Future Orion III Owner's Manual
OWNERS MANUAL
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1 CONTACT INFORMATION
FUTURE MOBILITY HEALTHCARE INC.
APPRECIATES YOUR FEEDBACK
Supplier: Please give this manual to the user of the wheelchair.
User: Please read this entire manual before using this wheelchair.
Thank you for choosing Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write or call us
at the address and telephone number below:
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
Customer Service Canada
3223 Orlando Dr.
Mississauga ON L4V 1C5
Phone: (888) 737-4011 or (905) 671-1661
Fax: (905) 671-3377
e-mail: customerservice@futuremobility.ca
www.futuremobility.ca
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................. 2
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ 3
3 PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR ........................................... 5
4 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE .......................................... 6
CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS .................... 6
REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN ............................................... 6
WARNING .................................................................................. 6
5 GENERAL WARNINGS ........................................................ 7
USER WEIGHT LIMIT ................................................................ 7
WEIGHT TRAINING ................................................................... 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR........................................... 7
TO REDUCE THE RISK ............................................................. 7
SAFETY CHECKLIST ................................................................ 7
CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................. 8
GROUND TERRAIN ................................................................... 8
CENTER OF GRAVITY .............................................................. 8
WHEELIES................................................................................. 8
ROLLING BACKWARDS............................................................ 8
REACHING OR LEANING .......................................................... 9
RAMPS AND SLOPES ............................................................... 9
TRANSFERS ............................................................................. 9
6 ATTENDANT WARNINGS ..................................................11
TILTING THE WHEELCHAIR ................................................... 11
DESCENDING A CURB ........................................................... 11
CLIMBING A CURB .................................................................. 11
DESCENDING STAIRS............................................................ 11
7 COMPONENT WARNINGS .................................................13
ANTI-TIP WHEELS .................................................................. 13
ARMRESTS ............................................................................. 13
BACK CANES .......................................................................... 13
FASTENERS ............................................................................ 13
FOOTRESTS ........................................................................... 13
POSITIONING BELTS ............................................................. 14
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES ........................................................ 14
REAR WHEEL AXLES ............................................................. 14
REAR WHEEL LOCKS ............................................................. 15
8 WHEELCHAIR SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................16
HEIGHT ADJ. T-STYLE PIN RELEASE ARM ........................... 16
HEIGHT ADJ. T-STYLE KNOB RELEASE ARM ....................... 17
HEIGHT ADJ. FLIP-BACK ARM ............................................... 18
CENTER PIVOT SWINGAWAY AND HANGER ....................... 19
PIN STYLE SWINGAWAY AND HANGER ............................... 20
DUAL SWINGAWAY AND HANGER ........................................ 21
DUAL ELEVATING LEGREST AND HANGER ......................... 22
CASTER AND FORK ASSEMBLY ........................................... 23
REAR WHEEL AXLE (QUICK RELEASE) ................................ 24
FRONT SEAT TO FLOOR SET-UP CHART ............................. 25
REAR WHEEL AXLE MOUNT .................................................. 27
REAR WHEEL BRACKET MOUNT .......................................... 28
REAR ANTI-TIPS .................................................................... 29
BACKREST AND STROLLER HANDLE ................................... 30
TILT MECHANISM ................................................................... 32
TRIGGER CABLE ADJUSTMENT ........................................... 33
WHEEL LOCKS ....................................................................... 34
CHAIR WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ................................................. 36
SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT .................................................. 40
CUSHION INSTALLATION ...................................................... 40
TIE-DOWNS ............................................................................. 41
9 TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................42
10 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................43
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ........................................ 43
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 45
SERVICE AND REPAIR ........................................................... 45
CLEANING YOUR CHAIR ........................................................ 45
11 WARRANTY ........................................................................47
LIFETIME ................................................................................. 47
FOR TWO (2) YEARS .............................................................. 47
FOR ONE (1) YEAR ................................................................. 47
FOR (90) DAYS ........................................................................ 47
LIMITATIONS ........................................................................... 47
WARRANTY PROCEDURES ................................................... 47
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3 PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1. Back Post
2. Rear Wheel
3. Stroller Bar
4. Trigger Handle and Cable
5. Anti-tip
6. Seatpan
7. T-Style Armrest
8. Wheel Lock
9. Lower Frame
10. Caster Fork
11. Caster Wheel
12. Swing Away Footrest
13. Composite Footplate
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4 NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE
CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. provides a choice of many
wheelchair styles to meet the requirements of the wheelchair user.
However, the final selection of the wheelchair and its options rests
solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best
chair will depend on such things as:
1. The level of your disability, strength, balance and
coordination.
2. The places and terrain that you are likely to use your
chair.
3. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as
anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating
systems).
REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you,
should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all
instructions. Review the warnings often.
WARNING
The term “WARNING” are hazards or unsafe practices that may
cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons.
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5 GENERAL WARNINGS
USER WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 300 pounds for a combined
weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage
to your chair, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe
injury to the rider or others.
WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus
equipment) exceeds 300 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, damage
to your chair, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe
injury to the rider or others.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this
chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth
strokes. If you are used to a different chair, you may use too much
force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair,
a fall, tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
TO REDUCE THE RISK
WARNING
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of
this chair by your health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the
limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know
what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe
use best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure
you can do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair.
Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair
and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNING
Before each use of your chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work
smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of
use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners,
or damage to your chair).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you
find and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked.
When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully.
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CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of
a tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify
or adjust your chair, or contact Future Mobility
Healthcare.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt
to the change, and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or
approved by Future Mobility Healthcare may change the
chair structure.
A. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
GROUND TERRAIN
WARNING
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such
as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough
terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen
fasteners of your chair.
CENTER OF GRAVITY
WARNING
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side
depends on its center of gravity and stability.
How your chair is set up, the options you select and the
changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. The Most Important Adjustments Are:
a. The position of the rear wheels. The more you move
the rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will
tip over backward.
b. The position of the carriage.
2. The Center Of Gravity Is Also Affected By:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
i. The seat height and seat angle.
ii. Backrest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight
distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a back pack or other options, and the
amount of added weight.
WHEELIES
WARNING
Because of the ability to adjust the center of gravity and changes in
center of gravity that will result from operating the tilt in space
feature of this chair, as a user, do not perform wheelies in this
wheelchair.
Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your
chair, while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a
"wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur.
ROLLING BACKWARDS
WARNING
Use extra care when you move your chair backward.
Your chair is most stable when you propel yourself forward.
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You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits
an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in
place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your
chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask
for help or use a device to extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight
sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with
the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to
catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has antitip tubes locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to
fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point
and makes a fall or tip-over more likely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you
wish to reach.
RAMPS AND SLOPES
WARNING
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will
change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less
stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes may not prevent a
fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
(Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp
is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall
over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose
control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of
control.
7. Beware Of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or
depression).
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as
small as 3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the
chair to tip forward.
TRANSFERS
WARNING
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It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every
transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To Avoid A
Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a
safe transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the
rear wheels from rolling.
3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low
tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between
the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may
cause the chair to tip.
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6 ATTENDANT WARNINGS
TILTING THE WHEELCHAIR
WARNING
In preparation to operate the tilt:
1. Always verify that the arms of the rider are stable on the
armrests or within the armrests.
2. Always verify that the legs of the rider are stable on the
footrest/ legrest.
3. Never place hands, feet or foreign objects into the tilt
mechanism.
4. Never push or propel the chair with the seat tilted in a
forward position.
5. Never add chair accessories that are not specifically
designed for the wheelchair.
6. Never exceed a tilted position that aligns the backrest
parallel to the ground.
DESCENDING A CURB
WARNING
Follow these steps to help a rider descend a curb or single step
going BACKWARD:
1. Stay at the rear of the chair.
2. Several feet before your reach the edge of the curb or step,
turn the chair around and pull it backward.
3. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until
you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level.
4. Pull the chair toward you until the rear wheels reach the
edge of the curb or step. Then allow the rear wheels to
slowly roll down onto the lower level.
5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the
chair back to its balance point. This will lift the front casters
off the curb or step.
6. Keep the chair in balance and take small steps backward.
7. Turn the chair around and gently lower front casters to the
ground
CLIMBING A CURB
WARNING
Follow these steps to help the rider climb a curb or single step
going FORWARD:
1. Stay behind the chair.
2. Face the curb and tilt the chair up on the rear wheels so
that the front casters clear the curb or step.
3. Move forward, placing the front casters on the upper level
as soon as you are sure they are past the edge.
4. Continue forward until the rear wheels contact the face of
the curb or step. Lift and roll the rear wheels to the upper
level.
DESCENDING STAIRS
WARNING
1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider down
stairs.
2. Move the chair and rider FORWARD down the stairs.
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3. The person at the rear is in control. He or she tilts the chair
to the balance point of the rear wheels and rolls it to the
edge of the top step.
4. A second attendant stands on the third step from the top
and grasps the hanger receiver or frontmost part of the
seat rail. He or she lowers the chair one step at a time by
letting the rear wheels roll over the stair edge.
5. The attendants move to the next stair down. Repeat for
each stair, until you reach the landing.
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7 COMPONENT WARNINGS
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
WARNING
Anti-tip wheels can help keep your chair from tipping over
backward in most normal conditions.
1. Future Mobility Healthcare Recommends Use Of Anti-Tip
Tubes:
a. UNLESS you are a skilled rider of this chair and are
sure you are not at risk to tip over.
b. Each time you modify or adjust your chair. The change
may make it easier to tip backward. Use anti-tip tubes
until you adapt to the change, and are sure you are not
at risk to tip over.
2. When locked in place (in the “down” position) anti-tip tubes
should be BETWEEN 1 1/2 and 2 inches off the ground.
a. If set too HIGH, they may not prevent a tip-over.
b. If set too LOW, they may “hang up” on obstacles you
can expect in normal use. If this occurs, you may fall or
your chair may tip over.
3. Keep Anti-Tip Tubes Locked In Place UNLESS:
a. You have an attendant, or
b. You have to climb or descend a curb, or overcome an
obstacle, and can safely do so without them. At these
times, make sure anti-tip tubes are up, out of the way.
ARMRESTS
WARNING
Armrests will not bear the weight of this chair.
1. NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. They may come loose
or break.
2. Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main
frame.
BACK CANES
WARNING
Always keep fingers away from the locking mechanism located at
the bottom of the back canes when folding the back down or pulling
it back up.
FASTENERS
WARNING
Many of the screws, bolts and nuts on this chair are special
high-strength fasteners. Use of improper fasteners may cause
your chair to fail.
1. ONLY use fasteners provided by an authorized supplier (or
ones of the same type and strength, as indicated by the
markings on the heads).
2. Over- or under-tightened fasteners may fail or cause
damage to chair parts.
3. If bolts or screws become loose, tighten them as soon as
you can.
FOOTRESTS
WARNING
Footrests will not bear the weight of this chair
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1. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2
INCHES off the ground. If set too LOW, they may “hang up”
on obstacles you can expect to find in normal use. This
may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward.
2. To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer:
a. Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in
the space between the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests, as the chair may
tip forward.
3. NEVER lift this chair by the footrests. Footrests detach and
will not bear the weight of this chair. Lift this chair only by
non-detachable parts of the main frame.
POSITIONING BELTS
WARNING
Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the rider’s posture.
Improper use of these belts may cause severe injury to or death
of the rider.
1. Make sure the rider cannot slide down in the wheelchair
seat.
2. If this occurs, the rider may suffer chest compression or
suffocate due to pressure from the belts.
3. The belts must be snug, but must not be so tight that they
interfere with breathing. You should be able to slide your
open hand, flat, between the belt and the rider.
4. A pelvic wedge or a similar device can help keep the rider
from sliding down in the seat. Consult with the rider’s
doctor, nurse or therapist to find out if the rider needs such
a device.
5. Use positioning belts only with a rider who can cooperate.
6. Make sure the rider can easily remove the belts in an
emergency.
7. NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a patient restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s
order.
b. On a rider who is comatose or agitated.
c. As a motor vehicle restraint. In an accident or sudden
stop the rider may be thrown from the chair.
Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further
injury may result from the belts or straps.
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
WARNING
1. Do not use this chair UNLESS you are sure that both quickrelease rear axles are locked. An unlocked axle may come
off during use and cause a fall.
2. An axle is not locked until the quick-release button pops out
fully. An unlocked axle may come off during use, resulting
in a fall, tip-over or loss of control and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
REAR WHEEL AXLES
WARNING
A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of
balance of your chair.
1. The farther you move the rear axles FORWARD, the more
likely it is that your chair will tip over backward.
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2. Consult your doctor, nurse or therapist to find the best rear
axle set-up for your chair. Do not change the set-up
UNLESS you are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
3. Adjust the rear wheel locks after you make any change to
the rear axles.
a. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
b. Make sure wheel locks are embedded in tires at least
1/8 inch when locked.
REAR WHEEL LOCKS
WARNING
Rear wheel locks are NOT designed to slow or stop a moving
wheelchair. Use them only to keep the rear wheels from rolling
when your chair is at a complete stop.
1. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair when it is moving. Doing so may cause you to veer
out of control.
2. To keep the rear wheels from rolling, always set both rear
wheel locks when you transfer to or from your chair.
3. Low pressure in a rear tire may cause the wheel lock on
that side to slip and may allow the wheel to turn when you
do not expect it.
4. Make sure wheel locks are embed in tires at least 1/8 inch
when locked. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work.
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8 WHEELCHAIR SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS
HEIGHT ADJ. T-STYLE PIN RELEASE ARM
1. Installation
a. Slide the main armpost into the receiver mounted to the seat frame tube.
b. The armrest will automatically lock into place, engaging the release lever.
2. Height Adjustment
a. Pull the release pin lever to the outward position.
b. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height.
c. Return release pin to the locked position against armpost.
d. Push arm pad until upper armpost locks firmly into place.
3. Removing Armrest
a. Press the release lever to disengage and remove the armrest.
4. Frame Adjustment Position
a. Remove armrest from chair.
b. Remove the two screws holding the receiver inplace.
c. Move the receiver to the required position.
d. Replace the two screws holding the receiver.
e. Re-install the armrest into the receiver.
A. Armtop Pad
B. Release Pin
C. Release Lever
D. Armpost
E. Receiver
F. Mounting Screws
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