hi-fortune HM303D User manual
Owner's Manual
hi-fortune
Wheel chair
ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner's manual
before operating your Wheel chair.
HM303D
WARNING! An authorized Hi-fortune Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this
wheelchair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the wheelchair to identify warnings
and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures
can cause either personal injury,component damage, or malfunction. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions
can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white
symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in
any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash.
Quick Reference Information
Authorized Hi-fortune Provider:__________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:_______________________________________________________________________
NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information
available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary.
Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in
this manual and the product you have purchased.
Hi-fortune Health Products Co.,Ltd
Rev A/May 2015
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I. INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………4
II. SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………… ………5
III.YOUR WHEELCHAIR……………………………………………………………………………13
IV.OPERATION METHOD…………………………………………………………………………16
V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………19
VI.WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………………………22
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………23
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SAFETY
WELCOME to Hi-fortune Products.The wheelchair you have purchased combines state-o f-the-art
components with safety, comfort,and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will
provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.Once you understand how to
safely operate and care for your wheelchair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your wheelchair
for the first time. You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental
instructional booklets that accompanied your wheelchair before initial operation. Your safety depends upon you, as
well as your provider, caretaker, or health care professional in using good judgment.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance
for setup or operation, please contact your authorized Hi-fortune Provider.Failure to follow the instructions
in this manual and those located on your wheelchair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the
wheelchair, including voiding the warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove
or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to
install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Hi-Fortune to enhance or preserve the safe use of this
product.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Before using your wheelchair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually
packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorized Hi-fortune Provider
immediately.Where damage has occurred during transport,either to the packaging or content,please contact the
delivery company responsible.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about
the safety and reliability of your new wheelchair, and about the service you received from your authorized
Hi-fortune Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your wheelchair. Please feel free to
contact us at one of the following addresses:
Hi-fortune Health Products Co.,Ltd
Add:No. 301, Qinhe Road, Zhangpu Town,
Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province,China
Tell:+86-512-55195100
Fax:+86-512-55199300
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the wheelchair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is
very important for you to read and understand them completely.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Maximum seating weight.
Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become
caught in drive tires.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and
store in a clean and dry condition.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Hi-Fortune Provider for information
on proper disposal and recycling of your Hi-Fortune product and its packaging.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new wheelchair for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owner’s manual.
Your wheelchair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Hi-fortune provides an
extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the wheelchair user. Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of wheelchair to be used is the responsibility of the
wheel-chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her health care professional (i.e., medical
doctor,physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
wheelchair to the user and has assisted the prescribing health care professional and/or the authorized
Hi-fortune Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the wheelchair user will need to
practice operating the wheelchair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a
family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a wheelchair user in various daily living
activities.
As you begin using your wheelchair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you
will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver
through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help you become accustomed to
operating your wheelchair safely.
Modifications
Hi-fortune has designed and engineered your wheelchair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide
range of accessories is available from your authorized Hi-fortune Provider to further customize your wheelchair to
better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or
disable any feature, part, or function of your wheelchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your wheelchair in any way not authorized by Hi-Fortune. Do
not use accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Hi-Fortune products.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your wheelchair and its capabilities. Hi-fortune recommends that you perform a safety
check before each use to make sure your wheelchair operates smoothly and safely. Before riding, you should
be trained in the safe use of this wheelchair by your authorized Hi-fortune Provider.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your wheelchair:
■Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kpa air pressure rating indicated on each
tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
■Check the brakes. See V. “Care and Maintenance.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Hi-fortune Provider for assistance.
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Weight Limitations
Your wheelchair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in
mind that the weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories mounted to the wheelchair.
MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your wheelchair. Exceeding the
weight capacity voids your warranty. Hi-Fortune will not be held responsible for injuries
and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your wheelchair. Carrying passengers on your wheelchair may affect
the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
WARNING! The rear flap is for pocket items such as cell phones, keys, and papers. There are no other
storage areas on your wheelchair.
WARNING! Do not carry baggage weighing more than 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) on the back of
the wheelchair. Carrying or tying baggage in excess of 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) on the back of the wheelchair may
affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
Tire Inflation
If your wheelchair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked
regularly. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth
operation of your wheelchair. The maximum air pressure for tire is 55 psi, or 8.80Kpa, or 3.8bar.
WARNING! It is important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire
be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not under inflate or over inflate your tires. Low pressure
may result in loss of control, and over inflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain the psi/bar/kPa air
pressure rating indicated on the pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.
WARNING! Inflate your wheelchair drive tires from a regulated air source with an
available pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could over
inflate them, resulting in a burst tire.
NOTE: If the tire on your wheelchair lists the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find
the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.
Incline Information
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good
cornering skills on your wheelchair.
■Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
■Take wide swings with your wheelchair’s front wheels around any tight corners.
If you do that, the wheelchair’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and
not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.
■When driving down a ramp, proceed slowly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
■Avoid sudden stops and starts.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your wheelchair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then
accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, proceed slowly and drive in the forward direction only. If
your wheelchair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, bring it to a complete stop
using both hands, then proceed slowly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never allow the wheelchair to roll freely while
seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline.
Drive your wheelchair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.
Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
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WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the wheelchair to tip. Al
ways exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! If your wheelchair is equipped with an optional carry bag mounted to the seat back, do not
overload the bag or exceed the maximum load rating of the bag. Doing so could cause instability in your
wheelchair when negotiating inclines, causing it to tip.
WARNING! Even though your wheelchair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other
specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your wheelchair.
Hi-fortune recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your
wheel-chair does not exceed 5° (8.7%). See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put
your wheelchair in an unstable position and cause it to tip.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
To stop the wheelchair, apply pressure to both handrims until the wheelchair comes to a complete stop.
Manual Wheel Locks /Hand Brake
Your wheelchair is equipped with two manual wheel locks; one mounted on each drive wheel. The manual wheel
locks help prevent your wheelchair from moving when parked. After you bring your wheelchair to a complete stop,
engage both manual wheel locks. There are two types of manual wheel locks available on your wheelchair:
push-to-lock and pull-to-lock. If you have any questions about the operation of your manual wheel locks, contact
your authorized Hi-Fortune Provider.
NOTE: Hi-Fortune does not recommend that you remain parked on an incline for a long period of time as your
wheel- chair may slide or the the manual wheel lock may become disengaged after extended use.
WARNING! Do not attempt to use either manual wheel lock lever to stop your wheelchair.
Cornering Information
While your wheelchair is equipped with front caster wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possi-
bility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering
angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to
an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and
abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner,
reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your wheelchair from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity. This
greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your wheelchair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may
be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Obey all local pedestrian
traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme
caution.
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Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your wheelchair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Hi-fortune recognizes that there will be times when you
will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your wheelchair is designed to perform admirably on packed
soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your wheelchair safely on lawns and in park areas.
■Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
■Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
■Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
■Avoid uneven surfaces.
■Do not use your wheelchair in fresh or salt water.
■Do not use your wheelchair at the edge of a stream, lake, or ocean.
■If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your wheelchair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your wheelchair, proceed to shelter at the earliest op-
portunity. Thoroughly dry your wheelchair before storing or operating your wheelchair.
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can have
an adverse affect on your wheelchair. Maintain and store your wheelchair in a dry and clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of
uphol stered and non-upholstered items on the wheelchair, possibly resulting in skin irritation. Exercise
caution when using the wheelchair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing
your wheelchair to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.). Be sure your wheelchair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to navi-
gate. See figure 2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your wheelchair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than
2 in. (5 cm) unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your wheelchair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the wheelchair to tip.
Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
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Stairs and Escalators
Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your wheelchair to negotiate steps or escalators.
Doors
■ Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
■ Drive your wheelchair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your wheelchair gently and
slowly backward to pull the door open.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
■ If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow
the rubber door edge to contact the wheelchair and the door will reopen.
■ Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or wheelchair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Lift Systems/Elevation Products
If you will be transporting your wheelchair during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted
lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Hi-fortune recommends that you closely review the
warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer
of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility device.
Hi-Fortune recommends that you do not remain seated in your wheelchair when it is being used in
connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:
■That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.
■You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings, in
structions, specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Hi-fortune recommends that you do not remain seated in your wheelchair while traveling in a motor vehicle.
Your wheelchair was designed to be folded and stored in a secure location, such as the trunk of a car, during
motor vehicle transport. In addition, all removable wheelchair parts, including the armrests and front rig-
gings should be removed and/or properly secured during movement.
WARNING! Do not sit on your wheelchair while it is in a moving vehicle.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Hi-fortune Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determin-
ing your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your wheelchair safely. Typically, the positioning
belt is not designed for use as a restraining device in a motor vehicle. You should be
properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer with your wheelchair properly stowed for
vehicle transport.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your wheelchair, make sure it is
fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the wheelchair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your
wheelchair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly
belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your wheelchair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while
seated on your wheelchair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the wheelchair from
tipping. Hi-Fortune recommends that the wheelchair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice
bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified health care professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees or if you have to reach over the back of the seat. Movements such as these
may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. This may cause your
wheelchair to tip.
WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting
clothing can become caught in drive tires.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a wheelchair. This includes awareness of safety
issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if
you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your
ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner.
Alcohol/Smoking
The wheelchair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her wheelchair. This includes
awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking.
WARNING! Do not operate your wheelchair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to operate your wheelchair in a safe manner.
WARNING! Hi-Fortune strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your
wheelchair, although the wheelchair has passed the necessary testing requirements
for cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke
cigarettes while seated in your wheelchair.
Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended.
Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions.
Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
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Attention
Attention to the safety
■Don’t incline forward when driving, especially on stairs and uneven road.
■Put your feet on the pedal.
■When climbing the steps, the person who pushes the wheelchair must step on the pedal, hold the han-
dles and press down, then push the wheelchair forward.
■Keep straight when passing through the step. Be careful and not clip the tires in the steps, it is dangerous.
■Drive right-angled when crossing the groove and not clip the tires in the groove.
■No sudden braking to avoid tumbling down.
■Be careful when driving and parking on the ramp.
■Be careful of the car and pedestrian when driving at night and rainy day.
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THE HM303
Our wheelchair is for in-door use according to wheelchair standard.
The HM303 is a rear-wheel drive wheelchair designed to operate both indoors and outdoors on smooth surface
es.
Figure 4. Wheelchair
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Unfolding of the seat
Relieve the brake, stand at the front or back of the
wheelchair, hold the both side of armrest and pull
hard, one hand on the armrest and the other one to
press down the seat. See figure 5 and See figure 6.
WARNING! Mind your hands.
Folding of the seat
Folding the pedal first, then hold both ends of the Figure 5.
seat, lift up the seat from the middle. Press down
both side of the armrest. See figure 7.
Figure 6. Figure 7.
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Assembling and removal of legrest:
Lift the handle upwards as indicated by the yellow
arrow and rotate it outwards, legrest shall be removed.
And the converse is to assemble the legrest.
See figure8.
Figure 8.
Opening of the backrest
Hold the handle and lift up. See figure 9.
WARNING! Mind your hands.
.Hold the handle and move upwards
and forwards, confirm the backrest
is folded properly.
.Mind your hands.
Folding of the backrest
Hold the hand with one hand and press the folding button with the other one.See figure 10.
Figure 9. Figure 10.
To change the drive wheel height:
1. Remove the drive wheel. Press the quick-release button and pull the drive wheel off of the wheelchair.
See figure 11.
Figure 11. Quick Release Drive Wheel
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Attention
Driving Method
Drive alone: Bending both the hands slightly and rolling the handrail.
Drive with external incentive: hold the handle, push forward the wheelchair.
Brake Method
Sitting onthe wheelchair, hold the brake handle withboth hand, pull the brake lever back and to relieve the brake
in the other direction. Squeeze the hand brake if drive with external incentive and also relieve the brake if
in the other direction. See figure12.
Hand brake is still using
Stop the wheelchair by squeeze the hand brakes, and relieve the wheelchair when loose the hand brakes. See
figure13.
Figure 12. Figure 13
Footplates
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Ways to be in and out of the wheelchair
1、Do lock the brakes when in the wheelchair or move from wheelchair to bed.
2、Select the royal road when in or out of the wheelchair.
3、Don’t stand at the pedal when in or out of the wheelchair.
Ways to drive alone.
■Rolling the handrail and drive on the pavement.
■Try to avoid the road roughness when driving on the rough road.
■Stop at the steps when climbing steps, make the front
wheel a right angle to the steps, lean forward and roll
the handrail hard. Don’t cross the step alone when the
step is too high.
■Lean forward when uphill. Also lean forward when
downhill, rolling the handrail in the other direction and
backwards. Do not go uphill and downhill on your own
when the ramp is steep and long.
■Drive right-angled when crossing the groove. Do not
cross the groove on your own if it is too big.
■Do drive aslant instead of turning right-angled once
encountering with a road with barbed wires.
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Ways to drive with the help of external forces
■People just need to hold the handle and push the
Wheelchair on the pavement.
■Keep the wheelchair not to lean to one side when
driving on the rough pavement, try to avoid that road
roughness.
■When climbing the steps, stop at the steps, hold the
Handles with two hands, and then press down the handle
while stepping on the pedal at the back of wheelchair.
■People who push the wheelchair lean forward when
Going uphill and keep the same posture to go back-
ward
when downhill.
■Cross the groove at right angles.
■Do drive aslant instead of turning right - angled
once encountering with a road with barbed wires.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your HM303 requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require
assistance from your authorized Hi-fortune Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the
maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your wheelchair gives you years of
trouble free operation. If you have any doubt as to your wheelchair’s care or operation, contact your authorized
Hi-fortune Provider.
WARNING! Do not service the wheelchair when the seat is occupied.
Your wheelchair is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause the wheel
examined periodically for signs of corrosion caused by water exposure, bodily fluids exposure, or chair
to malfunction mechanically. Water can cause the chair’s frame to rust. Wheelchairs should be
incontinence. Damaged components should be replaced or treated immediately.
Should your wheelchair come in contact with water:
1.Dry your wheelchair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2.Allow your wheelchair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3.If any inconsistencies are found, take your wheelchair to your authorized Hi-Fortune Provider. Wheelchairs
that are frequently exposed to sources of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for corrosion.
Temperature
Some of the parts of your wheelchair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your wheel-
chair between the temperatures of 18° F (-8° C) and 122° F (50° C).
General Guidelines
■Avoid prolonged exposure of your wheelchair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture. Make sure
■pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire.
WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure raiting indicated on the tire
for pneumatic tires. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of
control, and overinflated tires may burst. Overinflating tires can cause them to explode.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires.
■Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires
slippery and cause your wheelchair to skid.
■All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication.
Daily Checks
■Check for loose or missing screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace or tighten them as necessary.
■Check the tires. Look for uneven wear, holes, or tire/rim separation. If they look excessively worn, then have
them replaced.
■Visually inspect pneumatic tires for punctures.
■Confirm correct air pressure as marked on the side of the tire.
■Check for flat spots on solid tires. Flat spots could adversely affect stability. Check the handrims. Make sure
that they are fastened securely to the wheels.
■Check the handrims. Make sure that they are fastened securely to the wheels.
■Check the manual wheel locks. Make sure they work properly. If they do not, instructions on how to adjust
them are provided in this manual.
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WARNING! The manual wheel locks are designed to keep your chair stationary while you are parked. They are
not designed to stop the wheelchair during driving. Do not use either of the manual wheel locks to stop the
wheelchair while driving it. This can cause your wheelchair to become unstable and tip.
Weekly Checks
Check for proper tire inflation. If a tire does not hold air, see your authorized Hi-fortune Provider for
replacement of the tube.
Monthly Checks
Check for drive tire wear. See your authorized Hi-fortune Provider for repair.
Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.
Check the caster forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that they may need to be adjusted or have the
bearings replaced. See your authorized Hi-fortune Provider for repair.
Keep your wheelchair clean and free of foreign material, such as mud, dirt, hair, food, drink, etc.
Yearly Checks
Take your wheelchair to your authorized Hi-fortune Provider for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your
wheelchair on a daily basis. This helps ensure that your wheelchair is functioning properly and helps prevent future
complications.
Storage
Your wheelchair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes.
WARNING! If you fail to store the unit properly, the frame can rust.
You may wish to place several boards under the frame of your wheelchair to raise it off of the ground during
periods of prolonged storage. This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing
on the areas of the tires contacting the ground.
Disposal of Your Wheelchair
Your wheelchair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact
your local waste disposal agency or authorized Hi-fortune Provider for information on proper disposal of
wheelchair packaging, metal frame components,plastic components, neoprene, silicone, and polyurethane
materials.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Use a damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleanser to clean the plastic and metal parts of your wheelchair.
Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your wheelchair.
If necessary, clean your product with an approved disinfectant. Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on
your product before application.
WARNING! Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and/or cleaning agent
before applying it to your product. Failure to comply may result in skin irritation or
premature deterioration of upholstery and/or wheelchair finishes.
WARNING! Never hose off your wheelchair or place it in direct contact with water.
Your wheelchair has a painted finish that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.
WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery
or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly.
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