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CONVAID USER’S GUIDE
Indications for Use
The Convaid Flyer models are manual wheelchairs; they are intended to provide mobility to persons
with disabilities who are partially or permanently non-ambulatory and limited to a sitting position.
In addition, the Flyer transit models have been tested and comply with the requirements of RESNA WC
4 Section-19:2012, “Wheelchairs used as seating in a motor vehicles”.
Intended Use
Convaid’s Flyer series are a lightweight ridge high-strength aluminum and steel manual wheelchair
base with a removable mobility seating system for everyday indoor and outdoor use on at rm terrain.
These persons typically have some form of neuromuscular disorder that limits their ability to self-
propel such as Cerebral Palsy.
Note: The end user of all Convaid attendant propelled wheelchair products is not determined by age
but by body dimensions and mass. Please read and follow all warnings carefully to insure the safety of
the user.
General Warnings
WARNING: The operator/caregiver must read and understand this manual
prior to operating this equipment. If you are unable to understand any part of
this manual, contact your supplier for assistance.
WARNING: The weight carried by the Flyer chair must never exceed the total
weight capacity of:
Cane Position Transit Weight Capacity Non-transit Weight Capacity
1 85 lbs. /39 kg 85 lbs./39 kg
2 170 lbs./77 kg 170 lbs./77 kg
3 170 lbs. /77 kg 170 lbs. /77 kg
4 170 lbs. /77 kg 170 lbs. /77 kg
Note: Weight capacity equals maximum occupant size plus any items carried.
When using the chair in transit, all non-medically necessary devices must be
removed from the chair and secured separately.
WARNING: When the back cane is factory set to position 1 the total weight
carried by the Flyer must never exceed 85 lbs (39 kg).
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