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  • Page 1 WHEELCHAIR USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sonic Wheelchair! The advanced design of the Sonic ensures many years of enhanced trouble-free mobility. Correct use improves your mobility and quality of life. Your safety is important to us. Please read this owner’s manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual to identify warnings and important information.

  • Page 4: Pre Ride Safety Check

    If you discover a problem, contact your authorized provider for assistance. WARNING! Never exceed the maximum permissible load – see below. SPECIFICATION Model Reference Sonic 18 Self Propel Sonic 20 Self Propel Sonic 18 Transit Sonic 20 Transit User Weight (Max) 20 st.

  • Page 5: Components Of The Wheelchair

    COMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR Push Handle Folding Backrest Attendant Handle Brake Armpad Folding Backrest Lever 10. Adjustable Armrest Rear Wheel 11. Seat Wheel Hand Brake 12. Footrest Foot Tipper 13. Heel Strap Front Wheel 14. Footplate Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before using the scooter.

  • Page 6: Operation - Warnings For Safe Use

    GENERAL SAFETY – WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE WARNING! Disobey the instructions which are described in this manual may result in damage to the wheelchair or body injuries to the user; WARNING! Avoid using your wheelchair on roads; WARNING! Do not use your wheelchair on sand, rough terrain or wet and slippery surfaces;...
  • Page 7 WARNING! For suitable protection of potential obstruction the footrests should be a minimum of 7cm clear of the ground; WARNING! Never stand on the footrests, this will cause the wheelchair to tip over and injure the user (Fig 5.0.1); Fig 5.0.1 WARNING! Always place the wheelchair on a stable, flat surface and engage the Wheel Hand Brakes before transferring to or from the wheelchair;...

  • Page 8: Operation - Operating Your Wheelchair

    OPERATION – OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR  You will have to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn the safest methods to develop the daily activities in accordance to your life style. Consult your medical advisor or therapist for assistance by developing safe and effective techniques for your daily activities and your physical possibilities.
  • Page 9 CURBS AND PAVEMENTS  When going up a curb the attendant can help you in two different ways, however we advised you to do it the first way. METHEOD ONE for going up a pavement you and the attendant reach the pavement facing forward.

  • Page 10: Operation - Folding & Unfolding

    STAIRS  Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little help from two attendants it is possible to climb up and down the stairs. Assessment of the weight that has to be moved should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this manoeuvre. ...
  • Page 11 FOLDING WHEELCHAIR  Fold away the footplates and remove the footrests.  Stand next to the wheelchair.  Place one hand at the front in the middle of the seat upholstery and one hand at the rear side in the middle of the seat upholstery. Pull the seat upholstery straight up (Fig 7.2.1). Fig 7.2.1 FOLDING FOOTPLATE ...

  • Page 12: Operation - Disassembly & Assembly

    FOLDING THE BACKREST  The backrest is quick and easy to fold for storage and when transporting the wheelchair.  Stand behind the wheelchair and squeeze the two black levers (Fig 7.4.1) together and at the same time fold down the backrest. ...
  • Page 13 FITTING THE FOOTREST  Stand in front of the wheelchair.  Place the footrest with and angle of 90 degrees back onto the wheelchair brackets (Fig 8.2.1) and push the footrest downwards.  Swing away the footrest to the front until you hear a click. This click confirms that the footrest is locked in position.

  • Page 14: Operation - Comfort Adjustments

    OPERATION – COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT  Remove the footrest from off the wheelchair.  Loosen the allen key screw situated on the rear of the footrest tube (Fig 9.1.1) and adjust footrest to the desired height.  Fully re-tighten the allen screw. ...

  • Page 15: Operation - Using The Brakes

    10.0 OPERATION – USING THE BRAKES  The brakes on the wheelchair can be operated by either the Attendant Handle Brake Lever or the Wheel Hand Brake Lever. Note the Wheel Hand Brake Lever should always be used for when transferring to and from the wheelchair. WARNING! Always use the Wheel Hand Brake when transferring to and from the wheelchair, for when the lock is to be used for a long period of time, or for when the lock is to be used when wheelchair is on any slope/gradient.

  • Page 16: Maintence & Daily Checking

    10.2 USE OF ATTENDANT HANDLE BRAKE  The Attendant brake has been fitted to allow the wheelchair attendant to brake the wheelchair if required. If the brake is to be locked for longer periods of time or for when transferring to and from the wheelchair then the Wheel Hand brake should be used. ...

  • Page 17: Basic Troubleshooting

    11.4 UPHOLSTERY  Check the textile for holes, cracks and worn spots.  Check the upholstery-mounting grommets to make sure that they are all correctly aligned and secure. 11.5 CLEANING  Clean the upholstery, chassis and plastic components on the wheelchair regularly with a mild soap and water.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    13.0 WARRANTY RRANTY WARRANTY POLICY: LIMITED WARRANTY. IMPORTANT NOTICE – TO ENSURE THIS WARRANTY IS VALIDATED IT HAS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO ONE REHAB WITHIN 14 DAYS OF PURCHASE 13.1 TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Two years on structural frame components; Structural Frame Components, including;...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    13.4 SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Your original receipt will be necessary as proof of purchase before any warranty performances are rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by One Rehab or failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, commercial use or by anyone other than an...

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