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Icon a1 adult manual wheelchair owner’s manual.
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2 contents introduction................................................................................................................................................... 3 specifications....................................................................................................................
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3 introduction introduction thank you for choosing the icon a1 adult manual wheelchair. This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the icon a1 adult manual wheelchair. Before operating this wheelchair, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual in order to...
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4 introduction specifications maximum weight capacity 265 lbs./120 kg seat width 12”-19” seat depth 14”-18” rear seat to floor height 14.5”-23” front seat to floor height 16”-23” rear wheels 24”,25” testing information the icon adult manual wheelchair has undergone testing to meet selected applicabl...
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5 • the need for optional equipment to increase your comfort and safety, such as anti-tip bars, positioning belts, or special seating systems. Read this manual often before using your icon adult manual wheelchair, you and those who may assist you should read this entire manual and make sure to follo...
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6 general warnings here you will find a safety checklist and summary of risks you and those individuals who may assist you need to be aware of before you ride the icon adult manual wheelchair. The word “warning” refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to...
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7 5. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your wheelchair. Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them. 6. Use anti-tip bars unless you are a skilled rider and are sure you are not at risk to tip over. 7. Never place fingers or objects within the center of the seat or any of the moving parts...
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8 3. Unauthorized modifications or use of parts not supplied or approved by icon will change the wheelchair, and void any and all warranties associated with the wheelchair. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control,...
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9 4. Remind the rider to lean back when you tilt the chair backwards. 5. When you descend a curb or single step, slowly lower the wheelchair in one easy movement. Do not let the wheelchair drop the last few inches to the ground. This may damage the wheelchair or injure the rider. 6. Always lock the ...
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10 c. Have someone assist you until you know the balance points of your chair and how to avoid a tip-over. D. If you have anti-tip tubes, use them. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to...
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11 to avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for danger; periodically scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride. 2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles. 3. Remove the cover threshold strips between rooms. 4. Install a ramp to avoid steps or drop o...
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12 5. Never reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may damage or destroy the backrest and cause you to fall. 6. If you must reach or lean forward, do not put pressure on the footrests because leaning forward already puts pressure on the footrests and may cause the chair to tip if you lean...
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13 7. Beware of: a. Wet or slippery surfaces. B. A change in grade on a slope, or a bump, a depression, or a lip. Any of those may cause a fall or tip-over. C. A drop-off at the bottom of a slope. Just ¾ of an inch can stop your front caster and cause the chair to tip forward. 8. To reduce the risk ...
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14 a. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer. B. Have someone help you until you know how to do a safe transfer on your own. 2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. The rear wheels will not roll but this will not keep you chair from sliding away from you o...
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15 failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Stairs warning: 1. Never use this chair on stairs unless you have someone to help you. Doing so is likely to cause a fal...
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16 6. Have the rider make small movements of the hand rims to stay in balance. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to the chair, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to the rider, yourself or others. Descending a curb or single step warning: follow these...
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17 climbing stairs warning: 1. Use at least two attendants to move a chair and rider up stairs. 2. Move the chair and rider backwards up the stairs. 3. The person at the rear is in control. S/he tilts the chair back to its balance points. 4. A second attendant at the front firmly grasps a non-detach...
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18 maintenance warning: 1. If you detect a problem, contact icon by phone or email immediately. Your warrantee will cover most problems. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourse...
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19 3. To avoid a trip or fall when you transfer a. Make sure your feet do not "hang up" or get caught in the space between the footrests. B. Avoid putting weight on the footrests. If you do, the chair may tip forward. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your chair, injury to you...
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20 power drive warning: do not install a power drive on the icon wheelchair. Doing so will: 1. Affect the centre of balance of your chair and may cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Alter the frame. 3. Void the warranty. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your chair, injury to yoursel...
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21 4. Make sure the lock arms embed in the tires at least ¼ inch (6mm) when locked. If you fail to do so, the locks may not work. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your chair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or o...
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22 back angle rotate the angle-adjusting turnbuckle, which connects the wheelchair’s back to the seat. Footrest height with the 5 mm hex key, loosen the two bolts located at the back of the caster wing. Raise of lower the telescoping footrest to the desired height. Re-tighten the bolts. Back height ...
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23 attaching and adjusting accessories push handles attach a split clamp to each vertical backrest tube and push handle. Gently tighten the clamps using the 5 mm hex key. Note that the half of the split clamp with the larger diameter should attach to the backrest tube. Adjust push handles to desired...
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24 a. If you have pneumatic tires, check and refill weekly. Wheelchair tires do not retain air as well as automotive tires because of their high surface area/air content ratio. B. Check your wheel locks weekly. As tires wear, the locks must be adjusted. C. Check all fasteners every six months for ti...
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25 icon manual wheelchair warranty a. Lifetime warranty icon warrants the chair body, including all moulded body parts made by the company and the connecting hinges, against defects in material and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. B. Limitations 1. Icon does not warrant tires and ...