Future Orion III User manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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1CONTACT INFORMATION
FUTURE MOBILITY HEALTHCARE INC.
APPRECIATES YOUR FEEDBACK
Supplier: Please give this manual to the user of the wheelchair.
User: Please read this entire manual before using this wheelchair.
Thank you for choosing Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write or call us
at the address and telephone number below:
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc.
Customer Service Canada
3223 Orlando Dr.
Mississauga ON L4V 1C5
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
www.futuremobility.ca

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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................. 2
2TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ 3
3PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR........................................... 5
4NOTICE –READ BEFORE USE.......................................... 6
CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS....................6
REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN ...............................................6
WARNING..................................................................................6
5GENERAL WARNINGS........................................................ 7
USERWEIGHTLIMIT................................................................7
WEIGHTTRAINING...................................................................7
GETTING TOKNOW YOUR CHAIR...........................................7
TO REDUCE THE RISK.............................................................7
SAFETYCHECKLIST ................................................................7
CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS..............................................8
GROUND TERRAIN...................................................................8
CENTER OF GRAVITY..............................................................8
WHEELIES.................................................................................8
ROLLING BACKWARDS............................................................8
REACHINGOR LEANING..........................................................9
RAMPS AND SLOPES...............................................................9
TRANSFERS .............................................................................9
6ATTENDANT WARNINGS ..................................................11
TILTING THEWHEELCHAIR...................................................11
DESCENDINGACURB...........................................................11
CLIMBING ACURB..................................................................11
DESCENDINGSTAIRS............................................................11
7COMPONENT WARNINGS.................................................13
ANTI-TIPWHEELS..................................................................13
ARMRESTS.............................................................................13
BACK CANES..........................................................................13
FASTENERS............................................................................13
FOOTRESTS...........................................................................13
POSITIONING BELTS .............................................................14
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES........................................................14
REARWHEEL AXLES .............................................................14
REARWHEEL LOCKS.............................................................15
8WHEELCHAIR SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS..................16
HEIGHT ADJ. T-STYLE PIN RELEASE ARM...........................16
HEIGHT ADJ. T-STYLE KNOB RELEASE ARM.......................17
HEIGHT ADJ. FLIP-BACK ARM...............................................18
CENTER PIVOTSWINGAWAYAND HANGER.......................19
PIN STYLE SWINGAWAYAND HANGER...............................20
DUAL SWINGAWAY AND HANGER........................................21
DUAL ELEVATINGLEGREST ANDHANGER.........................22
CASTER ANDFORK ASSEMBLY ...........................................23
REARWHEEL AXLE (QUICK RELEASE)................................24
FRONT SEAT TOFLOOR SET-UP CHART.............................25
REARWHEEL AXLE MOUNT..................................................27
REARWHEEL BRACKET MOUNT..........................................28
REAR ANTI-TIPS ....................................................................29
BACKREST ANDSTROLLER HANDLE...................................30
TILT MECHANISM...................................................................32
TRIGGER CABLEADJUSTMENT ...........................................33
WHEEL LOCKS .......................................................................34
CHAIRWIDTH ADJUSTMENT.................................................36
SEATDEPTH ADJUSTMENT..................................................40
CUSHION INSTALLATION ......................................................40
TIE-DOWNS.............................................................................41
9TROUBLE SHOOTING........................................................42
10 MAINTENANCE...................................................................43
SAFETYINSPECTION CHECKLIST........................................43

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE.....................................................45
SERVICE ANDREPAIR...........................................................45
CLEANING YOUR CHAIR........................................................45
11 WARRANTY........................................................................47
LIFETIME.................................................................................47
FORTWO (2) YEARS ..............................................................47
FORONE (1) YEAR .................................................................47
FOR(90) DAYS........................................................................47
LIMITATIONS...........................................................................47
WARRANTYPROCEDURES...................................................47

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3PARTS OF THE WHEELCHAIR
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1. Back Post
2. Rear Wheel
3. Stroller Bar
4. Trigger Handle and Cable
5. Anti-tip
6. Seatpan
7. T-Style Armrest
8. Wheel Lock
9. Lower Frame
10. Caster Fork
11. Caster Wheel
12. Swing Away Footrest
13. Composite Footplate

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4NOTICE –READ BEFORE USE
CHOOSE THE CORRECT CHAIR AND OPTIONS
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. provides a choice of many
wheelchair styles to meet the requirements of the wheelchair user.
However, the final selection of the wheelchair and its options rests
solely with you and your health care advisor. Choosing the best
chair will depend on such things as:
1. The level of your disability, strength, balance and
coordination.
2. The places and terrain that you are likely to use your
chair.
3. The need for options for your safety and comfort (such as
anti-tip tubes, positioning belts, or special seating
systems).
REVIEW THIS MANUAL OFTEN
Before using this chair you, and each person who may assist you,
should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all
instructions. Review the warnings often.
WARNING
The term “WARNING” are hazards or unsafe practices that may
cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons.

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5GENERAL WARNINGS
USER WEIGHT LIMIT
WARNING
NEVER exceed the weight limit of 300 pounds for a combined
weight of rider and items carried. If you do exceed the limit, damage
to your chair, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe
injury to the rider or others.
WEIGHT TRAINING
WARNING
NEVER use this chair for weight training if total weight (rider plus
equipment) exceeds 300 pounds. If you do exceed the limit, damage
to your chair, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe
injury to the rider or others.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHAIR
WARNING
Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this
chair before you begin riding. Start slowly, with easy, smooth
strokes. If you are used to a different chair, you may use too much
force and tip over. If you use too much force, damage to your chair,
a fall, tip over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury
to the rider or others.
TO REDUCE THE RISK
WARNING
1. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of
this chair by your health care advisor.
2. Practice bending, reaching and transfers until you know the
limit of your ability. Have someone help you until you know
what can cause a fall or tip-over and how to avoid doing so.
3. Be aware that you must develop your own methods for safe
use best suited to your level of function and ability.
4. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own until you are sure
you can do it safely.
5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your chair.
Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them.
6. Use anti-tip tubes unless you are a skilled rider of this chair
and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
WARNING
Before each use of your chair:
1. Make sure the chair rolls easily and that all parts work
smoothly. Check for noise, vibration, or a change in ease of
use. (They may indicate low tire pressure, loose fasteners,
or damage to your chair).
2. Repair any problem. Your authorized supplier can help you
find and correct the problem.
3. Check to see that both quick-release rear axles are locked.
When locked, the axle button will “pop out” fully.

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CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
1. If you modify or adjust this chair, it may increase the risk of
a tip-over UNLESS you make other changes as well.
2. Consult your authorized supplier BEFORE you modify
or adjust your chair, or contact Future Mobility
Healthcare.
3. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt
to the change, and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
4. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or
approved by Future Mobility Healthcare may change the
chair structure.
A. This will void the warranty and may cause a safety hazard.
GROUND TERRAIN
WARNING
1. Your chair is designed for use on firm, even surfaces such
as concrete, asphalt and indoor floors and carpeting.
2. Do not operate your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough
terrain. This may damage wheels or axles, or loosen
fasteners of your chair.
CENTER OF GRAVITY
WARNING
The point where this chair will tip forward, back, or to the side
depends on its center of gravity and stability.
How your chair is set up, the options you select and the
changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tip-over.
1. The Most Important Adjustments Are:
a. The position of the rear wheels. The more you move
the rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will
tip over backward.
b. The position of the carriage.
2. The Center Of Gravity Is Also Affected By:
a. A change in the set-up of your chair, including:
i. The seat height and seat angle.
ii. Backrest angle.
b. A change in your body position, posture or weight
distribution.
c. Riding your chair on a ramp or slope.
d. The use of a back pack or other options, and the
amount of added weight.
WHEELIES
WARNING
Because of the ability to adjust the center of gravity and changes in
center of gravity that will result from operating the tilt in space
feature of this chair, as a user, do not perform wheelies in this
wheelchair.
Doing a “wheelie” means: balancing on the rear wheels of your
chair, while the front casters are in the air. It is dangerous to do a
"wheelie" as a fall or tip-over may occur.
ROLLING BACKWARDS
WARNING
Use extra care when you move your chair backward.
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You may lose control or tip over if one of the rear wheels hits
an object and stops rolling.
1. Propel your chair slowly and smoothly.
2. If your chair has anti-tip tubes, make sure to lock them in
place.
3. Stop often and check to be sure your path is clear.
REACHING OR LEANING
WARNING
If you reach or lean it will affect the center of balance of your
chair. This may cause you to fall or tip over. When in doubt, ask
for help or use a device to extend your reach.
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight
sideways or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your
seat to do so. Always keep your buttocks in contact with
the backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to
catch yourself to prevent a fall if the chair tips).
4. NEVER reach or lean to the rear unless your chair has anti-
tip tubes locked in place.
5. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This
may damage one or both backrest tubes and cause you to
fall.
6. If You Must Reach Or Lean:
a. Do not lock the rear wheels. This creates a tip point
and makes a fall or tip-over more likely.
b. Do not put pressure on the footrests.
c. Move your chair as close as you can to the object you
wish to reach.
RAMPS AND SLOPES
WARNING
Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will
change the center of balance of your chair. Your chair is less
stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip tubes may not prevent a
fall or tip-over.
1. Do not use your chair on a slope steeper than 10%.
2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can.
(Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp.)
3. Do not turn or change direction on a slope.
4. Always stay in the CENTER of the ramp. Make sure ramp
is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may fall
over the edge.
5. Do not stop on a steep slope. If you stop, you may lose
control of your chair.
6. NEVER use rear wheel locks to try to slow or stop your
chair. This is likely to cause your chair to veer out of
control.
7. Beware Of:
a. Wet or slippery surfaces.
b. A change in grade on a slope (or a lip, bump or
depression).
c. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. A drop-off of as
small as 3/4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the
chair to tip forward.
TRANSFERS
WARNING

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It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every
transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To Avoid A
Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a
safe transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the
rear wheels from rolling.
3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low
tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between
the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may
cause the chair to tip.