Aspire Metro User manual

USER MANUAL
WHEELCHAIR MODELS INCLUDE:
• Metro - ATTENDANT PROPELLED
• Metro - SELF PROPELLED
• MetroX - SELF PROPELLED

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1. Intended Use
2. Product Description
3. Warnings
4. Product Specifications
5. List of Components
6. Assembly
7. Preliminary Checks
8. General Operation
9. Troubleshooting 
10. Care & Maintenance
11. Warranty
12. Compliance
13. Service Maintenance & Customisation
14. Service Log Book
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Congratulations and thank you for choosing an
Aspire Metro Wheelchair.
This product has been designed to oer the
maximum in comfort, safety and compact
portability. Aspire Metro Wheelchairs are suitable
for indoor and outdoor use.
It is important that you read this user manual
carefully before using your new wheelchair.

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The symbols below are used throughout this user manual and on the product to identify warnings and
important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated
procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or malfunction. On the
product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a white triangle with a black border.
ALWAYS! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory
actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is
represented as a white infinity symbol on a black dot with a white border.
DO NOT! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time
or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or
equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white symbol with a black
circle and black slash.
1. INTENDED USE
Wheelchair Models:
Aspire Metro - Attendant Propelled
Aspire Metro – Attendant Propelled Wheelchairs are specifically designed for individuals who, due to a
wide variety of reasons, have limited mobility or are unable to walk. This product should be used as a
tool to assist with mobility or walking diculties.
Aspire Metro – Attendant Propelled Wheelchairs are able to be propelled by an attendant with the push
handles. This wheelchair has been designed to be used indoors and outdoors on dry, hard and levelled
terrain.
Aspire Metro and MetroX - Self Propelled
Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled Wheelchairs are specifically designed for individuals who, due
to a wide variety of reasons, have limited mobility or are unable to walk. This product should be used as
a tool to assist with mobility or walking diculties.
Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled Wheelchairs are able to be propelled by a user with the
self-propelling wheels or by an attendant with the push handles. This wheelchair has been designed to be
used indoors and outdoors on dry, hard and levelled terrain.
This wheelchair is intended to bear the weight of an occupant through its wheels during
propulsion and when stationary. It is NOT designed to be carried with an occupant in the seat
and doing so may cause serious injury or death.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING
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MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY - 100KG - FOR ALL ASPIRE METRO MODELS.
• DO NOT exceed maximum user weight. This weight limit includes any accessories, shopping or
other personal items that may be carried on the chair.
• DO NOT stand on the foot plates as the wheelchair may tip forwards. The foot plates are not
designed to be a weight bearing surface.
• Pay attention to your fingers when folding or opening the wheelchair and when self-propelling the
chair with hands in close proximity to wheel spokes.
• ALWAYS use push rims to bring the wheelchair to a stop. Do not use the handbrakes to stop a
moving wheelchair.
• DO NOT use the wheelchair on escalators, even if accompanied by an attendant.
3. WARNINGS
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Aspire Metro - Attendant Propelled
The Aspire Metro – Attendant Propelled model is a four wheeled wheelchair with a cross folding frame.
The product is made from aluminium, so it is light and easy to store or transport. This wheelchair oers
great manoeuvrability, stability and it’s legrests are height adjustable for a customised fit. It is equipped
with a padded mesh seat and backrest, push handles, manoeuvrable 14 inch rear wheels, flip-up legrests
and armrests.
Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled
The Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled models are four wheeled wheelchairs with a cross folding
frame. The product is made from aluminium, so it is light and easy to store or transport. These wheelchairs
oer great manoeuvrability, stability and their legrests are height adjustable for a customised fit. They are
equipped with a padded mesh seat and backrest, push handles, manoeuvrable 20 inch rear wheels, flip-up
legrests and armrests.
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4. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Aspire Metro Wheelchair Models:
MODEL
OVERALL
LENGTH
(mm)
OVERALL
WIDTH
(mm)
OVERALL
HEIGHT
(mm)
SEAT
DEPTH
(mm)
SEAT
WIDTH
(mm)
SEAT
HEIGHT
(mm)
BACKREST
HEIGHT
(mm)
ARMREST
HEIGHT
(mm)
SAFE
WORKING
LOAD
(SWL)
REAR
WHEEL
(inch)
FOLDED
DIMENSIONS
D x W x H
(mm)
Metro
Attendant Propelled
MWS442350
930 600 910 400 450 450 470 220 100 14” 680 x 220 x 670
Metro
Self Propelled
MWS442360
930 650 910 400 450 450 470 220 100 20” 750 x 310 x 670
MetroX
Self Propelled
MWS442370
930 650 910 400 450 450 470 220 100 20” 750 x 310 x 670
KG
Product Finishes:
MODEL FRAME COLOUR UPHOLSTERY COLOUR
Metro
Attendant Propelled
MWS442350 Midnight Blue Grey/Black
Metro
Self Propelled
MWS442360 Midnight Blue Grey/Black
MetroX
Self Propelled
MWS442370 Metallic Orange Grey/Black
Chair Weights:
Metro Attendant Propelled Models
12KG
Metro Self Propelled Models

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5. LIST OF COMPONENTS
114” Rear Wheels
26” Front Wheels
3Wheel fork
4Handbrakes
5Height Adjustable
Legrests
6Folding Foot Plates
7Flip-Up Armrests
8Padded Seat Upholstery
9Folding Backrest with
Padded Upholstery and
Carry Pouch
10 Attendant Hand Grips
11 Frame Cross Bar
Metro
Attendant Propelled
120” Rear Wheels
26” Front Wheels
3Wheel fork
4Handbrakes
5Height Adjustable
Legrests
6Folding Foot Plates
7Flip-Up Armrests
8Padded Seat Upholstery
9Folding Backrest with
Padded Upholstery and
Carry Pouch
10 Attendant Handbrakes
with Lock
11 Attendant Hand Grips
12 Frame Cross Bar
13 Push Rims
Metro
Self Propelled
120” Rear Wheels
26” Front Wheels
3Wheel fork
4Handbrakes
5Height Adjustable
Legrests
6Folding Foot Plates
7Flip-Up Armrests
8Padded Seat Upholstery
9Folding Backrest with Padded Upholstery and
Carry Pouch
10 Attendant Handbrakes
with Lock
11 Attendant Hand Grips
12 Frame Cross Bar
13 Push Rims
MetroX
Self Propelled
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1. Place the wheelchair on
levelled ground. Then, push
both legrests down and
click into place, so that the
locking bracket hugs the
aluminium tubing.
2. Pushdown on the side rails
of the seat until flat.
3. Flip up and click backrest
into place.
IMPORTANT: Ensure your
fingers are keep clear from
the pivoting mechanism.
6 . AS SE M B LY
Wheelchair frame fitted with rear wheels
i) 14 inch (Metro - Attendant Propelled) OR
20 inch (Metro and MetroX - Self Propelled).
ii) User Manual
*MetroX - Self Propelled model shown in instructional images
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When opening the carton, ensure it is done in a safe
and careful manner. DO NOT USE a box cutter or sharp
implement as this may damage the product. For WH&S
purposes, lay the carton on its side with the top of the
carton open and slide the plastic bag out containing the
wheelchair.
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Aspire Metro Wheelchairs
Push
*CLICK*
Push
Flip up
*CLICK*
BOX CONTAINS:

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Lifting the Wheelchair
To fold your chair correctly follow the ‘ASSEMBLY’
instructions in reverse 3, 2, 1.
Then, use the carry handle on the seating surface to safely
lift the wheelchair
DO NOT lift the wheelchair with an occupant in
the seat. This lifting guide is for safe handling of
the wheelchair only.
DO NOT lift the wheelchair by holding it by the
legrests or the armrests! Fold-up the legrests prior to
lifting the chair.
Transporting the Wheelchair
To transport this chair in a motor vehicle it is suggested that
the backrest, seat and legrests are folded as per the “Lifting
the Wheelchair” instructions above. This will help reduce the
overall chair size in order to fit into the rear boot or backseat
of a standard motor vehicle
7. PRELIMINARY CHECKS
After assembling the wheelchair, these checks should be completed prior to initial use:
1. Check that the seating surface is locked into place, creating a flat support surface.
2. Check that rear wheels are locked in place.
3. Check that rear brakes engage and disengage.
8. GENERAL OPERATION
General Operation
It is very important that this wheelchair is used under guidance from all warnings or hazards listed in this
product user manual. Key safety measures should be taken by both users and attendants when using this
wheelchair:
• Avoid quick direction changes
• Ensure your wheelchair is used on surfaces intended for its use
• Control the speed of the wheelchair using the hand rims on the rear wheels
(Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled)
• Ensure an attendant is available to assist at all times (Aspire Metro - Attendant Propelled)
• Ensure an attendant is available to assist where necessary (Aspire Metro and MetroX – Self Propelled)
Aspire Metro Wheelchairs are NOT crash tested and
SHOULD NOT ever be used as ameansoftransporting
a user in a motor vehicle.
WARNING
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Moving Wheelchair Up a Kerb - With an Attendant
1. Push the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET FIRST.
2. The attendant should push down on the rear foot peg to
slightly incline the chair. DO NOT tilt the chair back with
the push handles.
3. Once the front wheels are firmly on the ground above
the kerb, the rear wheels should be pushed against
the kerb to propel the the entire chair to rest above
the kerb.
Moving Wheelchair Down a Kerb - With an Attendant
1. Reverse the wheelchair up to the kerb FEET LAST.
2. The attendant should check for cars or obstructions
prior to commencing the descent.
3. The attendant should slowly lower the rear wheels down
to the road surface, ensuring not to tip the chair.
4. Once the rear wheels are firmly on the road surface,
the front wheels should be slowly lowered onto the road
surface.
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This should only ever be done with an attendant and not performed by a user on
their own. It is very important the above steps are followed to prevent injury to both the user and
the attendant.
This should only ever be done with an attendant and not performed by a user on their
own. It is very important the above steps are followed to prevent injury to both the user and the
attendant.
Self Propelled Model Shown
Self Propelled Model Shown
Adjusting Legrest Height
Loosen.
Raise/Lower.
Tighten.
Using a 5mm Allen key loosen the bolt and remove the centre
pin. Nominate the preferred height by raising or lowering
footplate. To secure, align the centre pin with the chosen hole
and tighten.
To Adjust
the Height:
WARNING
WARNING