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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 3223 Orlando Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5 – 905 671-1661 – 1 888 737-4011 – Fax: 905 671-3377 Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. - www.future-mobility.com. Orion and Prism are trademarks of Future Mobility Healthcare Rev 2 Page 1... -
Page 2: Operating Safety Warnings
Capella Operating Instructions NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damages before using. In case of damage, do NOT use the equipment. Contact the Equipment Supplier for further instructions. WARNING DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction booklet. If you are unable to... -
Page 3: Specifications
CAPELLA STANDARD FEATURES • Tilt Function (17 Degrees) • 16” – 19” wide • 15” – 19” depth • Stroller Bar Low Fixed Back • Fixed Height Full-Length Arms Height of 9 ½” Lap Tray placement 16” STF • 20” Rear wheels •... -
Page 4: Safety Inspection Checklist
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 CROSSING TUBES Inspect for loose or missing hardware •... -
Page 5: Troubleshooting
Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame. CAPELLA LABELS WARNING TILT USE CAUTION WEIGHT CAPACITY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT WHEN PROPELLING THIS CHAIR 350 LBS. (159 kgs) THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM IN THE TILT POSITION. - Page 6 1. Grasp the tilt handle (‘B’) located on the stroller handle (‘A’) 2. Pull up on handle to release the wheelchair from the ‘locked’ position and gently push down on the stroller handle to tilt the chair. 3. When the chair tilts to the desired angle, release the tilt handle and the chair will ‘lock’ in place at the specific angle.
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Page 7: Flip-Up Arm Rests
Figure 2b Flip-up Arm Rests (refer to Figure 2c) Engaging and Disengaging Flip-up style armrest 1. To engage, push armrest into arm socket until release lever (‘A’) is engaged into slot. 2. For flip-up, push and hold release lever (`A'), while lifting armrest from arm socket. Figure 2c 3223 Orlando Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5 –... -
Page 8: Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway
Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway (refer to Figure 3a) 1. Position swing-away footrest onto hanger (‘A’) ensuring pivot plug sits flush onto hanger tube. 2. To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch (‘C’) and swing footrest outward. Footplate Length Adjustment 1. -
Page 9: Chair Back
Changing Angle of Elevating Legrest 1. Turn knob (‘E’) counterclockwise to release the elevating legrest from being locked at an angle. 2. Grasp the elevating legrest outer part and slowly pull towards oneself. The angle of the elevating legrest outer part should become larger. 3. - Page 10 Figure 4a Fold Down Back Option To adjust Fold Down Back angle (See Figure 4b) Manufacturer's setting is 90 degrees, with each hole representing 7 degree increments (holes range from 83 degrees to 111 degrees). 1. Push up on Locking Pin and fold the back away from the holes located for setting the back angle.
- Page 11 Changing Seat Width and Depth 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 5b 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 5a 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 5c...
- Page 12 Changing Seat Depth (Refer to Figure 5d) 1. The Capella wheelchair has 3 different depths of seat rail which come with the standard configuration. The depth of the seat rails are 15”-16”, 17”-18”, and 19”-20”. Remove four (4) 1/4-20 x 2” flat head screws(‘A’) and four(4) 1/4-20 nuts(‘B’) from the bottom side of the back cane bracket(‘C’).
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Page 13: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
screws and nuts. 4. Repeat steps #5 and #6 for the other side of the chair and ensure the screws on both sides of the wheelchair holding the wheel lock/anti-tip assembly are inline. Figure 5e Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels (See section marked SEAT TO FLOOR) Removing/Installing Rear Wheels (refer to figure 6) 1. -
Page 14: Using The Wheel Locks
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. recommends inserting quick-release axles with the detent pin to the inside of the wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact activities. LOCKING PIN DETENT PIN OUTSIDE OF INSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR QUICK-RELEASE AXLE Detail – Locking Pin and Detent Pin USING THE WHEEL LOCKS (refer to Figure 7a) WARNING... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Patient Operated Wheel Locks
ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS 1. Disengage the wheel locks (‘A’). 2. Loosen the two (2) cap screws (‘B’) which hold the wheel lock clamps in the above figure that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3. Reposition the wheel lock along the wheel lock tube (‘E’) so that when engaged, the wheel lock brake shoe (‘C’) embeds the tire (‘D’)1/8”... - Page 16 Figure 8a Figure 8b Replace Caster Replace Fork REPLACING/INSTALLING FRONT FORKS – refer to Figure 8b 1. Remove the locknut (‘A’) which secures the caster stem bolt (‘D’) to the caster housing (‘E’). 2. Drop the front caster and fork assembly out of the caster housing. 3.
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Page 17: Seat To Floor
90° Figure 8c Replace Fork FLOOR Assembly Figure 8d Set Fork Angle and Ensure 90º to Surface SEAT TO FLOOR 1. Follow the values in the table below to achieve the desired seat to floor height. 2. Ensure that no weight is on the wheelchair while performing the operations 3. - Page 18 AXLE STEM REAR PLATE FORK CASTER SPACER SIZE FRONT WHEEL HOLE HOLE SIZE SIZE (inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) LONG 15.50 2.5” LONG 15.50 2.5” LONG 15.50 2.5” LONG 16.00 2.5” LONG 16.00 2.5” LONG 16.00 2.5” LONG 16.00 2.5” LONG 16.00 2.5”...
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Page 19: Anti-Tippers/Wheel Locks
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. - Page 20 Installing Anti-Tip Assembly FLIPPING THE ANTI-TIPPERS 1. Pull the sleeve (‘A’) downwards on the tube to release the pin engagement 2. Rotate the Anti-tip assembly (‘B’) upwards until the pin engagement is at the top position. 3223 Orlando Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5 – 905 671-1661 – 1 888 737-4011 – Fax: 905 671-3377 Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
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Page 21: Warranty
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. warrants its Capella 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.
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