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MOVE

 - EDITION - V 1.0

5

   

User

Manual

4. 

Before use

4.1 

General Warning

Your 

MOVE

 wheelchair has been designed by professionals 

with proper use of aluminum in mind. DO NOT TRY TO 
MODIFY THE FRAME BY ANY MEANS. THE FRAME MAY 
BE SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE EVENT OF DRILLING AND 
GRINDING, THUS VOIDING THE WARRANTY. Only use Motion 
Composites approved and designed clamps and accessories on 
your 

MOVE

 wheelchair. 

4.1.1 

Note to users:

The 

MOVE

 wheelchair is a manually operated device intended 

to be used as a means of mobility for persons 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 wheelchair.  If you have any questions or 
difficulties understanding the following instructions, please 
contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a 
Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact 
information on previous page).

4.1.2 

Important warning for using the MOVE as 

transportation in a motor vehicle while seated

Please note the MOVE has not been tailored to be used as a 
transportation device in a motor vehicle while seated. Always 
transfer from the wheelchair when boarding a motor vehicle.

4.1.3 

Note to dealers & qualified technicians

Read this manual before servicing, repairing, operating 
or adjusting the wheelchair. If you have any questions or 
difficulties understanding the following instructions, please 
contact a qualified technician; you may also wish to contact a 
Motion Composites technician by phone or email (see contact 
information on previous page).

4.2 

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

Initial setup of your MOVE wheelchair must be done by 
a qualified technician.

The latest version of this manual can be found on our 
website at motioncomposites.com

Regular maintenance of your MOVE will extend the life 
of the wheelchair. Take your wheelchair to a qualified 
technician every year for inspection and servicing.

Do not use air or electric tool, tightening should be 
done manually.

19565

N° série / Serial no.

519 J-Oswald Forest

Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan

Québec J0K 3H0

CANADA

2015

Weight capacity Sticker
Autocollant de capacité de poids

Quick release
Essieux à dégagement rapide

Stability
Stabilité

Anti-tipper
Anti-basculant

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

Do not operate with-out the anti-tipper tubes installed

Ne pas utiliser sans les tubes anti-basculants 

Refer to manual for proper anti-tipper setting

Référez-vous au manuel pour un réglage adéquat

Year of manufacture
Année de fabrication

ID plate
Plaque d’identification

STABILITY

Various adjustments like 

seat height/depth, back 

angle, camber/size/position 

of the wheels and position 

of the front riggings could 

affect the stability of the 

Wheelchair. All adjustments 

should be done by an 

experienced technician.

STABILITÉ

Les réglages de la hauteur et 

profondeur du siège, l’angle 

du dossier, inclinaison/-

taille/position des roues et 

des accessoires avant 

peuvent affecter la stabilité 

du fauteuil roulant. Tout 

réglage doit-être exécuté 

par un technicien qualifié.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

QUICK RELEASE

Quick-release axles are 

pre-adjusted in the factory. 

Do not attempt to 

adjust the axle

 

AXE À BLOCAGE RAPIDE

Les axes à blocage rapide 

sont préréglés à l’usine. Ne 

tentez pas de régler l’axe.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

4.3 

Label Locations

Do not remove or alter any labels 
(Fig 1) on the wheelchair. If the label 
is damaged, replace it with a new 
one.

Fig. 1

Summary of Contents for MOVE

Page 1: ...MOVE EDITION V 1 0 1 User Manual User Manual Ultralight Folding Wheelchairs 70156 a 1 MOVE EN User Manual 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...om Follow us www motioncomposites com Important information If you have any questions about safety adjustments accessories use or maintenance please contact your authorized Motion Composites dealer Please record the following information for future reference Date of purchase Serial Number Supplier Address Telephone Sophisticated meets affordable We took the knowledge acquired through the creation ...

Page 3: ...10 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 10 4 1 TIRE PRESSURE 10 4 2 CLEANING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 10 4 3 STORING AND SHIPPING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 10 5 BACKREST 10 5 1 REMOVING INSTALLING THE BACK CANES 10 5 2 ADJUSTING THE BACK ANGLE 10 5 3 REMOVING INSTALLING THE SEAT BELT 10 6 ARMRESTS 13 10 6 1 INSTALLING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS 10 6 2 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF FLIP BACK ARMRESTS 10 7 FRONT RIGGINGS 10 7 1 ADJUSTING FOOTREST...

Page 4: ...Parts List 1 Push handle 10 Caster housing 2 Back cane 11 Wheel lock 3 Arm pad 12 Crossbrace 4 Rear wheel 13 Rear wheel mounting plate 5 Seat rail 14 Armrest pivot 6 Front rigging 15 Armrest 7 Footplate 16 Anti tipper 8 Caster 9 Fork May be different than shown depending on order configuration ...

Page 5: ... sign indicates important information to prevent injuries and property damage Useful information for the user Initial setup of your MOVE wheelchair must be done by a qualified technician The latest version of this manual can be found on our website at motioncomposites com Regular maintenance of your MOVE will extend the life of the wheelchair Take your wheelchair to a qualified technician every ye...

Page 6: ...40 lbs with the HD kit It is of utmost importance that the total weight be below the above specified capacity The wheelchair is designed to support only one person Please do not stand up on the footrests Motion Composites is not responsible for any damages or injuries caused by the misuse of this wheelchair 6 3 Weight Training and Sporting Activities This wheelchair was not designed or tested as a...

Page 7: ...ld cause injuries or damage Ensure that the wheelchair is equipped with push handles and that its grips are securely in place Turn anti tipping devices upwards or remove them to avoid tripping Should you need to leave the wheelchair user unattended engage the wheel locks and place the anti tipping devices back in the downward position Ask an experienced caregiver to explain safe assistance methods...

Page 8: ...ng pressure on the footrests 8 2 6 Moving backwards Lock anti tippers in lower position Move slowly the wheelchair is designed to provide you with more stability when moving forward Look around as often as possible to avoid obstacles in your path 8 2 7 Ramps Slopes Side Hills Do not ride hills with an elevation slope of more than 10 one foot elevation change for every 10 feet Try to move straight ...

Page 9: ...r the front of the wheelchair to the ground once the front wheels are not touching the floor 8 2 13 Escalators Under no circumstances should this wheelchair be used on an escalator not even with the help of an attendant This could cause severe injuries 9 How to use your MOVE Fig 2 9 1 Folding Unfolding 9 1 1 Folding Rotate front riggings forward until they lock Flip up the footplates Remove the se...

Page 10: ...igging see section 9 3 1 9 4 1 2 Adjusting the elevating legrest To change the legrest length pull on the lever 1 to open the clamp Change the length and push on the lever 1 to close the clamp To change the legrest angle set the desired angle while pushing on the red button 2 2 1 Fig 4 1 9 5 Armrests Ensure that armrests are securely locked into arm sockets and armrest release buttons are locked i...

Page 11: ... or rotate the anti tippers up push the release button 1 and pull out or rotate the anti tippers 2 To replace the anti tippers press the release button and insert them into the frame until they snap into position Highest Curb Clearance 1 1 2 to 2 depending on configuration Fig 7 9 8 Rear Wheels 9 8 1 Quick release axles To remove the rear wheels push the button in the center of the wheel s hub Fig...

Page 12: ...roding If your chair has been in storage for more than a few weeks you should make sure it is working properly You should inspect and service if necessary all items in section13 Safety Inspection Checklist If your chair has been in storage for more than two months it should be inspected by a qualified technician When shipping you wheelchair use a strong cardboard box to protect the wheelchair from...

Page 13: ...ovable T armrests 10 6 2 Adjusting the height of Flip back armrests Flip lever 1 Fig 15 left or right to unlock the armrest To adjust height slide the upper part of the armrest into the lower part Adjust the structure 2 at the desired height Flip the lever back to the closed position Make sure the armrest clicks in place for complete securement Fig 15 10 7 Front riggings 10 7 1 Adjusting Footrest ...

Page 14: ... the fork Install different caster size Change the stem bold length Standard 1 2 5 cm and 2 5 0 cm available 10 9 2 Changing Rear Seat to Floor Height To change the rear seat to floor height you do one of the following Install the rear wheel axle bushing in a different position along the mounting plate Install different sized rear wheels 10 9 3 Changing Front Rear Seat to Floor Height To change th...

Page 15: ...djusting the castor housing angle All four wheels should be touching the floor Use a set square and place it on the ground and along the caster housing The housing should be parallel to the set square If the housing is not parallel to the set square loose screws 2 Fig 22b sufficiently to remove the eccentric inserts 3 from the caster housing 1 Fig 22a Rotate the caster housing to adjust the angle ...

Page 16: ...ic positions depending on rear wheel size rear wheel position front caster size position and seat to floor angle These adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified technician 10 11 4 Adjusting rear wheel spacing The rear wheels can be adjusted laterally by repositioning axle bushing 1 Fig 26 on mounting plate 2 Loosen nuts 3 on the axle bushing 1 Turn the bushing 1 in the desired direction to adju...

Page 17: ...n Composites dealer to replace your anti tipper for another size 10 15 Headrest Kit and Headrest Support 10 15 1 Installing a headrest support Cut the end of the push handle grip with a knife in order to be able to see the inside of the push handle Insert a 1 4 20 grip nut 1 Fig 30 with the grip nut insertion tool 2 inside the handle 40 mm Install fastening device of the headrest support by tighte...

Page 18: ...ances beyond Motion Composites control or 3 The foregoing warranty shall not apply if the original Motion Composites serial number tag has been removed altered or defaced or 4 Use life of the wheelchair and components the shelf life or use life of the wheelchairs and their components could vary pending on the practice treatment handling and frequency of use Exposure to sun heat and water could aff...

Page 19: ...the return of the wheelchair to the manufacturer If any of the following conditions are observed always contact your service agent prior to sending your wheelchair for repairs at Motion Composites Part of the frame or cross brace is cracked The thread of a rivet nut is damaged Part of the frame or the cross brace is broken Cross brace becomes worn Problems continue to be identified after several a...

Page 20: ...ir should be immediately sent for repair to a qualified technician 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name and Address of Product Owner Motion Composites 519 J Oswald Forest Suite 101 St Roch de l Achigan Quebec Canada J0K 3H0 Phone 1 866 650 6555 Fax 450 588 0200 support motioncomposites com www motioncomposites com Authorized representative Advena Ltd Pure Offices Plato Close Tachbrook Park Warwick CV...

Page 21: ...MOVE EDITION V 1 0 21 User Manual 15 Notes ...

Page 22: ...mm 3 4 19 mm 1 1 16 27 mm Other Wrench Phillips screwdriver I Appendix I I TABLE FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS 1 2 REAR SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHTS 1 4 caster 5 caster 6 caster 7 caster 8 caster 12 1 2 13 1 2 14 3 4 16 16 1 2 13 14 1 2 15 1 2 16 1 2 17 13 1 2 14 3 4 16 17 17 1 2 14 15 1 2 16 1 2 17 1 2 18 14 1 2 16 17 18 18 1 2 15 16 1 2 17 1 2 18 1 2 19 15 1 2 17 18 19 19 1 2 16 17 1 2 18 1 2 19 1 2 20 1...

Page 23: ...reference min max Overall length with legrest 711 2 1130 3 ISO7176 7 7 3 2 Seat plane angle 0 25 0 Overall width 546 1 749 3 ISO7176 7 7 3 3 Effective seat depth 355 6 508 Folded length 711 2 1130 3 ISO7176 7 7 3 5 Eff ective seat width 355 6 558 8 Folded width 329 430 ISO7176 7 7 3 6 Seat surface height at front edge 317 5 520 7 Folded height 609 6 1092 2 ISO7176 7 7 3 7 Backrest angle 5 0 20 0 T...

Page 24: ...55 F 450 588 0200 info motioncomposites com 24 Motion Composites 519 J Oswald Forest Suite 101 St Roch de l Achigan Quebec Canada J0K 3H0 Phone 1 866 650 6555 Fax 450 588 0200 support motioncomposites com www motioncomposites com ...

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