- otherwise, injury or damage may occur. NOTICE Information contained within this document is subject to change without notice. STELLATO LABELS WEIGHT CAPACITY 250 LBS. (114 kgs) REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING...
STELLATO GENERAL GUIDELINES STABILITY WARNING The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters, size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the ten (10) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability.
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. shall NOT be liable for bodily injury or damage to the wheelchair and the warranty is void. WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING The Stellato wheelchair has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. (114kg). 1005845 REV B Page 6 of 2007...
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STELLATO UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into the side frame H- blocks.
STELLATO SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Item Initially Weekly Monthly Periodically GENERAL • Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) FRAME AND CROSSBRACES •...
STELLATO TROUBLESHOOTING Chair Chair 3 Sluggish Caster Squeaks Looseness Solutions Veers Wheels Turn or Flutter in Chair Right/Left Performance Rattles Check tires for correct and equal pressure. Check for loose nuts and bolts Check caster headtube angle. Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame.
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STELLATO Removing: 1. Pull the front rigging release lever outward. 2. Rotate swingaway front rigging assembly outward. 3. Lift the swingaway front rigging assembly off the hinge pins. FOOTPLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Note: This procedure applies to the swingaway front riggings and swingaway elevating legrest.
STELLATO ELEVATING LEGREST OPERATION Instructions: Raising/Lowering the Elevating Legrest 1. To adjust the angle of the elevating legrest, turn the handle knob counter-clockwise to disengage from the index rod. 2. Lift the legrest to the desired angle. 3. Re-tighten the handle knob such that the legrest arm remains firmly in position.
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STELLATO Height Adjustment Flip-up Arm Rests Engaging and Disengaging Flip-up style armrest 1. To engage, push armrest into arm socket until release lever is engaged into slot. 2. For flip-up, push and hold release lever, while lifting armrest from arm socket.
STELLATO SEAT AND BACK WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY 1. Remove the front universal plugs that retain the existing insert rod to the wheelchair seat rail.
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STELLATO REPLACING THE BACK UPHOSTERY Slip on Back Upholstery 1. Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back upholstery.
STELLATO REAR WHEELS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS WARNING If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the seat-to-floor height is desired, this procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician.
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STELLATO WARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the wheelchair. The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock.
STELLATO FRONT CASTERS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS Note: This procedure can be performed if replacing the exact same size front caster.
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STELLATO ADJUSTING FRONT CASTER ANGLE 1. Remove bolt and loosen locknut. 2. Adjust cam plate for angle. 3. Reinsert bolt, tighten locknut. CASTER HOUSING LOCK NUT LOOSEN BOLT REMOVE BOLT PLATE,ANGLE ADJUSTABLE CASTER Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 0 degrees...
STELLATO ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur. INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS WARNING Anti-tippers are specific to the different seat-to floor angles and/or seat-to-floor heights. Refer to the chart in this section of the manual for correct usage and adjustment.
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STELLATO ANTI-TIPPER RELEASE FRAME TUBING BUTTONS GLIDE BUSHING ANTI-TIPPER WHEELS ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS 1. Press the release buttons on the wheeled portion of the anti-tipper and slide it up or down to achieve the 1 ½ “ to 2” clearance.
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STELLATO USING/ADJUSTING THE DISK WHEEL LOCKS WARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES – otherwise injury or damage may occur. 1. Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks.
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STELLATO WHEEL LOCK CLAMP SOCKET WHEELCHAIR SCREWS FRAME Positioning the Wheel Locks 1005845 REV B Page 22 of 2007 FMHI...
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. warrants its Orion Stellato Wheelchair to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. The frame is warranted for the lifetime of the original purchaser/user and the upholstery for 90 days, upon normal usage by original purchaser.
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