaken when using the wheelchair as a seat in public or private transportation. Failure to follow these warnings may cause damage to your chair, a fall, tip-over or loss of... -
Page 43: Appendix A Seat-To-Floor Height
Owners manual ENGLISH Appendix A - Seat-to-floor Height XL5 standard model including pediatric format (26 inches not available in pediatric format) Wheels positioning Define the height difference between the front and rear of the wheelchair according to the desired seat angle. - Page 44 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Front Seat to Floor Height Standard Frame - Short Fork Front wheel diameter 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" POSITION 15 ½ 15 ½ 16 ½ 16 ½ 17 ½ 16 ½ 17 ½ 18 ½...
- Page 45 7" 8" POSITION 15 ½ 15 ½ 13 ½ 13 ½ 14 ½ 13 ½ 14 ½ 15 ½ XL5 ci Hemi Frame - Short Fork Front wheel diameter 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" POSITION 15 ½ 15 ½ 11 ½...
- Page 46 The tilt degrees listed in the table above were determined according to a depth of 16". The angle of tip of the XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair must not exceed 15°. A greater angle could reduce the stability of the wheelchair.
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Page 47: Appendix B Xl5 And Xl5Ci Wheelchair Depth Chart
Owners manual ENGLISH Appendix B - XL5 AND XL5ci WHEELCHAIR DEPTH CHART FOLDING FRAME Standard Double SELECTED POSSIBLE SELECTED POSSIBLE FRONT FRAME DEPTH ADJUSTMENT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT PEDIATRIC 12" 12" - 13" PEDIATRIC 13" 12" - 13" MINI 14" 15" - 16"... -
Page 48: Maintenance Guide
ENGLISH Maintenance Guide Maintenance is an essential part to keeping the XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair in good working order. By doing so, you will maximize its operational life and ensure it is always safe to use. Do not forget to have a qualified professional inspect your wheelchair twice a year. - Page 49 Owners manual ENGLISH Every Each Each Checklist Time of Week Month Receipt Months Armrests § Check if armrests are secured properly and still comfortable. Footrests § Check if footplates are worn. Upholstery § Check if seat, backrests and armrests are worn; §...
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Page 50: Warranty
Tires, inner tubes, comfort upholsteries, armrests, seat covers, backrest covers and ball bearings. Physipro inc. agrees to repair or replace any inoperative or defective part for the duration of the warranty period. To enjoy this warranty service, please contact Physipro Inc. or an authorized dealer. -
Page 51: December
Physipro inc. shall not be held responsible for the misuse of the tie-down devices and restraining systems or for any tie-down device and restraining system that do not comply with applicable rules and regulations. - Page 52 Seating and Mobility Solutions Canada Europe 370, 10th South Avenue Village des entrepreneurs Sherbrooke (Quebec) 461, rue Saint-Léonard J1G 2R7 49000 Angers Canada France 1 800 668-2252 02 41 69 38 01 info@physipro.com contact@physipro.fr...