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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Contact Information

    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. Customer Service Canada 3223 Orlando Dr. Mississauga ON L4V 1C5 Phone: (888) 737-4011 or (905) 671-1661 Fax: (905) 671-3377 e-mail: customerservice@futuremobility.ca www.futuremobility.ca UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 3 ATTENDANT WARNINGS ..........13 CUSHION INSTALLATION ............39 DESCENDING A CURB ............13 TIE-DOWNS ................40 CLIMBING A CURB ..............13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............41 DESCENDING STAIRS............13 MAINTENANCE ..............42 COMPONENT WARNINGS ..........15 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ........42 UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............. 44 SERVICE AND REPAIR ............44 CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ............44 WARRANTY ................46 LIFETIME ................. 46 FOR TWO (2) YEARS .............. 46 FOR (90) DAYS ................ 46 LIMITATIONS ................46 WARRANTY PROCEDURES ........... 46 UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 5: Parts Of The Wheelchair

    PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR Back Post Rear Wheel Back Upholstery Back Post Grip Anti-tip Seat Sling Wrap Flip-back Armrest Wheel Lock Side Frame 10. Caster Fork 11. Caster Wheel 12. Swing Away Footrest 13. Composite Footplate 14. Cross Brace UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 6: Notice – Read Before Use

    Review the warnings often. WARNING The term “WARNING” are hazards or unsafe practices that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 7: Label Locations

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  • Page 8: General Warnings

    Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe use best suited to your level of function and ability. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure you can do it safely. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 9: Safety Checklist

    Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen fasteners of your chair. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 10: Center Of Gravity

    Use extra care when you move your chair backward. Your chair is most stable when you propel yourself forward. You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 11: Reaching Or Leaning

    Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose control of your chair. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of control. Beware Of: Wet or slippery surfaces. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 12: Transfers

    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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 13: Attendant Warnings

    Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level. DESCENDING STAIRS WARNING Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down stairs. Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 14 A second attendant stands on the third step from the top and grasps the hanger receiver or front most part of the seat rail. 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 15: Anti-Tip Wheels

    At these you can. times, make sure anti-tip tubes are up, out of the way. FOOTRESTS ARMRESTS WARNING WARNING Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 16: Positioning Belts

    The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such likely it is that your chair will tip over backward. a device. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 17: 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 18: Wheelchair Set-Up And Adjustments

    Slide top armrest pad up or down to desired height and ‘click’ into position. Turn the release knob (B) clock-wise to lock the armpost. Push arm pad to check that it is locked firmly into place. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 19: Center Pivot Swingaway Footrest

    Remove bolt (D) which holds the extension tube in place. 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 20: Dual Swingaway Footrest

    Remove bolt (D) which holds the extension tube in place. 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 21: Dual Push Swingaway Footrest

    Remove bolt (D) which holds the extension tube in place. 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 22: 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 23: Caster And Fork Assembly

    Replace dust cover to caster housing. Caster Height Adjustment Loosen and remove axle bolt from caster (I). Set axle at desired height using pre-set holes in the fork. Replace and tighten bolt. Repeat on other side. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 24 To reverse the caster housing, the left housing should be mounted on the right side of the frame. The right housing should be mounted on the left side of the frame. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 25: 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 26: Rear Wheel Axle (Fixed Bolt)

    Proper axle sleeves adjustment should be maintained for optimum performance of the wheelchair. To adjust the play in the wheel, turn the nut (C) clock-wise to tighten. There should only be zero to ten thousandths of an inch (.010") of play. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 27: Rear Wheel Axle Position Placement

    Insert rear wheel into new position (See Installing Rear Wheel in previous section). Repeat steps on other side. 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 28: Front Seat To Floor Set-Up Chart

    FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR SET-UP CHART UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
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  • Page 31: Rear Wheel Mount Position

    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. STABLE UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 32: Folding And Unfolding Thr Wheelchair

    Press down on the seat rail and the seat upholstery with the entire hand. DO NOT place any part of the hand under the seat rail. Both seat rails must lock into the seat rail saddles (B) on both side frames. Replace the front swingaway footrests if required. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 33: Seat Sling

    Slide the seat sling (C) with plastic retaining rods from the channels in the seat rails. Reinsert the new seat sling (C) and plastic retaining rods into the channels in the seat rails. Replace the end caps and screws. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 34: Rear Anti-Tips

    Pull the sleeve (C) 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
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  • Page 36 Adjusting Fixed Anti-tips Press release button (C) IN and slide the anti-tipper wheel up or down to achieve the 1 ½ to 2-inches clearance. Check to make sure that the release buttons are fully engaged in adjustment holes. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 37: Backrest

    Position the back rest in the desired location matching the holes in the mounting plate (D). The center hole is set at 90° and the hole spacing is 7° on either side. Replace and tighten bolt (C). Repeat for other side. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 38: Back Upholstery

    Replace the backrest to the mounting plates matching the holes in the lower support tube. Replace and tighten bolts (A). Replace the lower tie wraps. Important Note – The adjustment on each side of the chair should be exactly equal. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 39: Wheel Locks

    Pull to lock version until the mechanism locks in place. CUSHION INSTALLATION Place cushion on seat sling with hook material side down. The pommel of the cushion should be in front. Press cushion into place. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 40: Tie-Downs

    Manufacturer vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraint. If the wheelchair is used for transport, it must be used in a forward-facing seating position. The rider must not weigh more than 275 lbs. Front attachment point (B) and rear attachment point (A) UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 41: 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 42: 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 43 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 UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 44: General Maintenance

    Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto You will be asked by the Customer Service Representative wax every three months. for the serial number that is affixed to the wheelchair. Axles and Pivot Joints UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 45 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. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 46: Warranty

    Future Mobility Dealer. workmanship for two years. WARRANTY PROCEDURES If within this warranty period the product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at FMHI discretion. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
  • Page 47 FMHI shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever. UM1340 REV02 STELLATO II...
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