BEFORE USE – FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS | USER MANUAL
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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2. BEFORE USE
2.1 GENERAL WARNING
WARNING
Your Motion Composites wheelchair has been designed
using cutting-edge technologies on aluminum or carbon fiber
materials and comes with special warnings. DO NOT MODIFY
THE FRAME BY ANY MEANS. THE FRAME MAY BE SEVERELY
DAMAGED IN CASE OF DRILLING, GRINDING OR SHAPE AL-
TERING, THUS VOIDING THE WARRANTY. Only use Motion
Composites folding wheelchairs approved and designed
clamps and accessories on your Motion Composites folding
wheelchair.
– DO NOT use while under the influence of alcohol or medi-
cation or drugs. This may impair your ability to operate the
wheelchair. Kindly refer to your physician regarding the
effects of your medication.
– The wheelchair is not intended for visually impaired people.
– The user needs to be mentally and physically suitable to
drive the wheelchair.
CAUTION
Extreme temperatures
Risk of hypothermia or burns on wheelchair parts. Do not ex-
pose the product to any extreme temperatures such as direct
sunlight, sauna, extreme cold in order to prevent injuries by
contact with some parts of the wheelchair.
Environmental Conditions
Do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures below -20°C or
above 40°C.
2.2 SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
It is important to keep your wheelchair in proper working condition.
1. ALWAYS inspect and maintain your Motion Composites wheel-
chair strictly in accordance with the instructions and charts
in chapter
8.4 General Maintenance a
nd chapter
11. Periodic
Checklist
.
2. If you detect a problem in the course of your inspections or
maintenance, ALWAYS have the wheelchair serviced or repaired
to correct the problem before using it.
3. ALWAYS have your wheelchair completely inspected and ser-
viced by an authorized Motion Composites certified technician at
least once a year.
4 ALWAYS perform your safety inspections and any maintenance
or necessary adjustments while the chair is unoccupied (unless
this manual expressly states otherwise).
Failure to inspect or maintain your wheelchair as outlined in this
Manual could cause you to fall, tip over or lose control of your
wheelchair and seriously get injured, seriously injure others or
damage the wheelchair.
2.3 MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
The wheelchair user should always transfer into the vehicle
seat and use the motor vehicle installed restraint system
whenever feasible. The wheelchair should then be stored and
secured in the vehicle.
If the wheelchair is equipped with the occupied transit anchor
kit for RESNA WC-4:2017, Section 19 or ISO 7176-19:2019 for
occupied transit, you must read the instructions and warn-
ings at the end of this manual. This optional kit is available
on VELOCE, HELIO C2, HELIO A7, HELIO A6, MOVE, HELIO
KIDS, HELIO XC2, and HELIO wheelchairs.
If your chair is not equipped with the occupied transit anchor
kit option:
1. Never let anyone sit in the wheelchair while in a moving vehicle.
- Always move the occupant to an approved motor vehicle
seat.
- Always secure the occupant with proper motor vehicle
restraints.
2 In case of an accident or sudden stop, the occupant can be
ejected from the chair. The wheelchair positioning belts cannot
prevent these movements, and the wheelchair belts or straps
could cause injury.
3. Never transport a wheelchair in the front seat of a vehicle. It
could move and interfere with the driver.
4. Always secure this wheelchair so that it cannot roll or shift.
5. Do not use any wheelchair that has been involved in a motor
vehicle accident.
If you fail to follow these warnings, damage to your wheelchair, a
fall, tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to
you or to others.
2.4 BECOMING ACCUSTOMED TO YOUR NEW
WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
Each wheelchair is a unique piece of medical equipment.
Whether you are a new wheelchair user or have years of
experience, you MUST take the time to acclimate to the
wheelchair before you begin riding. Start slowly and take the
time to learn the handling, maneuvering and ride characteris-
tics of this wheelchair.
2.5 NOTE TO USERS
The Motion Composites wheelchair is a manually operated device
intended to be used as a means of mobility for a person restricted
to a sitting position. It is not indicated for the pediatric population.
Carefully read the instructions in this manual before using or
servicing your Motion Composites wheelchair. If you have any
questions or difficulties understanding the following instructions,
kindly refer to your qualified technician. You may also wish to con-
tact a Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact
information at the beginning of this Manual).
2.6 IMPORTANT WARNING WHEN USING THE
STROLLER HANDLE AND PUSH HANDLES
WARNING
The stroller handle is not designed to lift
or pull the weight of user in the wheelchair.
It is designed to push and guide the wheelchair user.
Weight limit: 120 kg (265 lb).
Lifting or pulling the weight of the user in the wheelchair
could trigger the breakage of the push handle and cause
serious injuries.
2.7 NOTE TO DEALERS & QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS
Read this manual before servicing, repairing, operating or adjusting
the Motion Composites wheelchair. If you have any questions or
difficulties understanding the following instructions, kindly send
us a mail or contact a Motion Composites technician (see contact
information at the beginning of this manual).
2.8 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Please
familiarize yourself with their meaning.
The warning sign indicates important information to prevent
injuries and property damage.
Useful information for the user.
Other warnings and important information:
Initial setup of your Motion Composites
wheelchair must be done by a qualified technician.
Regular servicing of your Motion Composites wheelchair
will extend the life of the wheelchair. You must take your
wheelchair to a qualified technician every year for inspection
and servicing.
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