Eclipse Apollo 18 Manuel utilisateur
Apollo Tilt Wheelchair
18" and 20"
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Warning..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Guidelines................................................................................................................................................................5
Parts of the Tilt Wheelchair................................................................................................................................................6
Setup & Operation..............................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................................14
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................16
Contact..............................................................................................................................................................................17
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Eclipse Medical Apollo Tilt Wheelchair. Please carefully
read this instruction manual before attempting to use your chair. After reading the manual, if you
still have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your local authorized dealer.
Before reading the rest of the manual, please register your product online at
www.eclipsemedical.com.
You must keep your receipt as proof of purchase for the warranty to be valid: you will need
to present the receipt when you service or repair your product under warranty.
Please fill in the information below for your records.
Model: __________________________
Serial #: __________________________
Date Purchased: __________________________
Dealer Name: __________________________
Dealer Telephone #: __________________________
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Warning
Please read and follow all of the warnings, safety recommendations and instructions in this manual
before operating this tilt wheelchair for the first time.
If there is any information in this manual that you do not understand, or if you require additional
assistance to set up or operate it, please contact your authorized Eclipse Medical Inc. dealer.
Failure to follow the warnings, safety recommendations and instructions in this manual can result in
personal injury and product damage and will void this product’s warranty.
Notice: Information within this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Safety Guidelines
You will need to be familiar with the operation of your Apollo tilt wheelchair before using it. Please
read the following notes carefully to ensure safety at all times. Always make certain your tilt wheel
chair is in full working order before use.
1. Before using, make sure all parts are secure.
2. Before each use check that rear anti tippers are in the correct position and locked.
3. Do not attempt to sit in the chair unless the frame of the chair is fully open.
4. A caregiver or attendant must be present at all times while the tilt wheelchair is in use.
5. Always engage the wheels locks when chair is stopped on any incline or decline.
6. Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight.
7. Do not leave the occupant of the chair unattended.
8. Do not maneuver the chair independently.
9. Operate the chair only on flat ground.
10. Do not stand on the footrests while transferring in or out of the chair.
11. Do not tilt or swerve the chair while it is being used on sloping ground.
12. Do not reach for items while sitting in the chair. This may cause tipping.
13. Do not attempt tilt or reclining of the chair without an attendant.
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Parts of the Tilt Wheelchair
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Footplate
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Armrest Pad
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Footrest
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Backrest
3
Legrest
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Trunk Support
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Front Caster
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Headrest
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Rear Wheel
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Wheel Lock
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Wheelchair Frame
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Anti-tipper
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Seat
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Tie Down
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Armrest
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Pommel
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11
10
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9
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7
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12
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Setup & Operation
Out of the Box
The Apollo tilt wheelchair is a modern, comfortable and multifunctional wheelchair. It designed
especially for people with disabilities and for elderly people with nursing and transport purposes.
The tilt wheelchair is basically fully assembled within the box. A simple setup with some minor
adjustments is all that is needed to prepare the tilt wheelchair for use.
Note: Before setup check the contents of the box to see whether all parts, accessories, user
manual, etc. are included. If not, please contact your dealer or Eclipse Medical Inc.
Tilt Wheelchair Unfolding
1. Open the box and take out the wheelchair from the box.
2. Place the wheelchair on the ground.
3. Push down the tilt wheelchair seat until the wheelchair is completely opened and extended
ready for use.
Installation of Adjusting Cylinders
There are two adjusting cylinders, one is for adjusting the reclining angle of the backrest and the
other is for adjusting the reclining angle of the seat. The angles can be adjusted according to every
user for his/her comfort.
Installation of Backrest Adjusting Cylinder
The backrest adjusting cylinder is located at the
back of the wheelchair. Align the positioning hole of
the adjusting cylinder to the frame mounting point
and place the lock pin completely through the hole.
Note: after placing the bolt through the hole,
assure that the pin is locked in place
Installation of Seat Adjusting Cylinder
The seat adjusting cylinder is located at the back of
the wheelchair. Align the positioning hole of the
adjusting cylinder to the frame mounting point and place the lock pin completely through the
hole.
Note: after placing the lock pin through the hole, assure that the pin is locked in place
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Installation & Adjustment of Footrests (Footplate)
Installation
1. Align and mount the arc plate hole of the leg support
into the pin.
2. Rotate gently the leg support from outside to inside
until the spring is fixed.
If it is necessary to remove the leg support, push the spring
lock from the inner side of the leg support, twist it outwards
until certain angle and elevate it to pull out from the frame pin.
Note: There is a right and left footrest assembly.
Adjustment of Footrest
The footrests have many different adjustments.
To change the angle of the footrest assembly, locate the
adjustment lever on the top outer side of the footrest. Loosen
and lift or lower the footrest to the correct angle. Tighten the
adjustment lever.
To lengthen or shorten the footrest, locate the inner tube lock at the base of the main footrest tube.
Use a Hex key tool to loosen the screw. The inner tube can now be made longer or shorter.
Tighten screw once desired length is achieved.
Installation & Adjustment of Armrests
1. Insert the square tube of the armrest into
the square hole of the wheelchair frame
2. Push in the armrest button to release the
lock to allow the armrest to slide freely
within the holder.
3. Release button at desired height. Gently
move the armrest up or down to make
sure lock is secure.
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Installation & Adjustment of Headrest
Installation
1. Take out the headrest set from the box.
2. Insert the square tube of the headrest into the
wheelchair frame's square tube located at the back
of the backrest.
3. Push in the frame’s headrest button to release the
lock to allow the square tube to slide up and down
within the holder.
4. Release button at desired height. Gently move the
headrest up or down to make sure lock is secure.
Adjustment
1. Loosen the adjustment lever from the headrest folding blocks.
2. Adjust forward or backwards the headrest to the suitable position.
3. Tighten clockwise the adjustment lever to fix the headrest.
The user may adjust the movable blocks of the headrest according to his/her preferences.
Loosen the right or left side adjustment lever and angle the movable blocks to a comfortable
position and tighten clockwise the adjustment lever to fix the headrest block.
Adjustment of Trunk Supports
The trunk supports can maintain and protect the body
posture. The height of the trunk support and the distance
between them can be adjusted according to the body of
the user.
Adjustment can be done easily. Locate the triangle lock
knob at the back of the back rest. Loosen and slide tube
to desired width or height. Tighten triangle knob to lock in
place.
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Wheel Locks
1. To lock the rear wheels, push the lever forward to
LOCK.
2. To unlock the rear wheels, pull the lever back to
UNLOCK.
Attendant Rear Drum Hand Brakes
The Apollo tilt wheelchair is equipped with rear drum hand brakes. This braking system is designed
to be used by the care attendant only. This braking system allows the attendant to slow the chair
down or to lock the rear tires in place while the chair is parked.
To apply the brakes place your hands over the right and left brake handgrips and pull towards you.
The right hand brake will slow the right side tire and the left hand brake will slow the left side tire.
You may also use the locking levers on both sides to temporarily lock the brakes to prevent the
chair from rolling.
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