Nova 5060, 5080, 5090, 5160, 5180 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

NOVA WHEELCHAIRS

5000 SERIES

(5060,5080,5090,5160,5180,5165,5185,5190,5195,5200)

OWNER

YOU MUST READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT

DEALER

YOU MUST SUPPLY THE OWNER WITH THIS MANUAL

WARNINGS

DO NOT

Use this product without first reading and understanding this manual.

DO NOT

Use this equipment without first reading and understanding Nova’s terms.
If you are unable to understand the, CAUTIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS,

then contact a healthcare professional, dealer, lawyer, or a qualified technician before attempting to use
this product - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
By using or continuing to use this product, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE NOVA TERMS AND
CONDITIONS detail at www.novaortho-med.com.

For questions regarding this manual or the product, contact

Distribution center:
Nova Medical Products

8730 West 50th St.
McCook, IL 60525

www.novamedicalproducts.com

Corporate Office
Nova Medical Products
1470 Beachey Pl.
Carson, CA 90746

1-800-557-6682

COMMON PART LOCATIONS

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Back Upholstery

24” Wheel w/Rim

Wheel locks

Armrest

Seat Upholster

Foot Riggin

Foot Plate8” Castor

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE

All service must be performed while the wheelchair is unoccupied.
Minor adjustments may be attempted by an able bodied individual. All minor adjustments that one should

attempt are detailed in the manual. Do not attempt any adjustment or repair without reading and
understanding the instructions in this manual. Do not attempt any adjustment or repair that is not detailed
in this manual. Any adjustment or repair not detailed in this manual should only be preformed by a dealer
or licensed technician.

Individuals with muscular or balance problems should not attempt to make adjustments to the product,
and are advised to seek assistance.

After any adjustment, and before using the product, ensure that all attaching hardware, including without
limitation all grips, screws, nuts, bolts, clamps, fasteners, and parts are tight and secure.

DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those manufactured by Nova Ortho Med., Inc,
which are designed specifically for this product.

PROPER USE

OPENING CHAIR
Tilt wheelchair to one side and push down on the seat rail until fully opened.

CLOSING CHAIR
Fold footrests to the closed/vertical position. Tilt product to one side and lift up on seat rail until fully
closed.

ALWAYS

- ensure that all grips and textured surfaces are secure before pushing, pulling, or placing weight on such
surfaces.

- perform the initial product inspection and all follow-up inspections before using the product.
DO NOT

- sit on product unless the product is fully open and in it’s normal usable position.

- use ramps or operate the product on inclines greater than 9 degrees of slope.

- operate on moving walkways, escalators, roads, streets, or highways (Use extreme caution when
operating product in crowded areas or outdoors).

DO NOT (continued) - operate product in bad weather or when ground conditions may impair traction,
such as ground with water, oil, ice, gravel, or any other slippery or unstable substance.

- attempt to cross curbs, bumps, trenches, or other uneven surfaces. Doing so may tip over the product.
Operate product only on smooth well-maintained surfaces.

- attempt to reach objects while using product as this requires you to move your weight, and can cause
the product to tip over.

- reach for objects, as this requires you to move your weight, and can cause the product to tip over.

- pick up objects from the floor, as this requires you to move your weight, and can cause the product to tip
over.

- tilt the wheelchair while occupied.

- use the wheel locks as brakes, nor attempt to stop a moving product be engaging the wheel locks.

- attempt to lift the product by lifting any removable part or surface.

- stand on the product, the product frame, or any other part of the product.

- use the footrests as a platform. When attempting to enter or exit the product, ensure that the footrests
are in the upward, unusable position.

- carry heavy weight while occupying the product. The product is not designed for additional weight, and
is not balanced to accommodate additional weight.

- lift weights or exercise while occupying the product.

ENTERING AND EXITING PRODUCT

Ensure that there is as little space as possible between the occupant and product when attempting to
enter or exit the product. ALWAYS ensure that the wheel locks are engaged when entering and exiting
product. When attempting to enter or exit the product, ensure that the footrests are in the upward,
unusable position.

MOVING THE PRODUCT

ALWAYS use the wheel hand rims for self-propulsion. If your product does not have hand rims, then
have someone assist you by pushing the product using the handgrips design for that use.

REMOVING ARMREST

Remove arms by depressing spring button and lifting arms out of front and rear sockets.