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Motion Composites Helio Kids User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 User Manual Ultralight Folding Wheelchairs...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Dealer: This manual must be given to the user of the HELIO KIDS wheelchair before its first use. User: Prior to using the HELIO KIDS wheelchair, carefully read this manual and keep it for future reference. For more information about this product, its parts/accessories and the services provided, please visit : www.motioncomposites.com...
  • Page 3 Evolve Caster Housing - Imbedded inside the HELIO KIDS! frame for rock solid durability , the Evolve Caster Adjust the depth of a Housing offers easy and precise infinite chair up to 3”...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR HELIO KIDS 12 10.1 SERVICE WELCOME TO HELIO KIDS 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 KIDS wheelchair must be done by a qualified technician. General Warning Your HELIO KIDS wheelchair has been designed by The latest version of this manual can be found on our professionals with proper use of aluminium in mind. DO NOT website at motioncomposites.com...

  • Page 7: Safety

    The wheelchair should be dried with a cloth immediately after being exposed to water . The HELIO KIDS wheelchair has a weight limit of 250 lbs (or 350 lbs with an HD kit). The specified weight capacity includes: both the rider and any luggage. A user with a 10lb backpack, 8.1.1...

  • 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 8.2.10 Moving with Assistance KIDS Caregivers should read the “Caregiver” section of this manual. - Going up a curb or step Folding & Unfolding 9.1.1 Folding • Place yourself behind the wheelchair. •...

  • Page 10: Front Riggings

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

  • Page 11: Seat Belts

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 Seat belts Anti-Tipper Motion Composites Use positioning belts ONL Y to help support the rider’s strongly recommends the posture. Improper use of these belts may cause severe use of anti-tippers injuries to the rider .

  • Page 12: Adjustments And Maintenance Of Your Helio Kids

    Tools needed tighten both screws to fit snugly. The HELIO KIDS 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 . Motion Composites does not recommend the use of any power tools to tighten screws on this wheelchair .

  • 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

    10.8 Seat 10.6.4 Replacing Armrest Pad • Remove screws (1) located under pad (through the tube). It may be difficult to unfold the wheelchair if the seat • Replace with new armrest pad. upholstery has been installed too tight. • Reinstall screws (1) and tighten firmly . 10.8.1 Replacing Seat Upholstery SLIDED SLING...

  • Page 15: Seat-To-Floor Height

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.9 Seat-to-floor height 10.10 Front casters, forks and fork stem assemblies Any modification to the seat-to-floor height involves adjustment of anti-tippers, front caster angle, and rear wheel toe-in/toe-out 10.10.1 Removing/Installing/Repositioning the if equipped with 3° or 6° camber. It is important to do these Front Wheels adjustments before using the wheelchair as to reduce risk of injury .

  • Page 16: Removing/Installing The Stem Bolt Assembly

    10.11 Rear wheels 10.10.3 Removing/Installing the stem bolt assembly 10.11.1 Adjusting Quick-Release Axles T ransit securement points are to remain in their original • Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair and then remove positions. Transit securement points are only designed the axle from the wheel.

  • Page 17: Replacing/Adjusting Hand Rims

    User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 10.11.2 Replacing/Adjusting hand rims 10.11.5 Adjusting the toe-in/toe-out with rear wheel camber . • Use a plastic tire removal tool to take off the tire. • Remove the rear wheels. • Remove all nuts inside the rim. •...

  • Page 18: Extension Brakes

    • Ensure the button snaps back into place. 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: Amputee Extention Plate

    (9). 11.2 Wheelchair restraints in paratransit vehicles Always use proper restraints to secure your HELIO KIDS wheelchair in a motor vehicle. The restraints are identified by the following symbol: Never hook the transport tie-downs directly to the wheelchair frame.

  • Page 20: Motion Composites Limited Warranty

    Components – one year 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 Motion Composites warrants all Motion Composites-made...
  • Page 21 User Manual EDITION - V 1.0 Notes...

  • Page 22: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Make sure anti-tip 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” 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 Forks +1” +2”...
  • Page 24 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Standards applied: Name and Address of Product Owner • NF EN ISO 7176-1: Motion Composites 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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