OFFCARR FENICE User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FENICE
OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29
35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail] - www.offcarr.com

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INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................4
1.1 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 5
2. PREPARATION FOR USE .....................................................................................6
2.1 BACK-REST OPENING/FOLDING .................................................................................................. 6
2.2 REAR WHEELS ASSEMBLY AND RELEASE.................................................................................... 7
2.3 TYRE PRESSURE CHECK .............................................................................................................. 7
2.4 CHECKING THE BRAKES ............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES..................................................................................................... 8
3. SETTING UP ........................................................................................................9
3.1 SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................................................... 9
3.2 GRAVITY CENTRE ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. 9
3.3 REAR SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................. 11
3.4 FRONT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................... 11
3.5 FRONT CASTOR REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................ 12
3.6 REAL WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................ 13
3.7 FRONT FORK SUPPORT PLATE ASDJUSTMENT............................................................................ 14
3.8 BACK-REST TILT ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. 14
3.9 BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................. 15
3.10 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE PUSHING HANDLES ................................................................................. 15
3.11 BACKREST TENSION ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................... 16
3.12 FOOTPLATE TO SEAT DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................... 16
3.13 BRAKE SETUP AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 17
4. ANTI-TIP DEVICES............................................................................................18
5.1 USE OF THE REVOLVING ANTI-TIP DEVICE ................................................................................ 18
5.2 ADJUSTMENT OF THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE .................................................................................... 19
5.2.1 Adjustment through the rotation of the support plate........................................................ 19
5.2.2 Anti-tip device terminal adjustment.................................................................................. 19
5. UNBALANCING SYSTEM ...................................................................................19
6. ARMRESTS........................................................................................................20
7. CUSHION ..........................................................................................................21
8. SPOKES GUARDS..............................................................................................21
9. USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR...............................................................................21
10. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MISUSE OF THE WHEELCHAIR23
11. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTIONS AND CONTROLS ...............................................24
12. CLEANING INSTRUCTRION...............................................................................25
13. TECHNICAL SERVICE .......................................................................................26
14. WARRANTY TERMS ..........................................................................................26
15. PACKAGING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY ...........................................................27
16. MATERIALS DIFFERENTIATION .......................................................................27

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Thanks for choosing an OFF CARR wheelchair.
Since 1982 OFF CARR listens and responds to the customers' needs by
developing highly innovative and technologic solutions, always aimed to
reduce daily mobility problems, with special attention to product style and to
improve customers' life quality.
OFF CARR has a certified system for quality management following UNI
EN ISO 9001:2015 regulations and a Medical device - Quality management
system following UNI EN ISO 13485:2016 regulations.
OFF CARR products meet the the MDR 2017/745 requirements.
Before using or making adjustments on this device, carefully
read the content of this instruction manual.
If needed, please contact an authorized dealer or the manufacturer at the
following address:
OFF CARR s.r.l.
Via dell’Artigianato II, 29
35010 Villa del Conte (Padova) Italy
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] http://www.offcarr.com

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1. Introduction
The ultra lightweight wheelchair FENICE is a non-intrusive medical device, specifically
designed to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap.
This wheelchair is manually propelled on the back wheels, it has many setups and a wide
range of accessories that meet any customer need.
Only qualified operators must setup the device.
It is forbidden to use the wheelchairs or parts of them in different ways from those
described on this manual.
1.1 Description
FENICE is an aluminium rigid frame wheelchair. Other details are made with composite
materials, such as carbon fibre, titanium, aluminium or steel alloys. Various frame colours are
available and can be combined with various coloured anodized accessories and details sets.
The seat upholstery (3) and the backrest (5) are usually made with black nylon cloth. The
backrest can be also made with breathable material to increase the customer comfort.
A comfortable compartment with closing zip can be added in the lower part of the backrest
and another can be placed frontally under the seat. The backrest is adjustable in height by
acting on the frame-fixing screws.
The backrest is tilt adjustable and can be folded down to reduce the wheelchair size during

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transport operations. The backrest upholstery is easily removable to make the cleaning and
washing operations easier and its straightening is adjustable by acting on the velstraps under
the upholstery. Its height is adjustable.
The rear wheels (RW) are equipped with quick releasing axles.
The front forks (9) have adjustable angles and can lodge various wheel diameters (FC) at
various height, to better answer the setup and agility needs of users.
Considering possible setup restrictions, the foot-plate (11) can be single or double and
adjustable in height.
The wheelchair is provided with carbon fibre sideguards (12) or with optional aluminium or
composite polymer sideguards, as chosen on the order form.
The wheelchair can be also configured with “L” shaped tip-up armrests or detachable ones
with an adjustable high from 22 up to 28 cm.
The brake devices (14) are available in standard or scissor model and are adjustable to
counterbalance different wheel sizes and different wheel setups.
The wide and complete range of accessories available, allows a complete customisation of
FENICE both aesthetically and functionally.
1.2 Features
Aluminium rigid frame
Adjustable user balance and seat set up
Tilt adjustable front fork
Tilt adjustable and foldable backrest
Carbon fibre side-guards
Maximum load of 120 Kg
The order form allows different setups and various combinations of accessories.

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2. Preparation for use
The preparation for use of these devices must be performed by qualified
personnel both to evaluate the suitability of the product and to provide the
correct instructions to the user.
2.1 Back-rest opening/folding
OPENING
•Pull on the back-
rest until the rear locks
reach their locking places
FOLDING
•Pull the string to un-lock the back-rest and
push it down

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2.2 Rear wheels assembly and release
FENICE wheelchairs are normally shipped with the rear wheels aside.
It is possible to assemble or release the wheels as follows:
• ensure the brakes are released;
• insert the axle into the wheel by holding down the button;
• keeping the axle button pressed insert it into the bush on the frame of the wheelchair;
• release the button;
• check the efficiency of the engagement by trying to pull out the wheel without pressing the
button and making sure it does not come off.
It is suggested to verify the proper assembly and the efficiency of the quick
release axle before using the wheelchair and always after performing releasing
and assembly of the rear wheels to the frame.
Test for the right functioning of the quick release axle and proper assembly of the rear wheels:
•ensure the brakes are released;
•keeping the axle
button pressed, pull out the wheel
from the hub;
•still holding down the axle button,
insert it into the
hub on the frame of the wheelchair;
•check the efficiency of the engagement
by trying to
pull out the wheel without pressing the button and
making sure it does not come off.
For safety reasons it is important to repeat this test every time that for transport
or maintenance reasons, the rear wheels are removed and reassembled to the
frame.
2.3 Tyre pressure check
A periodical check of the tyre pressure may help to keep the wheelchair efficient and more
comfortable.
Verify the tyre pressure value according to the value marked on the tyre. (Indicatively the
maximum pressure is: 7.5 BAR for high pressure rear wheels, 4.5 BAR for 20'', 22'', 24'' x1.3 /
8 wheels and 2.5 BAR for pneumatic front castors.)
The pressure for the model Schwalbe Marathon Plus should always be kept from a
minimum of 7 BAR to a maximum of 9 BAR to prevent damage to the surface of the tyre
itself.
In case of air transport is recommended to decrease the tire pressure.

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2.4 Checking the brakes
To check the correct functioning and the efficiency of the parking brakes act as following:
•activate the brake (Fig. P, S, U);
•check if the wheels are blocked.
The included brakes, except for
optional drum brakes, have to
be used only a
s parking brakes and
never to de
crease the speed of the
wheelchair while moving.
To ensure the efficiency of the brakes it
is necessary to maintain the proper tyre
pressure and check frequently the wear
of the clamping elements.
Pushing brake “OFF”
position
Pushing brake “ON”
position
Pulling brake “OFF”
position
Pulling brake “ON”
position
Scissor brake “OFF”
position
Scissor brake “ON”
position
2.5 Checking the accessories
Any accessory required at the time of the setup of the wheelchair is to be shipped separately.
If so they should be properly installed before using the wheelchair.
Fig. P
Fig. O
Fig.
Fig, S
Fig. T
Fig. U

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3. Setting up
The wheelchair is shipped in the setup chosen on the order form. The selected options in the
order form should ensure the best possible setup to match the customer needs. Considering
potential setup restrictions it is still possible to perform other adjustment to better fit the user’s
needs.
Please refer to authorized and qualified personnel only to perform any type of
adjustment on the wheelchair.
3.1 Seat depth adjustment
When necessary is possible increase seat
depth of 2-4-6cm:
•u
nscrew completely and remove the
“A” screws;
•move the telescopic insert until
reaching the desired depth (the
extension insert is already pre-holed
with steps of 2 cm);
•fix the “A” screws.
The operations always have to be
performed symmetrically (both on right
and left side)
Changing the seat depth also changes the position of rear wheel axle.
The further the rear wheels axes are assembled, the more active and agile the wheelchair
becomes, but at the same time the stability is reduced.
The more the rear wheel axes are assembled to the back, the more stable the wheelchair is,
but the most effort is required to push it.
3.2 Gravity centre adjustment
The further the rear wheels axes are assembled, the more active and agile the wheelchair
becomes, but at the same time the stability is reduced.
The more the rear wheel axes are assembled to the back, the more stable the wheelchair is,
but the most effort is required to push it.
The position of the rear wheel axle can be adjusted:
1. By acting on the screws “A” and “B” that fix the SHS holder to the frame

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2. By changing the seat depth
1-acting on the screws “A” and “B”
that fix SHS holder to the frame:
•unscrew completely and remove the
screws “A” and “B”;
•c
hange the rear axle position moving
the SHS holder;
•fix the “A” and “B” screws.
Operations on the SHS holder have
always to be performed symmetrically
(both on left and right side).
Asymmetrical comb
inations produce
instability
2- changing the seat depth
•u
nscrew completely and remove the
“A” screws;
•move the telescopic insert un
til the
desired depth (the extension insert is
already pre-
holed with steps of 2
cm);
•fix the “A” screws.
The operations
always have to be
performed symm
etrically (both on right
and left side)
•Pay attention to the proper camber adjustments before fixing tightly the wheel bushes
(see par 3.6);
•connect again the wheels to the chair checking the proper assembly (see par.2.2);
•changing the gravity centre is an operation that always has to be performed
symmetrically.
Be sure to choose the same position in both wheel bushes on the back of the frame.
Asymmetrical combinations produce instability.
Once changed the position of the back wheels, it is essential to adjust the front forks
perpendicularity (see. par.3.7), the proper camber of the rear wheel (see par.3.6), and the
positioning of the parking brakes (see par.3.13).
Note: consider that the further the hub is connected, the more agile the wheelchair is, and the
further back it is assembled, the less active but the safest the wheelchair becomes.