ENGLISH User’s Guide Metro Fixed-Tilt READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Table of Contents Setting Up Unpacki ng the chai r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Warni ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unfoldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Foldi ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fitting Guide Seat back hei ght . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SETTI NG UP Unpacking Unpacking the Chair Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i ncluded wi th the chai r: • Left and ri ght footplates • Accessori es as ordered • Hex wrench (5/32) 1
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Warnings Read Before Use 2 ! CAUTION: To avoid tipping, do not hang item from the push handle. ! CAUTION: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when wheel locks into place. ! CAUTION: Always secure user with belt first, before making any other adjustments. ! CAUTION: Convaid seat belts are for positioning only and are not to be used as a vehicle restraint. ! CAUTION: • • • • • • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times.
SETTI NG UP Set-up and Adjustments Unfolding 1. Lay chai r flat on ground and unbuckle closure strap. Fig. 1 2. Stand chai r on front caster, grasp si de of Push Handle and push down on Seat Tube. Fig. 2A 3. Press down fi rmly on seat tubes to ensure the chai r i s completely unfolded. Fig. 2B 4. Usi ng your foot, push down on Lower Rear Lock Brace unti l i t locks i nto a strai ght posi ti on. Fig. 3 5. Swi ng footplates down i nto posi ti on. Fig. 4A & 4B Fig. 1 Fig. 2A Fig. 2B Fig. 3 Fig. 4A Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Folding 1. Swi ng footplates to the si de. Fig. 5A & 5B 2. Unlock Rear Lock Brace by ki cki ng up on center of brace wi th foot. Fig. 6 3. Grasp one si de of Push Handle and pull up on seat fabri c or seat tube wi th opposi te hand. Fig. 7A & 7B 4. Lay chai r back onto Push Handles. Push down on tubi ng above front ti res unti l chai r i s folded. Fig. 7C 5. Buckle closure strap. Fig. 8 Fig. 5A Fig. 5B Fig. 6 Fig. 7A Fig. 7B Fig. 7C Fig.
FI TTI NG GUI DE Fitting Guide Convai d’s li ghtwei ght, foldi ng chai rs are desi gned to be more than just a conveni ent chai r. Order the correct si ze chai r by fi rst determi ni ng the user’s hei ght, wei ght and seati ng measurements. Properly-fi tted, Convai d chai rs wi ll provi de years of comfortable use. Correct seati ng and posi ti oni ng encourages good posture, whi ch i n turn ai ds ci rculati on, breathi ng and di gesti on.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Seat Depth Measure from the most posteri or porti on of the buttocks to the back of the knee. Subtract from that measurement 1-2” to allow adequate clearance between the seat and the back of the knee. Fig. 11 at Se Fig.
WH EELS Wheels Quick Release Wheels TIRE REMOVAL 1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull. 2. No tools are requi red to remove ti re. Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n Fig. 14 TIRE INSTALLATION 1. To i nstall, sli de wheel onto rear axle and push wi th ball of hand unti l i t cli cks i nto place. Fig. 15 ! Fig. 16 Caution: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when wheel locks into place.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Locking and Unlocking Foot Operated Wheel Locks 8 To release lock: Li ft upward on wheel lock To lock: Press downward on wheel lock Fig. 17A Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Operating Instructions Three-Point Positioning Belt The three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt i s opti onal wi th your Metro chai r. Adjust the belt so the user stays securely i n posi ti on. The qui ck-release buckle i s attached to the crotch strap, and joi ns the crotch strap to both belts. To Buckle: Sli p the metal clasps on the belt strap i nto the si des of the buckle. Fig. 18 To Release: Press the grey button on the buckle and pull out the clasps. Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Adjustable Footplates Adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft, si deways. To adjust the angle, loosen the two bolts located on the footplate and move to desi red posi ti on. Reti ghten the bolts. Fig. 22 - 24 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 22 Footplate Depth Adjustment All Metro chai rs offer adjustable footplate depth. Use the hex wrench to loosen the two bolts located on the top of the footplate. Sli de footplate forward or rearward to desi red depth. Reti ghten bolts. Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Footplate Height Adjustment Seat-to-footplate hei ght i s measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of the heel. Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate. Fig. 29 All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable. Footplates swi ng away for access or foldi ng. Fo o hei tpla t gh e t For Metro 12, 14, 16 - Unbolt footplate tube, move footplate up or down, reattach tube i n desi red posi ti on. Fig. 30 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Accessories Underseat Storage Basket 1. Connect Center Button Strap by loopi ng i t over Rear Cross Brace and snappi ng button to back of basket. Fig. 38 2. Loop Si de Button Strap over Chai r Tubi ng (just above the Rear Axle Assembly), and snap button shut. Repeat for opposi te si de. Fig. 39 3. Loop Front Button Strap over Chai r Tubi ng (just above Front Cross Brace Mount), and snap button shut. Fig. 40-42 Fig. 41 12 Fig. 40 Fig. 39 Fig. 38 Fig.
TRANSI T MODELS Transit Models The wheelchai r transport model has been crash tested and performed sati sfactori ly at 30 mph/20 g decelerati on. Convai d conforms to RESNA WC19 standards. Dummy wei ghts are: All Metro Models Model ME12T .......66lbs Model ME14T .......100lbs Model ME16T .......170lbs Model ME18T .......170lbs ! Caution: Convaid belts are for positioning only and are not to be used as a vehicle restraint. / / / / 30kg 45.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Important Information Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times. • Do not leave user unattended. • Do not strap user too tight. ! • Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation • Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 4. Safety Instructions • Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons. • Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended. • Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators, steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces. • To avoi d ti ppi ng, do not overload the chai r, or hang heavy i tems on the handles that mi ght cause ti ppi ng. • Be aware of newly created sharp edges. • Frequently i nspect the adjustments on the frame and the posi ti oni ng accessori es.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE • When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the front wheels so they can be gently lowered. • When transferri ng user to or from chai r, apply foot wheel locks. • Mai ntai n control of the chai r at all ti mes whi le goi ng up/down ramp. Avoi d steep slopes, parti cularly wi th a heavy occupant.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON MAINTENANCE CHART Ri ms, ti res and ti re pressure Wheel locks and hand brakes Accessori es Front and rear wheel axles Cleani ng & lubri cati ng all movi ng parts Belts, zi ppers and Velcro closures Seat-/ back upholstery**/tautness Armrests & foam Frame Contacti ng a Convai d representati ve for servi ce or repai r*** Weekly Every 3 months Every 6 months As necessary • • • • • • • • • • * Use a non-toxi c, hypoallergeni c lubri cant for all movi ng parts of the frame ** Fol
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Cleaning of wheels and brakes: Wheels should be cleaned of di rt or mud after each use so as to not i nterfere wi th pushi ng the chai r. The brakes are to be kept free of di rt or mud, so as not to i nterfere wi th locki ng. Wi pe wheels and brakes wi th a moi st cloth as needed and readjust brakes i f i ndi cated. Cleaning of fabric cover: Seat and back upholstery can be easi ly removed and re-attached to the chai r for washi ng. Use standard detergent to wash fabri c.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 10. Tools Required User: • 3⁄8”, 7⁄16”, 3⁄4” or 2 adjustable wrenches wi th 3⁄4” capaci ty Phi lli ps head screwdri ver • Hex key 5⁄32” (i ncluded) 11. Spare Parts If you need any spare parts for your chai r, please vi si t or call a Servi ce Faci li ty. If the part i s not under warranty, you wi ll recei ve an esti mate of the cost and, i f necessary, shi ppi ng i nstructi ons for the return of the chai r for repai rs. 12.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Convai d warrants to the ori gi nal retai l purchaser of the Convai d product, that i f any part thereof proves functi onally defecti ve i n materi al or workmanshi p wi thi n the speci fi ed warranty peri od, such defecti ve part wi ll be repai red or replaced (at Convai d’s di screti on) free of charge. Warranty servi ce may be performed by an authori zed servi ce center or (at Convai d’s di screti on) the factory. Warranty Period Frame & X-Braces ................................
