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- Page 1 2012 Colours In Motion All Rights Reserved Colours in Motion 2061 Cecilia Circle Corona, CA 92881, U.S.A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAFETY TIPS . . • ..• ..CHAPTER 1 ..• CHAPTER GETIING KNOW YOUR CHAIR ..COLOURS EVERY DAY CHAIRS • ..CHAPTER GETIING IT RIGHT ..Part 1 Standard adjustments/ Center of Gravity... -
Page 3: Safety Tips
This a dangerous maneuver and we do not recommend its use without assistance. WHEELIE The safest way to operate the chair is on Level floors that are free of obstacles. Whenever possible DOORWAYS a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands on the push rims will allow you to maintain max- imum balance. - Page 4 Do not drive or transport with a patient in the wheelchair. MOTOR VEHICLES Do not exceed the 250 pound weight limitation of the chair. WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Certain maneuvers should not be attempted without the proper eq ui pment. The following is a partial ACCESSORIES list of accessories available and when they could be utilized: Anti-Tippers:...
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Page 5: Colours Everyday Chairs
Chapter 2 COLOURS EVERYDAY CHAIRS RazorBiade Zephyr ShockBiade Baing! Saber Spazz-G MANUA... - Page 6 COLOURS EVERYDAY CHAIRS Spazz Eclipse Chump Spazz-1< Little Dippehr Saber Jr. Krypto OWNER...
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Page 7: Chapter 3 Getiing It Right
Part Two deals with advanced adjustments. We recommend that all adjustments be made by an authorized Colours dealer. is im- portant that you DO NOT attempt any of the advanced adjustments discussed in part 2. Those sections are included solely to familiarize you with your chair. - Page 8 CENTER 0 F GRAVITY Changing the Center Of Gravity (Eclipse,Lil Dipper,) The Center Of Gravity is changed by moving the rear axle position forward or back. The following steps are how it is done: Push the Rear Wheel Quick Release button. (Refer to "Quick Releases" on page 16.) 2.Remove the rear wheel.
- Page 9 Axle Plates (Saber) Figure Center of Gravity; Rear Seat Height • • (Tools Needed: 3/16" Allen Wrench 7/16" Open End Wrench) Adjusting Center of Gravity (Saber only) Place the chair on a level surface. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the four Allen Screws that secure the axle plate to the frame. (See Figure 1) Reposition the axle plate to the desired center of gravity.
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Page 10: Backrest Height/Shocks
The optimal adjustment must be achieved without ex- erting excess pressure on any part of your back. Your Colours chair equipped with a safety backrest locking mechanism. To adjust backrest angle: 1. - Page 11 Bral<es Brake Adjustment Colours wheelchairs are available with two different styles of brakes. basic adjustment the same for both styles. brake position depends on the location of your rear axle, there- fore it is important that you adjust your brakes after you...
- Page 12 The recommended air pressure is indicated on the sidewall the tire. The type of wheel supplied with your Colours chair may vary. RIMS At least once a year you should have your wheels serviced by an au- thorized Colours dealer.
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Page 13: Part 2 Advance Adjustments
GETTING IT RIGHT PART 2 Advanced Adjustments EQUE The following adjustments should only be made by a authorized Colours dealer. We dis- R E A R S EAT H E I G H T STEP cuss them for informational purposes only. -
Page 14: Rear Seat Height
Adjustments to the rear and front seat heights should only be made by an authorized Colours dealer. We dis- cuss them for informational purposes only. Caster Angle Caster Adjustment Correct... - Page 15 Adjustable Position & Angle Caster Housing (Saber) • • • • (Tools Needed: 3/16" Allen Wrench 5/32" Allen Wrench 1/8" Allen Wrench 3/8" Open End Wrench) Place the chair on a level surface. 2. Loosen, but not remove, the Allen Screws that hold the caster Housing.
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Page 16: Camber Angle
0- 0.25" toe-in (see diagram). ------7 0.25" Adjustment to the wheel alignment should only be made by an authorized Colours dealer. We discuss it for TOE-OUT informational purpose only. This is NOT the recommended setup N E R... -
Page 17: Service & Maintenance
Service & Maintenance By tttilizing state of the art technology and aero-space manufactu · Cleaning ing tedmiques Colours wheelchairs are more advanced than ever. pace at which our industry is evolving, it is Due to tne rapid iml)<ls- most sible for... - Page 18 Anti Tippers Tc> in$tiU: toc:•ttd on the fnti·tippott forw••d I.OCIUJ!tG IU.MM(I t. Vt-rify toc:lri119 ham tt is in unto<ked position •nti·tiPS)et lnstrt tht anti-tippet into rt< tivtr ftush r«elvt-r rlng Whet' anti·dp()4rt 1'11'19 with Vltl·tiPS)et just dtsir MXi:tion .l-116 to<k into pi.Ke by puUing the loeting...
- Page 19 OWIII( 'S MANUAl...
- Page 20 Colours Air Ride System Owner's Manual .,.Air Ride System Maintenance and Air pressure To keep your air ride system in optimal working condition, You should check the air pressure at least once a month. Use the Fox High Pressure Pump, as shown below.
- Page 21 3. Stroke the pump few cycles. The pressure should increase slowly. If pressure increases rapidly check to make sure the Pump is properly fitted and tightened on to the air valve. 4. Pump to the desired pressure setting- Average air pressure range is from 50 to Opsi You can decrease pressure by pushing the black bleed valve on the shock pump.
- Page 22 .,.To Change Your Rear Seat Height (Tools Needed: • 3/16" Allen Wrench) 1. Loosen and remove the two Allen Screws and two Washers. 2. Adjusting the height of axle plate. Reposition the axle plate to the desired height. Then reinstall the two Allen Screws and two Washers. Position of the Axle Plate and Allen Screws 3.
- Page 23 Colours product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Colours at the address on the back page. Provide dealer's name, address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
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