Stealth Products HMO500 User manual

USER MANUAL
HMO500
Stealth’s User Manual and Maintenance Guide for
the HMO500 Headrest Hardware
Head Support Hardware

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Customer Satisfaction 1.0
Stealth Products strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Your complete
satisfaction is important. Please contact us with feedback or suggested changes
that will help improve the quality and usability of our products. You may reach
us at:
General
Read and understand all instructions prior to the use of the product. Failure to
adhere to instructions and warnings in this document may result in property
damage, injury, or death. Product misuse due to failure of the following
instructions will void the warranty.
Immediately discontinue use if any function is compromised, parts are missing,
loose, or show signs of excessive wear. Consult with your supplier for repair,
adjustment, or replacement.
If this document contains information you do not understand, or there are
concerns about safety or operation, contact your supplier.
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
Stealth Products, LLC
104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 1(800) 965-9229
Fax: [phone] Toll Free: 1(800) 806-1225
[email protected] www.stealthproducts.com

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Important Information 2.0
Important Information!
All persons responsible for fitting, adjustment, and daily use of the devices
discussed in these instructions must be familiar with and understand all safety
aspects of the devices mentioned. In order for our products to be used
successfully, you must:
 Read and understand all instrucons and warnings.
 Maintain our products according to our instrucons on care and maintenance.
 Devices should be installed and adjusted by a trained technician.
Supplier Reference
Supplier:
Telephone:
Address:
Purchase Date:
Model:

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Introduction 3.0
Before you install or begin using this product, it is important that you read and
understand the content of these operating instructions. These instructions will
guide you through the options and possibilities with the HMO500 Headrest
Hardware.
Instructions are written with the expressed intent of use with standard
configurations. They also contain important safety and maintenance
information, as well as describe possible problems that can arise during use. For
further assistance or more advanced applications, please contact your supplier
or Stealth Products at [phone] or toll free at 1-800-965-9229.
Always keep the operating instructions in a safe place so they may be
referenced as necessary.
All information, pictures, illustrations, and specifications are based on the
product information that was available at the time of printing. Pictures and
illustrations shown in these instructions are representative examples and are not
intended to be exact depictions of the various parts of the product.
Ordering Documentation
You can download additional copies of this user manual on the Stealth website:
https://stlpro.site/stealth-docs
and search: HMO500 in the search bar at the top of the page.

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Warranty 4.0
Our products are designed, manufactured, and produced to the highest of
standards. If any defect in material or workmanship is found, Stealth Products
will repair or replace the product at our discretion. Any implied warranty,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty. Stealth
Products, LLC does not warrant damage due to, but not limited to:
Misuse, abuse, or misapplicaon of products.
Modicaon of product without wrien approval from Stealth Products, LLC.
Any alteraon or lack of serial number, where applicable, will automacally void
this warranty.
Stealth Products, LLC is liable for replacement parts only.
Stealth Products, LLC is not liable for any incurred labor costs.
No person is authorized to alter, extend, or waive the warranties of Stealth
Products, LLC.
Stealth Products warrants against failure due to defective materials or
workmanship:
Covers: 2 years
Hardware: 5 years
Electronics: 3 years
In case of Product Failure
In the event of product failure covered by our warranty, please follow the
procedures outlined below:
1. Call Stealth at [phone] or toll free [phone].
2. Request the Returns Department or obtain an RA from the Returns Department and follow
department or documentaon instrucons.

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Table of Content 5.0
1.0 Customer Satisfaction..............................................................................i
2.0 Important Information ...........................................................................ii
3.0 Introduction ............................................................................................iii
4.0 Warranty ..................................................................................................iv
5.0 Table of Contents ....................................................................................v
6.0 Warning Labels .......................................................................................vi
6.1 Warning Labels .....................................................................................................vi
6.2 Limited Liability.....................................................................................................vi
6.3 Testing......................................................................................................................vi
7.0 Design and Function ...............................................................................1
7.1 Intended Use...........................................................................................................1
7.2 Features....................................................................................................................1
8.0 Features.....................................................................................................2
8.1 Adjustment ..............................................................................................................2
Height Adjustment...............................................................................................2
Depth Adjustment................................................................................................3
Angle Adjustment.................................................................................................3
9.0 Installation Instructions..........................................................................4
9.1 Tools...........................................................................................................................4
9.2 Installation Plan .....................................................................................................4
9.3 Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................4
9.4 Installation ...............................................................................................................5
10.0 First Time Use.........................................................................................7
10.1 Dealer Assistance................................................................................................7
10.2 User Testing..........................................................................................................7
10.3 Conditions of Use...............................................................................................7
11.0 Maintenance...........................................................................................8
11.1 Care and Maintenance .....................................................................................8
11.2 Cleaning .................................................................................................................8

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Warning Labels 6.0
DANGER Identifies an imminent situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death,and property damage.
WARNING Identifies a potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death,and property damage.
CAUTION Identifies a potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in minor to moderate injury,and property damage.
NOTICE
Identifies important information not related to injury, but
possible property damage.
SAFETY
Indicates steps or instructions for safe practices, reminders of
safe procedures, or important safety equipment that may be
necessary.
Warning Labels 6.1
Warnings are included for the safety of the user, client, operator and property.
Please read and understand what the signal words SAFETY, NOTICE, CAUTION,
WARNING and DANGER mean, how they could affect the user, those around
the user, and property.
Limited Liability 6.2
Stealth Products, LLC accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to
property that may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow
the recommendations, warnings, and instructions in this manual.
Testing 6.3
Initial setup and driving should be done in an open area free of obstacles until
the user is fully capable of driving safely.
The HMO500 Headrest Hardware should always be tested without any person
sitting in the wheelchair until every alteration of the physical installation or
adjustment is complete.

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Design and Function 7.0
Intended Use 7.1
The HMO500 is a lightweight, multi-mount mounting bracket for use with
Stealth’s headrests. This hardware is designed to provide multi-axis positioning
of the head support, increasing the ability to properly accommodate
asymmetrical head positioning.
Features 7.2
The HMO500 hardware:
Is lightweight, mul-axis hardware.
Oers height, depth, and angle adjustments through the loosening/ghtening of a screw.
Compable with all Stealth headrests.
Mul-hole paern to accommodate exisng headrests.
Compable with aer-market headrests.
WARNING
Stealth does not recommend the HMO500 for client’s with tone.

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Features 8.0
Adjustment 8.1
The HMO500 has height, depth, and angle adjustments that can easily be
changed by simply loosening one of the four available points.
Height Adjustment
 The placement of the seat back mount on the vercal bar can be adjusted by loosening the
screw on the stop collar, allowing the mount to be adjusted up and down along the vercal
bar.
 The height of the HMO500 can be adjusted by turning the handle on the vercal bar
counter clockwise.
 A total of 6” of height adjustment is available on the vercal bar.
 Once the vercal bar is placed at the desired height, turn the handle clockwise to
ghten and secure.
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Features 8.0
Depth Adjustment
 The depth of the horizontal bar can be adjusted up to 4”.
 Loosen the M5 screw on the side of the bar clamp, which holds the horizontal bar in place.
By loosening the screw, depth adjustment can be made.
 When the horizontal bar has reached the desired depth on the hardware, ghten the M5
screw on the bar clamp unl it is secure.
Angle Adjustment
 Two points of angle adjustment is available on the hardware.
 Adjustment points include horizontal bar angle and the angle of the adapter plate.
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Installation Instructions 9.0
Tools 9.1
 3mm T-Handle/Allen Wrench
 4mm T-Handle/Allen Wrench
 5/32 T-Handle/Allen Wrench
 3/16 T-Handle/Allen Wrench
 Torque Wrench
Installation Plan 9.2
Set up an installation plan before installing or making any adjustments to the
hardware. Based on the users’ needs, this plan should specify:
 What height is required for the headrest?
 At what angle does the mounng bracket and horizontal bar need to be placed in order to
promote the best t of the headrest to the client.
Hardware Installation 9.3
For more detailed instructions on how to install the HMO500, refer to the
instructions in the HMO500 Hardware Installation Manual.
WARNI NG
Only a qualified service technician may install the HMO500 hardware.
CAUT IO N
Use the proper tools to install and adjust the HMO500 hardware. The use of
improper tools may cause damage to the device.

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Installation Instructions 9.0
Installation 9.4
 Install the hardware onto the corresponding headrest for the client.
 Determine the correct placement of the hardware on the chair. If the height needs to be
changed, follow the instrucons in the user manual.
 If the angles of the hardware need to be adjusted, loosen the desired screws and make the
adjustments necessary unl the headrest is in the correct placement. Secure the screws.
 Make any nal adjustments necessary and ensure all screws are secure.
CAUTION
Tighten the screws firmly, but not excessively. Excessive force may damage the
unit.
CAUTION Only use screws provided in the package with the hardware.
WARNING
Discontinue use if any product’s function becomes compromised, loose, shows
signs of excessive wear, missing parts, or does not function as intended.
NOTICE
Refer to the HMO500 installation manual for torque specifications regarding
the hardware.

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Installation Instructions 9.0
The pictures below feature the HMO hardware installed on headrests using the
three and four-point hole patterns.
*Headrests not included.

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First Time Use 10.0
Dealer Assistance 10.1
During first time use by the client, it is advised that the dealer or service
technician assists and explains the different configurations to the client. If
needed, the dealer can make final adjustments.
User Testing 10.2
It is important that the customer is fully aware of the installation and how to
adjust the hardware in order for the headrest to be placed in the best position
for the user. As a dealer, proceed as follows:
 Is the HMO500 at the proper height for the headrest?
 Is the HMO500 placed at the correct angle?
If needed, adjust the hardware to the proper position.
Explain to the client the possible problems and how to address them.
Conditions of Use 10.3
The HMO500 headrest hardware is intended for use as installed by the dealer, in
accordance to the installation and instructions in this manual.
 The foreseen condions of use are communicated by the dealer or service technician to the
user and/or aendant during the rst me use.
 If the usage condions change signicantly, please contact your dealer or a qualied service
technician to avoid excessive wear and tear or unintended damage.

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Maintenance 11.0
Care and Maintenance 11.1
We recommend that the hardware be checked for wear and function on a
periodic basis and replaced, if necessary, by a wheelchair professional.
 Disconnue use aer idenfying loose or broken components.
 Check and ghten all screws according to the installaon instrucons.
 Repairs should be done with Stealth parts, fasteners, or items appropriate for the service
needed.
Cleaning 11.2
 Surfaces may be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild, nonabrasive cleaner.
 Ensure all cleaners are approved for nished steel, aluminum, plasc and upholstered
surfaces.
DANGER
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious bodily harm.

Stealth Products, LLC. • [e-mail] • www.stealthproducts.com
[phone] | [phone] | 104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet TX 78611
P17D428 Revision Date 2019-12-17