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Owner’s Manual ® Dealer: this manual must be given to the user of the transport chair User: before using this transport chair, read this manual and save for future reference AMG Medical Inc. Montreal, QC H4T 1V5 www.amgmedical.com...
READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSING THE RIGHT TRANSPORT CHAIR ® Airgo offers two transport chair options to meet the needs of the individual user. You can choose between a 17” and a 19” wide seat for best seating comfort. B. REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN...
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® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL ® AIRGO TRANSPORT CHAIR AND PARTS 1. Push handle grip 2. Padded back 3. Back folding mechanism 4. Wheel-lock 5. Rear wheel 6. Front fork 7. Front wheel 8. Flip-up padded armrest 9. Padded seat 10. Swing-away footrest AMG Medical Inc •...
® • Always consult an authorized Airgo dealer to find and correct any problems or if you have any doubt about the condition of your transport chair. • Do not exceed the weight limit listed on the product.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY / HANDLING OF TRANSPORT CHAIR FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE TRANSPORT CHAIR WARNING: DO NOT place your hands or Unfolding fingers between seat rail and 1. Tilt the transport chair toward you far enough to side panel. DO NOT sit or take the weight off the opposite wheel.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE Initially, all the following points should be checked. Thereafter we recommend that you follow these maintenance procedures: To check... Weekly Monthly Periodically General Ö Ö • Transport chair rolls straight (no excess drag or pull to one side) Frame and crossbraces Ö...
1. Store your transport chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode. 2. If stored for more than three months, have your transport chair inspected by an Airgo® authorized dealer before using. REQUIRED TOOLS...
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS FRONT RIGGING WARNING: Installing the swing-away footrest After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result. 1. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair).
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS Adjusting the swing-away footrest 1. Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if necessary. 2. Push down the cam-lock lever to loose the assembly. 3. Press both sides release buttons, reposition the lower footrest sub-assembly to the desired height and depress the release buttons.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS Replacing the heel loop Cam-Lock Lever 1. Push down the cam-lock lever to loose the assembly. 2. Press both side release buttons and pull out the lower footrest sub-assembly. 3. Unscrew the mounting bolt and nut and pull out the heel loop.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS WARNING: Flip-back armrest and / or removing armrest After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. WARNING: 1.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS Folding the backrest 1. Pull the folding mechanism lever and fold down the handle. 2. Repeat the procedure for the other handle. Replacing the back upholstery 1. Remove the ten (10) mounting self-threading screws and washers that secure the back upholstery to the handle and back tubings.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS WARNING: Removing / installing the rear wheels After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the...
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS WARNING: Installing / replacing the front casters and forks Replacement of the front caster and / or fork must be performed by a qualified technician. CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be...
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS Replacing / repairing the front casters 1. Remove the flat head screw that secure the front caster to the fork. 2. Install the new front caster onto the transport chair by reversing STEP 1.
® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL TRANSPORT CHAIR BASICS Adjusting the wheel-lock 1. Ensure the wheel-lock is in the open (unlocked) position. 2. Using the 5mm Allen key, loosen the hex socket screws that secure the wheel-lock to the transport chair frame.
If the transport chair has been structurally altered or equipped with parts not distributed by AMG Medical Inc., the wheelchair will not be covered by this warranty. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. If you...
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AMG Medical Inc. Montreal, QC H4T 1V5 www.amgmedical.com P/N: 815-537 REV. 1 0405...
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