Orthofab Oasis User manual

01190-0-00_rev.20211029

USER’S MANUAL

Give this manual to the wheelchair occupant or the assistant if the

occupant is unable to read it.

Please read the entire manual before using the wheelchair. Please

refer to this manual as needed and pay close attention to the

warnings until you are familiar with them. For electrically powered

wheelchairs, pay close attention to the operating rules for the

control system and battery charger.

If you have any questions, please consult a technician at an

authorized service centre, or contact our customer service

department at 1-800-463-5293

Centre:

Address:

Phone:

The settings for your wheelchair must be adjusted by a health care

professional. Inappropriate settings may cause injury and/or

damage to the user, their caregiver, the wheelchair, or the

environment.

NEVER install accessories that are not authorized and approved by

. Always consult a health care professional for any

modifications to your wheelchair.

Please read the entire manual describing the control system of your

Oasis electrically powered wheelchair before first use, along with

the battery charger manual. They are provided for your safety.

As Quebec’s only manufacturer of manual and electrically powered and tilt wheelchairs,

is proud to offer high-quality wheelchairs, adapted to your needs and to your seating comfort, and we

thank you for selecting one of our products. products comply with Quebec standard BNQ

6645-001 (2019), which specifies technical and documentary requirements for manufacturers of

mobility devices. Our team is always ready to answer your comments and questions, guided by our

commitment to your satisfaction and to providing the best possible service.

WARRANTY

has a comprehensive warranty on mechanical and electronic parts and components (see

section 7 of the manual).

This warranty does not apply in case of breakage due to negligence,

abuse and/or unauthorized installation of components.

is not liable for any damage to persons or property resulting from

improper or negligent use of its products, lack of care, or

modifications made without its written consent.

 
 TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 

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SAFETY RULES ..................................................................................................................................................6
1 GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................6 
1.1 Before you hit the road..........................................................................................................................................................6 
1.2 Getting around in a wheelchair..............................................................................................................................................7 
1.3 Transferring...........................................................................................................................................................................8 
1.4 Miscellaneous handling.........................................................................................................................................................8 
1.5 Component cleaning and maintenance..................................................................................................................................9 
2 ABOUT ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY....................................................................................................................................10 
2.1 Warnings.............................................................................................................................................................................10 
2.2 Use of transmitters and receivers........................................................................................................................................10 
2RECOMMENDED USE ..................................................................................................................................... 12 
1 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................................12 
2 OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR ............................................................................................................................................ 12 
2.1 Stability and balance ...........................................................................................................................................................12 
2.2 Negotiating everyday obstacles...........................................................................................................................................12 
2.3 Note to assistants................................................................................................................................................................13 
2.4 Tipping................................................................................................................................................................................13 
2.5 Curbs ..................................................................................................................................................................................13 
2.6 Stairs...................................................................................................................................................................................14 
2.7 Transferring to or from another seat ....................................................................................................................................15 
2.8 Functional stretching from the wheelchair............................................................................................................................15 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 16 
3 THE OASIS ELECTRICALLY POWERED WHEELCHAIR...............................................................................................................16 
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................................17 
INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................... 18 
1 REAR COVER ........................................................................................................................................................................19 
1.1 Removing the rear cover.....................................................................................................................................................19 
1.2 Replacing the rear cover .....................................................................................................................................................20 
2 ADJUSTING THE SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................................................21 
i. Adjusting the axle shock (front) (PC, PC-03, PCM)..............................................................................................................22 
ii. Adjusting rear shocks..........................................................................................................................................................22 
3 WHEELS........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
3.1 Installing castor wheels .......................................................................................................................................................23 
3.2 Installing drive wheels .........................................................................................................................................................24 
4 POSITIONING THE SEAT ......................................................................................................................................................25 
4.1 Changing seat angle and height..........................................................................................................................................25 
4.2 Changing seat angle and height (adding +1 or +2 in.)..........................................................................................................26 
4.3 Changing seat angle and height (adding +3 or +4 in.)..........................................................................................................27 
5 BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................................................................28 
5.1 Battery selection..................................................................................................................................................................28 
5.2 Battery installation...............................................................................................................................................................28 
6 LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................................... 33 
6.1 Adjusting the length of the leg support assembly.................................................................................................................33 
6.2 Angle adjustable foot support..............................................................................................................................................33 
6.3 Changing the depth of the angle adjustable foot support .....................................................................................................34 
6.4 Adjusting the depth of the adjustable heel brace..................................................................................................................34 
6.5 Adjusting lower leg support height.......................................................................................................................................34 
6.6 Adjusting lower leg support depth........................................................................................................................................36 
7 ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................36 
7.1 Changing back support angle..............................................................................................................................................36 
7.2 Changing back support depth..............................................................................................................................................37 
7.3 Changing back support height.............................................................................................................................................37 
8 CONTROL BOX ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 38 
8.1 Depth adjustment................................................................................................................................................................38 
8.2 Height adjustment ...............................................................................................................................................................38 
8.3 Adjusting the lateral position................................................................................................................................................39 
9 CONTROL SYSTEM FOR 4MOTORIZED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................. 40 
10 MAIN CABLE............................................................................................................................................................. 40 
11 LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................... 41 
11.1 Retracting............................................................................................................................................................................41 

 
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11.2 Removability........................................................................................................................................................................42 
11.3 Raising and lowering the leg support assembly...................................................................................................................43 
11.4 Motorized leg support..........................................................................................................................................................44 
11.5 Foot support........................................................................................................................................................................44 
11.6 Lower leg support................................................................................................................................................................45 
12 ARM SUPPORT..........................................................................................................................................................45 
12.1 T-shaped arm supports .......................................................................................................................................................45 
12.2 U-shaped arm supports.......................................................................................................................................................46 
12.3 L-shaped arm supports........................................................................................................................................................47 
13 RECLINING BACK SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................49 
13.1 Pneumatic mechanism........................................................................................................................................................49 
13.2 Electric mechanism .............................................................................................................................................................50 
14 HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTABLE HEAD SUPPORT ........................................................................................................51 
15 PELVIC POSITIONING BELT .........................................................................................................................................52 
16 MANUALLY RELEASING THE BRAKES...........................................................................................................................53 
16.1 Permanent mode.................................................................................................................................................................53 
17 LIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 54 
18 +45° TILT MECHANISM (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................56 
18.1 Tilting the seat.....................................................................................................................................................................56 
19 SPECIALIZED TRANSIT ...............................................................................................................................................57 
20 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES AND CHARGER............................................................................................................... 63 
20.1 Description of the battery charger........................................................................................................................................63 
20.2 Switch and indicator functions .............................................................................................................................................64 
20.3 Start-up...............................................................................................................................................................................65 
20.4 Powering off the charger .....................................................................................................................................................66 
21 THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS .................................................................................................................................... 66 
22 STORAGE................................................................................................................................................................. 66 
23 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR ..............................................................................................................................67 
5MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 68 
1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.............................................................................................................................................. 68 
2 CHECKLIST....................................................................................................................................................................... 68 
3 CLEANING ........................................................................................................................................................................ 69 
4 BATTERIES .......................................................................................................................................................................69 
4.1 New batteries......................................................................................................................................................................69 
4.2 Routine use.........................................................................................................................................................................69 
4.3 Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................................69 
4.4 Battery cleaning...................................................................................................................................................................70 
5 DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE...............................................................................................................................................70 
6 WHEELS........................................................................................................................................................................... 70 
6.1 Pneumatic wheels...............................................................................................................................................................70 
6.2 Front wheels........................................................................................................................................................................70 
6.3 Rear wheels........................................................................................................................................................................70 
7 RELEASING THE BRAKES....................................................................................................................................................71 
8 BUILT-IN BATTERY CHARGER ..............................................................................................................................................71 
6TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................................................................... 72 
1 CHARGER MALFUNCTION.................................................................................................................................................... 74 
1.1 Charger lights do not illuminate ...........................................................................................................................................74 
1.2 Both red lights remain on.....................................................................................................................................................74 
1.3 One red light flashes ...........................................................................................................................................................74 
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................... 75 
AUTHORIZED CENTRES.......................................................................................................................................... 77 