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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION FUTURE MOBILITY HEALTHCARE INC. APPRECIATES YOUR FEEDBACK Supplier: Please give this manual to the user of the wheelchair. User: Please read this entire manual before using this wheelchair. Thank you for choosing Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COMPONENT WARNINGS..........11 ANTI-TIP WHEELS ..............11 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARMRESTS ................11 BACK CANES ................ 11 CONTACT INFORMATION ..........2 FASTENERS ................11 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............. 3 FOOTRESTS ................12 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ..........5 POSITIONING BELTS ............12 CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS ......
  • Page 4 ELEVATING FOOTREST UPGRADED DUAL SWINGAWAY 26 SERVICE AND REPAIR ............46 6] ..26 CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ............46 NSTALLING OOTREST PGRADED WINGAWAY IGURE ..........26 20 WARRANTY ..............48 OOTPLATE ENGTH DJUSTMENT ........26 LIFETIME................48 HANGING NGLE OF LEVATING EGREST CHAIR BACK..............

  • Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use

    WARNING NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE The term “WARNING” are hazards or unsafe practices that CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the requirements of the wheelchair user.

  • Page 6: General

    General TO REDUCE THE RISK USER WEIGHT LIMIT WARNING WARNING BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds for a combined weight chair by your health care advisor. of rider and items carried.

  • Page 7: Changes And Adjustments

    Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked. CENTER OF GRAVITY When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully. WARNING CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side depends on its center of gravity and stability. WARNING How your chair is set up, the options you select and the changes If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of...

  • Page 8: Rolling Backwards

    Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti- while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" tip tubes locked in place. as a fall or tip-over may occur.

  • Page 9: Transfers

    NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your Learn how to position your body and how to support chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of control. yourself during a transfer. Beware Of: Have someone help you until you know how to do a Wet or slippery surfaces.

  • Page 10: Descending A Curb

    DESCENDING A CURB Stay behind the chair. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that the front casters clear the curb or step. WARNING Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step as soon as you are sure they are past the edge.

  • Page 11: Component Warnings

    COMPONENT WARNINGS ANTI-TIP WHEELS ARMRESTS WARNING WARNING Anti-tip wheels can help keep your chair from tipping over Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair. backward in most normal conditions. NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose Future Mobility Healthcare Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip or break.

  • Page 12: Footrests

    Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause Make sure the rider cannot slide down in the wheelchair damage to chair parts. seat. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or you can.

  • Page 13: Rear Wheel Axles

    An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting wheel locks when you transfer to or from your chair. in a fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on to the rider or others.

  • Page 14: Features

    GENERAL Features FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS • 3-48 degrees of tilt • Seat Widths: 15”- 24” • 6-36 degrees of recline (optional) • Seat Depths: 15” - 24” • Incredible low 13 seat-to-floor height • Overall Seat Width: Seat width + 9.5 •...

  • Page 15: Safety Inspection Checklist

    GENERAL Safety Inspection Checklist Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Item GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) FRAME AND CROSSING TUBES Inspect for loose or missing hardware Inspect for bent frame or cross-tubes WHEEL LOCKS...
  • Page 16 GENERAL If equipped, quick-release axles lock properly No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes HANDRIMS Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling FRONT CASTERS/FORKS Inspect caster fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual stop Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles or binds to a stop.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    GENERAL Troubleshooting Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame.

  • Page 18: Labels

    THE TILT POSITION. USER WEIGHT IN PLACE 350 LBS MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY 350 LBS. (159 kgs) REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL CAPELLA 45 WARNING TILT USE CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT WHEN PROPELLING THIS CHAIR IN THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM THE TILT POSITION. USER WEIGHT...

  • Page 19: Service And Repair

    GENERAL Service and Repair Please contact the dealership or supplier from where the wheelchair was purchased for service and moderate repair. In some circumstances, it may be necessary to return your wheelchair to Future Mobility for repairs. Contact Future Mobility directly by telephone, fax, or e-mail to obtain information regarding repair at Future Mobility facilities. You will be asked by the Customer Service Representative for the serial number that is affixed to the wheelchair.

  • Page 20: Tire Size

    GENERAL Tire size All tires available for the Capella / Capella 45 are marked with their size on the sidewall.

  • Page 21: Tilt Mechanism

    TILT MECHANISM Tilt Mechanism Activating the Tilt Mechanism [Figure 1] Grasp the tilt handle (‘B’) located on the stroller handle (‘A’) Pull up on handle to release the wheelchair from the ‘locked’ position and gently push down on the stroller handle to tilt the chair.

  • Page 22: Style Fixed Arm Rests

    T-STYLE FIXED ARM RESTS T-Style Fixed Arm Rests Installing and removing T-Style Fixed Armrest [Figure 2] Push armrest into the armrest base until lock is engaged into slot (‘A’) For removal, push and hold release lever (`B'), while lifting armrest from the armrest base Note: The T-Style fixed Arm Rest is not adjustable in height...

  • Page 23: Style Arm Rests Height Adjustable

    T-STYLE ARM RESTS ADJUSTABLE T-Style Arm Rests Height Adjustable Adjusting T-Style Arm Height [Figure 3] Pull out the height adjustment latch lever to disengage the holding pin. Lift armrest until desired position is acquired (ranges from 9’’– 13” in ½” increments). Release the height adjustment latch lever to engage the holding pin.

  • Page 24: Flip-Up Arm Rests

    FLIP-UP ARM RESTS Flip-Up Arm Rests Engaging and Disengaging Flip-Up Style Armrest [Figure 4] To engage, push armrest into arm socket until release lever (‘A’) is engaged into slot. For flip-up, push and hold release lever (‘A’), while lifting armrest from arm socket. Figure 4...

  • Page 25: Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway

    FOOTREST UPGRADED DUAL SWINGAWAY Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 5] Position swing-away footrest onto hanger (‘A’) ensuring pivot plug sits flush onto hanger tube. To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch (‘C’) and swing footrest outward. Footplate Length Adjustment Loosen footrest bracket bolt from hole ‘D’.

  • Page 26: Footplate Length Adjustment

    ELEVATING FOOTREST UPGRADED DUAL SWINGAWAY Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 6] Position swing-away footrest onto hanger (‘A’) ensuring pivot plug sits flush onto hanger tube. To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch (‘C’) and swing footrest outward. Footplate Length Adjustment Loosen footrest bracket bolt from slot (‘D’).

  • Page 27: Chair Back

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Chair Back Manufacturer's setting is 90 degrees, with each hole representing 7 degree increments (holes range from 83 degrees to 111 degrees). Remove nut and bolt on both sides of the back post. Move back cane to desired angle and replace nuts and bolts making sure coved spacers are in place. Figure 7...

  • Page 28: T O Fold Down The Back

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH To Adjust Fold Down Back Angle [Figure 8] Manufacturer's setting is 90 degrees, with each hole representing 7 degree increments (holes range from 83 degrees to 111 degrees). Push up on Locking Pin and fold the back away from the holes located for setting the back angle.

  • Page 29: Seat Width And Depth

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Seat Width and Depth Changing Seat Width [Figure 9, Figure 10, Figure 11] Start with either the left side or right side of the wheelchair and remove four (4) 1/4-20 x 1.25” screws (‘C’) and four(4) 1/4-20 nuts(‘E’) from the seat frame(‘A’) (2 in the front and 2 in the back) on the same side.
  • Page 30 SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Repeat step # 3 and #4 and check the overall size of the chair before fully tightening the screws and nuts. Figure 2 Figure 3...
  • Page 31 SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Changing Seat Depth (Capella) [Figure 12] The Capella seat depth is adjusted from the rear of the wheelchair. It has 3 different depths of seat rail which come with the standard configuration. The depth of the seat rails are 15”-16”, 17”-18”, and 19”-20”.

  • Page 32: Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13]

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13] The Capella 45 wheelchair has only one depth of seat rail which come with the standard configuration. The seat depth is adjusted from the front of the chair. To change the seat depth of the wheelchair, the front leg rest hanger must be moved in or out.

  • Page 33: Changing Horizontal Location Of Rear Wheels [Figure 14]

    WHEEL LOCKS Rear Wheels Changing Horizontal Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 14] Remove the Rear wheels following the instructions in section “Removing/Installing Rear Wheels”. Remove two(2) 5/16-18 x 2” socket cap screws and two(2) 5/16-18 nuts from the wheel lock/anti-tip assembly. If the seat depth is increased by 1”...

  • Page 34: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels [Figure 15]

    WHEEL LOCKS Removing/Installing Rear Wheels [Figure 15] Push in the mushroom head (‘A’) of the quick-release axle (‘B’) and pull the axle out through the opening in the center of the rear wheel (‘C) and shaft spacer (‘D’). Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle again and pull the axle out of the rear wheel and shaft spacer.
  • Page 35 WHEEL LOCKS Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. recommends inserting quick-release axles with the detent pin to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact activities [Figure 16]. LOCKING PIN DETENT PIN OUTSIDE OF INSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR QUICK-RELEASE AXLE Figure 16...

  • Page 36: Wheel Locks

    WHEEL LOCKS Wheel Locks Using the wheel locks [Figure 17] WARNING: DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES - injury or damage may occur. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks. Perform one (1) of the following: Push-to-Lock –...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Patient Operated Wheel Locks [Figure 18]

    WHEEL LOCKS Adjusting the Patient Operated Wheel Locks [Figure 18] Disengage the wheel locks (‘A’). Loosen the two (2) cap screws (‘B’) which hold the wheel lock clamps in the above figure that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. Reposition the wheel lock along the wheel lock tube (‘E’) so that when engaged, the wheel lock brake shoe (‘C’) embeds the tire (‘D’)1/8”...

  • Page 38: Front Casters

    FRONT CASTERS Front Casters Replacing/Installing Front Casters [Figure 19] Note: This procedure for replacing with the same size front caster. Remove the nut (‘A’), bolt (‘B’) and spacers (‘C’) which secure the caster to the fork assembly (‘D’). Remove the front caster. Slide in the new 4,5,6,7 or 8 inch front caster into the space between the fork.

  • Page 39: Replacing/Installing Front Forks [Figure 20]

    FRONT CASTERS Replacing/Installing Front Forks [Figure 20] Remove the locknut (‘A’) which secures the caster stem bolt (‘D’) to the caster housing (‘E’). Drop the front caster and fork assembly out of the caster housing. Remove the locknut (‘B’) which secures the caster stem to the fork (‘C’) Also Remove the bearing (‘F’), Fork spacer seal (‘G’) and nylon spacer (‘H’) Follow REPLACING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTERS guide in this section to remove the front caster from the fork assembly.

  • Page 40: Replacing/Installing Front Fork Assembly [Figure 21, Figure 22]

    FRONT CASTERS Replacing/Installing Front Fork Assembly [Figure 21, Figure 22] Insert the caster fork assembly into the wheelchair main side rail opening as shown in Figure Important: Ensure the caster fork is 90° perpendicular to the flat surface Insert the 1/4-20 x 1” socket head cap screw (‘A’) through the wheelchair main side rail opening and caster stem housing as shown in Figure 6c.

  • Page 41: Seat To Floor

    SEAT TO FLOOR Seat to Floor Follow the values in the table below to achieve the desired seat to floor height. Ensure that no weight is on the wheelchair while performing the operations Ensure after changing the seat to floor height the caster stem fork is 90º (perpendicular) to the floor. STF FRONT [in”] REAR WHEEL [in”) AXLE PLATE HOLE...
  • Page 42 SEAT TO FLOOR SHORT 15.00 SHORT 15.00 SHORT 15.00 LONG 15.50 LONG 15.50 LONG 15.50 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 17.00 LONG 17.00...
  • Page 43 SEAT TO FLOOR LONG 17.50 LONG 17.50 LONG 18.00 LONG 19.00 Figure 24 Figure 23...

  • Page 44: Anti-Tippers

    ANTI-TIPPERS Anti-Tippers WARNING: After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers WARNING: Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in this section of the manual for correct usage and adjustment.

  • Page 45: Installing Anti-Tippers [Figure 25]

    ANTI-TIPPERS Installing Anti-Tippers [Figure 25] Bolt the anti-tip assembly (‘B’) onto the anti-tip mount tube weldment (‘A’) at the desired height Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor. If the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor is not 1-1/2”...

  • Page 46: Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway 26 Service And Repair

    Hang to dry the covers, do not machine dry or In some circumstances, it may be necessary to return your wring out. wheelchair to Future Mobility for repairs. Use multipurpose disinfectant to spray seat, scrub with soft brush if needed. 540-um 1024402 REV.10REV DATE: 12/18/2018 Capella/Capella45...
  • Page 47 Do not use cleaning products without consulting the products’ once a month instructions and taking appropriate precautions for human Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto exposure to chemicals. wax every three months. 540-um 1024402 REV.10REV DATE: 12/18/2018 Capella/Capella45...

  • Page 48: For Two (2) Years

    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. 540-um 1024402 REV.10REV DATE: 12/18/2018 Capella/Capella45...

  • Page 49: Warranty Procedures

    FMHI shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoeve 540-um 1024402 REV.10REV DATE: 12/18/2018 Capella/Capella45...
  • Page 50 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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