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For who you are & what you need... Dealer: this manual must be given to the user of the wheelchair AMG Medical Inc. User: before using, read this manual and save for future reference Alpharetta, GA 30022 • 1-866-321-4846 Montreal, QC H4T 1V5 • 1 (800) 363-2381 www.airgomobility.com www.amgmedical.com REV 2 1109...
Table of Contents ® Please Read Before Using Your New Airgo ..........2 Models Available ..................3 Basic Safety Precautions ................4 General Warnings..................5 Safety / Handling of Your Wheelchair ............6 Stability & Balance ..................7 Reaching, Leaning and Bending.............7 Transferring ....................7 Welcome Tilting ......................8 Ramps and Inclines ................8...
WITH REMOVABLE ARMS ONLY) ® We want to thank you for choosing your new Airgo wheelchair. If you should ® ever have any questions, please contact your authorized Airgo dealer or dial 1 866 518-6099 to speak directly with one of our dedicated customer service ®...
Do not use on an escalator. Serious injury may occur. ® • Always consult an authorized Airgo dealer to find and correct • Do not attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. any problems or if you have any doubt about the condition •...
Safety / Handling of Your Wheelchair Stability & Balance FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR Your wheelchair has been designed and engineered to maintain balance during normal daily activity as long as you do not move beyond the center Unfolding of gravity. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you 1.
TILTING CURBS & STEPS Tilting should only be performed with the assistance of an attendant. This should only be performed with the assistance of an attendant. 1. Grasp the push handles securely and ensure that handgrips Going up (method 1) are firmly attached.
Chair Basics FRONT RIGGING Going down Installing the swing-away footrest 1. Turn the wheelchair backward and carefully step down to the next step. (models no. 700 - 425 and 700 - 427) 2. Hold the wheelchair securely and pull the wheelchair to where the rear wheels reach the curb edge.
Adjusting the swing-away footrest Installing the swing-away elevating leg rest (models no. 700 - 425 and 700 - 427) (models no. 700-426 and 700-428) 1. Remove impact guards and/or calf strap, if necessary. 1. Place the elevating leg rest assembly on the outside of the wheelchair and install the hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
Adjusting the swing-away elevating leg rest Adjusting the wheel locks (models no. 700-426 and 700-428) 1. Ensure the wheel-lock is in the open (unlocked) position. 1. To adjust the elevating leg rest, raise legs until the desired height 2. Loosen the bolt & locknut that secure the wheel-lock to the is obtained.
• Inspect for bent frame or cross braces Cleaning & Disinfecting Seat and back To disinfect and clean your new Airgo wheelchair, particularly when • Inspect for rips or sagging multipatient use is planned, use an antibacterial hard surface disinfectant •...
Upholstery Casters The vinyl upholstery on your Airgo wheelchair is categorized as Remove any lint, thread or dirt that may be caught in the casters a hard surface and should be disinfected at the same time as you clean the to prevent binding.
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