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M2TL

M2TF

M4TV

M2TC

Owner’s Manual

Transport / Companion

Wheelchairs

HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.

Summary of Contents for M2TC

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Page 2: ...n with your companion helper WARNING Do not operate this chair without first reading and understanding this manual If you are unable to understand the safety instructions contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel if applicable before attempting to use this chair otherwise injury or damage may result INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...afety and comfort NOTE Before using this chair you and each person who may assist you should read this manual and make sure to follow all instructions Designed for use on firm even surfaces asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting Do not operate your chair in sand loose soil or over rough terrain NEVER exceed the weight limit of 200 pounds 91 kgs for combined weight of rider and items carried Check...

Page 4: ...re you modify or adjust your chair 3 Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by MERITS may change the chair structure This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard Watching environmental conditions 1 Use extra care if you must ride your chair on a wet or slick surface 2 Contact with water or excess moisture may cause your chair to rust or corrode This could ...

Page 5: ...pe A drop off as small as 3 4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the chair to tip forward 6 To reduce the risk of a fall or tip over If occupant can lean or press body uphill this will help adjust for the change in the center of balance caused by the slope or side hill For M2TC M2TL keep pressure on the loop brake to control your speed on a down slope If you go too fast you may lose control 7 ...

Page 6: ...Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of the curb or step Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper level OPERATING SAFETY Climbing Stairs 1 Use at least two attendants to move a chair and wheelchair user up stairs 2 Move the chair and wheelchair user backward up the stairs 3 The person at the rear is in control He or she tilts the chair back to its balance point 4 A second atte...

Page 7: ... mechanics When you lift or support the wheelchair user or tilt the chair bend your knees slightly and keep your back as upright and straight as you can 5 Remind the wheelchair user to lean back when you tilt the chair backward 6 To avoid tripping unlock and rotate anti tippers into place if you must leave the wheelchair user alone even for a moment This will reduce the risk of a tip over or loss ...

Page 8: ...ack M2TF and M4TF Pull the backrest tube up until it locks into place 1 Stand to one side of the chair 2 From side tilt chair toward you far enough to take the weight off the opposite wheel 3 Push down on the top of the seat rail nearest to you where the seat upholstery is attached until chair opens fully TO FOLD CHAIR 1 Make sure footrests or elevating legrests are out of the way You can take foo...

Page 9: ...g wedged in receiver sockets To correct this problem push armrest back down into place and repeat the process emphasizing on upward with a straight and even motion SWINGAWAY FOOTREST LEGRESTS INSTALLATION 1 Engage both wheel locks 2 Place footrests on the 2 pin hanger plate offset to outside of the frame Make sure the holes on the footrest legrest bracket are well seated over both mounting posts 3...

Page 10: ...EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR FOR REPAIR SERVICE REPLACEMENT OR MODIFICATION OF PRODUCT COMPONENTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY IF THEY ARE NOT MANUFACTURED OR APPROVED BY MERITS The forgoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express warranties implied warranties if any including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness of parti...

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