Future Capella User manual

USER MANUAL
540 –CAPELLA UM
1024402 REV08
10/2013

CONTENTS
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1General................................................................................................................................................................................5
Operating Safety Warnings .....................................................................................................................................................6
Features...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Inspection Checklist......................................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................................10
Labels.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Service and Repair .................................................................................................................................................................12
Tire size..................................................................................................................................................................................13
2Tilt Mechanism..................................................................................................................................................................14
Activating the Tilt Mechanism [Figure 1] ..............................................................................................................................14
3T-Style Fixed Arm Rests.....................................................................................................................................................15
Installing and removing T-Style Fixed Armrest [Figure 2] .....................................................................................................15
4T-Style Arm Rests Height Adjustable.................................................................................................................................16
Adjusting T-Style Arm Height [Figure 3] ................................................................................................................................16
5Flip-Up Arm Rests..............................................................................................................................................................17
Engaging and Disengaging Flip-Up Style Armrest [Figure 4] .................................................................................................17
6Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway.................................................................................................................................18
Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 5] .....................................................................................................18
Footplate Length Adjustment................................................................................................................................................18

CONTENTS
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7Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway .................................................................................................................19
Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 6] .....................................................................................................19
Footplate Length Adjustment................................................................................................................................................19
Changing Angle of Elevating Legrest .....................................................................................................................................19
8Chair Back..........................................................................................................................................................................20
Adjusting Fixed Back Angle [Figure 7] ...................................................................................................................................20
To Adjust Fold Down Back Angle [Figure 8]...........................................................................................................................21
To Fold Down the Back..........................................................................................................................................................21
9Seat Width and Depth.......................................................................................................................................................22
Changing Seat Width [Figure 9, Figure 10, Figure 11] ...........................................................................................................22
Changing Seat Depth (Capella) [Figure 12]............................................................................................................................24
Changing Seat Depth (Capella 45) [Figure 13].......................................................................................................................25
10 Rear Wheels ......................................................................................................................................................................26
Changing Horizontal Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 14]....................................................................................................26
Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels ..........................................................................................................................26
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels [Figure 15] .......................................................................................................................27
11 Wheel Locks ......................................................................................................................................................................29
Using the wheel locks [Figure 17]..........................................................................................................................................29

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Adjusting the Patient Operated Wheel Locks [Figure 18] .....................................................................................................30
12 Front Casters .....................................................................................................................................................................31
Replacing/Installing Front Casters [Figure 19] ......................................................................................................................31
Replacing/Installing Front Forks [Figure 20]..........................................................................................................................32
Replacing/Installing Front Fork Assembly [Figure 21, Figure 22] ..........................................................................................33
13 Seat to Floor......................................................................................................................................................................34
14 Anti-Tippers.......................................................................................................................................................................37
Installing/Adjusting the Anti-Tippers.....................................................................................................................................37
Installing Anti-Tippers [Figure 25] .........................................................................................................................................38
Changing Vertical Location of Rear Wheels [Figure 26] ........................................................................................................38
15 Cleaning Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................39
16 WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................................40

1GENERAL
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1 General
NOTICE: Information contained within this document is subject to change without notice.
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: Check all parts for shipping damages before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the
equipment.
Contact the Equipment Supplier for further instructions.
NOTE: The Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. Capella/Capella45 wheelchair is intended to provide
mobility to those limited to a sitting position."

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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.
Do not use as a seat in a transportation vehicle. The user should move to an appropriate seat when being transported
in a motor vehicle.
This wheelchair is not indicated for prescription use.

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Features
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Capella Tilt (20 Degrees)
Capella 45 Tilt (45 Degrees)
16” – 24” wide
15” – 20” depth
Fixed Height Full-Length Arms
Height of 9 ½”
Lap Tray placement
11 ¾” -19” STF
12”, 16”,20”, 22”, 24” Rear wheels
4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, 8” Casters
Adjustable Axle Plate
70 Degree Upgraded Dual Swingaway Front Rigging
with Footplate
Choice of 8 spirited colors ( Black, Blue, Green,
Orange, Purple, Red, Silver, Yellow)
Capella User Weight Limit 350 lbs.
Capella 45 User Weight Limit 250 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Tilt Range: 3 - 20 degrees (Capella)
Tilt Range: 3 –45 degrees (Capella 45)
Overall Dimensions
(18"x 16" tilt , 16” STF)
Chair Width: 28.75"
Chair Length: 31"
Chair Height: 32"
Chair Weight: 40 Lbs.
(without seat pan, front riggings, wheels, anti-
tippers and armrests)

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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)
X
X
FRAME AND CROSSING TUBES
Inspect for loose or missing hardware
Inspect for bent frame or cross-tubes
X
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
SEAT AND BACK
Inspect for rips or sagging
Inspect for loose or broken hardware
Inspect cane and hand grips for wear/looseness
X
X
X
X
X
X
TIRES

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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.
X
X
X
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
HANDRIMS
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling
X
X
FRONT CASTERS/FORKS
Inspect caster fork 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 stem caster journal and lock nut for tightness
Inspect casters for cracks and wear
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests
X
X

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Troubleshooting
Chair Veers Right/Left
Wheels Drift
Sluggish Turn or Performance
Caster Flutter
Squeaks and Rattles
Looseness in Chair
Solutions
X
X
X
X
Check for loose nuts and bolts
X
X
X
Check angle adjustable caster assembly
X
X
Check that rear wheels are equally spaced away from seat frame.

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Labels
CAPELLA
CAPELLA 45
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM
IN PLACE
TILT USE CAUTION
WHEN PROPELLING THIS CHAIR
IN THE TILT POSITION. USER
WEIGHT 350 LBS MAXIMUM
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WEIGHT CAPACITY
350 LBS. (159 kgs)
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL
TILT USE CAUTION
WHEN PROPELLING THIS CHAIR
IN THE TILT POSITION. USER
WEIGHT 250 LBS MAXIMUM
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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM
IN PLACE
WEIGHT CAPACITY
250 LBS. (114 kgs)
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL

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Service and Repair
Please contact the dealership or supplier from where the wheelchair was purchased for service and moderate repair.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to return your wheelchair to Future Mobility for repairs. Contact Future
Mobility directly by telephone, fax, or e-mail to obtain information regarding repair at Future Mobility facilities. You will be
asked by the Customer Service Representative for the serial number that is affixed to the wheelchair. This information will
allow Future Mobility to serve you better.
If any of the following conditions are observed, the wheelchair must be serviced at Future Mobility:
1. Any part of the frame is cracked or broken
2. Any weld is cracked or broken
Always contact dealership prior to sending a wheelchair for repairs. For safe and secure shipping, the wheelchair must be
placed in a suitable carton, or fastened to a pallet, to ensure it does not sustain damage during shipping. Contact Future
Mobility to receive specific instructions for packaging and shipping your wheelchair. Alternatively, Future Mobility may
arrange for pick-up.

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Tire size
All tires available for the Capella / Capella 45 are
marked with their size on the sidewall.

2TILT MECHANISM
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2 Tilt Mechanism
Activating the Tilt Mechanism [Figure 1]
1. Grasp the tilt handle (‘B’) located on the
stroller handle (‘A’)
2. Pull up on handle to release the wheelchair
from the ‘locked’ position and gently push
down on the stroller handle to tilt the chair.
3. When the chair tilts to the desired angle,
release the tilt handle and the chair will
‘lock’ in place at the specific angle.
4. To return the wheelchair to the nominal
‘zero’ position grasp the tilt handle and pull
up on the stroller handle to tilt the chair.
5. Release the tilt handle when the wheelchair
reaches the desired angle.
Figure 1

3T-STYLE FIXED ARM RESTS
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3 T-Style Fixed Arm Rests
Installing and removing T-Style Fixed Armrest [Figure 2]
1. Push armrest into the armrest base until lock is
engaged into slot (‘A’)
2. For removal, push and hold release lever (`B'),
while lifting armrest from the armrest base
Note: The T-Style fixed Arm Rest is not adjustable in
height
Figure 2

4T-STYLE ARM RESTS ADJUSTABLE
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4 T-Style Arm Rests Height Adjustable
Adjusting T-Style Arm Height [Figure 3]
1. Pull out the height adjustment latch lever to
disengage the holding pin.
2. Lift armrest until desired position is acquired (ranges
from 9’’– 13” in ½” increments).
3. Release the height adjustment latch lever to engage
the holding pin.
4. Repeat this procedure for the opposite T-style arm
assembly.
Figure 3

5FLIP-UP ARM RESTS
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5 Flip-Up Arm Rests
Engaging and Disengaging Flip-Up Style Armrest [Figure 4]
1. To engage, push armrest into arm socket until
release lever (‘A’) is engaged into slot.
2. For flip-up, push and hold release lever (‘A’),
while lifting armrest from arm socket.
Figure 4

6FOOTREST UPGRADED DUAL SWINGAWAY
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6 Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway
Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway
[Figure 5]
1. Position swing-away footrest onto hanger (‘A’)
ensuring pivot plug sits flush onto hanger tube.
2. To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch
(‘C’) and swing footrest outward.
Footplate Length Adjustment
1. Loosen footrest bracket bolt from hole ‘D’. Slide
footrest extension tube up or down to desired height.
2. Tighten bolt.
Figure 5

7ELEVATING FOOTREST UPGRADED DUAL SWINGAWAY
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7 Elevating Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway
Installing Footrest Upgraded Dual Swingaway [Figure 6]
1. Position swing-away footrest onto hanger (‘A’) ensuring
pivot plug sits flush onto hanger tube.
2. To remove footrest pull up handle (‘B’) releasing latch (‘C’)
and swing footrest outward.
Footplate Length Adjustment
1. Loosen footrest bracket bolt from slot (‘D’). Slide footrest
extension tube up or down to desired height.
2. Tighten bolt.
Changing Angle of Elevating Legrest
1. Turn knob (‘E’) counterclockwise to release the elevating
legrest from being locked at an angle.
2. Grasp the elevating legrest outer part and slowly pull
towards oneself. The angle of the elevating legrest outer
part should become larger.
3. Set at desired angle and then turn knob (‘E’) clockwise to
‘lock’ the outer elevating legrest part in place.
4. Repeat for the other side if desired. Ensure that the legrest
is securely in place once adjustments have been made.
Figure 6

8CHAIR BACK
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8 Chair Back
Adjusting Fixed Back Angle [Figure 7]
Manufacturer's setting is 90 degrees, with each hole representing 7 degree increments (holes range from 83 degrees to 111
degrees).
1. Remove nut and bolt on both sides of the back post.
2. Move back cane to desired angle and replace nuts and bolts making sure coved spacers are in place.
Figure 7