Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EJ777-2 E&J
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EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10 © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc. EJ777-2 Bariatric T ranspor t Chair Operation Manual EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the T ranspor t Chair . Sa ve this manual for future reference.
2 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair W ARNING: EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the transpor t chair without first reading and under standing this manual.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 3 1 INTR ODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings ® product. W e at Graham-Field wish to assur e you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our pr oducts.
4 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair ST A TEMENTS OF SIGNIFICANCE Please note the following special statements, used thr oughout this manual, and their signicance: Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 5 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL W A YS FOLLO W THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING Y OUR EJ777-2 TRANSPORT CHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJURY TO Y OU OR OTHERS OR DAMA GE TO Y OUR TRANSPORT CHAIR.
6 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair W ARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the T ranspor t Chair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injur y to the user .
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 7 3 OPERA TION COMPONENT IDENTIFICA TION Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair illustration below .
8 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-2 Transport Chair 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 Transport Chair over if it is used impr operly .
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 9 T ransfer Activities W ARNING: Alwa ys ensure that the T ranspor t Chair is on a stable, level surface and engage the wheel locks before transfer . W ARNING: Do not step on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip.
10 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair RAMPS AND INCLINES W ARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1 /2 inches to permit proper clearance.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 11 F or attendant: curb ascent facing f orward 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily . 2. Ensure that the hand grips ar e securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3.
12 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair F or attendant: curb descent 1. If equipped with anti-tippers, remove them temporarily . 2. Ensure that the hand grips ar e securely fas- tened and do not turn or slip. 3. Stand behind the Transport Chair , holding the hand grips, with your back to the curb.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 13 4 ADJUSTMENTS The EJ777-2 T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and mor e comfortable to operate.
14 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair ARM R otate ar m up for transfer (see pictures below) T o r otate the arm backward for transfer: 1. Rotate the release lever down. 2. Hold arm by the front post and r otate it up and back.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 15 FOO TREST—DET A CHABLE, SWINGA WA Y W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip. R emov e footrest for transfer (see picture at right) 1. Pull swingaway r elease lever toward fr ont of T ranspor t Chair and swing footr est outward.
16 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair attendantwheellock, unlocked attendantwheellock, temporarilylocked lowergrip pushhandle attendantwheell.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 17 5 TRANSPORTING THE EJ777-2 TRANSPOR T CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ777-2 FOR TRANSPORT W ARNING: This T ranspor t Chair does not offer seati.
18 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair Store T r anspor t Chair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's front seat as far for war d as possible. 2. Holding the folded Transport Chair by the carr ying straps, lift it into the car and place it on the back seat oorboar d.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 19 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J EJ777-2 Transport Chair by having it ser viced regularly . Proper car e and maintenance ar e essential to keep your Transport Chair in safe working condi- tion.
20 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair MAINTENANCESCHEDULE Procedur e Performatleastevery W eek month 3months 6months Checktirewe.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 21 Check wheel lock engagement Check wheel lock engagement at least once a week. If a wheel lock is worn or dam- aged, have your Graham-Field dealer r eplace it immediately . Inspect the har dware for looseness or signs of wear .
22 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair Check ar ms Check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and r eplace if found. Ensure that all attaching scr ews are pr esent and tight.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 23 7 TR OUBLESHOO TING Continual use of your T ranspor t Chair necessitates maintenance, especially if the factor y-set adjustments have been alter ed. The following troubleshooting guide lists several common pr oblems that may occur , and offers corr ective actions for each.
24 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 8 SPECIFICA TIONS The Ever est & Jennings EJ777-2 Transport Chair has the following parameters: Seat width 24 inches (61 cm) Seat depth 18 inches (45.7 cm) Seat to oor height 20 1 / 2 inches (52.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 25 9 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to pr od- ucts manufactur ed after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or trans- fer ee.
26 EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair war ranty shall also not apply to pr oducts modified without GF Health Pr oducts, Inc.’s express written consent; nor shall it apply if par ts not manufactur ed by GF Health Pr oducts, Inc.
EJ777-2-INS-LAB-RevA10•EJ777-2T ransportChair 27 10 INDEX A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 21 Arm, adjustment 14 Arm, rotate backwar d 14 Arm, rotate forwar d 14 Arms, check 22 At.
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