Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 E&J
Go to page of 32
3J01-INS-LAB-Re vB13 © 2012 GF Health Products, Inc. R ead this manual before oper ating your wheelchair . Sav e this manual f or future use. T he most cur rent v er sion of this manual can be found online a t www .
2 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 3 2 IMPORT ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS ........................................ 5 3 GETTINGST ARTED .
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 3 READ THISMANUALBEFOREOPERA TING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 1 INTRODUCTION Important safety , operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual.
4 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability , weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 5 2 IMPOR T ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS: AL WA YSFOLLOW THESESAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHENUSING YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
6 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while tra veling in a motor vehicle, alwa ys transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer .
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 7 W ARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators. W ARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair , or while the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop.
8 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 3 GETTINGST ARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in T raveler HTC illustration below.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 9 4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings T raveler HTC has been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However , it is possible to tip the T raveler HTC over if it is used improperly .
10 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual REACHING/BENDING W ARNING: Alwa ys turn the casters frontward to provide stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend y our reach without requiring yo u to shift your w eight.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 11 RAMPS ANDINCLINES W ARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tipper s installed in the downward position.
12 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual CURBS ANDSTEPS Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user . When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 13 5 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify the carrier or your Graham-Field authorized distributor . 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton.
14 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual InstallPushHandle/ Anti-FoldBar M10 wrench, M4 hex key 1. Slide the push handle / anti- fold bar over both back posts as shown at right. 2. Install the nuts and bolts that secure the push handle / anti-fold bar on both sides as shown at right.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 15 Install Anti-TheftPole M10 wrench, M4 hex key 1. Attach upper pole section to lower pole section using the included M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. 2. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten.
16 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual InstallElevatingLegrests(orOptionalFootrests) M13 wrench W ARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches, to permit proper clearance.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 17 6 ADJUSTMENTS The T raveler HTC offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive.
18 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual ARMS M10 wrench, M4 hex key All T raveler HTC arms are fixed. Remove Arm 1. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to remove bolt and nut that secure arm to front arm socket. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 19 FRONTRIGGING ELEV A TINGLEGREST , SWINGAW A Y W ARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 / 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
20 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual ADJUSTLEGRESTELEV A TION CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without moving the legrest release lever . As a safety feature, howe ver , in order to LOWER the ele vating legrest yo u must move the legrest release lever .
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 21 AdjustFootplateExtensionLength(ElevatingLegrestor OptionalFootrest) 1. See picture at right. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside hanger . 2. Press down on the locking button and adjust the footplate to the desired length.
22 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual CROSSBRACES TightenCrossbraces M13 wrench, M5 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily , yet snug enough to take up excess play).
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 23 7 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J T raveler HTC by having it serviced regularly .
24 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week Month 3 Months 6 Months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Check wh.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 25 Check Tire W ear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear . CheckHandrims Check handrims at least once a week.
26 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual CheckRear Wheel Adjustment Inspect the wheels at least once a month. Check alignment by elevating the rear of the wheelch.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 27 Cleaningyour T ravelerHTC Wipe off the frame frequently , at least once a week, using a soft cloth. Dry the wheelchair immediately if exposed to moisture. Clean the frame every three months with a mild soap and water solution.
28 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your T raveler HTC necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common problems that may occur , and offers corrective actions for each.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 29 9 LIMITED W ARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original pur chaser only that it will replace or r epair components, at GF’ s sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and ser vice.
30 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual ENTIRE WARRANTY , EX CLUSIVE REMED Y AND CONSEQUENTIAL D AMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS W ARRANTY IS GF’S ONL Y W ARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13• T ravelerHTCUserManual 31 10 INDEX A Adjustments17 Anti-theftpole, install15 Anti-tippers, check25 Anti-Tippers, install.
Manufactur ed for: GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www .grahamfield.com Made in China.
An important point after buying a device E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device E&J 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
