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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
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Review this manual often ..... 3 ® Your Airgo transport chair and it's parts ....4 ®...
  • Page 3: Read Before Use

    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...
  • Page 4 ® 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 •...
  • Page 5: Airgo Transport Chair Specifications

    ® AIRGO OWNER’S MANUAL ® AIRGO TRANSPORT CHAIR SPECIFICATIONS Seat width 17 or 19-inches Seat depth 16-inches Seat-to-floor 19-inches Overall width 22 or 24-inches Overall depth (without front rigging) 26 -inches Back style Foldable Back height 18-inches Arm style Flip-back,...
  • Page 6: Basic Safety Precautions

    ® • 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.
  • Page 7: Safety / Handling Of The Transport Chair

    ® 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.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    ® 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...
  • Page 9: Required Tools

    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...
  • Page 10: Transport Chair Basics

    ® 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).
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Swing-Away Footrest

    ® 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.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Heel Loop

    ® 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.
  • Page 13: Flip-Back Armrest And / Or Removing The Armrest

    ® 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.
  • Page 14: Folding The Backrest

    ® 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.
  • Page 15: Removing / Installing The Rear Wheels

    ® 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...
  • Page 16: Installing / Replacing The Front Casters And Forks

    ® 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...
  • Page 17: Replacing / Repairing The Front Casters

    ® 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.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Wheel-Lock

    ® 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.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    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...
  • Page 20 AMG Medical Inc. Montreal, QC H4T 1V5 www.amgmedical.com P/N: 815-537 REV. 1 0405...

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