Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EJ78X-1 E&J
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EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 © 2010 GF Health Products, Inc. EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the T ranspor t Chair . Sa ve this manual for future reference. T he m o st c u rre n t ve rs io n o f th i s ma n ua l c an b e f ou n d on l in e a t w ww .
2 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 W ARNING: EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the T ranspor t Chair without first reading and under standing this manual.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 3 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing an Ever est & Jennings ® product. W e at Graham-Field wish to assur e you of our continuing commitment to pr ovide innovation and quality in our products.
4 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: AL WA YS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESUL T IN PER- SONAL INJUR Y TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR TRANSPORT CHAIR.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 5 W ARNING: Do not lean over the top of the T ranspor t Chair back. This could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip over . W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate front casters fully toward front of T ranspor t Chair .
6 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 3 OPERA TION GETTING ST AR TED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identied in EJ78X-1 T ranspor t Chair illustra- tion below .
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 7 HANDLING TIPS The Ever est & Jennings EJ78X-1 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 T ranspor t Chair over if it is used impr operly .
8 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 FOR A TTENDANT : TIL TING Tilting the T ransport Chair backward is generally r e- quir ed to negotiate such obstacles as ramps, inclines, curbs, stairs and door sills. Tilting should only be performed by an attendant. T o tilt the T ranspor t Chair backwar d: 1.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 9 For attendant: curb ascent facing forwar d 1. Ensur e that the hand grips are secur ely fastened and do not turn or slip. 2. Stand behind the T ranspor t Chair , holding the hand grips, facing the curb. 3. Advise the user that you will be tilting backwar d and r emind the user to lean back.
10 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 4 ADJUSTMENTS The T ranspor t Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 6, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your T ranspor t Chair in excellent condition; ensur e that all components are in excellent condition befor e adjusting.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 11 FOOTREST—DET ACHABLE, SWINGA W A Y W ARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the T ranspor t Chair to tip. Remove footr est for transfer (see pictur e at right) 1. Pull swingaway r elease lever toward fr ont of T ranspor t Chair and swing footr est outward.
12 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 5 TRANSPOR TING THE EJ78X-1 TRANSPORT CHAIR PREP ARING THE EJ78X-1 FOR TRANSPORT W ARNING: This T ranspor t Chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to t.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 13 Stor e T ransport Chair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's fr ont seat as far for ward as possible. 2. Holding the folded T ranspor t Chair by the carr ying straps, lift it into the car and place it on the back seat oorboar d.
14 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 6 MAINTENANCE Pr otect your E&J Transport Chair by having it ser viced regularly . Proper car e and maintenance ar e essential to keep your Transport Chair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and r eplacement of worn par ts will provide many years of superb performance.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 15 General car e Always evaluate the overall operation of your T ranspor t Chair . It should function with ease and should travel straight without excessive drag or pull to one side. Remember , your Graham-Field dealer knows your Transport Chair best when it comes to ser- vice and r epairs.
16 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 Check footr ests Check footr ests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to conrm sure t. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and r eplace if found. Ensure that the footr est will auto- matically lock secur ely in place and will not accidentally unlock.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 17 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
18 EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 8 LIMITED W ARRANTY This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to pr oducts manufac- tur ed after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other pur chaser or transferee.
EJ78X-1-INS-LAB-RevA10 19 9 INDEX A Adjustments 10 B Backposts, check 15 Balance 7 C Caster stems, front, check 16 Caution statement, signicance 3 Cleaning your T ransport Chair 16 Crossbraces, adj.
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