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Marvel Wheelchair MV01-5000-00
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Sep 2011
Marvel Wheelchairs Customer Service
200 North Service Rd. West, Unit 1, Suite 623, Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1 CANADA
800-733-0265
MV01-94000-00
Rev C

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  • Page 1 Marvel Wheelchair MV01-5000-00 OPERATIONS MANUAL Sep 2011 Marvel Wheelchairs Customer Service 200 North Service Rd. West, Unit 1, Suite 623, Oakville, ON L6M 2Y1 CANADA 800-733-0265 MV01-94000-00 Rev C...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs _____________________________ 8 Warnings: For Proper Use _____________________________ 11 Warnings: Components and Options ______________________ 12 ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT______________________ 15 Adjustments ________________________________________ 15 MAINTENANCE ________________________________________ 42 Cleaning ___________________________________________ 43 MARVEL™ WHEELCHAIR WARRANTY _______________________ 43 MV01-94000-00 Rev C...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Marvel™ Wheelchair MV01-5000-00. This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the Marvel™ Wheelchair. Before operating this wheelchair, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual in order to be able to use and operate the Marvel™Wheelchair safely and effectively.

  • Page 4: Specifications & Materials

    Introduction Specifications & Materials Maximum Weight Capacity 250 lbs. Seat Width 12”-16” or 14”-18” Seat Depth 14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18” or 19” Rear Seat to Floor Height 16.5” to 22.5”” Front Seat to Floor Height 16.5” to 21.5” Rear Wheels 24”, 25”...

  • Page 5: Read This Manual Often

    Introduction Read This Manual Often Before using the Marvel™ Wheelchair, you and those who may assist you should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often. Warning/Caution/Note Definition The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed.

  • Page 6: General Warnings

    Additional Riders WARNING: NEVER allow more than one person to sit on or ride on the Marvel™ Wheelchair, even if the additional rider would still keep you under the 250 pound (113.6 kg.) weight limit.
  • Page 7 9. Marvel Wheelchair seat pan assemblies are not designed for the relief of pressure. You MUST use a properly sized and fitted cushion with the Marvel Wheelchair. Please consult with your healthcare professional to determine the appropriate cushion for your specific medical needs.
  • Page 8 2. We recommend that you use anti-tip bars. 3. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by Marvel™ Wheelchairs will change the wheelchair structure. This will void any and all warranties associated with the wheelchair.
  • Page 9 1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing. 2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.

  • Page 10: Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs

    Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle and caster position is best for you. b. Call Marvel Wheelchairs BEFORE you modify or adjust this wheelchair in any way that is not described in this Manual. Be aware, that based on the foregoing factors, you may need to make other changes to correct the center of gravity.
  • Page 11 Obstacles WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage your wheelchair and may cause a fall, tip-over and/or loss of control. To avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for danger; periodically scan the area well ahead of your wheelchair as you ride.
  • Page 12 Ramps, Slopes and Side Hills WARNING: Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of gravity of your wheelchair. Your wheelchair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip bars may not prevent a fall or tip-over. 1.

  • Page 13: Warnings: For Proper Use

    6. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the wheelchair to tip. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Curbs and Steps WARNING: 1.

  • Page 14: Warnings: Components And Options

    1. Inspect and maintain this wheelchair strictly per the schedule on page 43. 2. If you detect a problem, contact Marvel™ Wheelchairs by phone immediately. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 15 Power Drive WARNING: Do not install a power drive on the Marvel™ Wheelchair. Doing so will: 1. Affect the center of gravity of your wheelchair and may cause a fall or tip-over.
  • Page 16 2. Alter the frame. 3. Void the warranty. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Rear Wheels WARNING: A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of gravity of your wheelchair.

  • Page 17: Assembly, Set-Up And Adjustment

    ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT Adjustments - “Achieving the Perfect Fit” Removing Wheels 1. Push black quick release button at the center of the wheel. 2. While pushing button, pull the wheel away from the wheelchair. Putting on Wheels 1. Push black quick release button at the center of the wheel. MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 18 2. While pushing button, insert quick release axle pin into the wheelchairs until you contact the wheel with the wheelchair 3. Release button. Quick release axle pin button will pop-out completely if locked. 4. IMPORTANT: Test to ensure wheel is locked onto the wheelchair by pulling the wheel. Failure to follow this direction can lead to unsafe instability and poor performance.
  • Page 19 Micro-Adjusting Backrest Angle for Comfort and Performance 1. For adjustment of the backrest, rider must be out of the wheelchair. 2. Insert 6mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Backrest Angle Adjuster if you have a Single Post Seatback Backrest Assembly. Insert 5mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Backrest Angle Adjuster if you have a Double Post Seatback Backrest Assembly.
  • Page 20 Allen Wrench (Key) into Macro Backrest Adjuster bolts. 2. Loosen both Macro Backrest Adjuster bolts by turning counterclockwise 3. Slide bracket to appropriate position. 4. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools.
  • Page 21 2. Loosen all four (4) Backrest Height Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. 3. Adjust Backrest to desired position. 4. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Backrest Height Adjuster Clamp is fully engaged with the Backrest Post. 5. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening.
  • Page 22 Folding Down Backrest for Storage 1. If you have locking pin back rest, pull “key chain” hoop at base of seatback backrest assembly to release locking pin. Fold down backrest. 2. To return to upright position, pull “key chain” hoop at base of seatback backrest assembly to release pin.
  • Page 23 3. Push black quick release button at the center of the Caster Wing. 4. While pushing button, wiggle and pull Caster Wing away from the wheelchair. Putting on the Caster Wing 1. Push and hold black quick release button at the center of the Caster Wing and insert MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 24 quick release axle pin 99mm into the Torsion Bushing until contact. 2. Release black button. 3. WARNING: Test to ensure Caster Wing is locked by pulling Caster Wing away from the wheelchair. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 25 3. Loosen left and right Footrest Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. 4. Adjust Footrest to desired height by sliding Footrest through Footrest Adjuster Clamps. If required, use a mallet to gently tap the Footrest into position. 5. WARNING: Make sure the Footrest Adjuster Clamp is fully engaged with the Footrest Posts.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the Shock 1. A good starting for point is to set the air pressure equal to the 80% to 100% of rider’s weight. For example, if the rider weight is 135 pounds, set the air pressure to between 108 and 135 PSI. You will need a shock adjustment pump to change pressure.
  • Page 27 2. Turn the wheelchair upside down. 3. Remove the wheels. (See instructions entitled “Removing Wheels”) 4. Insert 4mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Seat Width Adjusters. Loosen all six (6) Seat Width Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. Adjust Sideguards to the appropriate width. 7.
  • Page 28 alternative Adjuster Receptors. Lightly tighten. 8. Adjust Sideguards to appropriate width. 9. Measure each side to make sure the Sideguards are appropriately spaced from the center. To TAPER the wheelchair width set the rear seat width wider than the front MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 29 seat width. 10. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten all six (6) Seat Width Adjusters by turning clockwise. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds). Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 30 12. Loosen both Camber Tubes Collars. 13. Extend Camber tube to a maximum of 12 cm (4.75”). 14. WARNING: 12 cm (4.75””) is the maximum Camber Tube extension that can be safely used. Always ensure at least 3.75 cm (1.5”) of the Camber Tube is inside the wheelchair frame.
  • Page 31 17. For 2, 4, and 6 degrees camber tubes, use a carpenter’s square to ensure the milled edge (flat section) on the camber tube is perpendicular to the floor. This will assure equivalent camber on both wheels. 18. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening.
  • Page 32 Adjusting Center of Gravity 1. Rider must be out of the wheelchair. 2. Turn the wheelchair upside down. 3. Remove the wheels. (See instructions entitled “Removing Wheels”) Measure Center of Gravity (CG) with a Square. Center of gravity is measured from the centerline of the rear axle, to the front edge of the Seat Back Post.
  • Page 33 (two on each side) attaching the frame to the tracks on the seat section. 6. Slide the seat section along both sets of tracks to the desired position. MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 34 7. Re-measure the center of gravity. 8. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten the four bolts attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section.
  • Page 35 2. Slide the frame along the seat section to the desired seat angle. 3. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten the four bolts attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section.
  • Page 36 5. Re-attach the Caster Wing (See instructions entitled “Putting on the Caster Wing”) Adjusting Height 1. Make sure you have a Marvel Wheelchair Seat Attachment Kit (Part # FM-1-5) 2. Using a 5mm Allen Wrench (Key), remove, the four bolts (two on each side) attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section.
  • Page 37 3. Using a 5mm Allen Wrench (Key), remove the four bolts (two on each side) attaching the frame to the tracks on the seat section. 4. Add appropriate sized spacer(s) in all four locations (Shock and Frame) to achieve desired height. MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 38 5. Match spacer height with appropriately length of bolts. 6. Re-attach the shock and the frame to the appropriate sets of tracks. 7. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools.
  • Page 39 with hand tools. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 4. Loosen the bolts attaching the parking brake bar (one per side) MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 40 5. Slide parking brake bar to the appropriate length and retighten to six Newton meters (Nm). WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 41 Installing Transfer Handles 1. Align Transfer Handle on top of Seat Pan Assembly at slot at front corner. 2. Insert two bolts and tighten to 6Nm. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools.
  • Page 42 2. Acquire the Push Handles for assembly. 3. Be sure that the fastener is loose enough that there is some play between the cylindrical pieces at the bottom of the Push Handle. 4. Remove the plastic plugs from the Dual Cane posts. MV01-94000-00 Rev C...
  • Page 43 5. Insert the Push Handle into the back post to the desired depth and rotate handle to a comfortable angle. 6. Locate the fastener inside the Push Handle through the oval slot in the bend of the handle. Tighten to 6-8Nm. 7.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Have a qualified wheelchair technician inspect your wheelchair every three months. CAUTION: You can expect your Marvel™ Wheelchair to give years of trouble free performance if used properly. However a regular schedule of maintenance will make certain MV01-94000-00 Rev C...

  • Page 45: Cleaning

    C. Repair or replace worn components immediately before you use the wheelchair. WARNING: Inspect and maintain your Marvel™ Wheelchair as indicated below. Your safety depends on it. Repair any problems before use.
  • Page 46 2. This warranty is VOID if Marvel Wheelchairs, in its sole discretion, determines that: a. the original Marvel Wheelchair’s serial number tag has been removed, altered or defaced;...
  • Page 47 Date Purchased: Serial Number: (located on the Frame near the front pivot attachment) MV01-94000-00 Rev C...

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