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ENGLISH User s Guide Metro Fixed-Tilt READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Customer Service Support Toll Free: 1-888-Convai d (266-8243) Phone: (310) 618-0111 Fax: (310) 618-8811 Emai l: custservi ce@convai d.com Internati onal Emai l: i nternati onal@convai d.com Websi te: www.convai d.com Techni cal assi stance or repai r i nformati on hours are: Monday-Fri day, 7 a.m.
SETTI NG UP Unpacking Unpacking the Chair Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i ncluded wi th the chai r: • Left and ri ght footplates • Accessori es as ordered • Hex wrench (5/32)
“click” when wheel locks into place. C UTION: lways secure user with belt first, before making any other adjustments. C UTION: Convaid seat belts are for positioning only and are not to be used as a vehicle restraint. C UTION: •...
SETTI NG UP Set-up and Adjustments Unfolding 1. Lay chai r flat on ground and unbuckle closure strap. Fig. 1 2. Stand chai r on front caster, grasp si de of Push Handle and push down on Seat Tube. Fig. 2A 3.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Folding 1. Swi ng footplates to the si de. Fig. 5A & 5B 2. Unlock Rear Lock Brace by ki cki ng up on center of brace wi th foot. Fig. 6 3. Grasp one si de of Push Handle and pull up on seat fabri c or seat tube wi th opposi te hand.
However, the chai r should not be too wi de or the user wi ll sli de around and posture could be affected. The seat wi dth measurement for the Metro i s taken from the i nsi de of the armrest tubes. Fig. 10...
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Seat Depth Measure from the most posteri or porti on of the buttocks to the back of the knee. Subtract from that measurement 1-2” to allow adequate clearance between the seat and the back of the knee. Fig.
WH EELS Wheels Quick Release Wheels TIRE REMOVAL 1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull. 2. No tools are requi red to remove ti re. Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Rear Wheel Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Locking and Unlocking Foot Operated Wheel Locks To release lock: To lock: Li ft upward on wheel lock Press downward on wheel lock Fig. 17A Fig. 17B...
Three-Point Positioning Belt The three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt i s opti onal wi th your Metro chai r. Adjust the belt so the user stays securely i n posi ti on. The qui ck-release buckle i s attached to the crotch strap, and joi ns the crotch strap to both belts.
Fig. 24 Fig. 22 Footplate Depth djustment All Metro chai rs offer adjustable footplate depth. Use the hex wrench to loosen the two bolts located on the top of the footplate. Sli de footplate forward or rearward to desi red depth.
All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable. Footplates swi ng away for access or foldi ng. For Metro 12, 14, 16 - Unbolt footplate tube, move footplate up or down, reattach tube i n desi red posi ti on.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Accessories Underseat Storage Basket 1. Connect Center Button Strap by loopi ng i t over Rear Cross Brace and snappi ng button to back of basket. Fig. 38 2. Loop Si de Button Strap over Chai r Tubi ng (just above the Rear Axle Assembly), and snap button shut.
Convaid belts are and shoulder belt, secured di rectly to the for positioning only Metro frame and si de or roof of the vehi cle. and are not to be used as a vehicle restraint. Note: Do not over tighten this may cause damage to the frame.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Important Information Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE C UTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times. •...
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I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 4. Safety Instructions • Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons. • Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended. • Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators, steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces.
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CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE • When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the front wheels so they can be gently lowered. •...
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I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON Every 3 Every 6 MAINTENANCE CHART Weekly As necessary months months • Ri ms, ti res and ti re pressure • Wheel locks and hand brakes • Accessori es • Front and rear wheel axles •...
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CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Cleaning of wheels and brakes: Wheels should be cleaned of di rt or mud after each use so as to not i nterfere wi th pushi ng the chai r. The brakes are to be kept free of di rt or mud, so as not to i nterfere wi th locki ng.
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I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 10. Tools Required User: • 3⁄8”, 7⁄16”, 3⁄4” or 2 adjustable wrenches wi th 3⁄4” capaci ty Phi lli ps head screwdri ver • Hex key 5⁄32” (i ncluded) 11. Spare Parts If you need any spare parts for your chai r, please vi si t or call a Servi ce Faci li ty. If the part i s not under warranty, you wi ll recei ve an esti mate of the cost and, i f necessary, shi ppi ng i nstructi ons for the return of the chai r for repai rs.
The CE Mark Authori zed Representati ve: B. S. Partnershi p, 41 Dan-Y-Coed Road, Cardi ff, CF23 6NB, UK 2830 Cali forni a St, Torrance, CA 90503, USA Toll free i n the US: 1-888-CONVAID • Phone: (310) 618-0111 • Fax: (310) 618-2166 (266-8243) Emai l: custservi ce@convai d.com •...
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