Airgo 700-425 User manual

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AMG Medical Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30022 • 1-866-321-4846
Montreal, QC H4T 1V5 • 1 [phone]
www.amgmedical.com
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Please Read Before Using Your New Airgo .............................................2
Models Available .........................................................................................3
Basic Safety Precautions ...........................................................................4
General Warnings........................................................................................5
Safety / Handling of Your Wheelchair ........................................................6
Stability & Balance ......................................................................................7
Reaching, Leaning and Bending.............................................................7
Transferring ............................................................................................7
Tilting ......................................................................................................8
Ramps and Inclines ................................................................................8
Curbs & Steps.........................................................................................9
Propelling Yourself ................................................................................10
Chair Basics...............................................................................................11
Installing the Swing-Away Footrest.......................................................11
Adjusting the Swing-Away Footrest ......................................................12
Installing the Elevating Leg Rest...........................................................13
Adjusting the Elevating Leg Rest ..........................................................14
Adjusting the Wheel Locks....................................................................15
To Remove Detachable Desk Arms ......................................................15
To Replace Detachable Desk Arms ......................................................15
Maintenance ..............................................................................................15
Cleaning & Disinfecting.........................................................................17
Frame ...................................................................................................18
Upholstery ............................................................................................18
Lubricating ............................................................................................18
Bearings................................................................................................18
Crossbar ...............................................................................................18
Large Wheels........................................................................................18
Tires ......................................................................................................19
Casters .................................................................................................19
Handrims ..............................................................................................19
Rear Wheel Locks.................................................................................19
Storage .................................................................................................19
Required Tools......................................................................................19
Dimensions & Weight................................................................................20
Notes ..........................................................................................................21
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Table of Contents
Welcome
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT CHAIR
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Airgo offers many wheelchair accessories, options and configurations to
meet the needs of the individual user. However, the final selection of options,
accessories and adjustments should be made together by you, with your
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health care advisor and/or Airgo dealer. Selecting the best Airgo wheelchair
configuration depends on such things as:
1. Your level of physical strength, balance and coordination.
2. The types of hazards you must overcome in the environments
in which you will use the wheelchair (home, work and other places
you frequent regularly).
3. The options needed for your comfort and safety.
REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this wheelchair, you and each person who may assist you
should read this manual carefully and follow all instructions. Review the
warnings and precautions often until you are fully familiarized with them.
Additional copies of this manual are available upon request from your
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authorized Airgo dealer.
QUESTIONS?
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We want to thank you for choosing your new Airgo wheelchair. If you should
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ever have any questions, please contact your authorized Airgo dealer or dial
1 866 518-6099 to speak directly with one of our dedicated customer service
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representatives. Airgo customer service, real people offering real help.
Models Available
700-425
Fixed Arms, Detachable Swing-Away Footrests, 18” wide seat
700-426
Fixed Arms, Detachable Elevating Legrests, 18” wide seat
700-427
Detachable Desk Arms, Detachable Swing-Away Footrests, 18” wide seat
700-428
Detachable Desk Arms, Detachable Elevating Legrests, 18” wide seat
PADDED
DOUBLE-EMBOSSED
BLACK VINYL
UPHOLSTERY WITH
OUTSIDE POCKET
PADDED VINYL ARMRESTS
FRONT SLIDE POSTS
FOR FOLDABILITY AND
RIGIDITY (ON MODELS
WITH REMOVABLE
ARMS ONLY)
ALUMINUM
FOOTPLATES
CAP SCREW FOR ADJUSTING
LENGTH OF FOOTPLATE
CAM-ACTION SWING-AWAY
FOOTRESTS (WHERE APPLICABLE)
BLACK, MOLDED
(24" X 1")
REAR MAG WHEELS
WITH SNAP-ON TIRES
BLACK, MOLDED
(8" X 1")
MAG FRONT CASTERS
TIPPING
SLEEVE
Model shown is 700-425 (Fixed Arms, Swing-Away Footrests).
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Please Read Before Using Your New Airgo
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Basic Safety Precautions
Before using your wheelchair, please read and keep in mind the following
safety precautions. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or
damage to your wheelchair.
• Before using, you should receive training in the safe use of a wheelchair
from an authorized dealer and/or health care advisor.
• After engaging the wheel locks, practice bending, reaching and
transferring, taking into account the limit of your abilities.
• NEVER try new manoeuvres on your own until you are sure you
can do so safely.
• Familiarize yourself with the areas where you plan to use
your wheelchair.
• Look for hazards and learn to how to avoid them.
• Use of anti-tippers is recommended for added safety.
• Ensure that the wheelchair rolls smoothly and that all parts
are working properly.
• Check for noise, vibration or a change in ease of use, which may indicate
loose fasteners or damage to your wheelchair.
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• Always consult an authorized Airgo dealer to find and correct
any problems or if you have any doubt about the condition
of your wheelchair.
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General Warnings
• Do not exceed the weight limit listed on the product. The listed weight
limit is for the combined weight of rider and all items carried. Exceeding
the listed weight limit risks damage to the wheelchair, a fall, tip-over
or loss of control which can cause severe injury to the user or others.
• Do not attempt to operate your wheelchair on roads, streets
or highways.
• Do not operate your wheelchair in hilly or overly rough terrain, on sandy,
oily, wet or icy surfaces.
• Unauthorized modification of your wheelchair or the use
of non-authorized replacement parts may change the structure
of the wheelchair and may cause a safety hazard and will void
the warranty.
• Do not attempt ANY inclines or declines greater than 9°.
• Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed.
• Do not attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. This may cause
your wheelchair to tip over risking personal injury and/or damage
to your wheelchair.
• Do not use on an escalator. Serious injury may occur.
• Do not attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
• Do not lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your
center of gravity and may cause your wheelchair to tip over risking
personal injury and/or damage to your wheelchair.
• Do not try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching down
between your knees. You are less likely to tip if you reach over
the side of your chair.
• Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in a vehicle while
in the wheelchair unless the vehicle is properly equipped to do so.
• Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This may cause
your wheelchair to tip over risking personal injury and/or damage
to your wheelchair.
• Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring.
• Never lift your wheelchair by any of its detachable parts.
• WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. Do not use the wheel locks
to slow down or to stop your wheelchair while it is still moving.
• Always engage the wheel locks when transferring, resting or using
a wheelchair lift.

Safety / Handling of Your Wheelchair
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE WHEELCHAIR
Unfolding
1. Tilt the wheelchair toward you far enough to take the weight off the
opposite wheel.
2. Push down on the top of the seat rail closest to you until the wheelchair
is fully open.
3. Make sure seat rails are fully seated into frame saddles.
Folding
1. Fold up the footplates and ensure that the swing-away footrests / leg rests
are in locked position in front of the wheelchair.
2. Standing at one side of the chair, use both hands to grasp the middle of the
seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. The wheelchair will
fold slightly.
3. Standing at one side of the chair, use both hands to grasp the armrest
furthest from you and pull the armrests towards you until the wheelchair
folds completely.
Stability & Balance
Your wheelchair has been designed and engineered to maintain balance
during normal daily activity as long as you do not move beyond the center
of gravity. To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you
must at all times maintain proper balance.
REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING
Although it is not recommended, you might occasionally lean, bend or reach
while sitting in your wheelchair. Consult with your health care advisor and/or
authorized dealer for assistance in developing safe techniques suited to
your abilities and limitations.
Forward or sideward
1. Operate the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish
to reach.
2. Rotate the front casters fully forward.
3. Engage both wheel locks.
Backward
1. Operate your wheelchair as close as possible to the object.
2. Rotate front casters fully forward. Reach only as far as your arm will
extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition
the wheelchair or ask for help.
TRANSFERRING
1. Position the wheelchair as closely as possible along side the seat
to which you are transferring.
2. Remove or flip back the armrest.
3. Engage wheel locks.
4. Shift body weight into the seat with transfer.
WARNING: • DO NOT sit or transfer into the wheelchair
• DO NOT place your hands or fingers between unless it is fully open and the seat frame rails
are fully seated into the frame saddles.
seat rail and side panel.
• Before attempting a transfer, always engage
• DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you
both wheel locks.
must move forward in the seat or if you must
reach down between your knees. • DO NOT step on the foot-plates, as this could
• DO NOT shift your weight in the direction cause the wheelchair to tip over.
you are reaching.
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