Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13 E&J
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3K01-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 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................... 3 2 IMPORT ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS .................................
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 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 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual The person performing adjustments on the Advantage Recliner has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 5 2 IMPOR T ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS: AL WA YSFOLLOW THESESAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHENUSING YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
6 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual W ARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To .
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 7 W ARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injur y . W ARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators.
8 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 3 GETTINGST ARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Advantage Recliner illustration below .
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 9 OPERA TIONOFRECLINER LOWERING ANDRAISINGRECLININGBACK W ARNING: If yo u are lowering or raising the reclining back while the user is seated in the Advantage Recliner , take care not to let the back drop.
10 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings Advantage Recliner has been designed and engineered to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 11 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.
12 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 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.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 13 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.
14 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 5 ADJUSTMENTS The Advantage Recliner offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 15 REAR WHEELS&CASTERS We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster components yourself, since special tools and training are required.
16 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual ARMS Info: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable Advantage Recliner arms, as shown below, are removable. Removearm 1. Depress arm release pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 17 FRONTRIGGING ELEV A TINGLEGREST—DET ACHABLE, 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.
18 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 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 .
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 19 Adjustlegrestfootplateextensionlength 1. See picture at right. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside legrest hanger . 2. Press down on the locking button and adjust the footplate to the desired length.
20 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 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).
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 21 WHEELLOCKS Adjustwheellocks M10 wrench 1. Use an M10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel lock slides on the frame. 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.
22 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 6 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Advantage Recliner by having it serviced regularly . Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 23 Do-it-yourselfmaintenance You can do many of the scheduled maintenance tasks yourself, if you have mechanical ability and a few basic tools. Refer to the maintenance schedule below for the recommended regularity of each procedure.
24 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual Listoftools The tools and cleaning supplies listed will assist in the procedures outlined in Section 6.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 25 Checkwheellockengagement Check wheel lock engagement at least once a week. See Adjust wheel locks in Section 5 to adjust wheel lock engagement. If a wheel lock is worn or damaged, replace it immediately .
26 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual Checkrearwheeladjustment Inspect the wheels at least once a month. Check alignment by elevating the rear of the whee.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 27 Cleaningyour AdvantageRecliner 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 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Advantage Recliner 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.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 29 8 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 3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 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.
3K01-INS-LAB-RevB13• AdvantageReclinerUserManual 31 9 INDEX A Adjustments14 AdvantageRecliner , illustration8 Anti-tippers, check25 Arm, install.
GF Health Pr oducts, Inc. ("Graham-Field") 2935 Nor theast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www .grahamfield.
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