Future Stellato User manual

510 REV03 REV DATE: 08/20/2013
USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
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1General................................................................................................................................................................................4
Operating Safety Warnings .....................................................................................................................................................5
Features...................................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Inspection Checklist......................................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Labels.....................................................................................................................................................................................10
2Front Riggings....................................................................................................................................................................11
Installing: ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Removing:..............................................................................................................................................................................12
3Foot Plate Height Adjustment...........................................................................................................................................13
4Elevating Leg Rest Operation ............................................................................................................................................14
5Arms ..................................................................................................................................................................................15
6Flip up Arm Rests ..............................................................................................................................................................16
7Replacing Upholstery ........................................................................................................................................................17
REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY ......................................................................................................................................17
REPLACING THE BACK UPHOSTERY .......................................................................................................................................18
8Rear Wheel Adjustments ..................................................................................................................................................19
9Unfolding and Folding the Wheel Chair ............................................................................................................................21
Unfolding:..............................................................................................................................................................................21

CONTENTS
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10 Front Casters .....................................................................................................................................................................22
INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS .........................................................................................................22
Adjusting Front Caster Angle.................................................................................................................................................23
11 Anti-Tippers.......................................................................................................................................................................24
Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers ....................................................................................................................................24
Installing Anti-Tippers............................................................................................................................................................25
ADJUSTING THE ANTI-TIPPERS ..............................................................................................................................................26
12 Wheel Locks Operation .....................................................................................................................................................27
ADJUSTING THE PATIENT OPERATED WHEEL LOCKS –..........................................................................................................28
13 Operating Information ......................................................................................................................................................29
14 Weight Training.................................................................................................................................................................31
15 Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................32

1GENERAL
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1 General
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.
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: Information contained within this document is subject to change
without notice.

1GENERAL
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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.

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Features
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
SEAT WIDTHS: 14”-20”, 22”
SEAT DEPTHS: 15” – 20”
CHAIR DEPTH: Seat width +9”
SEAT TO FLOOR HEIGHT
Small frame: 13 ¼ “ – 18”
Large frame: 15 ½” – 19”
REAR WHEELS: 20”, 22” or 24” composite urethane
CASTER SIZE: 4”, 5”, 6”, 7”, 8” Urethane
BACK HEIGHTS: 19” – 22” Low, 22” – 25” High
BACK STYLE: Slip on back upholstery
ADJUSTABLE BACK ANGLE: -5o , 0o 7o, 14o, 21o
ARM STYLES: Full length adjustable T-Style or Flip
back.
FRONT RIGGINGS: Pin Style, swing away, dual swing
away elevating headrests
WEIGHT CAPACITY: 250lbs (114kg)
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 31 lbs.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 18” x 16” tilt, 16” STF)
FRAME COLORS: Black or Silver
Adjustment of caster housing angle.
Removable rear wheels with stainless steel or
plastic coated hand rims.
60 or 70 swing away upgraded front riggings
Aluminum or composite foot plates
Wheels locks push or pull to lock with extension
handles
Adjustable rear anti-tippers
Optional quick release axles
Heel loops
FRAME: Lightweight Aluminum

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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)
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FRAME AND CROSSBRACES
Inspect for loose or missing hardware
Inspect for bent frame or cross braces
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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
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SEAT AND BACK
Inspect for rips or sagging
Inspect for loose or broken hardware
Inspect cane and hand grips for wear/looseness
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TIRES
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.
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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
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HANDRIMS
Inspect for signs of rough edges or peeling
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FRONT CASTERS/FORKS
Inspect axle 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 head tube locknuts for tightness
Inspect casters for cracks and wear
Inspect for cracked, bent or broken spokes
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CLEANING
Clean upholstery and armrests
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to the chart below for a fix to the problem with the wheel chair.
Chair Veers
Right/Left
Chair
Wheels
Sluggish
Turn or
Performance
Caster
Flutter
Squeaks and
Rattles
Looseness in
Chair
Solutions
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Check tires for correct and
equal pressure.
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Check for loose nuts and
bolts
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Check caster head tube
angle.
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Check that rear wheels are
equally spaced away from
seat frame.

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Labels
Stellato Labels can be found on the lower frame underneath the seating bed of the wheel chair.
WARNING
Do not operate without anti-tippers
mechanism in place. Unit may tip
backwards.
WEIGHT CAPACITY
250lbs (114 kilos) Refer to the owner’s
manual