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USER MANUAL

540 – CAPELLA UM
1024402 REV08
10/2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    USER MANUAL 540 – CAPELLA UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flip-Up Arm Rests ................................17 Engaging and Disengaging Flip-Up Style Armrest [Figure 4] ....................17 Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway ..........................18 Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 5] ..................... 18 Footplate Length Adjustment..............................18 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 3 Changing Seat Width [Figure 9, Figure 10, Figure 11] ......................22 Changing Seat Depth (Capella) [Figure 12] ..........................24 Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13] ........................25 Rear Wheels ..................................26 Changing Horizontal Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 14] ....................26 Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels ..........................
  • Page 4 Seat to Floor ..................................34 Anti-Tippers ..................................37 Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers............................. 37 Installing Anti-Tippers [Figure 25] ............................38 Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 26] ......................38 Cleaning Instructions ................................. 39 WARRANTY..................................40 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 5: General

    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. NOTE: The Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. Capella/Capella45 wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to those limited to a sitting position." 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013...

  • Page 6: Operating Safety Warnings

    Do not use as a seat in a transportation vehicle. The user should move to an appropriate seat when being transported in a motor vehicle.  This wheelchair is not indicated for prescription use. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 7: Features

      Tilt Range: 3 - 20 degrees (Capella) Fixed Height Full-Length Arms   Height of 9 ½” Tilt Range: 3 – 45 degrees (Capella 45)  Lap Tray placement   Overall Dimensions 11 ¾” -19” STF ...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Wheel locks easy to engage Wheel locks prevent chair from moving when engaged SEAT AND BACK Inspect for rips or sagging Inspect for loose or broken hardware Inspect cane and hand grips for wear/looseness TIRES 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 9 Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles or binds to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and free of moisture. Check stem caster journal and lock nut for tightness Inspect casters for cracks and wear Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes CLEANING Clean upholstery and armrests 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    GENERAL Troubleshooting Solutions Check for loose nuts and bolts Check angle adjustable caster assembly Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 11: Labels

    DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT WHEN PROPELLING THIS CHAIR THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM IN THE TILT POSITION. USER IN PLACE WEIGHT 250 LBS MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY 250 LBS. (114 kgs) REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 12: Service And Repair

    Always contact dealership prior to sending a wheelchair for repairs. For safe and secure shipping, the wheelchair must be placed in a suitable carton, or fastened to a pallet, to ensure it does not sustain damage during shipping. Contact Future Mobility to receive specific instructions for packaging and shipping your wheelchair.

  • Page 13: Tire Size

    GENERAL Tire size All tires available for the Capella / Capella 45 are marked with their size on the sidewall. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 14: Tilt Mechanism

    To return the wheelchair to the nominal ‘zero’ position grasp the tilt handle and pull up on the stroller handle to tilt the chair. Release the tilt handle when the wheelchair reaches the desired angle. Figure 1 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 15: Style Fixed Arm Rests

    (‘A’) For removal, push and hold release lever (`B'), while lifting armrest from the armrest base Note: The T-Style fixed Arm Rest is not adjustable in height Figure 2 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 16: Style Arm Rests Height Adjustable

    Lift armrest until desired position is acquired (ranges from 9’’– 13” in ½” increments). Release the height adjustment latch lever to engage the holding pin. Repeat this procedure for the opposite T-style arm assembly. Figure 3 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 17: Flip-Up Arm Rests

    To engage, push armrest into arm socket until release lever (‘A’) is engaged into slot. For flip-up, push and hold release lever (‘A’), while lifting armrest from arm socket. Figure 4 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 18: Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway

    To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch (‘C’) and swing footrest outward. Footplate Length Adjustment Loosen footrest bracket bolt from hole ‘D’. Slide footrest extension tube up or down to desired height. Tighten bolt. Figure 5 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 19: Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway

    Set at desired angle and then turn knob (‘E’) clockwise to ‘lock’ the outer elevating legrest part in place. Figure 6 Repeat for the other side if desired. Ensure that the legrest is securely in place once adjustments have been made. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 20: Chair Back

    Remove nut and bolt on both sides of the back post. Move back cane to desired angle and replace nuts and bolts making sure coved spacers are in place. Figure 7 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 21: To Adjust Fold Down Back Angle [Figure 8]

    To Fold Down the Back One can fold down the back for easy transport or other reasons by simply pushing up on the locking pin as shown in the diagram below. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 22: Seat Width And Depth

    (4) 1/4-20 x 2.25” screws(‘D’) and four (4) 1/4-20 nuts (‘E’) Figure 9 from the lower frame. Repeat step # 3 and #4 and check the overall size of the chair before fully tightening the screws and nuts. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 23 SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Figure 10 Figure 11 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 24: Changing Seat Depth (Capella) [Figure 12]

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Changing Seat Depth (Capella) [Figure 12] The Capella seat depth is adjusted from the rear of the wheelchair. It 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”.

  • Page 25: Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13]

    SEAT WIDTH AND DEPTH Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13] The Capella 45 wheelchair has only one depth of seat rail which come with the standard configuration. The seat depth is adjusted from the front of the chair. To change the seat depth of the wheelchair, the front leg rest hanger must be moved in or out.

  • Page 26: Rear Wheels

    Repeat steps #2 and #3 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 14 Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels See section marked SEAT TO FLOOR 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 27: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels [Figure 15]

    BEFORE operating the wheelchair. The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of Figure 15 the rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock. Keep locking pins clean. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 28 REAR WHEELS 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 [Figure 16]. LOCKING PIN DETENT PIN OUTSIDE OF INSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR WHEELCHAIR QUICK-RELEASE...

  • Page 29: Wheel Locks

    Ensure the wheelchair is not moving before engaging the wheel locks. Perform one (1) of the following: Push-to-Lock – to engage, push the wheel lock handle (‘A’) forward Disengage the wheel locks by reversing STEP 2. Figure 17 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Patient Operated Wheel Locks [Figure 18]

    Repeat STEPS 1 to 6 until the wheel lock brake shoe embeds the tire and HOLDS the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed. Engage both wheel locks and ensure the occupied wheelchair is held in place when pushed. Figure 18 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 31: Front Casters

    Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster swing. Test wheelchair for maneuverability. Figure 19 Re-adjust locknuts if necessary and repeat STEPS 6 to 7 until correct. Snap dust cover over the locknut and stem. 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 32: Replacing/Installing Front Forks [Figure 20]

    Secure the new fork and caster assembly in place by using the locknut and caster stem bolt. Follow steps 5 to 9 of REPLACING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTERS guide to properly install the new fork assembly and prevent fluttering. Figure 20 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 33: Replacing/Installing Front Fork Assembly [Figure 21, Figure 22]

    Also secure the fork assembly to the main side rail by using a 1/2-20 lock nut (‘B’) as shown in Figure 6c. Install the front caster by following REPLACING/INSTALLING FRONT CASTERS guide Figure 21 In the above section. 90° FLOOR Figure 22 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 34: Seat To Floor

    11.75 XSHORT 12.25 SHORT 13.00 SHORT 13.00 SHORT 13.50 SHORT 13.50 SHORT 13.50 SHORT 13.50 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.00 SHORT 14.50 SHORT 14.50 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 35 15.50 LONG 15.50 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.00 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 16.50 LONG 17.00 LONG 17.00 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...
  • Page 36 SEAT TO FLOOR LONG 17.00 LONG 17.00 LONG 17.50 LONG 17.50 LONG 18.00 LONG 19.00 Figure 23 Figure 24 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 37: Anti-Tippers

    Seat-to-floor angle of 3 degrees to 6 degrees: if so equipped, anti-tippers MUST be attached at all times. In as much as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the anti-tippers), Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.

  • Page 38: Installing Anti-Tippers [Figure 25]

    Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 26] Pull the sleeve (‘A’) downwards on the tube to release the pin engagement Rotate the Anti-tip assembly (‘B’) upwards until the pin engagement is at the top position. Figure 26 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 39: Cleaning Instructions

    RINSE WITH A DAMP RAG AFTER CLEANING TO ENSURE THAT ANY SOAP RESIDUE IS REMOVED DO NOT USE CLEANING PRODUCTS WITHOUT CONSULTING THE PRODUCTS’ INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKING APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS 540 –UM 1024402 REV08 10/2013 Capella / Capella 45...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    (1) year from the date of purchase. The frame is warranted for the lifetime of the original purchaser/user. The Capella Back is warranted for two (2) years and the upholstery for 90 days, upon normal usage by original purchaser.

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