USER MANUAL | RIGID WHEELCHAIRS –
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: If you ignore these warnings or fail to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as directed in the manual, you may fall, tip over or lose control of the wheelchair and seriously injure yourself or others and damage the
wheelchair.
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• Highest curb clearance: 1 ½” to 2”, depending on the configura-
tion.
• Anti-tippers should not be used as a tipping-aid.
• Always install both anti-tippers.
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7.7 REAR WHEEL AXLES
7.7.1 QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
Quick-release axles are a standard wheelchair component.
Other axle types are optional equipment.
All quick-release axles are designed to enable swift remove
of your rear wheels. However, if not used properly, they can
be dangerous.
WARNING
NEVER use your chair UNLESS you are sure that both rear
axles are locked into place in the axle receiver. If an axle
is not fully locked into place, the rear wheel may come off
during use of the wheelchair and cause you to fall. You
can notice when the axle is locked into place because the
quick-release button in the center of the axle will pop out
fully. It is recommended to pull on the rear wheel to dou-
ble-check that the axle is securely locked as a final precau-
tion.
• To remove the rear wheels, push the button in the center of the
wheel’s hub and pull the wheels off (1).
• To reinstall the rear wheels on the wheelchair, push the button
of the quick-release axles, insert the axle into the wheelchair
axle bushing and release the button.
• Always make sure that the quick release detent balls (2) extend
beyond the axle bushing for a secure lock.
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SEAT SLINGS, RIGID SEAT AND CUSHION
• Seat slings and rigid seats are not intended to be used as a
seating surface. Always use a cushion.
• Ensure that the sling or rigid seat is in good condition (e.g., no
fraying, no wear and no tears).
7.9 PUSH HANDLES
Push handles are optional equipment on some Motion Composites
wheelchairs. Push handles provide secure points for an attendant
or assistant to hold the rear of the wheelchair to prevent a fall or
tip-over.
If you have an attendant or assistant, you should have push handles
installed on your wheelchair by Motion Composites or a certified
Motion Composites dealer.
• Motion Composites offers push handles that are integrated to
the back canes or bolt-on push handles. Motion Composites rec-
ommends that you DO NOT use non-Motion Composites bolt-on
push handles because they could damage the backrest
or the back canes of the Motion Composites wheelchair.
• Your attendant or assistant should regularly check the push
handle grips to make sure they fit securely and will not rotate
or slip off.
• Push handles should NEVER be used to lift the wheelchair
or pull the chair, especially when it is occupied, as they may
detach.
• ALWAYS lift or pull the wheelchair by grasping a nondetachable
part of the frame (not the detachable handles, backrest, armrest
or footrest).
• If you fail to observe these warnings, damage to the chair, a fall,
tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to
the wheelchair user, the assistant or other people.
7.9.1 FOLD-DOWN PUSH HANDLES
Folding instructions:
• To fold or open push handle press on button (1) to engage the
folding mechanism.
• NEVER use the fold-down push handles to lift the wheelchair or
pull the chair, especially when it is occupied, as they may detach
and cause a crash.
• Weight limit: 265 lb / 120 kg.
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7.9.2 ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT 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 lb/ 120 kg.
INFORMATION
The attachment position on the back canes should not be
changed. The distance between the adjustable push handle
collar and the seating surface should not exceed 100 mm.
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WARNING
NEVER use the adjustable height push handles to lift the
wheelchair or pull the chair, especially when it is occupied, as
they may detach and cause an accident.
