Martin Innovations C4S1 User manual

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Wheelchair Model: C4S1
The Standard of Care ®
Owner’s Manual
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DEALER:
This manual MUST be provided to the user of the
wheelchair.
USER:
BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and
save it for future reference.
For more information regarding Martin Innovations products, parts &
service please visit www.MartinInnovations.com.

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Table of Contents
1PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM.............................................................................................. 5
2SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 UNDERSTANDING SAFETY TERMS..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 INDICATION FOR USE........................................................................................................................ 7
3OPERATING INFORMATION........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 EXTREME TEMPERATURE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 9
3.2 STAIRWAYS .................................................................................................................................10
3.3 TRANSFERRING OCCUPANT TO &FROM OTHER SEATS ...................................................10
3.4 CHAIR-A-TABLE SYSTEM .........................................................................................................11
4SAFETY INSPECTIONS..................................................................................................................12
4.1 WEEKLY INSPECTION CHECKLIST....................................................................................................12
4.2 MONTHLY INSPECTION CHECKLIST..................................................................................................12
5FOOTREST –INSTALLING & REMOVING...............................................................................14
5.1 INSTALLING FOOTREST ....................................................................................................................14
5.2 REMOVING FOOTREST......................................................................................................................15
6FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................15
7HEEL LOOP INSTALLATION/REMOVAL.................................................................................16
8WHEEL LOCKS ...............................................................................................................................17
8.1 WHEEL LOCK REMOVAL..................................................................................................................17
8.2 WHEEL LOCK INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................17
8.3 USING WHEEL LOCKS......................................................................................................................18
8.4 ADJUSTING WHEEL LOCKS ..............................................................................................................18
9REPLACING THE FULL LENGTH ARMREST..........................................................................20
9.1 REMOVING ARMREST ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................20
9.2 REPLACING THE ARMREST...............................................................................................................20
10 REPLACING SEAT UPHOLSTERY..............................................................................................21
11 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTERY.............................................................................................21
12 REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR WHEELS..........................................................................22
13 FRONT CASTER WHEELS............................................................................................................23
13.1 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL....................................................................................................23
14 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................24
15 LABEL LOCATION .........................................................................................................................25
16 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................26
17 LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................................................................................27
18 RETURNED GOODS POLICY ........................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

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Benefits of Product Registration
1) Safeguard your investment
2) Ensure long term maintenance and servicing of your purchase.
3) Receive updates with product information and maintenance tips.
4) Receive any additional servicing that your product may require.
5) Enable Martin Innovations to improve future product designs.
Register online! Visit www.MartinInnovations.com/prodreg or you may complete and
mail the Product Registration Form on page 5.
NOTE: Any registration information that you supply to Martin Innovations
will only be used by Martin Innovations and will be protected as required by
applicable laws and regulations.

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1 Product Registration Form
Register online at www.MartinInnovations.com/prodreg
Or
Complete this form and mail or fax to:
Martin Innovations
2555 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, North Carolina 27591
Fax Number: [phone]
Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________________ State:_____
Zip/Postal Code:____________________
Email:_______________________________________ Phone: (___) ___ - ____
Martin Innovations Model # _______________________________________________________
Martin Innovations Serial # _______________________________________________________
(See page 28 for the location of these numbers.)
Purchased From: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________ State:_____
Zip/Postal Code:___________________
Date of purchase: ________/________/_________
Product purchased for: Hospital Clinic Private Practice Home Use Other 
I purchased this product because: (list important features)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Who referred you to Martin Innovations?
Would you like to participate in Customer surveys from Martin Innovations?
Would you like additional information about products from Martin Innovations?
If yes, what particular medical condition(s) would you like assistance with?__________________
________________________________________________________________
What additional information would you like to see on the Martin Innovations web site?
________________________________________________________________

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2 Safety Information
WARNING
Wheelchair Users:
Do not service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding
this manual.
If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact
Martin Innovations technical support before attempting to service or operate this
equipment. Otherwise injury or damage may result.
Dealers & Qualified Technicians:
Do not service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding
this manual.
If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact
Martin Innovations technical support before attempting to service or operate this
equipment. Otherwise, injury or damage may result.
WARNING PAG PAGE 6
Martin Innovations products are specifically designed for use with other Martin
Innovations accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Martin Innovations and are NOT recommended for use with
Martin Innovations products.
WARNING
Weight limitation for standard wheelchair use is 600 lbs. maximum. Weight
limitation for bariatric wheelchair use is 1,000 lbs. maximum.

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2.1 Understanding Safety Terms
TERM
MEANING
Warning
Warning indicates a hazardous
situation that could result in injury
or death
Caution
Caution is a hazardous situation that
could result in property damage
NOTICE
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Please see our web page for the most current document.
www.MartinInnovations.com
2.2 Indication For Use
The Martin Chair is intended to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting
position. It is specifically intended to transfer a patient to and from the
wheelchair.

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3 Operating Information
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend or transfer out of the
wheelchair. Sometimes movements will cause a change in weight distribution
resulting in a change in the center of gravity.
To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching and transferring activities in several combinations under the
supervision of a qualified health professional before attempting active use of
the wheelchair.
DO NOT lean forward out of the chair beyond the length of the armrests.
When leaning forward, make sure the wheels are pointed forward. This can be
achieved by advancing the wheelchair forward then reversing it in a straight line.
IMPORTANT Proper positioning of the occupant is essential for their safety.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees.
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects behind you as
this will cause the wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position while reaching as this will cause the
wheelchair to tip over.
DO NOT tilt the wheelchair when occupied to traverse curbs or other
obstructions. ALWAYS use the curb cuts.
DO NOT use an escalator or moving sidewalk while in a wheelchair. Serious
injury could occur.
DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. Wheel locks
are not brakes.
ALWAYS keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.

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DO NOT operate wheelchair on open roads or streets as this could result in
injury or death.
DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the wheelchair.
DO NOT allow more than one person to occupy the wheelchair at one time.
DO NOT operate the wheelchair on soft surfaces such as sand, gravel or grass.
DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface.
DO NOT attempt to traverse slopes of more than 4 degrees.
DO NOT attempt to traverse any slope or incline with water, ice,
oil or any other film on it.
ALWAYS check the handgrips for looseness before using the wheelchair.
If loose or worn replace immediately.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable parts. Lifting by any
removable parts of the wheelchair may result in serious injury to the user or
damage to the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.
DO NOT stand on the footplates. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, the
footplates must be in either the up position or swing the footplates to the outside.
ALWAYS use good body mechanics when assisting the wheelchair user. Keep
your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting or lifting the wheelchair.
When attempting a new assistance technique, have an experienced health care
professional instruct you with the proper procedure.
3.1 Extreme Temperature Safety Precautions
If the wheelchair is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100 degrees
Fahrenheit or below 32 degrees), high humidity or becomes wet prior to use,
ensure that the handgrips do not twist on the handle. Otherwise damage or
injury may occur.
DO NOT use the wheelchair for athletic training or weight lifting. If the wheelchair
is used for athletic training or weight lifting, Martin Innovations is not liable for
injury and the warranty will be voided.

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3.2 STAIRWAYS
WARNING –
DO NOT attempt to transport wheelchair on stairs of any kind while the occupant
is seated in wheelchair.
Stairway procedure:
1) Remove the occupant from wheelchair.
2) When lifting the chair bend your knees and keep your back straight.
WARNING
Do not lift wheelchair by armrests.
3) Use NON-MOVABLE parts of the wheelchair to lift or move up or down
stairs.
4) The wheelchair foot rests should not be lowered until the last step has
been safely negotiated and the wheelchair has been moved from the
stairway.
3.3 TRANSFERRING OCCUPANT TO & FROM
OTHER SEATS
WARNING –
BEFORE transferring the
occupant from one seat to
another:
ALWAYS make sure the pathway is
clear and free from obstacles,
otherwise, serious injury may occur.
This procedure is best with the help
of an assistant.
ALWAYS make sure the wheel locks
are engaged. Make sure the front
casters are pointed straight ahead
and parallel.
ALWAYS reduce the gap to a
minimal distance between the seats.