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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    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 NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TILTING THE WHEELCHAIR ........... 8 DESCENDING A CURB ............8 CLIMBING A CURB ..............9 DESCENDING STAIRS ............9 COMPONENT WARNINGS ..........10 ANTI-TIP WHEELS ............... 10 ARMRESTS ................10 BACK CANES ............... 10 FASTENERS................. 10 NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 4: Notice - Read Before Use

    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. WARNING NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 5: General

    (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners, or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the rider or others. damage to your chair). Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you find and correct the problem. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 6: Changes And Adjustments

    Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your chair, CENTER OF GRAVITY while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a "wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur. WARNING NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 7: Rolling Backwards

    A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may depression). damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to fall. If You Must Reach Or Lean: NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 8: Transfers

    Never push or propel the chair with the seat tilted in a Stay at the rear of the chair. forward position. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step, turn the chair around and pull it backward. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 9: Climbing A Curb

    Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so that The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for each stair, until the front casters clear the curb or step. you reach the landing. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 10: Component Warnings

    Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to chair parts. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 11: Footrests

    Make sure the rider cannot slide down in the wheelchair seat. rider or others. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or suffocate due to pressure from the belts. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 12: Rear Wheel Axles

    Make sure wheel locks are embedded in tires at least 1/8 expect it. inch when locked. 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. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 13: Features

    Multi position caster fork • Seat to Floor: 13.75” – 19” • Northern Lite seat cushion and seat upholstery • Rear Wheels: 20”, 22” or 24” airless or pneumatic Quick release removable rear wheels with aluminum Caster Size: 4”, 6”, 8” urethane •...

  • Page 14: Safety Inspection Checklist

    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. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 15 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 NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 16: 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. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 17: Labels

    Labels Northern Lite WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT WEIGHT CAPACITY THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM 250 LBS. (114 kgs) IN PLACE. UNIT MAY TIP REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL BACKWARDS. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 18: Folding And Unfolding The Chair For Saving Space [Figure 1]

    Watch out not to apply more force than necessary to fold the chair, standing on the folded frame or pressing the chair against a wall or barrier to fold it may cause damage. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 19: Foot Rests

    2. Foot Rests Flip up foot plates and adjusting foot rest heights [Figure 2] NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 20 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. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 21 Adjusting and removing T-style arm rests [Figure 4] T-STYLE ARM WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HAS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB WHICH MAKES IT EASY TO CHANGE HEIGHTS WITH DURABILITY AND STRENGTH. THE RELEASE LEAVER MAKES IT EASIER TO COMPLETELY REMOVE THE ARM. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 22 This should only be done with the consultation of a health care advisor. 1. Lift the flap on the back upholstery which is held in place by Velcro. 2. Adjust the straps underneath according to the client’s desired position. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 23 3. Make sure the button clicks back into place (will be visible when fixed in place) in the setting closest to the desired height. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 24 Slide back sling upholstery down and fix in position with rear bolts (E) h. Replace the lower tie wraps. Important Note – The adjustment on each side of the chair should be exactly equal. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 25 Tighten screws. To engage wheel lock, push handle (D) forward for the Push to Lock or pull the handle rearward for the Pull to lock version until the mechanism locks in place. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 26 Set axle at desired height using pre-set holes in the fork. c. Replace and tighten bolt. d. Repeat on other side. 7. Camber The angle of rear wheels relative 10. Swingaway leg rest operation NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 27 To remove the elevating legrest, pull up onto the handle latch releasing the mechanism from the hanger and swing the elevating legrest outwards or inwards. b. Pull up on legrest to remove from wheelchair. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    In some circumstances, it may be necessary to return your out. wheelchair to Future Mobility for repairs. Use multipurpose disinfectant to spray seat, scrub with soft brush if needed. Test an inconspicuous area first for color-fastness. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 29 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. 11. Axles and Pivot Joints NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 30: 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. NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...

  • Page 31: Limitations

    FMHI shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoeve NORTHERN LITE USER MANUAL REV.03 NORTHEN LITE...
  • Page 32 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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