Motion Composites PLATINE 1 User Manual

Motion Composites PLATINE 1 User Manual

Ultralight folding wheelchair
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70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL
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70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL
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Ultralight Folding Wheelchair
SOMETHING HAD TO BE DONE. WE DID IT!
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  • Page 1 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!
  • Page 2: Important Information

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    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,...
  • Page 5: Before Use

    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).
  • Page 6: Note To Dealers & Qualified Technicians

    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...
  • Page 7: Label Locations

    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...
  • Page 8: Safety

    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.
  • Page 9: Riding Your 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.
  • Page 10: Ramps, Slopes & Side Hills

    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”...
  • Page 11: Stairs

    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.
  • Page 12: Front Riggings

    • 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.
  • Page 13: Swing-Away Armrests

    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 •...
  • Page 14: Seat Slings

    • 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.
  • Page 15: Backrest

    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.
  • Page 16: Installing/Removing Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

    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 •...
  • Page 17: Adjusting Swing-Away Armrest Height

    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).
  • Page 18: Front Casters, Forks And Fork Stem Assemblies

    • 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.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Caster Housing Angle

    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.
  • Page 20: Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing

    • 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.
  • Page 21: 10.16 Amputee Axle Plate

    : 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.
  • Page 22: Particular Damages

    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.
  • Page 23: Maintenance And Safety Inspection Checklist

    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...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 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 &...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 User 70252-a.1-PLATINE 1-2 USER MANUAL manual...
  • Page 28 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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