Motion Composites Helio C2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 User Manual Ultralight Folding Wheelchairs...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 BACKREST PRODUCT OVERVIEW 10.5.1...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 Product Overview Parts List 1 Push handle 10 Caster housing 2 Back cane 11 Wheel lock 3 Arm pad 12 Crossbrace 4 Rear wheel 13 Rear wheel mounting plate 5 Seat rail 14 Armrest pivot 6 Front rigging 15 Armrest 7 Footplate...
  • Page 6: Before Use

    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. DO NOT TRY TO website at motioncomposites.com...
  • Page 7: Safety

    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 and the HELIO C2 HD is 350 lbs with the HD kit. The specified weight capacity includes: both the rider and any luggage.
  • Page 8: Riding Your Wheelchair

    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.
  • Page 9: Moving With Assitance

    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.
  • Page 10: Front Riggings

    Front Riggings 9.5.1 Flip-back armrests 9.3.1 Installing To lift the armrests: • Pull lever (1) upwards to release • Insert the front rigging pivot into the wheelchair’s mounting the system. tube. • Rotate the armrest all the way • Rotate the assembly toward the front until the mechanism up and down.
  • Page 11: Swing-Away Armrests

    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 straight up to release the use of anti-tippers armrest. • To reinstall the armrests, insert then back...
  • Page 12: Adjustments And Maintenance Of Your Helio C2

    . 10.3 Tools needed 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 . Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be done manually.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Backrest Height

    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. •...
  • Page 14: Replacing Armrests Pad

    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). • Reinstall screws (1) and tighten firmly. •...
  • Page 15: Seat

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.8 Seat 10.9 Seat-to-floor height It may be difficult to unfold the wheelchair if the seat Any modification to the seat-to-floor height involves adjustment upholstery has been installed too tight. of anti-tippers, front caster angle, and rear wheel toe-in/toe-out if equipped with 3°...
  • Page 16: Front Castors, Forks And Fork Stem Assemblies

    10.10 Front casters, forks and 10.10.3 Removing/Installing the stem bolt fork stem assemblies assembly 10.10.1 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the Transit securement points are to remain in their original Front Wheels positions. Transit securement points are only designed to be used in their original position facing forward. Do not rotate transit securement points inward.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Castor Housing Angle

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.10.4 Adjusting the castor housing angle 10.11.2 Replacing/Adjusting hand rims • All four wheels should be touching the floor. • Use a plastic tire removal tool to take off the tire (1) (Fig. 34). •...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Toe-In/Toe-Out With Rear Wheel Camber

    • Once engaged, the lock should embed 3 mm into the tire. 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...
  • Page 19: Headrest Kit And Headrest Support

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.15. Headrest Kit and 11.16 Amputee extention plate Headrest Support 10.16.1 Installing an amputee plate 10.15.1 Installing a headrest support • Install mounting plate (1) (Fig. 43) by closing the clamps around the frame. •...
  • Page 20: Using A Paratransit Service

    11.2 Wheelchair restraints in paratransit vehicles Limitations and exclusions Always use proper restraints to secure your HELIO C2 wheelchair in a motor vehicle. The restraints are identified by Motion Composites covers the following items for 30 days: the following symbol: •...
  • Page 21 Warranty Service 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 material or workmanship, the Dealer or Distributor must obtain a return authorization (RA) number from Motion Composites.
  • Page 22: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Make sure anti-tipper tubes are locked in place (if equipped). your service agent prior to sending your wheelchair for repairs at Motion Composites. Visually inspect fabric for protruding metal, rips or tears. • Part of the frame or cross brace is cracked;...
  • Page 23: Appendix

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 Appendix TABLE “FRONT SEAT -TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS” 3” caster 4” caster 5” caster 6” caster 7” caster 8” caster INCH Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Stem bolt length Forks +1”...
  • Page 24 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Standards applied: Name and Address of Product Owner Motion Composites • NF EN ISO 7176-1: Wheelchairs, part 1: Determination of static ability . 519 J-Oswald-Forest Suite 101, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan Quebec, Canada, J0K 3H0 • NF EN ISO 7176-5:...

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