Motion Healthcare Magnelite SELF PROPELLED User manual

User Manual

1. Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on purchasing your new Motion Healthcare Magnelite wheelchair.
Your new wheelchair is designed to provide transportation indoors and outdoors for a person whose
ability to walk is impaired.
We pride ourselves on providing safe, comfortable and high quality products and our goal is to ensure
your complete satisfaction, we sincerely hope we achieve that and you enjoy your Motion Healthcare
wheelchair.
Please read and observe all warnings and instructions provided in this user manual before you
operate the various functions of your wheelchair and please retain this user manual for future
reference.
If you have any questions, please contact the company you purchased from.
Motion Healthcare
2. Getting to Know Your Wheelchair
Stepper Bar
Attendant Handle
Attendant Brake
Back Fold Lever
Hand Rim
Hand Brake
Rear Wheel Release
Caster Wheel
Footplate
Footplate Release
Lever
Heel Strap
Armrest
Armrest Fold Lever
Seat Handle

3. Important Safety Information
Before you operate your wheelchair, please read and understand all of the information provided for
your safety. As with operating any wheelchair, only propel yourself with full alertness to ensure
safety. Please observe the warnings below to avoid any damage or injury resulting from improper use
of your wheelchair. You are responsible for taking proper safety measures and we will not be held
liable for personal injury and/ or product damage resulting from improper use of the wheelchair.
 Please consult your doctor routinely to ensure there are no health or physical conditions that
may limit or impair your ability to safely operate your wheelchair.
 Consult your doctor if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter medications to see if
any side effects may limit or impair your ability to safely operate your wheelchair.
 Do not operate your wheelchair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to operate it safely.
 Do not use the wheelchair other than for its original purpose. Avoid any use, such as weight
training, sports, athletics, hauling, moving or towing anything, that may lead to safety
hazards and undue stress on the wheelchair.
 Your wheelchair is designed for one person only. Do not carry passengers.
 We strongly recommend that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated on your wheelchair.
You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while
seated on your wheelchair: Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. Keep ashtrays at a safe
distance from the seat covers. Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished
before disposal.
 Be aware that washing of any upholstered items may reduce the fabric’s fire resistance.
 Replace worn or damaged upholstery immediately to reduce the risk of flammability.
 Do not modify your wheelchair. For any accessories, please contact an approved company for
installation.
 The addition of accessories to your wheelchair may change certain specifications such as
overall weight, size, and /or the centre of gravity. Please take note of how some of the
changes may damage any objects around you.
 To prevent the wheelchair from rolling uncontrollably on its own, lock the breaks on any
incline or decline.
 Keep yourself, clothing, and all other objects away from the wheels while moving. Do not
allow any objects to drag behind the wheelchair when moving. Loose-fitting clothing or other
objects can get caught in the wheels.

4. Mounting & Dismounting Safely
To safely mount and dismount your wheelchair always make sure the brakes are locked on, if you fail
to do so you may move unexpectedly. Move your wheelchair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring from. Fold up or remove foot plates and transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you
can, this will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall.
The full correct transfer method varies based on your personal circumstances so work with your
health care professional to learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a
transfer.
We also advise you have someone help you until you are sure you can safely transfer on your own.
5. Moving Safely
 Always obey all of the local pedestrian and traffic rules. It may be difficult for others to see
you when you are seated on your wheelchair. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then
proceed with extreme caution. Use of safety equipment such as reflectors/reflective clothing,
lights, and safety flags is advisory.
 Every wheelchair is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this wheelchair before
operating.
 Get to know the areas where you plan to use wheelchair. Look for hazards and learn how to
avoid them.
 To prevent tipping reduce your speed when turning and do not make any sharp turns. Always
maintain a stable centre of gravity while turning and avoid shifting your weight in the
opposite direction of a turn.
 Do not travel up or down potentially hazardous surfaces and/or inclines, including but not
limited to areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves.
 Avoid any change of position or movement that may change your centre of gravity while the
wheelchair is moving.
When operating your wheelchair always be aware of the following:
Doorways
Never use the sides of a doorway to pull yourself through. The safest way is to line up square to the
door with both hands on your rims, ensure you have ample space each side and then proceed.

Leaning
Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair. Always be careful when leaning backwards and ensure
you are in full control if you ever tip your wheelchair backwards.
Inclines
Never turn on an incline to avoid tipping. Avoid stopping on an incline. Do not exceed the maximum
safe incline of the wheelchair.
Kerbs
Whenever possible get help from an attendant when mounting kerbs. Avoid hard impacts when
descending kerbs.
Stairs
Alwayss use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of balance. One assistants (from
behind) holds the wheelchair against the first step and safely lifts up. The second assistant (in front)
lifts from a fixed part of the frame to above the stair height and holds it while the first assistant
moves up one step. Repeat one step at a time until both assistants safely reach the summit of the
stairs.
6. Safe Transportation
When transporting your wheelchair always be aware of the following:
 Do not use your wheelchair as a seat in any motor vehicle.
 Always secure the wheelchair when it is being transported.
 Never transport the wheelchair in the front seat of a vehicle as it may move and distract the
driver.
 Never sit on your wheelchair while it is in a moving vehicle.
 Do not tow your wheelchair with a car. Towing may exceed the maximum speed threshold,
resulting in damage to critical components of the wheelchair.