Marvel Wheelchair MV01-5000-00 OPERATIONS MANUAL Sep 2011 Marvel Wheelchairs Customer Service 200 North Service Rd.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ________________________________________ 1 Specifications & Materials _______________________________ 1 Read Before Assembly or Use ____________________________ 2 Read This Manual Often ________________________________ 3 Warning/Caution/Note Definition_________________________ 3 General Warnings _____________________________________ 4 Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs _____________________________ 8 Warnings: For Proper Use _____________________________ 11 Warnings: Components and O
Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Marvel™ Wheelchair MV01-5000-00. This manual is designed to assist you with the operation of the Marvel™ Wheelchair. Before operating this wheelchair, it is important to read and understand all information in this manual in order to be able to use and operate the Marvel™Wheelchair safely and effectively. The illustration below shows a drawing of the Marvel™ Wheelchair and points out the major components.
Introduction Specifications & Materials Maximum Weight Capacity Seat Width Seat Depth Rear Seat to Floor Height Front Seat to Floor Height Rear Wheels Device Component 250 lbs. 12”-16” or 14”-18” 14”, 15”, 16”, 17”, 18” or 19” 16.5” to 22.5”” 16.5” to 21.
Introduction Read This Manual Often Before using the Marvel™ Wheelchair, you and those who may assist you should read this entire manual and make sure to follow all instructions. Review the warnings often. Warning/Caution/Note Definition The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE carry special meanings and should be carefully reviewed. WARNING The personal safety of the patient or user may be involved. Disregarding this information could result in injury.
General Warnings Here you will find safety checklist and summary of risks you and those individuals who assist you need to be aware of before you ride this wheelchair. The word "WARNING" refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to you or to other persons. The "WARNINGS" are in main sections, as follows: Weight Limit WARNING: NEVER exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (113.6 kilograms) for combined weight of rider and items carried.
suited to your level of function and ability. 4. Together with your health care professional, you MUST analyze your medical condition to determine whether you are capable of using this chair safely and/or what options or accessories you will require in order to use this chair safely (e.g., pressure-relief cushions, seat belts). 5. NEVER try a new maneuver on your own unless and until you are sure you can do it safely. 6. Get to know the areas where you plan to use your wheelchair.
2. Repair any problem. If you are unable to find the problem call or email for assistance or you can contact your health care professional. Do not continue to use the wheelchair until any problems have been identified and corrected. 3. Check to see that all three (two rear wheels & Caster Wing) quick release axle pins are locked. When locked, the quick release axle pin button will "pop out" fully. If not locked, a wheel or caster wing may come off and cause you to fall. 4.
1. At night, or when lighting is poor, use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing. 2. Due to your low position, it may be hard for drivers to see you. Make eye contact with drivers before you go forward. When in doubt, yield until you are sure it is safe. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others.
Warnings: Falls & Tip-Overs Center of Gravity WARNING: The point where this wheelchair will tip forward, back or to the side depends on its center of gravity and stability. How your wheelchair is set up, the options you select and the changes you make may affect the risk of a fall or tipover. 1. The most important adjustment is the position of the rear wheels. The more you move the rear wheels forward, the more likely your wheelchair will tip over backward. 2. The center of gravity is also affected by: a.
Obstacles WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can damage your wheelchair and may cause a fall, tip-over and/or loss of control. To avoid these risks: 1. Keep a lookout for danger; periodically scan the area well ahead of your wheelchair 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 offs.
Ramps, Slopes and Side Hills WARNING: Riding on a slope, which includes a ramp or side hill, will change the center of gravity of your wheelchair. Your wheelchair is less stable when it is at an angle. Anti-tip bars may not prevent a fall or tip-over. 1. Do not use your wheelchair on a slope steeper than 10%. (A 10% slope means: one foot in elevation for every ten feet of slope length.) 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. Do not cut the corner on a slope or ramp. 3.
6. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may cause the wheelchair to tip. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Curbs and Steps WARNING: 1. Do not try to climb or descend a curb or step alone. 2. If you have anti-tip bars, unlock and rotate them out of the way so that they will not interfere. 3.
3. While looking over your shoulder, carefully step back until you are off the curb or stair and standing on the lower level. 4. Pull the wheelchair toward you until the rear wheels reach the edge of the curb or step. Then allow the rear wheels to slowly roll down onto the lower level. 5. When the rear wheels are safely on the lower level, tilt the wheelchair back to its balance point. This will lift the front casters off the curb or step. 6. Keep the wheelchair in balance and take small steps backward.
1. If a bolt becomes loose, the associated nut may be defective. Use Threadlocker Loctite 242 on each bolt prior to re-tightening. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Footrests WARNING: 1. At the lowest point, the footrest should be AT LEAST 2 inches (64mm) off the ground. If set too low, it may catch on obstacles during normal use.
2. Alter the frame. 3. Void the warranty. Failure to heed these warnings could result in damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. Rear Wheels WARNING: A change in set-up of the rear wheels will affect the center of gravity of your wheelchair. 1. The farther you move the rear axles forward, the more likely it is that your wheelchair will tip over backward. 2.
ASSEMBLY, SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT Adjustments - “Achieving the Perfect Fit” Removing Wheels 1. Push black quick release button at the center of the wheel. 2. While pushing button, pull the wheel away from the wheelchair. Putting on Wheels 1. Push black quick release button at the center of the wheel.
2. While pushing button, insert quick release axle pin into the wheelchairs until you contact the wheel with the wheelchair 3. Release button. Quick release axle pin button will pop-out completely if locked. 4. IMPORTANT: Test to ensure wheel is locked onto the wheelchair by pulling the wheel. Failure to follow this direction can lead to unsafe instability and poor performance.
Micro-Adjusting Backrest Angle for Comfort and Performance 1. For adjustment of the backrest, rider must be out of the wheelchair. 2. Insert 6mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Backrest Angle Adjuster if you have a Single Post Seatback Backrest Assembly. Insert 5mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Backrest Angle Adjuster if you have a Double Post Seatback Backrest Assembly. 3. Turn counterclockwise for forward adjustment. Turn clockwise to recline. 4.
Allen Wrench (Key) into Macro Backrest Adjuster bolts. 2. Loosen both Macro Backrest Adjuster bolts by turning counterclockwise 3. Slide bracket to appropriate position. 4. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten both Macro Backrest Adjuster bolts by turning clockwise. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
2. Loosen all four (4) Backrest Height Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. 3. Adjust Backrest to desired position. 4. IMPORTANT: Make sure the Backrest Height Adjuster Clamp is fully engaged with the Backrest Post. 5. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten all four (4) Backrest Height Adjusters by turning clockwise.
Folding Down Backrest for Storage 1. If you have locking pin back rest, pull “key chain” hoop at base of seatback backrest assembly to release locking pin. Fold down backrest. 2. To return to upright position, pull “key chain” hoop at base of seatback backrest assembly to release pin. For detent backrest just return to upright position and you are complete. 3. WARNING: Return to upright position, and release “key chain” hoop to re-engage locking pin. Make certain the locking pin is fully engaged.
3. Push black quick release button at the center of the Caster Wing. 4. While pushing button, wiggle and pull Caster Wing away from the wheelchair. Putting on the Caster Wing 1.
quick release axle pin 99mm into the Torsion Bushing until contact. 2. Release black button. 3. WARNING: Test to ensure Caster Wing is locked by pulling Caster Wing away from the wheelchair. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 4. IMPORTANT: There is a Safety Groove to protect against unwanted release. 5.
3. Loosen left and right Footrest Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. 4. Adjust Footrest to desired height by sliding Footrest through Footrest Adjuster Clamps. If required, use a mallet to gently tap the Footrest into position. 5. WARNING: Make sure the Footrest Adjuster Clamp is fully engaged with the Footrest Posts. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 6.
Adjusting the Shock 1. A good starting for point is to set the air pressure equal to the 80% to 100% of rider’s weight. For example, if the rider weight is 135 pounds, set the air pressure to between 108 and 135 PSI. You will need a shock adjustment pump to change pressure. Our wheelchairs will come pre-set to 150 PSI if not specified. 2. WARNING: Always maintain pressure in shock within 20% PSI of rider’s weight.
2. Turn the wheelchair upside down. 3. Remove the wheels. (See instructions entitled “Removing Wheels”) 4. Insert 4mm Allen Wrench (Key) into Seat Width Adjusters. 5. Loosen all six (6) Seat Width Adjusters by turning counterclockwise. 6. Adjust Sideguards to the appropriate width. 7.
alternative Adjuster Receptors. Lightly tighten. 8. Adjust Sideguards to appropriate width. 9. Measure each side to make sure the Sideguards are appropriately spaced from the center.
seat width. 10. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten all six (6) Seat Width Adjusters by turning clockwise. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds). Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 11.
12. Loosen both Camber Tubes Collars. 13. Extend Camber tube to a maximum of 12 cm (4.75”). 14. WARNING: 12 cm (4.75””) is the maximum Camber Tube extension that can be safely used. Always ensure at least 3.75 cm (1.5”) of the Camber Tube is inside the wheelchair frame. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 15. Put the Wheels on.
17. For 2, 4, and 6 degrees camber tubes, use a carpenter’s square to ensure the milled edge (flat section) on the camber tube is perpendicular to the floor. This will assure equivalent camber on both wheels. 18. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten both Camber Tube Collars. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
Adjusting Center of Gravity 1. Rider must be out of the wheelchair. 2. Turn the wheelchair upside down. 3. Remove the wheels. (See instructions entitled “Removing Wheels”) Measure Center of Gravity (CG) with a Square. Center of gravity is measured from the centerline of the rear axle, to the front edge of the Seat Back Post. Positive CG is when the Seat Back Post extends rearwards of the rear axle. Negative CG is when the Seat Back Post extends forward of the rear axle. 4.
(two on each side) attaching the frame to the tracks on the seat section. 6. Slide the seat section along both sets of tracks to the desired position. a.
b. 7. Re-measure the center of gravity. 8. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten the four bolts attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
2. Slide the frame along the seat section to the desired seat angle. 3. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten the four bolts attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
2. Using a 3mm Allen Wrench (Key), loosen the three bolts attaching the hexagonal tube to the frame. 3. Slide the hexagonal tube to the desired position. 4. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Replace and tighten the three bolts. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
3. Using a 5mm Allen Wrench (Key), remove the four bolts (two on each side) attaching the frame to the tracks on the seat section. 4. Add appropriate sized spacer(s) in all four locations (Shock and Frame) to achieve desired height.
5. Match spacer height with appropriately length of bolts. 6. Re-attach the shock and the frame to the appropriate sets of tracks. 7. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Tighten the four bolts attaching the shock to the tracks on the seat section. (Tighten to six newton meters (Nm) or five foot pounds).
with hand tools. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 4.
5. Slide parking brake bar to the appropriate length and retighten to six Newton meters (Nm). WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 6.
Installing Transfer Handles 1. Align Transfer Handle on top of Seat Pan Assembly at slot at front corner. 2. Insert two bolts and tighten to 6Nm. WARNING: Use “Threadlocker Loctite 242” to lock threaded fasteners against vibration loosening. Threadlocker Loctite 242 allows for fasteners to be removed with hand tools. Failure to heed these warnings could cause damage to your wheelchair, injury to yourself, a fall, a tip-over and/or loss of control, causing severe injury to yourself or others. 3.
2. Acquire the Push Handles for assembly. 3. Be sure that the fastener is loose enough that there is some play between the cylindrical pieces at the bottom of the Push Handle. 4. Remove the plastic plugs from the Dual Cane posts.
5. Insert the Push Handle into the back post to the desired depth and rotate handle to a comfortable angle. 6. Locate the fastener inside the Push Handle through the oval slot in the bend of the handle. Tighten to 6-8Nm. 7. Repeat for second Push Handle.
Installing Anti-Tip Bars 1. Disassemble (if necessary) Anti-tip Clamp and reassemble encompassing the rear most tube on the Frame. Be sure to slide brackets as far outboard as possible before lightly tightening. 2. Insert Anti-tip assemblies into Clamps by depressing spring button. 3. Rotate Anti-tip Clamp around Frame tube to achieve approximately 2” clearance between the bottom of the Anti-tip bar wheel and the ground. 4. Tighten bolts to 6Nm.
that your wheelchair is ready when you are ready for it. A. Clean your wheelchair regularly. You can use any household cleaners; you can not spray clean your wheelchair with hot water or steam. Allow the wheelchair to dry for 3-6 hours after washing. B. Do not use harsh abrasives or solvents on your wheelchair and remove fabric components such as cushions and straps before cleaning. C. Repair or replace worn components immediately before you use the wheelchair.
Marvel Wheelchairs warrants all Marvel Wheelchairs–made wheelchair components (including, but not limited to, footrests, seat pan assemblies, seatback backrest assembly, caster forks, and shocks) against defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase, except as provided below. 1. This warranty does not cover: a. tires and tubes for rear wheels, upholstery (including cushions, backrest upholstery and push-handle grips; or b.
Date Purchased: Serial Number: (located on the Frame near the front pivot attachment) 45 MV01-94000-00 Rev C
