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Future Mobility Healthcare GALAXY lite User Manual

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490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • 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 6750 Professional Court Mississauga ON L4V 1X6 Phone: (888) 737-4011 or (905) 671-1661 Fax: (905) 671-3377 e-mail: orderdesk@futuremobility.ca www.futuremobility.ca 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11 ..28 10 F NGAGE AND DISENGAGE ANTI TIPPERS IGURE IGURE ANTI-TIP WHEELS ............11 INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS ..........29 ARMRESTS ............... 11 FOLDING THE ANTI-TIPPERS..........29 BACK CANES ..............11 10 WHEELS LOCKS............... 30 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 4 MAINTENANCE ............... 40 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..........40 CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ........... 40 16 WARRANTY ..............42 LIFETIME ................42 FOR TWO (2) YEARS ............42 FOR (90) DAYS ..............42 LIMITATIONS ..............43 WARRANTY PROCEDURES ..........43 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use

    (such as anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating systems). REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 6: General

    Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 7: Changes And Adjustments

    This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen for help or use a device to extend your reach. fasteners of your chair. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways or rise up off the seat. WHEELIES WARNING 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 8: Ramps And Slopes

    Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the Do not turn or change direction on a slope. rear wheels from rolling. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 9: Attendant Warnings

    Never exceed a tilted position that aligns the backrest ground parallel to the ground. CLIMBING A CURB DESCENDING A CURB WARNING Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step WARNING going FORWARD: Stay behind the chair. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 10: Descending Stairs

    He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by DESCENDING STAIRS 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. WARNING 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 11: Component Warnings

    ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the markings on the heads). Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 12: Footrests

    Make sure the rider cannot slide down in the wheelchair An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out seat. fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 13: Rear Wheel Axles

    NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your chair when it is moving. Doing so may cause you to veer out of control. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 14: Features

    Heel loops elevating leg rests. • Power tilt (optional upgraded version) Weight capacity: 350lbs (159 kg) • • Product weight: 65lbs (including seating • system) Frame Material: Steel • Frame Colours: Black or Silver • 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 15: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Inspect for rips or sagging Inspect for loose or broken hardware 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 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 16 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 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 18: Labels

    Labels Galaxy Lite WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM IN PLACE UNIT MAY TILT BACKWARDS WEIGHT CAPACITY 250 LBS. (114 kgs) REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 19: Seat And Back

    Pull the existing seat upholstery along the seatrail away from the chair until it comes fully out. If required reuse the insert rods on the NEW seat upholstery. Figure 1 Install NEW seat upholstery by reversing steps 1 to 4. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Back Upholstery

    Insert the four (4) mounting screws, four (4) spacers and four (4) nuts to connect the back Figure 2 cane to the side frame. Use two (2) cable ties to attach the back upholstery to the backpost angle bracket. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Back Cane Angle

    Take note of the slot position of the back post angle bracket. Repeat this procedure with the other back post angle bracket and back cane. Figure 3 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 22: Rear Wheels

    Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair, reverse steps 1 to 2. Repeat this procedure for the other rear wheel assembly if required. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 23 Keep locking pins clean. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. recommends inserting Figure 5 quick-release axles with the detent pin to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact activities. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 24: Front Casters

    Tighten the nut, bolt and washers to secure Figure 6 the caster into place. Repeat this procedure for the other front caster wheel assembly if required. To properly tighten caster journal system 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 25: Replacing/Installing Front Forks

    CASTERS guide in this section to remove the front caster from the fork assembly. Place the caster in the new fork and assemble with the caster nut and bolt Secure the new fork and caster assembly in 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 26: Installing Front Fork Assembly

    Secure the caster cup with a flat head screw. Install the front caster by following REPLACING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTERS guide In this section. Ensure the caster fork stem is 90° perpendicular to the flat surface. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 27: Adjusting Front Caster Angle

    Adjust the caster fork assembly angle until the caster stem is aligned with the “L” square (90° to flat surface) Line up hole and insert the cap screw and tighten the main lock-nut Check the fork stem for correct alignment. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 28: Anti-Tippers

    In as much as the anti-tippers are an option on this Wheel chair (you may order with or without the anti- tippers), Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as a safeguard for the wheelchair user. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 29: Installing Anti-Tippers

    FOLDING THE ANTI-TIPPERS Pull the sleeve downward on the tube to release Figure 11 the pin engagement. Rotate the anti-tip assembly upwards until the pin engages at the top position. 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 30: Wheels Locks

    Disengage the wheel locks. CLAMP-ON Wheel Locks – loosen the two (2) socket screws shown in the above figure that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. Reposition the wheel lock so that when engaged, 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 31 Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 until the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire and HOLDS the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when pushed. Figure 13 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 32: Folding The Wheel Chair

    The wheelchair will start to unfold and the seat pan will be taut when the wheel chair is fully open. Push down with force until the seat rails lock on to the frame clamps. Figure 14 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 33: Seat To Floor Adjustment

    Ensure after changing the seat to floor height that the wheelchair is still operational and that no wheel flutter or instability occurs. Ensure after changing the seat to floor height the caster stem fork is 90° (perpendicular) to the floor. Figure 1 Figure 2 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 34 15.50 14.75 SHORT 15.50 14.75 LONG 16.00 15.25 LONG 16.00 15.25 LONG 16.50 16.00 LONG 17.00 16.25 SHORT STANDARD 17.00 15.75 SHORT STANDARD 17.50 17.00 SHORT STANDARD 17.50 17.00 LONG STANDARD 18.00 17.25 LONG STANDARD 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 35 SIDE FRONT WHEEL SIZE SIZE HOLE HOLE SIZE rear FRAME 18.00 17.00 LONG STANDARD 18.00 17.50 LONG STANDARD 18.50 18.25 LONG STANDARD 18.50 18.00 LONG STANDARD 19.00 18.25 LONG STANDARD 19.50 ADJUST 18.25 LONG STANDARD 490 REV04.DATE: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 36: Front Riggings

    Swing the front rigging assembly towards the Figure 17 inside the chair and the swingaway latch should snap into the latch housing. Repeat this procedure for the other front rigging assembly. 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 37 INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGING in this section of the manual. Remove the footplate stem hex bolt. Slide insert plug up or down to desired height. Figure 18 Re-tighten hex bolt. Repeat this procedure for the other footplate assembly. 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 38: Foot Rest

    Foot Rest Adjusting Foot rest height Figure 19 Figure 20 ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT Turn the Galaxy Lite chair sideways so that the footrest stem assembly bolt is easily accessible. Unscrew the bolt that is screwed on the footrest and legrest swing away tubing with a wrench.
  • Page 39 To flip up the foot plates, simply hold the footplate from a free edge and rotate it until the footplate is folded. The footplate can rotate 90 degrees when not in use or to conserve space. Figure 20 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Test an inconspicuous area first for color- wheelchair to Future Mobility for repairs. Contact Future Mobility directly by telephone, fax, or e-mail fastness. to obtain information regarding repair at Future Mobility DO NOT USE HOT AIR FOR DRYING. facilities. 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 41 Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto Do not use cleaning products without consulting the products’ wax every three months. instructions and taking appropriate precautions for human exposure to chemicals. Axles and Pivot Joints 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. guarantees the wheelchair components to be free of defects in material and workmanship for two years. FOR (90) DAYS Cushion and Back Upholstery Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. guarantees the wheelchair cushion and back upholstery to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 90 days. 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...

  • Page 43: Limitations

    FMHI shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoeve 490 REV04.Date: 12/18/18 Galaxy Lite...
  • Page 44 Cut below this line # Warranty Registration Form To validate your Future Mobility HealthCare warranty, please complete the below form and return it the address at the end of this form. Visit online at www.futuremobility.ca for more Future Mobility Products. Name: ____________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________________ City/Country/Postal Code: ________________________________________________...

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