Motion Composites Helio A7 User Manual

70258-a.11-HELIO A7 USER MANUAL PLUS
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User
Manual
1. INTRODUCTION
The HELIO A7 wheelchair is available with a WC-19 Transit
Tie-Down. This option is only offered as a factory-installed
option.
The Transit Tie-Down option has been crash-tested in
accordance and complies with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section
19 (“WC19”) and ISO 7176-19:2008 (“ISO 7176-19”), for
frontal impact Test, with a 169.4-lbs. (77 kg) surrogate
occupant corresponding to a user weight range of 115–210
lbs (52.16–95.25 kg). The Motion Composites Transit
Tie-Down Package conforms to these standards for the
purpose of enabling wheelchairs to be secured in certain
types of motor vehicles. The WC-19 Transit Tie- Down
option consists of four factory-installed Tie-Down Brackets,
a factory-installed Pelvic Belt with 2 Mounting Brackets on
a standard frame. It is approved for OCCUPIED transit use.
Therefore, there are several important considerations that
users of Motion Composites Transit Option must keep
in mind. First, ISO 7176-19 only tests for wheelchair
performance where the wheelchair, secured in the forward-
facing position, is involved in a frontal impact collision at 30
mph (48 kph). It does not test for wheelchair performance
in any other type of collision, including, without limitation,
side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers or higher speed frontal
impacts. Second, compliance with ISO 7176-19 does not
guarantee that the occupant will not be injured, even in a
frontal impact collision at 30 mph (48 kph) or less. In such
an impact, the forces experienced are very severe and
injuries can be sustained even if the wheelchair performs
exactly as required by the standard.
Accordingly, ISO 7176-19 and ANSI/ RESNA WC/19 include
numerous warnings to the effect that “wheelchair users
should transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-
installed restraint system whenever it is feasible.”
A Motion Composites wheelchair transport option, for
an UNOCCUPIED wheelchair, is also available as an
aftermarket, field installation option for the Helio C2,
HELIO A7, Helio XC2, Helio Kids, Veloce, and Move. This
Wheelchair UNOCCUPIED Transport Option has NOT been
crash-tested in accordance with either WC19 or ISO 7176-
19. The Wheelchair Transport Option only includes four Tie-
Down Brackets. It is only approved for transportation of an
UNOCCUPIED wheelchair.
To determine whether your Motion Composites HELIO A7
is equipped with the WC-19 Transit Tie-Down Option or the
Wheelchair Transport Option, see Fig. 1 (page 7).
You should contact Motion Composites Customer Service,
with any questions you may have about using this
wheelchair for seating in a motor vehicle, at 1-866-650-6555
(Canada), 1-877-667-6811 (USA) or 1-450-588-6555 (other
countries).
DO NOT modify your wheelchair in any way by a non-
authorized Motion Composites center.
DO NOT make alterations or substitutions to the wheelchair
structural parts or frame components without consulting
Motion Composites.
2. LABELING
Read label
READ
Read and follow the information in the owner’s
manual and all supplemental information provided
with the wheelchair before initial operation.
WC-19 Label
WC-19
WC-19
Indicates that tested and approved wheelchair,
with similarly labeled tested and approved seating
system, conforms to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4,
Section 19/ISO 7176-19 for transport of an
occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle.
Securement Label
WC-19
SECUREMENT
Indicates wheelchair securement points which
conform to ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol. 4, Section 19/ISO
7176-19.
Warning Label
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/
situation. Failure to follow designated procedures
can cause either personal injury, component
damage, or malfunction. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle
with a black border.
Mandatory Label
MANDATORY
These actions should be performed as specified.
Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause
personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the
product, this icon is represented as a white symbol
on a blue dot with a white border.
Prohibited Label
PROHIBITED
These actions are prohibited. These actions
should not be performed at any time or in any
circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can
cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black
symbol with a red circle and red slash.
Important Label
!
IMPORTANT
Indicates important information to remember when
using this product.

Motion Composites Helio A7 Specifications

General

Brand	Motion Composites
Model	Helio A7
Category	Wheelchair
Language	English