Motion Composites APEX Series User Manual

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If you ignore these Warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your
wheelchair as directed in the manual , you may fall, tip over or lose
control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others or
damage the wheelchair.
9.9 Seat slings
• Seat slings are not intended to be used as a seating surface.
Always use a cushion.
• Ensure that the sling is in good condition (e.g. no fraying, no
wear and no tears).
9.10 Push Handles
Push handles are optional equipment on some Motion
Composites wheelchairs. Push handles provide secure points
for an attendant or assistant to hold the rear of the wheelchair
to prevent a fall or tip-over. If you have an attendant or
assistant, you should have push handles installed on your
wheelchair by Motion Composites or a certified Motion
Composites dealer.
Motion Composites offers push handles that are integrated to
the back canes or bolt-on push handles. Motion Composites
recommends that you DO NOT use non-Motion Composites
bolt-on push handles because they could damage the backrest
or the back canes of the Motion Composites wheelchair.
Your attendant or assistant should regularly check the push
handle grips to make sure they fit securely and will not rotate
or slip off.
Push handles should NEVER be used to lift the wheelchair
or pull the chair, especially when it is occupied, as they may
detach.
A LWAYS lift or pull the wheelchair by grasping a non-
detachable part of the frame (not the detachable handles,
backrest, armrest or footrest).
If you fail to observe these warnings damage to the chair, a fall,
tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to
the wheelchair user, the assistant or others people.
9.10.1 Fold-down push handles
Folding instructions
To fold or open push handle press
on button (1) to engage the folding
mechanism. (Fig 10.2)
NEVER use the fold-down push handles
to lift the wheelchair or pull the chair,
especially when it is occupied, as they
may detach.
Weight limit 265 lb / 120 kg
9.10.2 Adjustable height push handles
Adjustment instructions
To adjust the height of the push
handles pull on the lever (1) to open
the clamp (Fig. 10.3).
Set the height and push the lever (1)
to close the clamp.
NEVER use the adjustable height
push handles to lift the wheelchair
or pull the chair, especially when it is
occupied, as they may detach.
Note: The position of the clamp
on the back canes should not be
changed. The distance between the clamp of the adjustable
push handle and the clamp of the back canes should not
exceed 100mm.
Weight limit 265 lb / 120 kg
10. Adjustments and
maintenance of your APEX
10.1 Service
Refer to your dealer for service. A complete and updated list of
service providers can be found on our website.
10.2 Replacement Parts
Ordering information:
Consult our website to download the parts manual and view
ordering information.
Please contact us at:
Motion Composites Inc.
160, Armand-Majeau Sud
Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Quebec
J0K 3H0 Canada
Phone: 1-866-650-6555
Fax: 1-888-966-6555
support@motioncomposites.com
www.motioncomposites.com
10.3 Tools needed
The APEX 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.
Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be
done manually.
The list of tools is at the end of this manual.
Some adjustments on the APEX are not possible due to the
use of security screws. These adjustments can only be
performed by Motion Composites.
10.4 General maintenance
10.4.1 Tire pressure
• Check tire pressure with a tire gauge.
• Verify recommended tire pressure, which is indicated on the
tire.
• Inflate if pressure is below recommended amount as labelled
on the sidewall.
• Do not inflate tire over recommended pressure, as stated on
the tire.
• Over inflation could result in tire failure and injury.
• Under inflation could result in a flat tire.
Max pressure
Pneumatic 1 3/8’’ 65 psi
Pneumatic High pressure 11/4 and 1 3/8’’ 110 psi
Pneumatic High pressure 1’’ 145 psi
10.4.1.1Puncture
In the event of a puncture, consult an appropriate workshop
(either a bike repair center or wheelchair repair center) to repair
or replace the tube by a qualified person.
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Motion Composites APEX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Motion Composites
Model	APEX Series
Category	Wheelchair
Language	English