Physipro XL5 Owner's Manual

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Owners Manual This manual contains important informations about this product. Please pass it to the nal user upon delivery. ...

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2 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Physipro inc. is delighted to have you among its clients. We sincerely wish to thank you for the trust you have shown in our Company by choosing one of our products. This user manual has been designed to allow th...

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3 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Table of Contents 1. Components ................................................................................... 6 2. Specications ...................................................................

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4 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 9. Seat Canvas ................................................................................... 29 9.1 Adjustment ...................................................................................... 29 10. Armre...

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5 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 14. Anti-Tip Tubes ........................................................................... 39 14.1 Inserting Anti-tippers In Receiver ................................................ 39 14.2 Adjust...

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6 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 1. Components The main components are provided with the standard model. Several options and accessories are also available. Please contact us for more details or refer to the purchase order. Figure 1 : Wheelchair M...

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7 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Handrim 2. Specications Table 1 : XL5 / XL5 CI Wheelchair Specications Standard model Standard model CI model CI model Frame Type Folding Frame Material Aluminum A Backrest Height Standard : 12&...

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8 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Physipro inc. oers several accessories and options to help you customize your wheelchair according to your specic needs. Please contact us for more details or refer to the purchase order. Do not use this equi...

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9 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 3.2 Safety Several safety measures must be applied to ensure the safety of the user and the individuals who handle or use the wheelchair. Note that the following list is not exhaustive. Therefore, ...

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10 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Steps 1. Unlock and rotate the anti-tip tubes up in order to avoid conict with the stairs. 2. The assistant should grab both push handles and position the wheelchair on the top step and tilt it in order to...

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11 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Going up slopes Lean your body forward and propel evenly with both hands. WARNING When on a slope, the center of balance of your wheelchair may be aected. Your wheelchair could tip backwa...

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12 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Exterior Use • At night, use reective tape on your chair and clothing. • Do not cross a road with dense fast-moving trac of more than two lanes. • Make eye contact with drivers before you go ...

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13 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 3.3 Cleaning, Recommendations and Storage 3.3.1 Paint :  Cleaning your wheelchair with mild soap or a diluted neutral desinfectant (2 ounces for 8 liters of water) is recommended at least o...

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14 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 4. Adjusting Seat Depth Please refer to Appendix B for additional details on the seat depths. Follow these steps to modify the depth : 1. Using two 10 mm wrenches, unscrew screws A and B; 2. Move the backposts 1&...

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15 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 5. Seat Height These two characteristics will dene the seat height on the wheelchair XL5 / XL5 CI : Figure 10 : Seat Height  The combination of the front and rear wheels’ size;  The posi...

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16 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 5.2 Seat Height Adjustment Using the Rear Wheels Anchoring Mechanism When a modication of the rear wheels is done on the anchoring mechanism, it could be necessary to change the size or position of the front w...

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17 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 5.3 Front Casters Adjustment Four-hole caster forks allow a seat height adjustment. Follow these steps : 1. Unscrew screw A with two 13 mm wrenches 2. Position the wheel in one of the preset ...

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18 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 6. Rear Wheels 6.1 Installing Rear Wheels - Permanent Wheel Axle 1. Make sure the positioning device E is inserted in plate F including locking device G; 2. Secure it rmly in place with the lock washer D and...

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19 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Make sure the detent pin and detent balls of the quick release axle are fully release before operating the wheelchair. The detent balls MUST be protruding past the inside of the rear wheel axle bush...

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20 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 6.4 Adjusting the Wheelbase forward and back The rear wheels position is very important for the base stability. The XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair oers 13 dierent positions front to back. Please follow these ste...

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21 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 6.5 Rear Wheel Lateral Adjustment This modication is used to move the rear wheels closer or further from the frame. To do so, follow these instructions : 1. Remove the rear wheels, refer to s...

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22 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 7. Front Wheels 7.1 Front Wheels Installation To change the wheels, simply follow these instructions: 1. Determine the front wheel position on the fork. Refer to Appendix A. 2. Insert screw A in the corresponding...

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23 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 8. Backrest 8.1 Back Angle Modication The XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair back angle can be adjusted to satisfy your client’s needs. To do so, follow these instructions: 1. Unscrew screw A with two ...

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24 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 1. Remove the armrests and the wheels; 2. Remove the backrest ; 3. Unscrew bolt A to remove the back posts; 4. Remove the armrest hardware B, screw C and screw H on the small tube; 5. Remove bolt D; 6. Using a...

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25 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 7. Install the bottom part of the dynamic back post by re-inserting the two sleeves E; 8. Re-install bolts J and armrest hardware; 9. Re-install back post and backrest; 10. Repl...

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26 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 8.4 Dynamic Backrest Option Angle Modication Same as 8.1. 8.5 Dynamic Backrest Option Height Modication Same as 8.2 8.6 Dynamic Backrest Option Stiness Adjustment 1. Adjust the desired tension usi...

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27 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 8.7 Folding Stabilizer Bar 8.7.1 Installation 1. Cut both ends of the rubber handle. 2. Insert the aluminum spacers A at the end of each handle. 3. With a 4 mm Allen key, tighten screw B. 8....

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28 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 8.8 Installation - Angle adjustable pushhandle (optional) To install the pushhandle please follow these instructions: 1. Cut the extremities of the coating using a utility knife; 2. Using a 5 mm allen key insert bo...

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29 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 9. Seat Canvas 9.1 Adjustment To adjust the canvas, undo the velcro underneath and pull to straighten. When straightening the canvas, make sure the seat rails are anchored properly. 8.9 Angle adjust...

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30 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 10. Armrests 10.1 Armrests Type “U” 10.1.1 Flipping Armrest Back 1. Depress the release latch A. 2. Pull the armrest toward back of wheelchair 10.1.2 Armrest Height Adjustment 1. Push the release latc...

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31 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 10.3 Armrests Type “L” 10.3.1 Flipping Armrest Back 1. Pull the armrest towards the back of wheelchair 10.3.2 Armrest Height Adjustment 1. Remove screw A with a 10 mm wrench. 2. Pull up or d...

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32 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 11. Footrests 11.1 Swing-in/swing-out Footrests 1. Place the footrest into the receiver on front frame tube with the footrest facing outward from the frame. 2. Rotate the footrest inward until it locks into p...

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33 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 11.3 Angle and Depth Adjustable Footplates (optional) Angle Adjustment 1. With a 5 mm Allen key, loosen screw A 2. Turn the footplate around the footrest mechanism to adjust the footplate to desi...

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34 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 11.5 Folding Footplate To fold, simply pivot footplate upward to vertical position. Figure 36: Footrest Folding Do not lift the wheelchair using its footrests to avoid injuries or damages to your wheelchair. Use t...

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35 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 12. Articulated Legrest 12.1 Installation of the articulated legrest 1. Place the legrest into the receiver on front frame tube with the legrest facing outward from the frame; 2. Rotate the legres...

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36 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 12.2 Height adjustment 1. Remove screw B using a 10 mm wrench; 2. Slide footrest extension up or down inside the frame tube to the desired height; 3. Replace screw A, tighten. Figure 38 : Articulated Legrest Hei...

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37 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 13. Brakes 13.1 Push to lock brakes 1. Loosen screw A using a 3/16 " wrench; 2. As needed, move the slider bar of brake B forward or backward; 3. Tighten screw A. Figure 40 : Adjustment and...

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38 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 13.2 Pull to lock Brakes 13.2.1 Brakes adjustment 1. Loosen screw A using a 10mm wrench or ratchet; 2. As needed, move the brake assembly B forward or backward; 3. Tighten screw A. Figure 41 : Adjustment and A...

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39 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH B A Always verify if the anti-tippers are at a proper height after making any adjustments or modications to the wheelchair in order to ensure the safety of the user. For maximum safety, the dista...

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40 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 15. Seat Positioning Strap 15.1 Seat Positioning Strap It’s very important to adjust the seat positioning strap properly to maximize comfort and safety. To adjust the length of the strap, you must slide the str...

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41 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH 16.2 Unfolding the Wheelchair 1. Place your hand on the top of the seat rail 2. Ensure your ngers and thumbs are pointed inside of the wheelchair 3. Press downward on the top of the seat rail u...

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42 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH 16.3 Folding Backrest (Optional) This option allows you to completely fold the backrest of the manual wheelchair. This operation facilitates transportation. To do so, lift lever A and push the push handles for...

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43 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Note - The measures are for reference purposes only. They depend on the wheel diameter, tilt angle and the rear wheel axle location. Appendix A - Seat-to-oor Height XL5 standard model including pe...

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44 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Front Seat to Floor Height XL5 Standard Frame - Short Fork XL5 Standard Frame - Long Fork XL5 ci Standard Frame - Short Fork XL5 ci Standard Frame - Long Fork Front wheel diameter POSITION 4" 5" 6" 7&...

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45 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH XL5 Hemi Frame - Short Fork XL5 ci Hemi Frame - Short Fork Front wheel diameter POSITION 4" 5" 6" 7" 8" A 15 15 ½ B 15 ½ 13 13 ½ C 13 13 ½ 14 14 ½ D 13 ½ 14 14 ½ 15 15 ...

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46 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Height Dierence vs Angle A : Front oor to seat height B : Back oor to seat height Figure 52 : height dierence Note – The height dierence value is to be used as a guide for reference purposes only....

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47 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Appendix B - XL5 AND XL5ci WHEELCHAIR DEPTH CHART Appendix C - Pediatric Conguration Restrictions FOLDING FRAME Standard Double FRONT FRAME SELECTED DEPTH POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT SELECTED DEPTH POSSI...

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48 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Maintenance Guide Maintenance is an essential part to keeping the XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair in good working order. By doing so, you will maximize its operational life and ensure it is always safe to use. Do not forg...

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49 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH Checklist At Time of Receipt Each Week Each Month Every Six Months Armrests § Check if armrests are secured properly and still comfortable. P P Footrests § Check if footplates are worn. P...

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50 XL5 / XL5 CI wheelchair ENGLISH Warranty 5 years Frame against defects in materials and workmanship. 2 years Parts and labor for a period of 2 years, covers original defects in material and workmanship of the wheelchair components, optional compo...

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51 Revision 5 December 2015 Owners manual ENGLISH SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION (Only in Quebec, Canada) A person may travel in a vehicle specially equipped for the transportation of persons with disabilities while remaining seated in their wheelchair,...

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