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Class 1 Medical
Rev. 2
2 Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2
2 Table of Contents..................................................................................................... 3
3 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE .................................................................................... 5
4 SAFETY SUMMARY ................................................................................................... 6
5 SAFETY AND HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS .............................................................. 7
5.1 Stability and Balance...................................................................................................................7
5.2 Tilting ..........................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Curbs and Steps ..........................................................................................................................8
5.4 Stairways and Escalators ..........................................................................................................10
5.5 Transfers to and from Other Seats ...........................................................................................10
5.6 Weight Distribution ..................................................................................................................11
5.7 Reaching, Leaning, and Bending Forward ................................................................................11
6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................. 12
7 STANDARD FEATURES ............................................................................................ 13
8 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY.................................................................................. 14
8.1 Inspection .................................................................................................................................14
8.2 Out of the Box Assembly Instructions ......................................................................................14
9 STORAGE ............................................................................................................... 15
10 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................................. 15
11 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 17
11.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................17
11.2 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ........................................................................................17
12 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 17
13 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENT .............................. 18
14 SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS & OPTIONS ........................................................................ 18
14.1 Adjustment Guide .....................................................................................................................18
14.2 Frame Options (and Identification) ..........................................................................................19
14.3 Seat Depth ................................................................................................................................20
14.4 Seat-To-Floor Height .................................................................................................................20
14.5 Armrests ...................................................................................................................................22
14.6 Front Rigging .............................................................................................................................23
14.7 Footplates .................................................................................................................................27
14.8 Backrest Adjustments and Options ..........................................................................................28
14.9 Rear Wheels ..............................................................................................................................29
14.10 Anti-Tippers ...........................................................................................................................31
14.11 Front Casters .........................................................................................................................32
14.12 Wheel-Locks ..........................................................................................................................32
14.13 Seat Tilt .................................................................................................................................34