Maintenance manual& warranty information Dealer: This manual must be given to the user of the HELIO C2 wheelchair before its first use. User: Prior to using the HELIO C2 wheelchair, carefully read this manual and keep it for future reference.
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User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 High-Modulus Carbon T700 - The lightest and most rigid material available, also renowned for its vibration dampening properties. Rigid Unibody Frame - A unibody frame is much stronger and needs less maintenance than a standard two-part frame.
C2 Table of contents ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HELIO C2 10.1 SERVICE WELCOME TO HELIO C2 10.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTACTING US ORDERING INFORMATION: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10.3 TOOLS NEEDED 10.4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 10.4.1 TIRE PRESSURE 10.5...
C2 Before use Initial setup of your HELIO C2 wheelchair must be done by a qualified technician. General Warning Your HELIO C2 wheelchair has been designed by professionals The latest version of this manual can be found on our with proper use of aluminium in mind.
The wheelchair should be dried with a cloth immediately after being exposed to water . The HELIO C2 wheelchair has a weight limit of 250 lbs (or 350 lbs with an HD kit). The specified weight capacity includes: both the rider and any luggage. A user with a 10lb backpack, 8.1.1...
C2 Riding your wheelchair 8.2.5 Reaching/Leaning/Bending Various adjustments of your wheelchair (seat height/ The balance point may shift when you are putting on depth/system, back angle, rear & front wheels camber/ clothes and/or reaching for objects while sitting in the size/position, position of the front riggings) could affect wheelchair.
User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 How to use your HELIO C2 8.2.10 Moving with Assistance Caregivers should read the “Caregiver” section of this manual. Folding & Unfolding - Going up a curb or step 9.1.1 Folding • Place yourself behind the wheelchair.
C2 Front Riggings 9.5.1 Flip-back armrests 9.3.1 Installing To lift the armrests: • Pull lever (1) upwards to release the system. • Insert the front rigging pivot into the wheelchair’s mounting • Rotate the armrest all the way up and down.
User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 Anti-Tipper 9.5.3 Swing-Away Armrests To remove the armrests from the Motion Composites wheelchair: strongly recommends the • Lift them slightly to release the armrest use of anti-tippers (1). • Rotate them outwards. Anti-tippers were designed to •...
Tools needed tighten both screws to fit snugly. The HELIO C2 was designed to be serviced with regular tools. All screws and bolts are standard and can be adjusted with a wrench, socket wrench, or Allen key . Motion Composites does not recommend the use of any power tools to tighten screws on this wheelchair.
User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.6 Armrest 10.5.4 Adjusting the Backrest Height 10.6.1 Installing Flip-back Armrests • Loosen the screw (1) that holds the back upholstery. • Pull backrest upholstery down several centimetres in order to access screw (2) that holds the push handle. •...
C2 10.6.4 Replacing Armrest Pad 10.6.6 Adjusting Swing-away Armrest height • Remove screws (1) located under pad (through the tube). • Pull the armrest out of the receiver (1). • Replace with new armrest pad. • Remove screws (2).
User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.8 Seat 10.10 Front casters, forks and fork stem assemblies It may be difficult to unfold the wheelchair if the seat upholstery has been installed too tight. 10.10.1 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Front Wheels • Loosen and remove bolts (1). •...
C2 10.11 Rear wheels 10.10.3 Removing/Installing the stem bolt assembly 10.11.1 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles T ransit securement points are to remain in their original • Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair and then remove positions. T ransit securement points are only designed the axle from the wheel.
User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.11.2 Replacing/Adjusting hand rims 10.11.5 Adjusting the toe-in/toe-out with rear wheel camber . • Use a plastic tire removal tool to take off the tire. • Remove the rear wheels. • Remove all nuts inside the rim. •...
• Ensure the button snaps back into place. 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. T (450) 588-6555 - 1 866 650-6555 F (450) 588-0200...
(9). 11.2 Wheelchair restraints in paratransit vehicles Always use proper restraints to secure your HELIO C2 wheelchair in a motor vehicle. The restraints are identified by the following symbol: Never hook the transport tie-downs directly to the wheelchair frame.
Components – one year If your wheelchair requires warranty service, please contact an authorized Motion Composites Dealer in Canada or an authorized international distributor. In the event of a defect in Motion Composites warrants all Motion Composites-made...
C2 Safety Inspection Checklist Action Frequency At every use Weekly Monthly Twice-yearly Yearly Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight. √ Check for vibrations, noise or any deviation from normal functioning. √ Ensure wheel locks are working properly. √...
If any of the following conditions are observed, always contact service agent your service agent prior to sending your wheelchair for repairs at Motion Composites. If any of the following conditions are observed, the wheelchair must be serviced by a qualified service agent: •...
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C2 Motion Composites Inc. 519 J-Oswald Forest, suite 101 Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Quebec J0K 3H0 Canada Phone: 1-866-650-6555 Fax: (450) 588-0200 support@motioncomposites.com www.motioncomposites.com Conversion chart Inches Metric Inches Metric Inches Metric Inches Metric 1/4” 0.63 mm 1” 2.54 cm 10” 25.40 cm 19”...
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