Motion Composites VELOCE - Adjustments and Maintenance of Your Motion Composites Wheelchair; Service; Replacement Parts; Tools Needed

ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL
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7.9.2 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSH HANDLES
Adjustment Instructions:
– To adjust the height of the push handles, pull on the lever (1) to
open the clamp.
– Set the height and push the lever (1) to close the clamp.
– Weight limit: 265 lbs / 120 kg.
WARNING
Never use the adjustable height push handles to lift or pull
the wheelchair, especially when it is occupied, as they may
detach and cause an accident.
INFORMATION
The attachment position on the back canes should not be
changed. The distance between the adjustable push handle
collar and the back canes collar should not exceed 100 mm.
8. ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE
OF YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES
WHEELCHAIR
8.1 SERVICE
Refer to your dealer for servicing your wheelchair. A complete and
updated list of service providers can be found on our website.
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Consult our website to download the parts manual and view order-
ing information.
Kindly contact us at:
Motion Composites Inc.
160 Armand Majeau Sud, Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Québec, Canda
J0K 3H0
Telephone: 1866650-6555
Fax: 1888966-6555
info@motioncomposites.com
motioncomposites.com
8.3 TOOLS NEEDED
INFORMATION
The Motion Composites wheelchair was designed to be ser-
viced with regular tools. All screws and bolts are standard and
can be adjusted with a wrench, socket wrench, or Allen key.
Non-regular screws are only to be altered at Motion Compos-
ites’ factory.
WARNING
Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be done
manually.
The list of tools is at the end of this manual.
8.4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
8.4.1 TIRE PRESSURE
– Check tire pressure with a tire gage.
– Verify recommended tire pressure as indicated on the sidewalls.
– Inflate if pressure is below recommended amount as labeled on
the sidewalls.
– Do not inflate tire over recommended pressure, as stated on the
tire.
– Over inflation could result in tire failure and injury.
– An overinflated tire may cause a tire puncture.
Max pressure
Pneumatic 1
3
/
8
in. 65 psi
Pneumatic HP 1¼ in. and 1
3
/
8
in. 110 psi
Pneumatic HP 1 in. 145 psi
8.4.2 PUNCTURE
In the event of a puncture, consult an appropriate workshop (either
a bike repair center or wheelchair repair center) to repair or re-
place the tube by a qualified person.
8.4.3 CLEANING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
– Use mild clean soap and water to clean your wheelchair.
– Rinse and dry the wheelchair adequately.
– Do not use solvent cleaners.
– Do not use abrasive cleaners
– Do not use a pressure cleaner.
PAINT FINISH AND FRAME
– Clean the painted surfaces with mild soap at least once a
month.
– Protect the paint with a coat of non-abrasive auto wax every
three months.
AXLES AND MOVING PARTS
– Clean around axles and moving parts weekly with a damp cloth.
– Wipe off dust or dirt on axles or moving parts.
SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND BACK CANES
– Hand-wash only (machine washing may damage fabric).
– Hang to dry only. DO NOT machine dry as heat will damage
fabric.
8.4.4 STORING AND SHIPPING YOUR WHEELCHAIR
– When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry area. Failure to
do so may result in your chair rusting and/or corroding.
– If your chair has been in storage for more than a few weeks, you
should make sure it is working properly.
You should inspect and service, if necessary, all items in section
11. Periodic Checklist.
– If your chair has been in storage for more than two months, it
should be inspected by a qualified technician.
– When shipping your wheelchair, use a strong cardboard box to
protect the wheelchair from any impact. Inspect the wheelchair
once it is received.
8.5 BACKREST
8.5.1 REMOVING/INSTALLING BACKREST
– Remove bolts (1) and (2). Note that in some cases these bolts
are also used to support the armrest socket (swing away and
flip back armrests).
– Slide the back post upwards to remove it from the tube.
– Reinstall the back post in the reverse order while making sure
they are positioned on the right side.
– Tighten bolts (1) and (2) firmly.
– For wheelchairs equipped with flip back armrests; adjust screw
(1) while paying special attention to the proper operation of the
armrest.
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