USER MANUAL | FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS – SECURITY
NOTE: 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.
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5. SAFETY
5.1 PERIODIC CHECKLIST
See related appendix (section 11. Maintenance and Safety
Inspection Checklist).
5.2 WEIGHT LIMITATION
– The Motion composites wheelchair has a weight limit of 265lb
(120 kg) and the HD model (high capacity) is 350 lb (159 kg) with
the HD kit. The specified weight capacity include: both the rider
and any luggage. For example, a user in a standard wheelchair,
265 lb (120 kg), with a 10 lb (5 kg) backpack, should not exceed
a weight of 255 lb (115 kg) . It is of utmost importance that the
total weight be below the above specified ca-pacity.
– The Helio Kids has a weight limit of 175 lb (79 kg).
– The wheelchair is designed to support only one person.
Please do not stand up on the footrests.
– Motion Composites is not responsible for any damages or
injuries caused by the misuse of this wheelchair.
5.3 WEIGHT TRAINING AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES
– This wheelchair was not designed or tested as a weight training
or stretching appa-ratus. Do not attempt to use this wheelchair
for weight training or stretching exercises. The warranty shall
be void if the wheelchair has been used for any weight training
or stretching purposes.
– This wheelchair is not intended to be used during sporting
activities.
CAUTION
Should you make any adjustments, repairs or do any
servicing, ensure that all fasteners are tightly secured
before usen.
WARNING
Exceeding the specified weight limit could damage the
wheelchair and/or cause severe injuries.
WARNING
This wheelchair was designed to be tailored to the
dimensions of its owner and as such should only be used by
its owner unless a qualified specialist, approved by
Motion Composites, has readjusted it.
6. RIDING YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES
WHEELCHAIR
CAUTION
Various adjustments of your wheelchair (seat height/depth/
system, back angle, rear & front wheels camber/size/posi-
tion, position of the front riggings) could affect the cen-ter of
gravity. The adjustments should be performed by a profes-
sional and the wheel-chair user should be aware that the
stability could be affected by these adjustments.
WARNING
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair or perform a wheelie without
assistance.
WARNINGS
DO NOT stand on the wheelchair or part of the frame of the
wheelchair.
DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair unless it is
fully open and the seat frame rails are fully seated into
the receivers.
DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out
of the wheelchair or to reach for an object.
6.1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENT
– We recommend that you review safe wheelchair use with your
physician prior to using this equipment.
– Take the time to read the instructions in this manual to ensure
that you feel comforta-ble using the wheelchair without
assistance.
– Always be aware of hazards. Unless you are a skilled rider of
this wheelchair and that you are sure you are not at risk to tip
over, anti-tippers SHOULD be used with your wheelchair at
all times.
– Because anti-tippers are an option in some markets on this
wheelchair, Motion Compo-sites strongly recommends to order
the anti-tippers as they are an important safeguard for the
wheelchair user.
a) Always use anti-tippers if you are not a skilled rider.
b) Always use anti-tippers each time you modify or adjust your
wheelchair. Any change may make it easier to tip backward.
c) Use anti-tippers until you adapt to the change, and are sure
that you are not at risk to tip over.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– The Motion Composites wheelchair was designed to be used on
hard and plane surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and indoor hard
flooring or carpeting.
– DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.
– Beware that the maneuverability of the wheelchair is
significantly affected by different outside conditions such as
sand, mud, rain, snow and rough surfaces. If you use your
wheelchair in these conditions, it is recommended that you have
it frequently serviced. Be careful when using your wheelchair
on wet or slippery surfaces. Exposure to water or excessive
moisture can be damaging and may even cause the wheelchair
to corrode over the long-term.
– DO NOT leave your wheelchair in humid environments such as
the bathroom (e.g. while taking a shower). Store the wheelchair
in a dry and cool location. The wheel chair should be stored
away from a direct exposure to sunlight. If the wheelchair is
wet, dry all parts with a cloth before storing it.
– DO NOT use your wheelchair in the shower, pool, or other water
situations .
6.3 CAREGIVERS
– NEVER use removable parts (e.g. armrests, footrests) to push
the wheelchair and never use them to lift the wheelchair
occupied since they could cause injuries or damage.
– Ensure that the wheelchair is equipped with push handles and
that its grips are securely in place.
– Turn anti-tipping devices upwards or remove them to avoid
tripping.
– Should you need to leave the wheelchair user unattended,
engage the wheel locks and place the anti-tipping devices back
in the downward position.
– Ask an experienced caregiver to explain safe assistance
methods to you.
– Ensure ongoing communication between you and the
wheelchair user as to avoid any kind of confusion.
– Maintain proper posture to tilt or lift the wheelchair; keep your
back straight and bend at the knees.
– Instruct the wheelchair user to lean his/her back when you are
tilting the wheelchair.
6.4 RIDING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
6.4.1 IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A TIPOVER
1. CONSULT your doctor, nurse or therapist to find out what axle
and caster position and other chair configuration options are
best for you.
2. CONSULT your authorized Motion Composites dealer BEFORE
you modify or adjust your wheelchair. Often, an adjustment
you wish to make can be offset by another that you have not
considered. For example, you may want to adjust the back
angle rearward, which will increase the likelihood of a rear
tip-over. You might not think you could counteract this tendency
by moving the rear wheels backward. Your authorized Motion
Composites dealer will be able to give you expert, personalized
advice in such matters.
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