GIGANTEX MF015 User manual

MF015 Carbon Fixed Wheelchair User Guide
RPS/473 /2016

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Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
2. Carbon fiber Materials............................................................................................. 3
3. Using security and customer information ....................................................... 4
3-1 Warning symbols ............................................................................................. 4
3-2 Precautions......................................................................................................... 4
3-3 Cautions when using....................................................................................... 5
3-4 User Information.............................................................................................. 8
4. Parts Introduction..................................................................................................... 9
5. Operating Instructions ..........................................................................................11
5-1 Unpacking .........................................................................................................11
5-2 Wheelchair Adjusting ...................................................................................12
5-3 How to install “Anti-roll bar”......................................................................16
5-4 Transport...........................................................................................................18
5-5 Transferring In ................................................................................................21
6. Check and Maintenance ........................................................................................22
6-1 Daily Check .......................................................................................................22
6-2 Maintenance Regularly ................................................................................23
6-3 Transporting and Storing............................................................................25
6-4 General Maintenance....................................................................................25
7. Options and Accessories（Please contact the dealer）...........................25
8. Trouble Solving.........................................................................................................25
9. Technical Data...........................................................................................................26
10. Cleaning and Recycling..........................................................................................27
10-1 Common Cleaning ......................................................................................27
10-2 Recycling ........................................................................................................28
11. Warranty and Service.............................................................................................28
11-1 Warranty Content.......................................................................................28
11-2 Warranty Condition ...................................................................................29
11-3 Warranty Exclusion....................................................................................29
11-4 Items Not Covered By Warranty ...........................................................29
11-5 Warranty Inheritance................................................................................30

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1. Introduction
Thank you for buying MF015 fixed carbon fiber material wheelchair.
Improper use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury. We hope
the product and service you have received has met your expectations.
Please take time to read the instruction contained within, to familiarize
yourself with your new MF015 wheelchair.
1-1 This user guide includes operation instruction for the aspects of the
wheelchair, unfolding/folding instructions and instructions on how to
deal with contingent accidents.
1-2 After reading this guide, please placed in a predetermined position
(the seat back cushion bag), if there is need in use, it’s easily
confirmed.
1-3 This user guide is part of the product, if the customer has transferred
this wheelchair to another customer, please simultaneously let this
user guide to be delivered.
1-4 If there is anything do not understand or inappropriate, please contact
the dealer as soon as possible or contact with the Gigantex.
1-5 Please read the warranty card, make sure the distributor's name on
the back, sealed, and keep it properly.
1-6 Due to quality improvements or design changes, etc., the user’s guide
described in the article, illustrations correspond to the actual unit will
slightly different from the parts, Gigantex reserves the right to modify
information herein without further notice.
1-7 Do not operate this equipment without reading and understanding
this user guide. If you are unable to understand the warnings and
instructions, please contact a healthcare professional (doctor/
therapist) before attempting to use this equipment.

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2. Carbon fiber Materials
MF015 is made of advanced carbon fiber; it can be molded into any
shape. It looks like a simple structure, but it is actually a technical
miracle.
Carbon fiber products have stronger, lighter, and more durable
advantages over metals, but their patterns of destruction are very
different from metals. The metal structure willbend and deform before
the damage. When the carbon fiber structure is broken, it will lose most
of its strength and stiffness, but no trace of metal-like deformation.
Carbon fiber is both a strong and lightweight material, but it is easy
damage due to sharp objects impacts. For Example, when wheelchair
tipping and hit the hard and sharp surface, you must be detailed view of
the impact or whether there is cracks. If you have suspected that your
wheelchair is damaged, please thoroughly check the entire structure or
ask the expert to check it and contact your dealer. Please do not try to
repair your wheelchair yourself.
The main structure of the wheelchair is carbon fiber composite
material, which is very strong and lightweight. However, it is not
necessary to do drilling process in its surface, it will damage the
whold structure and cause danger.

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3. Using security and customer information
3-1 Warning Symbols
The symbols used in this guide are explained below. Pay attention to the
parts marked with these symbols.
Warning
Potential Risk of injury or death if the advice is not
followed.
Caution
Potential Damage to equipment may occur if the advice is
not followed.
Suggestion
Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good
condition.
3-2 Precautions
3-2-1 Conduct technical checks and ensure the following:
(1) Rear wheels can be smoothly out of the casing.
(2) Quick release button is in the pop-up position outside the rear
wheel.
(3) Four wheels should be able to touch the ground simultaneously.
(4) The Front wheel fork can be smoothly rotation.
(5) Backrest can be very easy to fold down.
3-2-2 Do not stand on the pedal getting in or out of the wheelchair.
3-2-3 Please check that all parts are stable.
3-2-4 When using pneumatic tires, please maintain the specified tire
pressure; On the other side, when tire pressure is abnormal, it may
cause an imbalance.(Please refer to the tire pressure label on the
side of the tire)
When the tire pressure is abnormal or the tire is worn out, the
brakes could not play normally. If you use other brand or other rule`s
tire, you should check the brakes feature is normal, or not.
3-2-5 The wheelchair has passed ISO 7176 tests to ensure a variety of
situations, we recommended to install the anti-roll bar.

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3-3 Cautions when using
3-3-1 The wheelchair is suitable for user up to 100kg in weight. Avoid
using in high level, ditches, horizontal or diagonal row on a steep
inclined. Please ask the assistant for help or install anti-pole to
ensure safety if it is necessary.
The wheelchair has passed ISO 7176 tests. If you must cross walk
or oblique in steep inclined, the inclined angle of not more than 7
degrees to ensure safety. If it is necessary, we recommended to
install an anti-roll bar.
3-3-2 If user choose walk back downhill, please confirm that there is an
assistant.
3-3-3 Please fully practice in a safe place, and then use in a secure
situation with assistant.
3-3-4 When using the wheelchair outdoors, be sure to follow pedestrian
traffic safety regulations.
3-3-5 Please use on the sidewalk and zebra crossing, be sure to follow
pedestrian traffic safety regulations.
3-3-6 Do not go too fast or turn too quickly.
3-3-7 Do not expose the product or any of its accessories to any form of
excessive heat or naked flame which could result in product
damage.

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3-3-8 Please avoid using in the following area, if it’s necessary,
accompanied by an assistant.
(1) Use in a bad weather (rain, fog, strong winds, snow, etc.) In case
of wet, immediately wipe off the moisture
(2) Use on a bad road (mud, snow, road, sand, pavement, gravel
roads, etc.).
(3) Use on a traffic road.
(4) Roads have ditches or ponds etc., and no capping or guard and
other safety facilities place.
(5) When you must cross the railway crossings, following the
regulations and make sure about the wheels will not be stuck
when crossing lateral grooves obstacles such as gaps or cracks.
Please follow this operation when crossing.
If there is a risk of front card trap, it is recommend to go backward
(for example: crossing the tracks, in/out of the subway, etc.).
3-3-9 We recommend not to across a slope greater than 6cm high. If you
have to across slopes, make sure the stairs and the wheelchair are
at right angles.
3-3-10 Make sure both brakes are applied when the wheelchair is not
being used and secure placed.
The wheelchair brakes are only used for parking brakes, and
there is no brake bar in the grip. It is strictly forbidden to use
the brakes when the wheelchair is using.

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3-3-11 When the user is operating the wheelchair, please push the
wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the
push rim. It could cause the chair to tip over.
3-3-12 Do not use the wheelchair transporting goods and traction
purposes.
3-3-13 Please use the wheelchair bellow 8KM/hr to prevent any
unexpected danger.
3-3-14 You cannot use MF015 as a seat of a transport vehicle.
Warning:
When you are in a transport vehicle, should not take or use a
wheelchair MF015, Because if the case of incidents or emergency brake
encountered, the user may be thrown from the wheelchair.
When you are in a transport vehicle, you should be moved from a
normal wheelchair to a seat in a transport vehicle and the wheelchair
should fixed safety in the car.
3-3-15 Do not bend over to pick up to avoid the risk of rollover. If the
distance of palm and backrest is more than 100 cm, may cause the
seat overturn.

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3-4 User Information
We only provide the maintenance and service described in this user
manual and also use Gigantex manufactured parts. Please pay
attention to our guide, and use your wheelchair properly. Improper
use may harm your own safety and also affect others’. Please follow
our rules and use your wheelchair correctly. When using outdoors,
please follow the traffic rules and follow the precautions in this manual.

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4. Parts Introduction
MF015 carbon fiber wheelchair is made of carbon and aluminum, it’s
easy for cleansing.
In order to enhance the use of safety, we recommend you to recognize all
the components of this product.
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