Future Stellato User Manual
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USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
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1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Operating Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Features ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Inspection Checklist ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Labels ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2 Front Riggings .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installing: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Removing: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3 Foot Plate Height Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Elevating Leg Rest Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Arms .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
6 Flip up Arm Rests .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
7 Replacing Upholstery ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY ...................................................................................................................................... 17
REPLACING THE BACK UPHOSTERY ....................................................................................................................................... 18
8 Rear Wheel Adjustments .................................................................................................................................................. 19
9 Unfolding and Folding the Wheel Chair ............................................................................................................................ 21
Unfolding: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
CONTENTS
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10 Front Casters ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS ......................................................................................................... 22
Adjusting Front Caster Angle ................................................................................................................................................. 23
11 Anti-Tippers ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers .................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing Anti-Tippers............................................................................................................................................................ 25
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS .............................................................................................................................................. 26
12 Wheel Locks Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS – .......................................................................................................... 28
13 Operating Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
14 Weight Training ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
15 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
1 GENERAL
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1 General
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damages before using.
In case of damage, do NOT use the equipment.
Contact the Equipment Supplier for further instructions.
WARNING:
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding
this instruction booklet. If you are unable to understand these
instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury
or damage may occur.
NOTE: Information contained within this document is subject to change
without notice.
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Operating Safety Warnings
Please read and obey all instructions and warnings listed in this manual, ignoring these warnings could result in serious
injury to the patient or attendants.
Ensure anti-tippers are always installed in the correct position when using the wheelchair.
Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests or front rigging.
Any change of seat depth may require repositioning of the rear wheels; always test the stability of the chair before use.
Never stand on the footplates during transfers in and out of the wheelchair.
Ensure wheel locks are fully engaged while stopped on any incline/decline and while patient is transferring to and from
the wheelchair.
Never tilt the wheelchair on two wheels without assistance. When in any tilt or recline position, this chair must be
operated by an attendant.
Never use the wheel locks to stop a moving wheelchair.
It is not recommended to transport users in vehicles of any kind while seated in the wheelchair. Do not use any kind of
wheelchair Tie-Down restraints that are not approved by the FDA.
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Features
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
SEAT WIDTHS: 14”-20”, 22”
SEAT DEPTHS: 15” – 20”
CHAIR DEPTH: Seat width +9”
SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT
Small frame: 13 ¼ “ – 18”
Large frame: 15 ½” – 19”
REAR WHEELS: 20”, 22” or 24” composite urethane
CASTER SIZE: 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, 8” Urethane
BACK HEIGHTS: 19” – 22” Low, 22” – 25” High
BACK STYLE: Slip on back upholstery
ADJUSTABLE BACK ANGLE: -5
o
, 0o 7o, 14o, 21o
ARM STYLES: Full length adjustable T-Style or Flip
back.
FRONT RIGGINGS: Pin Style, swing away, dual swing
away elevating headrests
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 250lbs (114kg)
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 31 lbs.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 18” x 16” tilt, 16” STF)
FRAME COLORS: Black or Silver
Adjustment of caster housing angle.
Removable rear wheels with stainless steel or
plastic coated hand rims.
60 or 70 swing away upgraded front riggings
Aluminum or composite foot plates
Wheels locks push or pull to lock with extension
handles
Adjustable rear anti-tippers
Optional quick release axles
Heel loops
FRAME: Lightweight Aluminum
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Safety Inspection Checklist
Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Thereafter follow these
maintenance procedures:
Item
Initially
Weekly
Monthly
Periodically
GENERAL
Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull
to one side)
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FRAME AND CROSSBRACES
Inspect for loose or missing hardware
Inspect for bent frame or cross braces
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WHEEL LOCKS
Do not interfere with tires when rolling
Pivot points free of wear and looseness
Wheel locks easy to engage
Wheel locks prevent chair from moving when
engaged
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SEAT AND BACK
Inspect for rips or sagging
Inspect for loose or broken hardware
Inspect cane and hand grips for wear/looseness
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TIRES
Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear
Caution: as with any vehicle, the wheels and tires
should be checked periodically for cracks and
wear and should be replaced.
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REAR WHEELS
If equipped, quick-release axles lock properly
No excessive side movement or binding when
lifted and spun
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
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HANDRIMS
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling
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FRONT CASTERS/FORKS
Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by
spinning caster; caster should come to a gradual
stop
Adjust bearing system if wheel wobbles or binds
to a stop. Ensure wheel bearings are clean and
free of moisture.
Check head tube locknuts for tightness
Inspect casters for cracks and wear
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
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CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to the chart below for a fix to the problem with the wheel chair.
Chair Veers
Right/Left
Chair
Wheels
Sluggish
Turn or
Performance
Caster
Flutter
Squeaks and
Rattles
Looseness in
Chair
Solutions
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Check tires for correct and
equal pressure.
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Check for loose nuts and
bolts
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Check caster head tube
angle.
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Check that rear wheels are
equally spaced away from
seat frame.
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Labels
Stellato Labels can be found on the lower frame underneath the seating bed of the wheel chair.
WARNING
Do not operate without anti-tippers
mechanism in place. Unit may tip
backwards.
WEIGHT CAPACITY
250lbs (114 kilos) Refer to the owner’s
manual
2 FRONT RIGGINGS
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2 Front Riggings
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely – otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Installing:
1. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open
front rigging is perpendicular to wheelchair)
2. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging
assembly onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair
frame.
3. Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside
of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
4. Repeat this procedure for the other front rigging
assembly.
5. To release the front rigging, pull the front rigging
release lever outward, rotate front rigging outward.
Figure 1: Upgraded Leg Rest
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