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Owner’s Manual

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Welcome to Your New So Lite wheelchair! 

 

Please read this manual so you best know how to care for and safely operate it.

 

 

Summary of Contents for So Lite C1

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Welcome to Your New So Lite wheelchair Please read this manual so you best know how to care for and safely operate it ...

Page 2: ...equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED These actions are prohibited and should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash NOTE This owner ...

Page 3: ...1 800 958 8324 www journeyhealthandlifestyle com C O N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR SO LITE WHEELCHAIR 13 IV OPERATION METHOD 17 V CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 VI WARRANTY 22 VII APPENDIX I SPECIFICATIONS 23 ...

Page 4: ...R S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you agree that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product nor fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Journey to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Before using yo...

Page 5: ...pletely Read and follow the information in the owner s manual Maximum seating weight Keep your hands away from the tires when driving Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires Avoid exposure to rain snow ice salt or standing water whenever possible Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition Disposal and recycling Contact your local mobility distributor or waste aut...

Page 6: ...ake sure to take your time to learn how So Lite Wheelchair works before you begin operating Practice propelling and transferring in and out of the So Lite Wheelchair Always be aware of your surroundings when self propelling Take it easy If you re not sure the So Lite Wheelchair will surpass an obstacle try to find another way around The So Lite wheelchair is designed to be occupied by a single use...

Page 7: ...o Lite wheelchair Carrying or tying baggage in excess of 10 lbs on the back of the So Lite wheelchair may affect the center of gravity resulting in a tip or a fall Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180 turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your So L...

Page 8: ...t the operation of your manual wheel locks contact Journey Customer Service or your authorized Journey Provider NOTE We do not recommend that you remain parked on an incline The So Lite wheelchair may slide or the manual wheel lock may become disengaged WARNING Do not attempt to use either manual wheel lock lever to stop your So Lite wheelchair Cornering Information While your So Lite wheelchair i...

Page 9: ... dry your So Lite wheelchair before storing or operating it again PROHIBITED Operating in rain snow salt mist spray conditions and on icy slippery surfaces can have an adverse effect on your So Lite wheelchair Maintain and store your So Lite wheelchair in a dry and clean condition WARNING Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered and non upholstered ite...

Page 10: ...tion with any type of lift system elevation product unless That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings instructions specifications and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer Motor Vehicle Transport Do not remain seated in your So Lite wheelchair while traveling in a motor vehicle Your So Lite...

Page 11: ...e user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations before using the So Lite wheelchair Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your So Lite wheelchair in a safe manner Alcohol Smoking The So Lite wheelchair user must exercise care and common sense...

Page 12: ... hill or obstacle the person who pushes the So Lite wheelchair must step on the footrest hold the handles and press down then push the So Lite wheelchair forward Keep straight when passing over a step or obstacle Be careful not to clip the tires as that could be dangerous Drive right angled when crossing grooves and do not clip the tires in the groove Avoid sudden braking to prevent tumbling Be ca...

Page 13: ...324 www journeyhealthandlifestyle com The So Lite C1 The So Lite C1 is a rear wheel drive wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces Figure 4 So Lite wheelchair The maximum capacity of this So Lite wheelchair is 250lbs BACK FOLDING ...

Page 14: ...e hand on the armrests and the other one pressing down on the seat See figures 5 and 6 WARNING Be careful of your hands Folding the seat Folding the footrest first then hold both ends of thseat lift up the seat from the middle Press down both side of the armrest See figure 7 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Flip up armrest and leg rest Both armrest and leg rest can be flipped up for more compact storage...

Page 15: ... of the frame until the bead is ejected and the anti tipping wheel is assembled See figure 9 bead Figure 9 Safety information The anti tipping wheel must be installed in place Make sure the anti backward lock bead pops up in the side hole of the So Lite wheelchair frame Make sure that the two anti tipping wheels are at the same height When it is wet soft or a gravel surface the anti tipping wheel ...

Page 16: ...e handle and lift up See figure 10 WARNING Be careful of your hands Attention Hold the handle and move upwards and forwards confirm that the backrest is folded properly Be mindful of your hands Folding of the backrest Hold the handle with one hand and press the back folding button with the other one See figure 11 Figure 10 Figure 11 ...

Page 17: ...e Push the So Lite wheelchair forward Brake Method Your So Lite wheelchair is equipped with two manual wheel locks one mounted on each drive wheel The manual wheel locks help prevent your wheelchair from moving when parked After you bring your wheelchair to a complete stop engage both manual wheel locks There are two types of manual wheel locks You can squeeze the hand brakes or pull the front bra...

Page 18: ...ng an obstacle caregiver stops at the obstacle holds the handles with both hands and while stepping on the curb climber pedal at the back of the chair presses the handles down Caregivers pushing the So Lite wheelchair should lean forward when going uphill and keep the same posture to go backward downhill Cross a groove at a slight angle to prevent tires from getting hung up in the grid Drive strai...

Page 19: ...inence Damaged components should be replaced or treated immediately Should your So Lite wheelchair come in contact with water 1 Dry your So Lite wheelchair as thoroughly as possible with a towel 2 Allow your So Lite wheelchair to sit in a warm dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate 3 If any damage or problems are found call Customer Service or take your So Lite wheelchair to you...

Page 20: ... for uneven wear holes or tire rim separation If they look excessively worn then have them replaced Check for flat spots on solid tires Flat spots could adversely affect stability Check the handrims Make sure that they are fastened securely to the wheels Check the manual wheel locks Make sure they work properly If they do not instructions on how to adjust them are provided in this manual ...

Page 21: ...und Disposal of Your So Lite wheelchair Your So Lite wheelchair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations Contact your local waste disposal agency Customer Service or your authorized Journey Provider for information on proper disposal of So Lite wheelchair packaging metal frame components plastic components neoprene silicone and polyurethane materials Cle...

Page 22: ...umes full responsibility for the overall safe operation in the environment for which the product is intended to function For one 1 year from the date of purchase Journey will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Journey to be defective in material and or workmanship Main frame s...

Page 23: ...ight whole wheelchair with everything 27 8 lbs Static Stability Downhill 20 Static Stability Uphill 20 Static Stability Sideways 15 Seat Plane Angle 3 Effective Seat Depth 16 6 inches Effective Seat Width 17 7 inches Seat Surface Height At Front Edge 19 5 inches Backrest Angle 82 Backrest Height 17 5 inches Footrest To Seat Distance 17 inches Leg To Seat Surface Angle 110 Minimum Turning Radius 29...

Page 24: ...4 Customer Service 1 800 958 8324 www journeyhealthandlifestyle com Journey Health and Lifestyle 1998 Ruffin Mill Road Colonial Heights Virginia 23834 Tel 1 800 958 8324 www journeyhealthandlifestyle com ...

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