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- Page 1 USER MANUAL FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS motioncomposites.com...
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Page 3: Motion Composites Wheelchair
Dealer: This manual must be given to the user of the Motion Serial Number: composites wheelchair before its first use. User: Prior to using the Motion composites wheelchair, carefully Supplier: read this manual and keep it for future reference Address: For more information about this product, its parts/accessories and the services provided, please visit: www.motioncomposites.com... - Page 4 (Except MOVE model). Motion Composites recognizes that the safest transit option for a wheelchair user is to transfer in an appropriate seat of the vehicle and to use the motor vehicle restraint system.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
7.10.2 ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PUSH HANDLES .....19 CUSHION ..............9 8. ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF ARMREST PAD ............. 9 YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES WHEELCHAIR ...19 LABEL LOCATIONS ........... 10 SERVICE ..............19 5. SAFETY ..............12 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........19 TOOLS NEEDED ............19 PERIODIC CHECKLIST .......... - Page 6 8.11.1 ADJUSTING QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ....26 8.11.2 REPLACING/ADJUSTING HAND RIMS ....26 8.11.3 ADJUSTING THE REAR AXLE HEIGHT ....26 8.11.4 REAR AXLE HEIGHT (MOVE,HELIO A6) ....26 8.11.5 ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL SPACING ....27 8.11.6 CHANGING REAR CAMBER ........27 8.11.7 ADJUSTING THE TOE-IN/TOE-OUT WITH REAR WHEEL CAMBER .........27 8.11.8...
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Page 7: Product Overview
12 Crossbrace 13 Rear wheel mounting plate 14 Seat rail 15 Armrest or Mud guard 16 Anti-tipper May be different than shown, depending on order configuration. HELIO A7, C2, KIDS, XC2, HELIO MOVE HELIO A6 T 1-866-650-6555 F 1-888-966-6555 E-mail info@motioncomposites.com... -
Page 8: Before Use
WARNING regarding the use of your medication. – The wheelchair is not intended for visually impaired The Motion composites wheelchair is available with a WC-19 people. Transit Tie-Down. This option is only offered as a factory- installed option. Please refer to the Transit Tie-Down Manual –... -
Page 9: Tutorial
4.2 CUSHION OTHER WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION All cushions are made of waterproof material that can be cleaned. Initial setup of your Motion composites wheelchair must be done by a qualified technician. Seams are not waterproof. Regular maintenance of your Motion composites wheelchair –... -
Page 10: Label Locations
• 7005 Aluminum 13.6 lb. (6.2 kg) 23.5 lb. (10.6 kg) 265 lb. (120 kg) 350 lb. (159 kg) • Folding HELIO A6 • Hydroformed • 6061 Aluminum 13.1 lb. (6.0 kg) 22.9 lb. (10.4 kg) 265 lb. (120 kg) 350 lb. - Page 11 35.7 cm to 55.9 cm 35.7 cm to 50.8 cm 33 cm to 54.6 cm 31.8 cm to 51.4 cm HELIO A6 14 in. to 22 in. 14 in. to 20 in. 12 in. to 20½ in. 12 in. to 20¼ in.
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Page 12: Safety
Motion Compo-sites strongly recommends to order – The Motion composites wheelchair has a weight limit of 265lb the anti-tippers as they are an important safeguard for the (120 kg) and the HD model (high capacity) is 350 lb (159 kg) with wheelchair user. -
Page 13: Wheelies
Motion Composites recognizes that some wheelchair users will – Never reach to the rear of the wheelchair unless it is equipped ignore this warning. -
Page 14: Obstacles
USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – RIDING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 6.5 MOVING WITH ASSISTANCE – he caregiver should always remain in the bottom of the slope to retain the wheelchair. Caregivers should read the 6.3 Caregiver section of this manual. – Always lock the anti-tip in the safe position. -
Page 15: Stairs
WARNING DO NOT DESCEND a flight of stairs with the user in the wheelchair. Motion Composites recognizes that wheelchair users may, on occa- sion, have no other choice and will need to be moved up or down a 7.1.2 UNFOLDING flight of stairs. -
Page 16: Wheel Locks
USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – HOW TO USE WHEEL LOCKS OPENING AND CLOSING THE VELOCE FOOTREST – The Veloce is equipped with a flip-up (Fig. c) or auto-folding WARNINGS footplate (Fig. d). Never use wheel locks to stop wheelchair movement. –... -
Page 17: Removable T Armrests
Make sure locking lever is engaged to avoid any movement. ANTI-TIPPERS 7.7.1 ANTI-TIPPERS RECOMMANDATION Motion Composites strongly recommends the use both anti- tippers. – Anti-tippers were designed to prevent falls from the wheelchair. – To remove or rotate the anti-tippers up, push the release button (1) and pull out or rotate the anti-tippers (2). -
Page 18: Swing Away Anti-Tipper
7.7.3 TIPPING-AID LEVER WARNING Motion Composites Tipping-aid Lever should not be used with the anti-tippers. – To install or remove the tipping lever, push the release button (1) and push in or pull out the tipping lever (2). -
Page 19: Seat Slings
OF YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES tip-over. If you have an attendant or assistant, you should have WHEELCHAIR push handles installed on your wheelchair by Motion Composites or a certified Motion Composites dealer. 8.1 SERVICE –... -
Page 20: Cleaning Your Wheelchair
USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 8.4.3 CLEANING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 8.5.2 DEPTH ADJUSTABLE OPTION – Use a soft clean cloth with soap and water to clean – Loosen screw (1 and 2) which are also used to support the your wheelchair. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Backrest Height (Integrated Push Handle)
ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL – Reinstall and tighten screw (2) and the washer. 8.5.8 INSTALLING/REMOVING BACK UPHOLSTERY – Repeat the same steps on the other side. (INTEGRATED PUSH HANDLE BACK CANES) – Reinstall the backrest upholstery with screw (1) and tighten –... -
Page 22: Armrest
USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 8.6 ARMREST 8.6.4 INSTALLING THE SIDEGUARD CLAMPS – Be sure to place the clamp as high as possible without exceed- 8.6.1 INSTALLING FLIP-BACK ARMRESTS ing the clothes guard (3), making sure that it is inserted as far into the finger as possible. -
Page 23: Adjusting Swing-Away Armrest Height
ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL 8.6.7 ADJUSTING SWING-AWAY ARMREST HEIGHT 8.7.3 ADJUSTING FOOTREST LENGTH (SINGLE FOOT PLATE TYPE) – Pull the armrest out of the receiver (1) (Fig. a). – Remove screws (2) (Fig. b). – Loosen bottom 5 mm Hex screws (1) on the right and left caster –... -
Page 24: Seat
USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE 8.9 SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT – To adjust for height, slightly loosen the screws (3) to allow the clamp to slide on the vertical axle. Slide the limb support WARNING into the desired position and then tighten the screws at a torque Any modification to the seat-to-floor height involves of 7 Nm. -
Page 25: Removing/Installing The Caster Housing
Do not remove security screws. – The caster mount is only installed and adjusted at WARNING Motion Composites. Transit securement points are to remain in their original positions. Transit securement points are only designed to be used in their original position facing forward. -
Page 26: Move Caster Housing
Tighten screws (1). This will hold the caster housing position. – Check again the integrated level to make sure that the caster housing is perpendicular to the ground. 8.11.4 REAR AXLE HEIGHT (MOVE,HELIO A6) – Remove the nut (3) holding the axle bushing. –... -
Page 27: Adjusting Rear Wheel Spacing
ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL WARNINGS – Reinstall axle bushing, lock washer and nut at the desired position on the V2 mounting plate. The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system/ upholstery, size/position of the rear wheels, size/position –... -
Page 28: Wheel Locks
Once engaged, the wheel lock should embed 3 mm into the tire. INFORMATION If you are unable to adjust the anti-tippers to the proper height, contact your Motion Composites dealer to replace your anti-tipper for another size. 8.14.2 TIPPER-AIDS –... -
Page 29: Installing Headrest Kit
NOTE If the wheelchair is equipped with Motion Composites WC-19 Transit Tie-Downs, you must read the Transit Tie-Downs user guide at the end of this manual. -
Page 30: Motion Composites
– limit or exclude any right you have against the person who – Problems continue to be identified after several adjustments or sold the Motion composites product to you if that person repairs have been made by a qualified service agent. has breached their sales contract with you. -
Page 31: Installing And Adjusting Inspection Checklist
Check tire pressure with a tire gauge MEDICAL DEVICE(S) – Check seat upholstery tension - It should be straight when the Motion Composites Helio C2, A7, A6, Move, Veloce, Kids, wheelchair is open and set in position. XC2, manual wheelchairs. MONTHLY MANUFACTURING SITE –... -
Page 32: Transit Tie-Downs
Therefore, there are several important considerations that users icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a of Motion Composites Transit Option must keep in mind. First, only white border. tests for wheelchair performance where the wheelchair, secured in the forward-facing position, is involved in a frontal impact collision at 30 mph (48 kph). - Page 33 Equipment installed on the wheelchair which allows the wheelchair with any questions you may have about using this wheelchair to be anchored in a motor vehicle. The Motion Composites transit for seating in a motor vehicle, at 1-866-650-6555. tie-down equipment consists of tie-down anchor points and a WARNING pelvic belt.
- Page 34 Attach the four tie-down straps only to designated, labeled Always attach the WTORS to your Motion Composites transit securement points indicated by anchor symbols on wheelchair at all four (4) of the Motion Composites Transit the wheelchair. See figure 1. Option securement points in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the WTORS and SAE J2249.
- Page 35 TIE DOWNS – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL Position the anchor points for the rear tie-down straps directly The Motion Composites Transit Tie-Down Package includes belt restraint anchor points in conformance with ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. behind the rear securement points on the wheelchair. The front tie-down straps should anchor to floor points that are spaced wider 4, Section 19.
- Page 36 USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIR – TIE DOWNS ATTENTION ATTENTION The buckle of belt restraint systems should not be located The wheelchair occupant must be secured with dynamically crash-tested and approved pelvic and upper-torso belts or near wheelchair components that may come in contact with with a five point child restraint harness as part of WTORS.
- Page 37 TIE DOWNS – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL 9. TRANSIT SECUREMENT PACKAGE 10. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER The following components of the transit securement package must MANDATORY be compliant to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 1, Section 18 (formerly SAE Read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions, including the J2249) and must be installed according to the manufacturer’s product owner’s manual.
- Page 38 USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIR – TIE DOWNS 11. TEST CONFIGURATION Seat Width ....................18 in. Seat Depth ....................18 in. Seat Back Height ..................20 in. Front Seat Height ..................18 in. Rear Seat Height ................15,75 in. Seat Angle ..................7 degrees Seat Back Angle ....
- Page 39 FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL WHEELCHAIR TOTAL WIDT CAMBER ANGLE WHEELCHAIR TOTAL WIDTH 0° 3° 6° Handrim position Ultra-Narrow Narrow Standard Ultra-Narrow Narrow Standard Ultra-Narrow Narrow Standard To add to the width of 6¾ 7½ 8¼ à 8¾ à 9½ à...
- Page 40 MOTION COMPOSITES 160, Armand-Majeau Sud Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan Quebec, Canada K 3H0 Canada Telephone: 1-866-650-6555 Fax: 1-888-966-6555 support@motioncomposites.com www.motioncomposites.com NOTE: If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously...
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