Convaid Metro User manual

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User’s G ide
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Metro
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CONVA D USER’S GU DE
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Unpacki ng the chai r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warni ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unfoldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Foldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Seat back hei ght . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat wi dth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Qui ck release wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Locki ng and unlocki ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Depth adjustable crotch strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Headrest extensi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjustable footplates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Footplate depth adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Foot posi ti oners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Footplate hei ght adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Underseat storage basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bus transport models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mai ntenance, operati ng and safety i nstructi ons . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Table of Contents
Settin Up
Fittin Guide
Wheels
Accessories
Transit Models
Important
Information
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Operatin
Instructions

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Metro
Metro Transit
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SETT NG UP
1
Unpacking
Unpackin the Chair
Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i ncluded wi th the chai r:
• Left and ri ght footplates
• Accessori es as ordered
• Hex wrench (5/32)

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CAUTION: Convaid seat belts are for positionin only and are not to be
used as a vehicle restraint.
CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.
• Do not leave user unattended.
• Do not strap user too ti ht.
• Straps should not interfere with breathin or circulation.
• Always apply wheel locks before lettin o of the chair.
• If front ed e of seat is at or forward of the point where tires
touch the floor, avoid usin front of seat tubes for support
durin entry or exit from chair to prevent tippin .
• Avoid usin footplates for wei ht support durin exit or entry
of the chair.
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Read Before Use
Warnings
CAUTION: To avoid tippin , do not han item from the push handle.
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CAUTION: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a
“click” when wheel locks into place.
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CAUTION: Always secure user with belt first, before makin any other
adjustments.
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SETT NG UP
3
Unfoldin
1. Lay chai r flat on ground and unbuckle closure strap.
Fig. 1
2. Stand chai r on front caster, grasp si de of Push Handle
and push down on Seat Tube. Fig. 2A
3. Press down fi rmly on seat tubes to ensure the chai r i s
completely unfolded. Fig. 2B
4. Usi ng your foot, push down on Lower Rear Lock Brace
unti l i t locks i nto a strai ght posi ti on. Fig. 3
5. Swi ng footplates down i nto posi ti on. Fig. 4A & 4B
Set- p and Adj stments
Caution:
To avoid tippin , do not han item from the push handle.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2A Fig. 2B
Fig. 3 Fig. 4A Fig. 4B

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Foldin
1. Swi ng footplates to the si de. Fig. 5A & 5B
2. Unlock Rear Lock Brace by ki cki ng up on center of brace wi th foot. Fig. 6
3. Grasp one si de of Push Handle and pull up on seat fabri c or seat tube wi th
opposi te hand. Fig. 7A & 7B
4. Lay chai r back onto Push Handles. Push down on tubi ng above front ti res unti l
chai r i s folded. Fig. 7C
5. Buckle closure strap. Fig. 8
Fig. 5A Fig. 5B Fig. 6
Fig. 7A Fig. 7B Fig. 7C
Fig. 8

F TT NG GU DE
5
Proper seat wi dth enables the user to si t comfortably and pre-
vents problems from developi ng. Whi le user i s seated on a flat
surface, measure from hi p to hi p. Fig. 10
The user should have enough room to prevent hi ps and thighs
from rubbi ng agai nst the frame. However, the chai r should not
be too wi de or the user wi ll sli de around and posture could be
affected.
The seat wi dth measurement for the Metro, i s taken from the
i nsi de of the armrest tubes.
Seat Back Hei ht
Seat Width
Seat back hei ght vari es accordi ng to chai r type and seatwi dth.
Headrest extensi ons are avai lable when extra hei ght i s needed
to support the head.
To determi ne the seat back hei ght, measure from the seat to the
top of the shoulder or the upper part of the head.
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Seat back hei ght
Fitting G ide
Correct seati ng and posi ti oni ng encourages good posture, whi ch i n turn ai ds ci rcula-
tion, breathi ng and di gesti on. Please take the ti me to properly adjust the chai r to fi t the
user. f the user i s not correctly posi ti oned, check the accessori es secti on of thi s manual
to see i f one or more of our accessori es would help to faci li tate posture or consult a
physi cal therapi st. mproper seati ng can cause problems. Please consult a physi cal ther-
api st or doctor for addi ti onal gui dance.
Convai d’s li ghtwei ght, foldi ng chai rs are desi gned to be more than just a conveni ent
chai r. Order the correct si ze chai r by fi rst determi ni ng the user’s hei ght, wei ght and
seati ng measurements. Properly-fi tted, Convai d chai rs wi ll provi de years of comfort-
able use.

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Seat Depth
Measure from the most posteri or porti on of the
buttocks to the back of the knee. Subtract from that
measurement 1-2” to allow adequate clearance
between the seat and the back of the knee.
Fig. 11
Seat depth
Fig. 11

WH EELS
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Wheels
Quick Release Wheels
1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull.
2. No tools are requi red to remove ti re.
1. To i nstall, sli de wheel
onto rear axle and push
wi th ball of hand unti l i t
cli cks i nto place.
TIRE REMOVAL
TIRE INSTALLATION
Rear Wheel
Locki ng Pi n
Caution: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when
wheel locks into place.
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Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Fig. 15 Fig. 16

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Lockin and Unlockin
Foot Operated Wheel Locks
To release lock:
Li ft upward on wheel lock
To lock:
Press downward on wheel lock
Fig. 17A Fig. 17B

OPERAT NG NSTRUCT ONS
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Depth Adjustable Crotch Strap
The crotch strap can be adjusted by threadi ng the strap
through the desi red slot. Fig. 19
Fig. 19
Operating Instr ctions
Three-Point Positionin Belt
The three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt i s opti onal wi th your Metro chai r. Adjust the belt so
the user stays securely i n posi ti on. The qui ck-release buckle i s attached to the crotch
strap, and joi ns the crotch strap to both belts.
To Buckle:
Sli p the metal clasps on the belt strap i nto the si des
of the buckle. Fig. 18
To Release:
Press the grey button on the buckle and pull out the
clasps. Fig. 18
Fig. 18
Caution: Always secure user with belt first,
before makin any other adjustments.
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Headrest Extension
nsert Headrest Extensi on
Tubes i nto the Headrest
Holdi ng Brackets and
push down.
Fig. 20 & 21
Fig. 20 Fig. 21

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Adjustable Footplates
Adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft, si deways. To adjust the angle, loosen
the two bolts located on the footplate and move to desi red posi ti on. Reti ghten the bolts.
Fig. 22 - 24
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 24
Foot Positioners
Foot Posi ti oners may be cri ss-crossed over the foot to secure the whole foot Fig. 26 or
can be converted i nto si mple ankle straps. To attach foot posi ti oner, thread strap
through footplate as shown i n Fig. 27 & 28, then bolt strap to undersi de of footplate.
Fig. 27 Fig. 28
Foot ositioner Fig. 26
Footplate Depth Adjustment
All Metro chai rs offer adjustable footplate depth.
Use the hex wrench to loosen the two bolts located on the top
of the footplate.
Sli de footplate forward or rearward to desi red depth.
Retighten bolts. Fig. 25
Fig. 25

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For addi ti onal range:
4. Usi ng a hex wrench (i ncluded), remove both bolts from the housi ng bracket on the
frame. Fli p the bracket upsi de down and replace bolts. Fig. 35 & 36
5. Return the footplate
extensi on tube to the
housi ng bracket and
secure wi th metal pi n.
Fig. 37
Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37
Footplate Hei ht Adjustment
Fig. 29
Fig. 31
Seat-to-footplate hei ght i s measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of the heel.
Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate. Fig. 29
All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable. Footplates
swi ng away for access or foldi ng.
For Metro 18 - Pull on
ri ng to remove metal pi n
holdi ng footplate i n place.
Move footplate up or down,
reali gn holes and replace
pi n through holes i n tube.
Fig. 31
Footplate
hei ght
Additional Footplate Height Adjustment (For Metro 18)
n the event that the footplate hei ght adjustment descri bed above i s i nadequate,
addi ti onal adjustments can be made.
1. Pull out metal pi n and remove the footplate extensi on tube from the frame. Fig. 32
2. Press the detent button, then pull the foot plate assembly apart. Fig. 33
3. nsert the footplate i nto the opposi te end of the footplate extensi on and re-assemble.
Fig. 34
Fig. 33
Fig. 32 Fig. 34
Fig. 30
For Metro 12, 14, 16 - Unbolt footplate
tube, move footplate up or down, reattach
tube i n desi red posi ti on.
Fig. 30

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Underseat Stora e Basket
Accessories
1. Connect Center Button Strap by loopi ng i t over Rear Cross Brace and snappi ng
button to back of basket. Fig. 38
2. Loop Si de Button Strap over Chai r Tubi ng (just above the Rear Axle Assembly), and
snap button shut. Repeat for opposi te si de. Fig. 39
3. Loop Front Button Strap over Chai r Tubi ng (just above Front Cross Brace Mount),
and snap button shut. Fig. 40-42
Fig. 38 Fig. 39 Fig. 40
Fig. 41 Fig. 42

TRANS T MODELS
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Transit Models
The wheelchai r transport model has been crash tested and performed
sati sfactori ly at 30 mph/20 g decelerati on. Convai d conforms to RESNA
WC19 standards. Dummy wei ghts are:
All Metro Models
Model ME12T .......66lbs / 30kg
Model ME14T .......100lbs / 45.5kg
Model ME16T .......170lbs / 77kg
Model ME18T .......170lbs / 77kg
To reduce possi bi li ty of i njury, the headrest
extensi on must always be used wi th the chai r.
The followi ng i nstructi ons should be followed to
mi ni mi ze i mpact i n case of a crash:
1. Chai r must be forward faci ng wi th
tray and storage basket removed.
2. Use only a tested, proven and compati ble
4-poi nt wheelchai r ti e-down system (WTOT),
and a 2- or 3-poi nt occupant restrai nt system
i n accordance wi th SAE J2249.
3. The wheelchai r ti e-downs must be securely
attached to the four red anchor poi nts on
the chai r. See arrows i n above photo for
anchor poi nts.
4. The occupant restrai nts must i nclude a lap
and shoulder belt, secured di rectly to the
Metro frame and si de or roof of the vehi cle.
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Caution:
Convaid belts are
for positionin only
and are not to be used
as a vehicle restraint.
5. All floor ti e-down straps must be drawn ti ght i n the front and the back to
eli mi nate any forward/aft movement of the chai r.
6. Wheelchai r restrai nt manufacturers’ i nstructi ons must be followed preci sely to
ensure i ntended performance.
Note: The storage basket must be removed duri ng transport i n bus or van, except
when medi cally neccessary.
Note: Convai d strongly recommends the use of all Transi t Requi red Accessori es
duri ng transportati on i n a motor vehi cle; whi ch i nclude the 3-poi nt pelvi c belt
(used for posi ti oni ng), Headrest Extensi on, and Foot Posi ti oners.
Unwin Safety Systems
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Unwi n House, The Horseshoe, Coat Road
Martock, Somerset, TA12 6EY, UK
Q’ Straint America
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
5553 Ravenswood Road #110
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA
Sure-Lok
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
2501 Baglyos Ci rcle
Bethlehem, NJ 18020, USA
Ortho Safe Systems, Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
PO Box 8865
Trenton, NJ 08650, USA
Q’Strai nt, Sure-Lok, Unwi n and Ortho Safe speciali ze i n crash-tested ti e-down systems and are i n no way associated wi th Convai d.
Note: Do not over ti hten this may
cause dama e to the frame.

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• READ ALL NSTRUCT ONS BEFORE US NG THE PRODUCT
• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY NSTRUCT ONS
• SAVE SAFETY NSTRUCT ONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.
• Do not leave user unattended.
• Do not strap user too ti ht.
• Straps should not interfere with breathin or circulation
• Always apply wheel locks before lettin o of the chair.
• If front ed e of seat is at or forward of the point where tires
touch the floor, avoid usin front of seat tubes for support
durin entry or exit from chair to prevent tippin .
• Avoid usin footplates for wei ht support durin exit or entry
of the chair.
Important Information
1. Waste Disposal
The shi ppi ng carton should be kept for possi ble return to the manufacturer/servi ce
faci li ty for repai r or mai ntenance. Other paper packagi ng waste should be set asi de
for recycli ng. For di sposi ti on of replaced parts or the complete chai r, the materi als
should be separated i nto: plasti c, rubber, steel, alumi num, etc., and set asi de for
recycli ng.
2. Intended Use
This product i s i ntended for use by a person wi th physi cal di sabi li ti es who i s fre-
quently or permanently non-ambulatory. The chai r i s always under the control and
supervi si on of an attendant, and the occupant should never be left unattended.
3. Suitable Environment
The chai r i s i ntended for both i ndoor and outdoor use. f the chai r i s used i n the rai n,
the excess water should be wi ped off wi th a soft cloth. f the chai r i s splashed wi th
mud or corrosi ve substances li ke salt water or road salt, the chai r should be washed
clean wi th water, wi ped dry and a hypoallergeni c and bi odegradable lubri cant reap-
pli ed to the movi ng parts. The chai r should never go i nto seawater, as i t wi ll corrode
areas that cannot be washed clean. When goi ng from outsi de to i nsi de, clean any
excess di rt or mud from the wheels to prevent soi li ng of i nsi de envi ronment.
Maintenance, Operatin & Safety Instructions
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4. Safety Instructions
• Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons.
• Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended.
• Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators,
steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces.
• To avoi d ti ppi ng, do not overload the chai r, or hang heavy i tems on the handles that
mi ght cause ti ppi ng.
• Be aware of newly created sharp edges.
• Frequently i nspect the adjustments on the frame and the posi ti oni ng accessori es.
• Do not use chai r after occupant has outgrown i t.
• Do not i gnore mi nor malfuncti ons and mai ntai n the chai r i n good operati ng
condi ti on. Moni tor the wheel locks (brakes) regularly and adjust as needed.
• When goi ng up a curb or step, face the chai r forward and ti lt back to li ft the front
wheels over the curb. Move forward and li ft the rear wheels over the curb.
• If and whenever possible and feasible, the rider should transfer out of the
chair and into an approved vehicle seat and passenger restraint system.
However, i f a transfer i s not possi ble, use only desi gnated chai rs i n a movi ng
vehi cle whi ch contai n the Wheelchai r Ti edown and Occupant Restrai n System
(WTORS) followi ng the requi rements of SAE J2249. Follow ti e-down harness manu
facturer’s i nstructi ons carefully and refer to Convai d’s ‘Transi t Gui de’ for speci fi cs.
• When goi ng up a curb or step, face forward and
tilt the chai r back to li ft the front wheels over the
curb. Move forward and li ft the rear wheels over
the curb.

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5. Chair Maintenance
The followi ng mai ntenance procedures should be conducted on a regular basi s:
Exami ne your Convai d product vi sually from ti me to ti me for possi ble wear and
tear. Lubri cant* should be appli ed to frame and movi ng parts to mai ntai n easy
foldi ng and adjustment.
a) Tire Air ressure: The ai r pressure i n your ti res should be checked
WEEKLY, si nce low ai r pressure may affect brake abi li ty.
b) Axles and Moving arts: Axles and movi ng parts should be wi ped off
WEEKLY wi th a sli ghtly moi st cloth, to remove dust, di rt and mud.
Apply some lubri cant* after each cleani ng.
c) Repair or replace loose, worn, bent, missing or damaged parts
before using the chair!
• When transferri ng user to or from
chai r, apply foot wheel locks.
• Mai ntai n control of the chai r at all
times whi le goi ng up/down ramp.
Avoi d steep slopes, parti cularly wi th a
heavy occupant. f i n doubt, do not
attempt a descent unless a thi rd party
i s present to help mai ntai n control of
chai r.
• When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb
backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb
and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the
front wheels so they can be gently lowered.