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USER MANUAL

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL motioncomposites com FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS ...

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Page 3: ... Distributor or Dealer Please record the following information for future reference Date of purchase Serial Number Supplier Address Telephone SOPHISTICATED AND AFFORDABLE We developed our knowledge by creating our HELIO C2 and made it available in an entry level package of wheelchairs By using the latest hydroforming technologies and a high perfor mance aluminum alloy we created a complete lineup ...

Page 4: ... system meet the safety standards of the province state or country where the user is being transported and installed according to the tiedowns manufacturer s standards Motion Composites cannot recommend and does not recommend tiedowns or manufacturers of tiedown systems Warning Seating Restraints It is the obligation of your dealer and health care pro fessionals advising you to determine if you re...

Page 5: ...RAMPS SLOPES SIDE HILLS 13 6 4 9 OBSTACLES 14 6 4 10 CURBS AND STEPS 14 6 5 MOVING WITH ASSISTANCE 14 6 5 1 CLIMBING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 14 6 5 2 DESCENDING A CURB OR SINGLE STEP 14 6 5 3 STAIRS 15 6 5 4 CLIMBING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS 15 6 5 5 DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS WARNING 15 6 5 6 ESCALATOR 15 7 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTION COMPOSITES WHEELCHAIR 15 7 1 FOLDING AND UNFOLDING 15 7 1 1 FOLDING 15 7...

Page 6: ... FORK STEM ASSEMBLIES 24 8 10 1 REMOVING INSTALLING REPOSITIONING CASTERS C2 A7 A6 MOVE HELIO KIDS XC2 HELIO 24 8 10 2 REMOVING INSTALLING REPOSITIONING CAST ERS VELOCE 24 8 10 3 REMOVING INSTALLING THE CASTER HOUSING ANGLE VELOCE 24 8 10 4 REMOVING INSTALLING THE CASTER HOUSING C2 A7 HELIO KIDS XC2 HELIO 24 8 10 5 REMOVING INSTALLING THE CASTER HOUSING A6 AND MOVE 24 8 10 6 CHECKING ADJUSTING THE...

Page 7: ...heel and handrim 5 Armrest 6 Footrest 7 Footplate 8 Caster 9 Fork 10 Caster Housing 11 Wheel lock 12 Cross brace 13 Rear wheel mounting plate 14 Seat rail 15 Side guard 16 Anti tipper May be different from the images shown depending on the selected configuration HELIO A7 C2 KIDS XC2 HELIO HELIO A6 VELOCE MOVE 1 2 7 15 16 8 9 10 6 11 12 13 14 4 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 8: ...DS 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 pos...

Page 9: ...e adjustable tension back upholstery is made up of waterproof material Active Mesh or Syntech Suede found on nylon slip on or semiten sion adjustable back upholstery can absorb moisture Padding foam Thickness 10 mm Compression hardness 0 231 0 258 kPa Foam volume weight 32 0 33 6 kg m3 Cover material polyester and nylon antimicrobial and antifun gal Cal 117 fire resistant 4 2 CUSHION All cushions ...

Page 10: ...um 13 1 lb 6 0 kg 22 9 lb 10 4 kg 265 lb 120 kg 350 lb 159 kg MOVE Extruded Folding 6061 Aluminum 14 0 lb 6 4 kg 24 0 lb 10 9 kg 265 lb 120 kg 350 lb 159 kg Without rear wheels cushion footrests footplates armrests anti tippers and wheel locks With Newton wheel locks 80 footrests composites footplates Newton Gravity rear wheels cushion anti tippers and armrests sideguards not included LABEL 1 LABE...

Page 11: ...m 16 18 and 20 in 40 6 cm 45 7 cm and 50 8 cm 12 in to 20 in 31 8 cm to 52 1 cm 12 in to 20 in 31 1 cm to 50 8 cm 4 7 ADJUSTABILITY MODEL UPHOLSTERY BACK HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FOOTREST CAMBER CENTER OF GRAVITY VELOCE Tension adjustable slide on or bolt on 9 in to 21 in 22 9 cm to 53 3 cm 85 to 110 One piece 0 3 6 2 5 cm to 10 2 cm 1 in to 4 in HELIO C2 Tension adjustable slide on or bolt on 9 in...

Page 12: ...ails are fully seated into the receivers DO NOT use the footplate as a platform when getting in or out of the wheelchair or to reach for an object 6 1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS We recommend that you review safe wheelchair use with your therapist prior to using this equipment safely Take the time to read the instructions in this manual to ensure that you feel comfortable using the wheelchair ...

Page 13: ... if it happens that you start to fall NEVER attempt to learn to do a wheelie unless you are a skilled rider on this chair Motion Composites always recommend using both anti tippers at all time unless they need to be removed to go up or down a curb or steps WARNING Anti tippers should be reinstalled once the curb step is cleared 6 4 4 TRANSFERRING Rotate the casters forward to enhance the stability...

Page 14: ...afely do a wheelie in your chair and to be sure you have the strength and balance to control your chair during any such maneuver ALWAYS unlock and rotate anti tippers up and out of the way so they do not prevent you from executing this maneuver NEVER attempt to climb or descend a curb or step more than 4 10 cm high ALWAYS go straight up or down a curb or step NEVER climb or descend at an angle ALW...

Page 15: ...air Motion Composites recognizes that wheelchair users may on occa sion have no other choice and will need to be moved up or down a flight of stairs Only when there is no other alternative caregivers and wheelchair users should follow these steps to descend a flight of stairs 1 NEVER attempt to negotiate more than one step unless you have 2 two able adult assistants 2 ALWAYS position the wheelchai...

Page 16: ...ocks into place Repeat this procedure for the other side REMOVING EXCLUDING VELOCE Push the release locking lever 1 Fig a inward or outward and maintain that position so that the front riggings can rotate freely Rotate front riggings outwards or inwards to disengage the locking mechanism Lift the front riggings up Fig b so as to disconnect it from the footplate Repeat this procedure for the other ...

Page 17: ...he positioning belt and thigh not more than that Make sure the positioning belt is properly fastened as to avoid serious injuries In case of emergency make sure the positioning belt can be easily unfastened 7 5 1 AUTO BUCKLE AND AIRCRAFT BUCKLE POSITION ING BELTS To fasten insert the clip into the buckle until it snaps Make sure the positioning belt is securely fastened To unfasten lift the flap o...

Page 18: ...1 and compress the drive shaft 2 on the mounting plate to clear the opposite side of the shaft Remove the drive shaft from the wheelchair and fold it as needed TO INSTALL THE ONE ARM DRIVE SYSTEM Insert the end of the drive shaft 3 on the mounting plate axle 4 Compress the drive shaft and insert the other side of the shaft onto the mounting plate axle on the opposite side Make sure the axle is sec...

Page 19: ... tire failure and injury An overinflated tire may cause a tire puncture Max pressure Pneumatic 13 8 in 65 psi Pneumatic HP 1 in and 13 8 in 110 psi Pneumatic HP 1 in 145 psi 8 4 2 PUNCTURE In the event of a puncture consult an appropriate workshop either a bike repair center or wheelchair repair center to repair or re place the tube by a qualified person 8 4 3 CLEANING YOUR WHEELCHAIR Use mild cle...

Page 20: ...dle Remove screw 2 and the backrest handle To adjust the backrest height move the dowel nut 3 located inside the handle using a threaded rod in 20 Once the dowel nut 3 fits in use screw 2 to prevent the dowel nut 3 to move when removing the threaded rod Remove screw 2 and reinstall the backrest handle Align screw 2 with the mounting hole Reinstall and tighten screw 2 and the washer 4 Repeat the sa...

Page 21: ...ck pivot then rotate it until it clicks with the armrest socket Fig c for clamp instal lation see 8 6 3 Installing T armrests and side guards Fig a Fig b Fig c 8 6 2 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF FLIP BACK AND T ARMRESTS Flip lever 1 left or right to unlock the armrest To adjust the height slide the upper part of the armrest into the lower part Slide structure 2 into the slots to adjust to the desired h...

Page 22: ...d remove screws 2 Fig b Inside the armrest tube slide the dowel nut with a long flat screwdriver at the desired height 3 Reinstall screws 2 Reinsert armrest in the receiver Fig a Fig b 8 7 FOOTREST LENGTH WARNING Never adjust the footrest length while the wheelchair is occupied 8 7 1 ADJUSTING FOOTREST LENGTH Slightly loosen screw 1 Slide the tube to the desired position within the limits Tighten ...

Page 23: ...ension in the seat upholstery Remove end cap 1 Remove old seat upholstery and slide in new seat upholstery Reinstall end cap 1 Adjust tension with the Velcro located under the seat pad Fully open the wheelchair and make sure the upholstery is tight 8 8 2 REPLACING THE RIGID SEAT INSTALLATION 1 Place the back edge on the frame so that it engages the back rest clamp on both sides 2 Lower the front e...

Page 24: ...sted at Motion Composites 8 10 4 REMOVING INSTALLING THE CASTER HOUSING C2 A7 HELIO KIDS XC2 HELIO TO UNINSTALL Remove screw 1 Remove screw 2 Slide the caster housing out of the frame TO REINSTALLED Slide the caster housing Plug in the frame 3 Reinstall caster housing 2 Reinstall screws 1 INFORMATION To replace the stem bolt or do a bearing maintenance always slide the caster housing out of the fr...

Page 25: ...ward Do not rotate transit securement points inward 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 loosen screws 2 sufficiently to remove the eccentric inserts 3 from the caster housing 1 Rotate the caster housing to adjust the ang...

Page 26: ...tions WARNINGS The seat height seat depth back angle seating system upholstery size position of the rear wheels size position of the casters as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair Any change to any of these combinations may reduce the wheelchair s stability These adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician The seat to floor height must have a s...

Page 27: ...s 1 Slide the wheel lock system to the desired position Tighten screws 1 firmly Final tightening should be done manually Once engaged the wheel lock stem should embed 3 mm into the tire 1 8 13 WHEEL LOCK EXTENSIONS 8 13 1 REPLACING ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCK EXTENSIONS Loosen screw 1 completely Align eyelet 2 with the mounting hole Re tighten lever screw 1 on the wheel lock 1 8 14 ANTI TIPPERS 8 14 1 AD...

Page 28: ...adrest support by tightening it in the 0 25 20 in roll pin 8 15 2 INSTALLING HEADREST KIT Once the headrest support is installed insert the adjustable headrest height into the horizontal stem then replace it Install headrest kit on the ball pivot and tighten the three screws 1 alternately Once the final adjustment is completed firmly tighten all parts 8 16 AMPUTEE AXLE PLATE 8 16 1 INSTALLING AN A...

Page 29: ... forbidden to alter or extend the foregoing express warranty or to waive any of the limitations or exclusions 10 PARTICULAR DAMAGES 10 1 PARTS REPAIRED BY THE SERVICE CENTER If any of the following conditions are observed the user is responsi ble for taking the wheelchair to their service center for servicing Wheel adjustment Defective ball bearings of caster housings Defective ball bearings of ca...

Page 30: ...to your dealer or rehabilitation center All components of the product should be recycled or dis posed in accordance with national environmental laws and standards 12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ADDRESS OF PRODUCT OWNER Motion Composites 160 Armand Majeau sud St Roch de l Achigan Québec Canada J0K 3H0 Telephone 1 866 650 6555 Fax 1 888 966 6555 info motioncomposites com motioncomposites com AUTHORIZE...

Page 31: ...le as a Motion Composites factory installed option If this option is not present always use the vehicle anchored three point safety belt NEVER rely on a positioning belt during occupied transit The option is approved for use in occupied transit use Therefore users of the occupied transit option should keep several considerations in mind First the tests are conducted in manner where the wheelchair ...

Page 32: ... Equipments installed in a motor vehicle that allows a wheelchair and or its occupant in the wheelchair to be anchored in the motor vehicle to restrict the movement of the occupant in case of a motor vehicle accident The equipment consists of a system or device for securing the wheelchair and a belt type restraint Motion Compos ites occupied transit anchor kits are compatible only with four point ...

Page 33: ...See figures 4 and 5 If a wheelchair anchored pelvic safety belt option is installed this option is not meant to be removed from the chair The Motion Composites wheelchair anchored pelvic belt is anchored to the rear occupied transit anchor point Never alter the belt restraint and or wheelchair anchor points 30 45 75 Preferred Zone Optimal Zone Figure 4 Recommended Pelvic Belt Placement Angles Figu...

Page 34: ...t in a motor vehicle WARNING The wheelchair has been dynamically test ed in a forward facing orientation with the ATD restrained by both pelvic and chest belts WARNING Both pelvic and chest safety belts should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with the vehicle compo nents WARNING This Chapter contains detailed informa tion regarding the exact configuration of the wheelcha...

Page 35: ...mposites wheel chair with a WTORS unless the WTORS has been installed fully in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the WTORS WARNING Always attach the WTORS to your Motion Composites wheelchair at all four 4 of the Motion Composites occupied transit anchor kit option in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufactur ers of the WTORS WARNING Always position the whee...

Page 36: ...validity of their accessory and the secur ing method recommended by the manu facturer of the accessory WARNING If a head and neck support is required during an occupied transit use a soft light neck collar as they are less likely to cause neck injury in an accident Do not secure the neck collar to the wheelchair or seat ing system WARNING The wheelchair should by inspected by Motion Composites bef...

Page 37: ...9 TEST CONFIGURATION Seat Width 18 in Seat Depth 18 in Seat Back height 18 in Front Seat to Floor Height 18 in Rear Seat to Floor Height 16 75 in Seat Angle 4 degrees Seat Back Angle 10 degrees Wheelchair Weight HELIO C2 31 lb HELIO A7 35 lb HELIO A6 35 lb VELOCE 31 lb MOVE 37 lb 0 5 lb Seat Upholstery Adjustable tension Backrest Soft Nylon Backrest canes Adjustable Height 18 21 in Footrest Angle ...

Page 38: ...amage the wheelchair 38 CONVERSION CHART INCHES METRIC INCHES METRIC INCHES METRIC INCHES METRIC 0 25 in 0 6 cm 1 in 2 5 cm 10 in 25 4 cm 19 in 48 3 0 5 in 1 3 cm 2 in 5 0 cm 11 in 28 0 cm 20 in 50 8 0 75 in 2 0 cm 3 in 7 6 cm 12 in 30 5 cm 21 in 53 3 4 in 10 2 cm 13 in 33 0 cm 22 in 55 9 5 in 12 7 cm 14 in 35 6 cm 23 in 58 4 6 in 15 2 cm 15 in 38 1 cm 24 in 61 0 7 in 17 8 cm 16 in 40 6 cm 25 in 6...

Page 39: ...FOLDING WHEELCHAIRS USER MANUAL 39 T 1 866 650 6555 F 1 888 966 6555 Email info motioncomposites com ...

Page 40: ...AL ENGLISH DATE OF ISSUE 2021 09 01 I REVISION DATE 2022 04 21 Motion Composites 160 Armand Majeau Sud Saint Roch de l Achigan Quebec J0K 3H0 Canada Telephone 1 866 650 6555 Fax 1 888 966 6555 info motioncomposites com motioncomposites com ...

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