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11. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
INSPECTION CHECKLIST
AT EVERY USE
– Make sure wheelchair rolls easily and straight.
– Check for vibrations, noise or any deviation from normal func-
tioning.
– Ensure wheel locks are working properly.
– Ensure wheel quick release are engaged and locked properly.
– Ensure that front stem is perpendicular to floor.
– Visually inspect tires (front & rear) for debris, low pressure, flat
spots or wear.
– Make sure anti-tipper tubes are locked in place (if equipped).
– Visually inspect fabric for protruding metal, rips or tears.
– Ensure that hand grips are not loose (if equipped).
– Check hand rims for rough edges and make sure they are free
from grease or other contaminants.
– Checks for component interference.
– Check for irregular noise and rattles.
WEEKLY
– Check tire pressure with a tire gauge
– Check seat upholstery tension - It should be straight when the
wheelchair is open and set in position.
MONTHLY
– Check wheel alignment.
– Check for free running of fork bearings.
– Inspect bolts and screws and tighten if necessary.
YEARLY
– Have a complete inspection performed by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Tire pressure could be adjusted by the owner or an assistant
with the proper tools. If any part appears not to work
properly after inspection, the wheelchair should be
immediately sent for repair to a qualified technician.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING THE WHEELCHAIR
In the case of disposal, return the device to your dealer or
rehabilitation center.
All components of the product should be disposed and
recycled in accordance with national environmental laws and
standards.
12. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRODUCT OWNER
Motion Composites
160 Armand Majeau, sud, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan
Quebec, Canada J0K 3H0
Telephone : 1-866-650-6555
Fax : -888-966-6555
support@motioncomposites.com
motioncomposites.com
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Advena Ltd.
Tower Business Centre, 2nd Flr.
Tower Street, Swatar, BKR 4013, Malta
We hereby declare that the below mentioned devices have been
classified according to the classification rules and conform to the
Essential Principles of Safety and Performance as laid out in the
Health Products (Medical Devices) Regulations 93/42/CEE.
MEDICAL DEVICE(S)
Motion Composites Helio C2, A7, A6, Move, Veloce, Kids,
XC2, manual wheelchairs.
MANUFACTURING SITE
Motion Composites
160 Armand Majeau, sud, St-Roch-de-l’Achigan
Quebec, Canada J0K 3H0
RISK CLASSIFICATION
Class 1 Medical Device (per 93/42/CEE).
STANDARDS APPLIED
– NF EN ISO 7176-1
Wheelchairs, part 1: Determination of static ability.
– NF EN ISO 7176-5
Wheelchairs, part 5: Determination of dimensions, mass and
maneuvring space.
– NF EN ISO 7176-8
Wheelchairs, part 8: Requirements and test methods for static,
impact and fatigue strengths.
– NF EN ISO 7176-11
Wheelchairs, part 11: Test Dummies
– NF EN ISO 7176-15 :
Wheelchairs, part 15: Requirements for information disclosure,
documentation and labeling
This declaration of conformity is valid from 2013/01/16.