Summary of Contents for Motion Composites PLATINE 1
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User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL User manual Ultralight Folding Wheelchair SOMETHING HAD TO BE DONE. WE DID IT!
If you are unable to Shaping the future of aluminum. understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact your Motion Composites dealer or customer support at 1- (450) 588- 6555; 1-866-650-6555 (Canada); 1-877-667-6811 (USA) before Thanks to hydroforming, a revolutionary method of shaping attempting to use this wheelchair.
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual ANTI-TIPPERS Table of contents REAR WHEELS AXLES 9.8.1 QUICK-RELEASE AXLES 9.8.2 FIXED AXLES WELCOME TO PLATINE SEAT SLINGS CONTACTING US 9.10 PUSH HANDLES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR PLATINE TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE 10.1...
Motion Composites manufactures different models of wheelchairs to meet the needs of the end users. PLATINE However, Motion Composites is not a health care advisor, and we are not aware about the individual condition or needs of the wheelchair user. Therefore,...
ALWAYS have the chair serviced or repaired to contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a correct the problem before using the chair. Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact 3. ALWAYS have your wheelchair completely inspected and information on previous page).
Frame Folding with Aluminum Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact Hydroformed cross brace information on previous page). Material Material 6061 & 7000 series...
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual Label Locations Do not remove or alter any labels on the wheelchair. If the label is damaged, replace it with a new one. PLATINE 51192 51189 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT STABILITY WARNING Various adjustments like seat height/depth, back...
Always use anti-tippers each time you modify or adjust your Motion Composites is not responsible for any damages or wheelchair. Any change may make it easier to tip backward. . injuries caused by the misuse of this wheelchair.
You might not think you could counteract methods. this tendency by moving the rear wheels backward. Your authorized Motion Composites dealer will be able to give you Always ask a healthcare provider to learn safe transfer expert, personalized advice in such matters.
ALWAYS unlock and rotate anti-tippers up and out of 8.2.7 Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills the way so they do not prevent you from executing this maneuver. NEVER attempt to climb or descend a curb or step Ramps of 10 feet (3 meters) or less in length: more than 4”...
This could user in the wheelchair . cause severe injuries. Motion Composites recognizes that wheelchair users may , on occasion, have no other choice and will need to be moved up or down a flight of stairs or will need to How to use your PLATINE be lifted.
• Pull lever (1) (Fig. 5) upwards to release the system. Fig. 3a Fig. 3b • Rotate the armrest all the way up and PLATINE 1 down. To reinstall the armrests in closed position: • Rotate the armrests downward until the front slide plate enters in the armrest receiver and snaps into place.
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual Anti-Tippers 9.5.3 Swing-Away Armrests Fig. 7 WARNING Motion To remove the armrests from the wheelchair Composites strongly (Fig. 7): recommends the use of • Lift them straight up to release the armrest. anti-tippers • To reinstall the armrests, insert then back in the armrest receiver (1) until they set into •...
• Check tire pressure with a tire gauge. Composites dealer. • Verify recommended tire pressure, which is indicated on the Motion Composites offers push handles that are integrated to tire. the back canes or bolt-on push handles. Motion Composites • Inflate if pressure is below recommended amount as labelled recommends that you DO NOT use non-Motion Composites on the sidewall.
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual 10.5 Backrest 10.5.4 Adjusting the Backrest Height • Loosen the screw (1) (Fig. 12) that holds the back upholstery . 10.5.1 Removing/Installing the Back Canes • Pull backrest upholstery down several centimeters in order to Fig.
10.5.6 Installing/Removing Adjustable Tension 10.6.2 Adjusting the height of Flip-back and T Back Upholstery armrests • To remove the • Flip lever (1) (Fig. 15) adjustable Tension left or right to unlock Back Upholstery , the armrest. use the same •...
It may be difficult to unfold the wheelchair if the seat upholstery has been installed too tight. 10.8.1 Replacing Seat Upholstery PLATINE 1 - Fig. 24 PLATINE 2 - Fig. 24 SLIDE-ON SLING • Remove end cap (1) (Fig. 17).
• Tighten the upper lock nut (1) while holding the stem bolt (11) from the bottom to prevent the fork from turning. • Replace the cap (3) and screw (1). • Replace the caster housing into the frame (if it was removed). PLATINE 1 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 PLATINE 2 Fig.
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual 10.11 Rear wheels 10.10.4 Adjusting the caster housing angle • All four wheels should be touching the floor. 10.11.1 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles • Use a set square and place it on the ground and along the Fig.
• Slide the wheel lock to the desired If you are unable to adjust the anti-tippers to the proper position. height, contact your Motion Composites dealer to • Tighten screws (1) to a snug fit. Final replace your anti-tipper for another size.
: available by the auto industry . Motion Composites cannot, and I. Comfort pads for armrests and calf supports, as well as slip- does not, recommend any wheelchair transporting systems.
Rear tire and inner tube. • limit or exclude any right you have against the person who sold the Motion composites product to you if that person has • Parts serviced by the manufacturer or service center: breached their sales contract with you.
User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual Maintenance and Safety DECLARATION OF Inspection Checklist CONFORMITY At every use Name and Address of Product Owner Motion Composites Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight. 519 J-Oswald-Forest Suite 101, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0...
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Tools Allen keys: 2,5 mm 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm Keys: 10 mm 11 mm 1/2’’ (13 mm) For Quick Release: 7/16’’ (11 mm) 3/4’’ (19 mm) 1’’ 1/16 (27 mm) Other: Wrench Phillips screwdriver Tableau de conversion Pouces Métrique Pouces Métrique...
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User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual Appendix TABLE “FRONT SEAT -TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS” PLATINE Roue de 4” Config* Roue de 5” Config* Roue de 6” Config* Roue de 7” Config* Roue de 8” Config 13¾ Std & 4” P1 Std & 5” P2 Std &...
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Notes T (450) 588-6555 - 1 866 650-6555 F (450) 588-0200 If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheel- chair as directed in the manual, you may fall, tip over or lose control info@motioncomposites.com of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or damage the wheelchair...
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Motion Composites 160 Armand Majeau, sud, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0 T: 1-866-650-6555 F: (450) 588-0200 support@motioncomposites.com www.motioncomposites.com T (450) 588-6555 - 1 866 650-6555 F (450) 588-0200 If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheel- chair as directed in the manual, you may fall, tip over or lose control info@motioncomposites.com...
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