Airgo 700-3 series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...er s Manual Dealer this manual must be given to the user of the wheelchair User before using read this manual and save for future reference AMG Medical Inc Montreal QC H4T 1V5 www amgmedical com MONTR...

Page 2: ...nstalling the swing away footrest 14 Adjusting the swing away footrest 15 Installing the swing away elevating leg rest 16 Adjusting the swing away elevating leg rest 17 Adjusting armrest height 18 Rem...

Page 3: ...figuration depends on such things as 1 Your level of physical strength balance and coordination 2 The types of hazards you must overcome in the environments in which you will use the wheelchair home w...

Page 4: ...Padded armrest 3 Wheel lock 4 Padded seat 5 Swing away footrest elevating leg rest 6 Push handle grip 7 Rear wheel 8 Hand rim 9 Anti tipper device 10 Side frame 11 Front fork 12 Front caster AMG Medi...

Page 5: ...adjustment Flip back detachable desk arm with fixed height Front rigging Swing away Footrests and Elevating Leg rests Rear axle Dual Position Rear wheels 24 Polyurethane PU Airless or Pneumatic Hand r...

Page 6: ...smoothly and that all parts are working properly Check for noise vibration or a change in ease of use which may indicate loose fasteners or damage to your wheelchair Always consult an authorized Airgo...

Page 7: ...pick up an object from the floor by reaching down between your knees You are less likely to tip if you reach over the side of your chair Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in a vehicle while...

Page 8: ...hat the swing away footrests leg rests are in locked position in front of the wheelchair 2 Standing at one side of the chair use both hands to grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and...

Page 9: ...ully forward Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position If in doubt reposition the wheelchair or ask for help 1 Position the wheelchair as closely as possible alo...

Page 10: ...orward movement as this could cause tipping NOTE This should only be performed with the assistance of an attendant Always face forward when going down a ramp but DO NOT lean forward as this could caus...

Page 11: ...ly roll the rear wheels down onto the lower level 4 Tilt back to its balance point and turn face forward 5 Carefully lower the front casters by placing one foot on the tipping lever until the wheelcha...

Page 12: ...nspect for signs of rough edges or peeling Spokes Inspect for broken spokes Front casters forks Inspect axle assembly for proper tension by spinning caster Caster should come to a gradual stop Check h...

Page 13: ...wet cloth Wipe off or blow away any fluff or dirt on axles or moving parts 3 Upholstery Hand wash Drip dry only 1 Store your wheelchair in a clean dry area If you fail to do so parts may rust or corro...

Page 14: ...wheelchair until it locks into place 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other footrest assembly 5 To release the footrest push the footrest release lever inward rotate footrest assembly outward and lift the...

Page 15: ...wer footrest sub assembly to upper footrest support 3 Reposition the lower footrest sub assembly to the desired height 4 Securely tighten the bolt locknut 5 Repeat STEPS 1 4 for the other footrest if...

Page 16: ...2 for the other leg rest assembly NOTE The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when the leg rest is locked in place 4 After seated in wheelchair adjust the footrest to correct height by...

Page 17: ...ned 2 To reposition leg rest to normal position support leg with one hand and push release handle downward with the other hand 3 To adjust the calf pad turn the pad towards the outside of the wheelcha...

Page 18: ...mrest 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for other armrest 1 Press the flip back release lever located on the armrest 2 Flip the armrest back 3 Pull the rear knob and remove the armrest 4 To install the armrest rever...

Page 19: ...and bolt from both sides 2 Slide backrest up and down to the desired height 3 Securely tighten the screw and knob on both sides WARNING After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use make sure...

Page 20: ...ng screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes 4 Pull the existing back upholstery off the back cane 5 Install the NEW back upholstery over the back canes 6 Secure th...

Page 21: ...rails of the cross braces 3 Install the new upholstery by reversing above procedure 1 For 16 18 frames remove the hub cap locknut and hex bolt that secures the rear wheel to the wheelchair 2 Repeat ST...

Page 22: ...the screws washers and spacers that secure the hand rim to the rear wheel 3 Remove the existing hand rim 4 To install the new hand rim reverse above procedures 5 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for the other rear w...

Page 23: ...the fork 2 Install the new front caster onto the wheelchair and replace the bolt spacer and locknuts as before 3 Repeat STEPS 1 2 for the other front caster if necessary WARNING WARNING CAUTION After...

Page 24: ...chair Refer to INSTALLING REPLACING FRONT CASTERS AND FORKS in the FRONT CASTERS section of this manual 3a To obtain a 17 3 4 seat to floor height mount the front caster at the TOP position and the mo...

Page 25: ...the anti tippers with the anti tipper wheels pointing toward the ground floor into the rear frame tubing until the release button locks in place 3 Measure the distance between the bottom of the anti t...

Page 26: ...e tire 1 Ensure the wheel lock is in the open unlocked position 2 Loosen the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair frame 3 Adjust the position of wheel lock until the measureme...

Page 27: ...this warranty If the wheelchair has been structurally altered or equipped with parts not distributed by AMG Medical Inc the wheelchair will not be covered by this warranty This warranty applies only t...

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