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.

1GENERAL
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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

2FRONT RIGGINGS
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2 Front Riggings
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely –otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Installing:
1. Turn the front rigging assembly to the side (open
front rigging is perpendicular to wheelchair)
2. Install the hinge plates on the front rigging
assembly onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair
frame.
3. Push the front rigging assembly towards the inside
of the wheelchair until it locks into place.
4. Repeat this procedure for the other front rigging
assembly.
5. To release the front rigging, pull the front rigging
release lever outward, rotate front rigging outward.
Figure 1: Upgraded Leg Rest

2FRONT RIGGINGS
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Removing:
1. Pull the front rigging release lever
outward.Rotate swingaway front rigging
assembly outward.
2. Lift the swingaway front rigging assembly off
the hinge pins.
Figure 2: Pin Stlye Leg Rest

3FOOT PLATE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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3 Foot Plate Height Adjustment
Note: This procedure applies to the swingaway front
riggings and swingaway elevating legrest.
1. Remove the front rigging assembly. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE FRONT RIGGING in
this section of the manual.
2. Remove footrest bracket bolt. Slide footrest
extension tube up or down to desired height.
3. Re-tighten bolt.
FRONT RIGGING
SUPPORT
FOOTPLATE ASS'Y
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
Figure 3: Height Adjustable FootPlate

4ELEVATING LEG REST OPERATION
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4 Elevating Leg Rest Operation
Instructions: Raising/Lowering the Elevating Leg rest
1. To adjust the angle of the elevating leg rest, turn
the handle knob counter-clockwise to disengage
from the index rod.
2. Lift the leg rest to the desired angle.
3. Re-tighten the handle knob such that the leg rest
arm remains firmly in position.
4. Swing inwards until the latch engages and locks
into the “U – Bolt”.
Figure 4: Elevating Leg Rest

5ARMS
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5 Arms
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use,
make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely –
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Arm Height Adjustment; Height Adjustable Arm Rest
1. Loosen knob.
2. Lift armrest until desired position is acquired
(ranges from 9 ½” – 14” in ½” increments).
3. Re-tighten knob.
Figure 5: Height Adjustment

6FLIP UP ARM RESTS
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6 Flip up Arm Rests
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use,
make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely –
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
Arm Height Adjustment; Height Adjustable Arm Rest
4. Loosen knob.
5. Lift armrest until desired position is acquired
(ranges from 9 ½” – 14” in ½” increments).
6. Re-tighten knob.
ARMREST
RELEASE
LEVER
ARMREST
SOCKET
SWING
BACK
ARM
FRONT
Figure 6: Engaging Flip Up Arm Rest

7REPLACING UPHOLSTERY
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7 Replacing Upholstery
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use,
make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely –
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY
1. Remove the front universal plugs that retain the
existing insert rod to the wheelchair seat rail.
2. Remove the existing seat upholstery from the seat
rail.
3. Install NEW seat upholstery by reversing steps 1
and 2.
SEAT UPHOLSTERY
INSERT ROD
PLUG UNIVERSAL
Figure 7: Seat Upholstery

7REPLACING UPHOLSTERY
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REPLACING THE BACK UPHOSTERY
Slip on Back Upholstery
1. Remove the two (2) mounting screws and washers
that secure the existing back upholstery to the back
canes.
2. Pull the loose back cane out of the existing back
upholstery.
3. Pull the existing back upholstery up and over the
mounted back cane.
4. Install the NEW back upholstery over the mounted
back cane.
5. Slide the loose back cane through the NEW back
upholstery.
6. Secure the back cane to the wheelchair frame with
the two (2) allen screws and locknuts.
7. Secure the NEW back upholstery to the back canes
with the existing mounting screws and washers.
BACK CANE
BACK UPHOLSTERY
MOUNTING SCREWS
WASHER
Figure 8: Back Slide on Upholstery

8REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
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8 Rear Wheel Adjustments
WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use,
make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely –
otherwise injury or damage may occur.
WARNING
If changing the size of the rear wheel or a change in the
seat-to-floor height is desired, this procedure MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
QUICK-RELEASE AXLES
1. Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle
(with wheel) and pull the axle out through the
opening in the center of the rear wheel and axle
spacer.
2. Push in the detent pin of the quick-release axle
Figure 9: Rear Wheel Installation
QUICK-RELEASE AXLE
REAR WHEEL
AXLE SPACER
AXLE MOUNTING
PLATE-front position
REAR AXLE
THREADED
BUSHING
WHEELCHAIR
FRAME
AXLE MOUNTING
PLATE-back position

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3. Repeats steps 1 & 2 for the opposite rear wheel.
4. To reinstall the rear wheel onto the wheelchair,
reverse steps 1 to 3.
WARNING
Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quick-
release axle are fully released BEFORE operating the
wheelchair.
The locking pins MUST be protruding past the inside of the
rear wheel axle bushing for a positive lock.
Keep locking pins clean.
Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. recommends inserting
quick-release axles with the detent pin to the inside of the
wheelchair to prevent accidental release during contact
activities.
DETENT PIN LOCKING PIN
QUICK-RELEASE
AXLE
OUTSIDE OF
WHEELCHAIR INSIDE OF WHEELCHAIR
Figure 10: Locking Pin and Detent Pin