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.
FOOTRESTS................. 12 POSITIONING BELTS ............12 QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ............12 TABLE OF CONTENTS REAR WHEEL AXLES ............12 CONTACT INFORMATION ..........2 REAR WHEEL LOCKS ............13 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............. 3 ................14 EATURES NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ..........5 ..........
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SERVICE AND REPAIR ............37 CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ............37 WARRANTY ..............39 LIFETIME ................39 FOR TWO (2) YEARS ............. 39 FOR (90) DAYS ..............39 LIMITATIONS ............... 40 WARRANTY PROCEDURES ..........40...
WARNING NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE The term “WARNING” are hazards or unsafe practices that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS persons. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. provides a choice of many wheelchair styles to meet the requirements of the wheelchair user.
General BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this USER WEIGHT LIMIT chair by your health care advisor. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the WARNING limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds for a combined weight what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS The Most Important Adjustments Are: The position of the rear wheels. The more you move the rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will WARNING tip over backward. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of The position of the carriage.
You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits an object and stops rolling. RAMPS AND SLOPES Propel your chair slowly and smoothly. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in place.
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip. when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
Turn the chair around and gently lower front casters to the DESCENDING STAIRS ground WARNING CLIMBING A CURB Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down stairs. WARNING Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs. Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step The person at the rear is in control.
COMPONENT WARNINGS ANTI-TIP WHEELS NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose or break. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main WARNING frame. Anti-tip wheels can help keep your chair from tipping over backward in most normal conditions. BACK CANES Future Mobility Healthcare Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip Tubes:...
FOOTRESTS A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider from sliding down in the seat. Consult with the rider’s doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such WARNING a device. Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate.
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of balance of your chair. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more likely it is that your chair will tip over backward. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear axle set-up for your chair.
ARMRESTS 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 CASTER LOCKS...
ARMRESTS CLEANING Clean seat backrest and armrests Please Note: Visual inspection of all parts for any deformation,corrosion,breakage.Check all fasteners on a regular basic to ensure that all connections remain secure. Troubleshooting Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly...
ARMRESTS Arms WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. REMOVING ARM ASSEMBLY Lift the arm latch up with index finger such that the arm assembly is able to rotate Rotate the arm assembly upwards to the position show in the figure in lower right corner.
ARMRESTS ARM INSTALATION AND ADJUSTMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED PERSON Right Arm Assembly Arm Stop Arm Latch Left Arm Assembly Removing Arm Assembly FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1...
ARMRESTS INSTALLING ARM ASSEMBLY Orient the arm assembly in a manner such that the arm latch and arm pads are oriented away from the back frame as shown below Gently slide the arm assembly onto the arm pivot rod until it comes to a stop. One should notice that the space between the two metal plates on the arm body should line up with the nylon spacer.
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ARMRESTS Left Arm Assembly Right Arm Assembly Arm Pivot Arm Stop Arm Latch Installing Arm Assembly FIGURE 3 After ANY adjustments, cleaning,repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur.
BACK Back WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY Gently grasp the back upholstery from the sides and slide the upholstery up the back assembly until the upholstery becomes loose and is independent from the commode.
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BACK Back Upholstery Back Assembly Replacing Back Upholstery FIGURE 5...
BACK ADJUSTING BACK ASSEMBLY HEIGHT Remove the snap clip on both sides of the back assembly Adjust the position of the back assembly to the desired height on the receiver post and hold the back assembly in place. Place the snap clip back into the back assembly to secure the assembly to the receiver post. Ensure the hole used by the snap clip is at the same position on both sides such that the back assembly is straight and not at an angle.
SEAT INSTALLATION Seat Installation TO INSTALL THE SEA T T SEA Slide the rear of the seat over the rear cross tube as the front of the seat is lowered onto the frame Rear brackets have to hook on welded nests on tube Lower the front of the seat until the front seat brackets nestle onto the front support cross tubes.
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SEAT INSTALLATION SEAT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DETAIL A DETAIL A FIGURE 8 PERSON BACK HOOKED BRACKET SHOWN IN RED BRACKET HAS TO BE ENGAGED WITH THE SAFETY PIN PRESENTED IN BLUE;(2 PINS AT THE BACK)
SEAT INSTALLATION Installing the Potty Removal of the potty is achieved by sliding the Potty rearward from the chair. Reinserting potty is achieved by pushing the potty into the wire slider until it’s fully positioned and engaged FIGURE 9 POTTY HAS TO SLIDE INSIDE WIRE BRACKET...
SEAT INSTALLATION Footrest Remove the front rigging assembly. . Loosen the 1/4-20 x 1/2” socket head button screw which fastens the footrest hanger to the footrest stem. Slide the footrest stem up or down to desired height. There should be approximately 2-3/8” of range for the footrest extension. Re-tighten socket head button screw.
CASTERS Casters After ANY adjustments, cleaning,repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. The Tente casters used on the commode have a unique locking mechanism which is located in each wheel. The mechanism allows the casters to be independently locked in place so that the commode does not move.
Rear wheels After ANY adjustments, cleaning,repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS WARNING If un-mounting, changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the seat-to-floor height is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
USING THE WHEEL LOCKS – SELF PROPELLED ONLY WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving commode with wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES – otherwise injury or damage may occur. Ensure the commode is not moving before engaging the wheel locks. Perform one (1) of the following:- Push-to-Lock –...
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Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied commode is held in place when pushed. 2 SCREWS 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” FIGURE 12 Adjusting Rear Wheel Locks 600 REV04 REV DATE: 12/12/2018 AQUA NTF...
ANTI-TIPPERS – SELF PROPELLED ONLY WARNING After ANY adjustments,repair cleaning 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 for self propelled commodes only. Refer to the chart in this section of the manual for correct usage and adjustment.
INSTALLING ANTI-TIPPERS Insert the Anti Tip assembly into the bottom of the commode frame where the caster position is for the attendant propelled commode. Line up the hole in the back of the frame with one of the holes on the anti tip assembly. Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti-tipper wheels and the ground/floor.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Contact Future Mobility directly by telephone, fax, or e-mail to obtain information regarding repair at Future Mobility Maintaining your chair in good working order will keep it facilities. functioning properly and help extend the working life of the You will be asked by the Customer Service Representative chair.
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Test an inconspicuous area first for color- Axles and Pivot Joints Clean around axles and moving parts WEEKLY fastness. with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. DO NOT USE HOT AIR FOR DRYING. Wipe off or blow away any dust or dirt on axles or DO NOT IMMERSE the cushion or back foam in moving parts.
Warranty LIFETIME Wheelchair Frame and Cross- Brace Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. guarantees the frame and cross brace against defects in material and workmanship for life or for as long as the original purchaser owns the chair. This warranty is void if: The chair is shown to be abused.
LIMITATIONS Tires, Tubes, Caster Wheels, Push-Handles and Grips. Damage from negligence, accident, misuse, or from improper installation or repair. Products modified without written consent from FMHI. Damage from exceeding the wheelchair weight limit. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number label is removed or altered. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the first consumer purchase of this wheelchair through an authorized Future Mobility Dealer.
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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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