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SAFETY GUIDELINES 

 

WARNING! An authorized Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial   
setup of this wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. 

 

The  symbols  below  are  used  throughout  this  owner's  manual  to  identify  warnings  and  important 
information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. 

 

WARNING! 

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if   

it is not avoided.   

 

CAUTION! 

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or slight injury if it   

is not avoided.   

 

IMPORTANT! 

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is 

not avoided.     

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USEFUL TIP!

 Recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.   

 

 
Your  wheelchair  is  a  state-of-the-art  life-enhancement  device  designed  to  increase  mobility.  We 
provide an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the user. Please be aware 
that  the  final  selection  and  purchasing  decision  regarding  the  type  of  product  to  be  used  is  the 
responsibility of the user who is capable of making such a decision and his/her health care professional 
(i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.). 
 
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device  expert has properly 
fitted the wheelchair to the user and has assisted the prescribing health care professional and/or the 
authorized provider in the instruction process for the use of the product. 
 
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the user will need to practice 
operating the wheelchair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as 
a  family  member  or  care  professional  specially  trained  in  assisting  a  wheelchair  user  in  various  daily 
living activities. 
 
As  you  begin  using  your  wheelchair  during  daily  activities  you  will  probably  encounter  situations  in 
which  you  will  need  some practice.  Simply  take  your  time  and  you  will  soon  be  in full  and  confident 
control. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Sonic

Page 1: ...WHEELCHAIR USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... improves your mobility and quality of life This owner s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the wheelchair CONTENTS 1 0 SAFETY GUIDELINES 2 2 0 PRE RIDE SAFETY CHECK 3 3 0 SPECIFICATION 3 4 0 COMPONENTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR 4 5 0 OPERATION WARNINGS FOR SAFE USE 5 6 6 0 OPERATION OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 7 9 7 0 OPERATION FOLDING UNFOLDING 9 11 8 0 OPERATION DISASSEMBLY ASSEMB...

Page 3: ...the individual needs of the user Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of product to be used is the responsibility of the user who is capable of making such a decision and his her health care professional i e medical doctor physical therapist etc The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted ...

Page 4: ...in 420 mm 16 5 in Seat Height 520 mm 20 5 in 520 mm 20 5 in 520 mm 20 5 in 520 mm 20 5 in Back Height 410 mm 16 in 410 mm 16 in 410 mm 16 in 410 mm 16 in Handle Height 950 mm 37 5 in 950 mm 37 5 in 950 mm 37 5 in 950 mm 37 5 in Arm Height Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Footrest Height Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable Overall Width 610 mm 24 in 660 mm 26 in 610 mm 24 in 660 ...

Page 5: ...Backrest Lever 10 Adjustable Armrest 4 Rear Wheel 11 Seat 5 Wheel Hand Brake 12 Footrest 6 Foot Tipper 13 Heel Strap 7 Front Wheel 14 Footplate Your wheelchair is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these before using the scooter Designs and specifications may change without prior notice ...

Page 6: ...in a vehicle impact leading to injury of the wheelchair occupant or others WARNING Before leaning or reaching forward always push your bottom to the back of the chair and face the castors forwards WARNING Before leaning forwards place yourself against the backrest and make sure that the front wheels are facing forward WARNING Never connect anything to the wheels this may cause damage to the wheelc...

Page 7: ...r to tip over and injure the user Fig 5 0 1 Fig 5 0 1 WARNING Always place the wheelchair on a stable flat surface and engage the Wheel Hand Brakes before transferring to or from the wheelchair WARNING Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied by One Rehab will invalidate the warranty of this wheelchair and may lead to injury to the user and or damage to the wheelchair ...

Page 8: ...e advise you to discuss this first with your physical therapist However if you have sufficient body strength and you want to transfer to and from the wheelchair you will best do this in the following manner 1 First of all you must make sure that your wheelchair stands as closely as possible to the place of where you wish to transfer to 2 Put the castors forward and engage the wheel hand brakes Swi...

Page 9: ...at the front wheels are on the pavement before he lets the wheelchair down GOING DOWN THE PAVEMENT The attendant should move the wheelchair forward to the curb Then the user should lean back so the attendant can tilt the wheelchair to find a balance point When the wheelchair is balanced the attendant can move the wheelchair slowly off the curb When the wheelchair is off the pavement the attendant ...

Page 10: ...s technique until the last step of the stair You can let the front castors down when the attendant at the front has taken the last step To go downstairs the wheelchair should be facing forwards The rear attendant should tip the wheelchair until it balances The front attendant should support the wheelchair by holding the side frames The wheelchair should then be slowly guided down each step WARNING...

Page 11: ...e middle of the seat upholstery and one hand at the rear side in the middle of the seat upholstery Pull the seat upholstery straight up Fig 7 2 1 Fig 7 2 1 7 3 FOLDING FOOTPLATE Go to the front of the wheelchair and hold the front of the footplate Fig 7 3 1 Fold the footplate in the direction of the footrest Fig 7 3 2 Fig 7 3 1 Fig 7 3 2 ...

Page 12: ... the backrest Fig 7 4 2 To raise the backrest from the folded position hold both handles and lift up together to lock Fig 7 4 1 Fig 7 4 2 8 0 OPERATION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 8 1 REMOVING THE FOOTREST Stand in front of the wheelchair Pull the control lever upwards Fig 8 1 1 You can now swing the footrest inwards or outwards Swing the footrests 90 degrees away to the outside of your wheelchair an...

Page 13: ...locked in position Check that the footrest is securely fixed Fig 8 2 1 8 3 REMOVING REAR WHEEL The rear wheel on the Self Propel model is removable by quick release Press the quick release button shown in the middle of the wheel Fig 8 3 1 and pull wheel out towards you To replace simply reverse the procedure Check the wheels are fully locked before using the wheelchair Note the rear wheel on the T...

Page 14: ... are equal in length on both sides Fig 9 1 1 9 2 ARMREST ADJUSTMENT To adjust the armrest height push the button as shown Fig 9 2 1 Fig 9 2 2 Lift up or push down the armrest to the desired height Release the button to lock the armrest at the desired height Check that the armrest is correctly locked by moving the armrest up or down if locked it will not move Fig 9 2 1 Armrest Height Adjustment But...

Page 15: ... or for when the lock is to be used when wheelchair is on any slope gradient 10 1 USE OF WHEEL HAND BRAKE Always use this Wheel Hand Brake for when transferring to and from the wheelchair for when the lock is to be used for a long period of time or for when the lock is to be used when wheelchair is on any slope gradient To lock the brake hold the handle and push the lever forward towards the front...

Page 16: ... year by a qualified dealer who will only use the correct spare parts This periodic inspection will ensure you that the wheelchair will function perfectly for years There are a lot of things you can do yourself to keep your wheelchair in optimum condition If you regularly check the wheelchair and perform small maintenance this will extend the lifetime and increase the ease of use 11 1 TYRES AND WH...

Page 17: ...hair operating please contact your wheelchair dealer Symptom Possible Cause and Correct Solution Looseness in chair 1 Check if all nuts and bolts are tight Squeaks and Rattles 1 Check if all nuts and bolts are tight Castor Flutter 1 Check if all nuts and bolts are tight 2 Rear wheels or castors may be adjusted incorrectly Make sure that both rear wheels and castor are mounted in identical position...

Page 18: ...esentative of One Rehab to be faulty 1 Wheels 2 Hand Brakes 3 Arm Rests 4 Front Forks 13 3 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 1 Tyres wear items are not warranted 2 Upholstered components seat and backrest wear items are not warranted 3 Plastic parts footplates coating and rubber parts wear items are not warranted 4 Brake Pads wear items are not warranted 5 Repairs and or modifications made to any part of the wh...

Page 19: ... manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights measurements or other technical data shown in this manual All figures measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute specifications Important This warranty is void if the original serial number tag is removed or altered To validate the warranty this form must be filled online where applicab...

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