Wheelchair Model: C4S1 The Standard of Care ® Owner’s Manual Martin Innovations Enter Serial #: 1
DEALER: This manual MUST be provided to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save it for future reference. For more information regarding Martin Innovations products, parts & service please visit www.MartinInnovations.com.
Table of Contents 1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM .............................................................................................. 5 2 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 6 2.1 2.2 3 OPERATING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 8 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4 EXTREME TEMPERATURE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................
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2 Safety Information WARNING Wheelchair Users: Do not service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and instructions, contact Martin Innovations technical support before attempting to service or operate this equipment. Otherwise injury or damage may result. Dealers & Qualified Technicians: Do not service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding this manual.
2.1 Understanding Safety Terms TERM MEANING Warning Warning indicates a hazardous situation that could result in injury or death Caution Caution is a hazardous situation that could result in property damage NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Please see our web page for the most current document. www.MartinInnovations.com 2.2 Indication For Use The Martin Chair is intended to provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
3 Operating Information Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend or transfer out of the wheelchair. Sometimes movements will cause a change in weight distribution resulting in a change in the center of gravity. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations under the supervision of a qualified health professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair.
DO NOT operate wheelchair on open roads or streets as this could result in injury or death. DO NOT allow children to operate or play with the wheelchair. DO NOT allow more than one person to occupy the wheelchair at one time. DO NOT operate the wheelchair on soft surfaces such as sand, gravel or grass. DO NOT attempt to stop the wheelchair while on a sloped surface. DO NOT attempt to traverse slopes of more than 4 degrees.
3.2 STAIRWAYS WARNING – DO NOT attempt to transport wheelchair on stairs of any kind while the occupant is seated in wheelchair. Stairway procedure: 1) Remove the occupant from wheelchair. 2) When lifting the chair bend your knees and keep your back straight. WARNING Do not lift wheelchair by armrests. 3) Use NON-MOVABLE parts of the wheelchair to lift or move up or down stairs.
NOTE: The footrests must be tilted back and away from the front of the wheelchair. The wheel locks must be fully engaged. DO NOT reach or lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects. This may cause serious injury. For this procedure position the wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object that you wish to reach, point the casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase, and reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your seating position. 3.
4 Safety Inspections IMPORTANT: Have a qualified professional inspect and service the wheelchair every 6 months. After the initial adjustments are made to suit your specific body structure you should follow these maintenance procedures. 4.1 Weekly Inspection Checklist Check to make sure the wheel locks do not interfere with wheel operation. Ensure that wheel locks will prevent wheels from moving when engaged. Check to make sure the wheel locks are easy to engage.
Check the frame for dents or bent parts. Inspect tires for flat spots and excessive wear. The inspection of your wheels and tires is very IMPORTANT Ensure the wheelchair will roll straight with no drag or pull to either side. Inspect hand rims for signs of wear, rough edges or peeling.
5 Footrest – Installing & Removing 5.1 Installing Footrest 1) Position so footplate is perpendicular to the wheelchair. 2) Turn the footrest to the side as shown in the picture. Steps 1-3 3) Install the hinge plates on the footrest assembly onto the hinge pins of the wheelchair frame. 4) Push the footrest assembly toward the wheelchair until it locks into position. Step 4 5) When properly positioned, the footplates will be facing each other when locked in place.
5.2 Removing Footrest 1) Push the foot release lever inward. 2) Rotate the footrest assembly outward. 3) Lift and remove the footrest assembly. 4) Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other side. 6 Footrest Height Adjustment 1) To remove the footrest assembly, see Removing Footrest. 2) The best way to do this is to put the wheelchair on a flat surface. 3) Put the cam lever in the up position and press the release button located in one of the extension holes to release the footrest assembly.
7 Heel Loop Installation/Removal 1) Pull the cam lever into the up or “unlocked” position. 2) Push in the release button and remove the bottom footrest assembly from the upper support. 3) Remove the mounting screw, spacer and locknut that secure the existing heel loop to the footrest. 4) Slide the existing heel loop off the lower footrest assembly. 5) Slide the new heel strap onto the lower footrest assembly. 6) Reverse steps 1-4 to reassemble the footrest.
8 Wheel Locks 8.1 Wheel Lock Removal 1) 2) Disengage wheel lock. Loosen the 10mm hex-head bolt and nut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 8.2 Wheel Lock Installation 1) Reposition the wheel lock and the wheel lock clamp so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds the tire 3/16” and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed. 2) Securely tighten the nut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 3) 4) Engage the wheel lock.
6) Repeat ALL STEPS for the opposite wheel lock. 7) Engage BOTH wheel locks to ensure the wheelchair will be held in place when pushed. 8.3 Using Wheel Locks 1) To perform this procedure, position the wheelchair on a flat level surface. 2) The wheelchair should not be moving when attempting to engage the wheel locks. 3) Push-to-Lock to engage: Push the lock handle forward to lock the wheel in place. 4) Disengage the wheel locks by reversing Step 3.
3) Reposition the wheel lock and the wheel lock clamp so that when engaged, the wheel lock shoe embeds in the tire 1/8”-3/16” and holds the occupied wheelchair in place when pushed. 4) Securely tighten the nut securing the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame. 5) Engage the wheel lock. 6) Measure the distance and confirm the wheel lock shoe is properly embedded into the tire. This should be 1/8”-3/16”.
9 Replacing the Full Length Armrest 1) Remove the mounting screws that secure the armrest pad to the armrest assembly. 2) Replace the armrest pad and securely tighten the existing mounting screws. 9.1 Removing Armrest Assembly 1) Unlock the armrest by pressing the snap button inward. 2) Lift the armrest from the armrest sockets on the wheelchair. 9.2 Replacing the Armrest 1) Place the armrest onto armrest sockets located on the side of the wheelchair.
WARNING After adjustments, service or repair, make sure attaching hardware is securely tightened, otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 10 Replacing Seat Upholstery 1) Remove the four (4) mounting screws that secure the existing seat upholstery to the wheelchair frame. 2) Remove the existing seat upholstery from the wheelchair seatbase. 3) Install the new seat upholstery by reversing STEPS 1-2. 11 Replacing Back Upholstery 1) Unbuckle and unsnap the backrest to remove.
12 Removing & Installing Rear Wheels 1) Place the wheelchair on blocks or a safety stand so that the rear wheels are off of the ground. NOTE: If replacing with the same size wheels, make a note of the mounting position on the wheelchair for proper reinstallation of the new rear wheels. 2) Remove the dust cap from the axle (if applicable), bolt, locknut and washer that secure the rear wheel and axle spacer to the wheelchair. 3) Repeat STEP 2 for the opposite rear wheel.
13 Front Caster Wheels 13.1 Installation and Removal NOTE: If replacing the wheels with a different size wheel, adjustments are necessary to the floor-to-seat height. To do this professional help is needed. NOTE: Only if you are replacing front caster wheel with the exact same size front caster can this procedure be used. 1) Remove the locknut and washer that secures the fork to the caster head-tube. 2) Drop the front caster and fork out of the caster head-tube. 3) Slide in the new caster and fork.
7) Test wheelchair for maneuverability. 8) Readjust locknuts if necessary. 9) Repeat STEPS 7 - 8 until correct. WARNING After adjustments, service or repair, make sure attaching hardware is securely tightened. Otherwise, injury or damage may occur. 14 Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Looseness in chair Check for loose fork stem, nuts and bolts. Chair veers to the left or right Check that both casters contact the ground at the same time.
15 Label Location Labels are visible on equipment as indicated Wheel Lock Label Weight Capacity Label Serial Label Martin Innovations 25
16 Product Dimensions & Specifications 20” Standard 26” Standard 26” Bariatric 30” Bariatric 36” Bariatric Seat Width 20” 26” 26” 30” 36” Overall Width 30” 36” 36” 40” 46” Caster Fork Standard Standard Bariatric Bariatric Bariatric Caster Wheel Size 8”x 1” Solid Rubber 8”x1” 8”x2” 8”x2” 8”x2” Weight 62 lbs 71.
17 Limited Warranty Please note the warranty has been drafted to be compliant with Federal Law applicable to product manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended to the original owner of this product prior to its use. This warranty is not transferable to any other user or owner of the product. The warranty will end at the time the original owner sells or transfers ownership of the product to anyone else.
18 Returned Goods Policy For products being returned due to non-warranty issues, a 10% restocking/handling charge and freight cost will be assessed. To qualify for returns of this nature, the customer must notify Martin Innovations of the return within 30 days of original receipt, and the product must be returned in its original unopened/unused state. To affect a return, notify Martin Innovations Customer Service (1-888-833-5173), who will issue a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number.
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