Motion Composites VELOCE - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS – FOLDING WHEELCHAIR | USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
MOTION COMPOSITES WHEELCHAIR .......................3
WARNING  READ THIS MANUAL
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CONTACT INFORMATION.............................................3
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................... 7
2 . BEFORE USE ..........................................................8
2.1 GENERAL WARNING ................................................... 8
2.2 SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE .......... 8
2.3 MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY .......................................... 8
2.4 BECOMING ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR NEW
WHEELCHAIR ............................................................... 8
2.5 NOTE TO USERS .......................................................... 8
2.6 IMPORTANT WARNING WHEN USING THE
STROLLER HANDLE AND PUSH HANDLES ............. 8
2.7 NOTE TO DEALERS & QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ... 8
2.8 SYMBOLS ...................................................................... 8
3. TUTORIALS .............................................................9
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 9
4.1 BACK UPHOLSTERY ................................................... 9
4.2 CUSHION ...................................................................... 9
4.3 ARMREST PAD ............................................................. 9
4.4 LABEL LOCATIONS ................................................... 10
4.5 STRUCTURE .............................................................. 10
4.6 DIMENSIONS ............................................................. 11
4.7 ADJUSTABILITY ....................................................... 11
5. SAFETY .................................................................12
5.1 CHECKLIST ................................................................. 12
5.2 WEIGHT LIMITATION................................................. 12
5.3 WEIGHT TRAINING AND SPORTING
ACTIVITIES ................................................................. 12
5.4 PREVENTION AGAINST TRAPS FOR BODY
PARTS ......................................................................... 12
5.5 REFLECTING DEVICE ................................................ 12
6. RIDING YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES
WHEELCHAIR ...................................................... 12
6.1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS .................. 12
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .............................. 12
6.3 CAREGIVERS .............................................................. 12
6.4 RIDING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ................................... 13
6.4.1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A TIPOVER ...............13
6.4.2 BALANCE POINT .........................................................13
6.4.3 WHEELIES .....................................................................13
6.4.4 TRANSFERRING ..........................................................13
6.4.5 GETTING DRESSED ....................................................13
6.4.6 REACHING/LEANING/BENDING ............................13
6.4.7 MOVING BACKWARDS ..............................................13
6.4.8 RAMPS, SLOPES & SIDE HILLS .............................13
6.4.9 OBSTACLES ..................................................................14
6.4.10 CURBS AND STEPS ...................................................14
6.5 MOVING WITH ASSISTANCE ................................... 14
6.5.1 CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP ..................14
6.5.2 DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP............14
6.5.3 STAIRS ............................................................................15
6.5.4 CLIMBING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS .........................15
6.5.5 DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF
STAIRS WARNING ......................................................15
6.5.6 ESCALATOR ..................................................................15
7. HOW TO USE YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES
WHEELCHAIR .......................................................15
7.1 FOLDING AND UNFOLDING ..................................... 15
7.1.1 FOLDING ........................................................................15
7.1.2 UNFOLDING ..................................................................15
7.2 WHEEL LOCKS ........................................................... 16
7.3 FOOTRESTS ................................................................ 16
7.3.1 INSTALLING AND REMOVING .................................16
7.3.2 ELEVATING LEGREST ................................................16
7.3.2.1 INSTALLING THE ELEVATING LEGREST .............16
7.3.2.2 ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST ..............16
7.4 ARMRESTS ................................................................. 16
7.4.1 FLIP BACK “U” ARMRESTS ....................................16
7.4.2 REMOVABLE “T” ARMRESTS ..................................17
7.4.3 SWINGAWAY “L” ARMRESTS .................................17
7.5 POSITIONING BELTS ................................................. 17
7.5.1 AUTO BUCKLE AND AIRCRAFT BUCKLE
POSITIONING BELTS ................................................17
7.5.2 VELCRO™ POSITIONING BELT .............................17
7.6 ANTITIPPERS ............................................................ 17
7.6.1 ANTITIPPERS .............................................................. 17
7.6.2 TIPPINGAID LEVER ...................................................17
7.7 REAR WHEELS ........................................................... 18
7.7.1 QUICKRELEASE AXLES ..........................................18
7.7.2 FIXED AXLES ................................................................18
7.7.3 MOTION COMPOSITES ONE ARM DRIVE
SYSTEM .........................................................................18
7.8 SEAT UPHOLSTERY, RIGID SEAT PAN,
CUSHION .................................................................... 18
7.9 PUSH HANDLES ........................................................ 18
7.9.1 FOLDDOWN PUSH HANDLES ..............................18
7.9.2 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSH HANDLES .............18
8. ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES WHEELCHAIR ...19
8.1 SERVICE ..................................................................... 19
8.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................. 19
8.3 TOOLS NEEDED ......................................................... 19
8.4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ........................................ 19
8.4.1 TIRE PRESSURE .........................................................19
8.4.2 PUNCTURE ...................................................................19
8.4.3 CLEANING YOUR WHEELCHAIR ............................19
8.4.4 STORING AND SHIPPING
YOUR WHEELCHAIR ..................................................19
8.5 BACKREST..................................................................19