ENGLISH User’s Guide EZ Rider Upright Chair READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Table of Contents Setting Up Unpacki ng the chai r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Warni ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unfoldi ng EZ Ri der . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installi ng converti ble wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Foldi ng EZ Ri der models . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE EZ Rider EZ Rider Planar Convertible Convertible Planar iii
SETTI NG UP Unpacking Unpacking the Chair Check to see that the followi ng i tems are i ncluded wi th the chai r: • Left and ri ght footplates • Accessori es as ordered • Hex wrench (5/32) 1
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Warnings Read Before Use ! CAUTION: Keep fingers free of folding mechanism when folding the chair. ! CAUTION: Pull wheel in opposite direction of attachment to ensure axle is properly attached to frame when mounting convertible wheels. ! CAUTION: To prevent injury, keep hands clear of moving structure during folding. ! CAUTION: Always secure user with belt first, before making any other adjustments.
SETTI NG UP Set-up and Adjustments Unfolding EZ Rider Models 1. Undo locki ng bar. 2. Stand chai r on front casters. Fig. 1 3. Grasp one handle and push down on the opposi te seat tube. Fig. 2 4. Press down fi rmly on seat tubes to ensure the chai r i s completely unfolded. Fig. 3 5. Lock rear lock brace. Push brace downward unti l i t locks i nto place. Fig. 4A & 4B 6. Engage wheel locks. For Converti bles, i nstall large rear wheels. • For Convertible Large Wheel i nstallati on, see page 4.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Installing Convertible Large Wheels 1. To i nstall wheels, li ft frame at rear legs. 2. Depress button on qui ck release axle. 3. Push wheel axle i nto the axle housi ng on frame unti l a cli ck i s heard. Fig. 5 ! Caution: Pull wheel in opposite direction of attachment to ensure axle is properly attached to frame. Fig.5 Folding 1. Fli p footplates to si de. 2. Fli p back armrests. (When on chai r) 3. Unlock brace by pulli ng upward on brace. Fig. 6 4.
FI TTI NG GUI DE Fitting Guide Convai d’s li ghtwei ght, foldi ng chai rs are desi gned to be more than just a conveni ent chai r. Order the correct si ze chai r by fi rst determi ni ng the user’s hei ght, wei ght and seati ng measurements. Properly-fi tted, Convai d chai rs wi ll provi de years of comfortable use. As your chi ld grows, refer back to thi s Fi tti ng Gui de to adjust the di mensi ons of the chai r.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Seat Depth Measure from the most posteri or porti on of the buttocks to the back of the knee. Subtract from that measurement 1-2” to allow adequate clearance between the seat and the back of the knee. Fig. 11 at Se To change seat depth, parti ally fold the chai r to reli eve fabri c tensi on. Undo the Velcro® back panel of the two pi ece seat. Grasp end of seat tube, depress spri ng button and move seat tube unti l spri ng button relocates i nto the desi red hole.
FI TTI NG GUI DE Attaching Support Strap for Seat Extension Tubes 1. Remove Seat Upholstery. Fig. A & B 2. Change and Install Seat Depth Tubes. Press grey detent pi n and move Seat Depth Tube to desi re setti ng. Fig. C 3. Install Support Strap. Note: Make sure rough, shi ny si de of strap i s faci ng out. Fig. D-G 4. Install Seat Upholstery. Fig. H E F FOR TEXTILENE UPHOLSTERY: Make sure the seat depth tube i nserts i nto the black web loop located on the i nsi de corner of the texti lene upholstery.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Wheel Locks Quick Release Wheels TIRE REMOVAL 1.To remove, press down and hold the Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n. Grasp wheel and pull. 2. No tools are requi red to remove ti re. B A Rear Wheel Locki ng Pi n C TIRE INSTALLATION ! Caution: Ensure the wheels are installed properly. You will hear a “click” when wheel locks into place. 1. To i nstall, sli de wheel onto rear axle and push wi th ball of hand unti l i t cli cks i nto place.
WH EELS Locking and Unlocking Convai d manufactures two types of wheel locks: hand operated and foot operated. Check to see whi ch type of wheel locks are on your chai r. Foot Operated Wheel Locks To lock: Li ft upward on wheel lock To release lock: Press downward on wheel lock To lock: Pull down on handle. To release lock: Pull up on handle. Convertible Model Only Hand Wheel Locks Convertible Brake To i ni ti ate the break, push the lever towards the converti ble wheels and press down. Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Operating Instructions Three-Point Positioning Belt The three-poi nt posi ti oni ng belt i s opti onal wi th every Convai d chai r (except the Converti ble, whi ch has a 2-poi nt belt). Adjust the belt so the user stays securely i n posi ti on. The qui ck-release buckle i s attached to the crotch strap, and joi ns the crotch strap to both belts. To Buckle: Sli p the metal clasps on the belt strap i nto the si des of the buckle. Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS H-Harness with Padded Covers H-harness shoulder straps help the user retai n upri ght trunk posi ti on. To adjust, i nsert the bolt at the end of the strap through the grommet hole i n the seat back. Grommet choi ce should be level wi th or hi gher than the top of the shoulders. Choose a hole that wi ll keep the user secure wi thout the strap rubbi ng agai nst the face or neck. Secure the strap wi th the threaded knob. Fig. 19 & 20 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Footplate Height Adjustment Seat-to-footplate hei ght i s measured from the back of the knee to the bottom of the heel. Feet or heels should rest comfortably on top of footplate. Fig. 23 All Convai d footplates are hei ght adjustable. Footplates swi ng away for access or foldi ng. Fo o hei tpla t gh e t Fig.23 Pull on ri ng to remove metal pi n holdi ng footplate i n place. Move footplate up or down, reali gn holes and replace pi n through holes i n tube. Fig.24 Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS For addi ti onal range: 4. Usi ng a hex wrench (i ncluded), remove both bolts from the housi ng bracket on the frame. Fli p the bracket upsi de down and replace bolts. Fig. 28 & 29 5. Return the footplate extensi on tube to the housi ng bracket and secure wi th metal pi n. Fig. 30 Fig.28 Fig.29 Fig.30 Angle Adjustable Footplates Angle adjustable footplates can be moved fore and aft, si deways, and rotated verti cally and hori zontally.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Foot Positioners Foot Posi ti oners may be cri ss-crossed over the foot to secure the whole foot Fig. 36 or can be converted i nto si mple ankle straps. To attach foot posi ti oner, thread strap through footplate as shown i n Fig. 37 & 38, then bolt strap to undersi de of footplate. Foot Positioner Fig.36 Fig.37 Fig.38 Footplate Securement Strap The securement strap holds i ndi vi dual footplates together to prevent them from fli ppi ng up and down.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Caster Locks Caster locks hold the swi vel wheels i n a forward faci ng posi ti on to prevent the wheels from turni ng si de to si de. (For 2’’ wi de ti res only) Fig. 41 Fig.41 Calf Panel Calf Panel provi des support to the lower legs to gi ve addi ti onal comfort, support and pressure reli ef. Fig. 42 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Additional Accessories Convai d offers a wi de vari ety of accessori es to help properly posi ti on the user. Note: Convaid’s chairs provide a semi-contour fit around the body. The user must be fitted correctly into the chair to achieve optimal posture and comfort. Swing-Away Lateral Support with Scoliosis Strap Single Flap Adjustable trunk support stabi li zes the trunk and mai ntai ns mi dli ne posi ti oni ng.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Single Flap 1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Support to the chai r by wrappi ng the two rear straps around the back of the chai r and securi ng wi th Velcro®. 2. Attach the si ngle flap, by wrappi ng the strap on the left flap around the si de tubi ng of the frame, and securi ng wi th Velcro® (repeat steps on opposi te si de) 3.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE G F H I J Attaching Lateral Trunk Support Double Flap The Double Flap Lateral Trunk Support bri ngs the trunk to mi dli ne posi ti on. • The Inner flaps mobi li ze the trunk. • The Outer flaps centrali ze the trunk and keep the arms i n the front of the chai r. • The Scoli strap ali gns the spi ne. 1. Attach the Lateral Trunk Support to the chai r by wrappi ng the two rear straps around the back of the chai r and securi ng wi th Velcro®. 2 .
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS • To support the ri ght si de of the trunk, attach the Support to the chai r wi th the double-si ded Velcro® strap on the ri ght. • To support the left si de of the trunk, attach the Support to the chai r wi th the double-si ded Velcro® strap on the left.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Full Torso Swing-Away Support Vest An adjustable support vest keeps the user i n place comfortably and securely. It helps to mai ntai n mi dli ne seati ng posi ti on and prevents forward slumpi ng. The vest i s attached to the chai r wi th straps that wrap around the seat back and connect wi th Velcro®, and shoulder straps that screw i nto the seat back. Adjust the si de straps for proper fi t. Fig. 46 Lateral Thigh Support (Adductor) Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Padded Headwings Adjustable padded headwi ngs provi de soft foam support for mi dli ne posi ti oni ng. Fig. 49 The padded headwi ngs can be attached at any hei ght by wrappi ng the Velcro® straps around the frame and attachi ng at the back of the chai r. Secure headwi ngs by tyi ng laces through the grommet holes i n the back of the seat fabri c or headrest extensi on. Fig. 50 Fig.49 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Height Adjustable Flip-Up Armrests The hei ght adjustable fli p-up armrests provi de added support and posi ti oni ng. The armrests “fli p-up” out of the way for easy access i nto the chai r, and adjust i n hei ght for added comfort. Fig. 53 To attach or adjust the hei ght of the armrests, remove the two screws from each bracket, adjust the bracket to the desi red hei ght, and rei nsert the screws. Fig. 54 Fig. 53 Fig.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS 5-Point Harness ADJUSTING THE STRAPS 1. Release the Rear Lock Brace by li fti ng up on the center of brace A. 2. Press i n the si lver snap button on the Rear Lock Brace B and C then pull the lock brace off of the housi ng D. 3. Pull shoulder strap through the upholstery, reposi ti on to the desi red hei ght, and rei nsert i t back through the seat upholstery E. Sli de the shoulder harness loop on to the Rear Lock Brace F.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE 4.Rei nsert the Lock Brace onto the housi ng G by pushi ng i t wi th the palm of your hand H. Lock the Rear Lock Brace by pressi ng down on the Rear Lock Brace I. G H I ADJUSTING THE PELVIC BELT STRAP To Tighten: Ti ghten the pelvi c belt straps by pulli ng on the loop located at the end of the strap A. To Loosen: Loosen the pelvi c belt strap by pushi ng the gray button on the Strap Adjustment Lock and pulli ng on the end of the strap closest to the buckle B.
OPERATI NG I NSTRUCTI ONS Seat Cushions Support: General Use Cushion Flat foam wi th wooden i nsert Fig. 55 • Promotes stabi li ty and posture control and provi des comfort for the user. • Waterfall front eli mi nates pressure poi nts at the back of the knees. Fig. 55 Position: Medial Thigh Support and Anti-Thrust Cushion Contoured foam wi th wooden i nsert Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Fitting The fi tti ng of the cushi on should be done by a cli ni ci an. When fi tted correctly, the cushi on wi ll help provi de stable support and promote good posture. Consult your cli ni ci an for questi ons regardi ng i ndi vi dual needs. Select the cushi on si ze to match the seat wi dth and depth of the chai r. Measure the di stance between the back of the buttocks and the back of the knees.
ACCESSORI ES Accessories Upper Extremity Support Surface (Tray) The trays are great for feedi ng and for trunk stabi li zati on. They feature a safety li p and are easy to clean. 1. Depress spri ng button on undersi de of armrest unti l tray mount tube pops out. Fig. 58 Fig. 59A Fig. 59B Fig. 60A 2. Grasp tray mount and extend unti l locked i nto posi ti on. Fig. 58 3. Whi le holdi ng the tray wi th both hands, squeeze black handles and sli de onto ends of tray mount. Fig. 59 & 60 4.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Headrest Cover (Canopy) ATTACHING CANOPY 1. Remove Canopy from box. (A) 2. Ali gn plasti c Canopy Retai ni ng Cli ps wi th upper tubi ng on back of the chai r. (B) Push on cli ps wi th the ball of your hand unti l they snap i nto place. (C) ! Caution: Keep fingers away from moving parts. A 3. To open, grasp top of Canopy and push forward and rotate downward. (D-F) 4.
ACCESSORI ES Heavy-Duty Reinforced Upholstery Heavy-duty, rei nforced, padded seat and seat back come wi th pockets whi ch have removable plasti c sti ffeners. Use when extra fi rmness i s requi red. Sti ffeners easi ly li ft out of pockets for custom-formi ng wi th a heat gun. Fig. 61 Fig.61 Reducer Seat Insert The Reducer Seat Insert provi des proper posi ti oni ng i n an oversi zed wheelchai r.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Utility Bag The Uti li ty Bag attaches to the back of the chai r, but can be removed and converted to a tote bag. Fig. 63 & 64 Caution: Do not overload bag. To attach: 1. Hook clasps onto straps. Fig.63 Fig.64 Foam Tray 1. The Tray Armrest Securement Straps are located at the bottomof the tray. Fig. 65 2. Wrap the Armrest Securement Straps around the armrest and buckle. Fig. 66 Note: you may have to wrap the strap around the armrest several ti mes. 3.
TRANSI T MODELS Transit Models The wheelchai r transport model has been crash tested and performed sati sfactori ly at 30 mph/20 g decelerati on. Convai d conforms to RESNA WC19 standards. Dummy wei ghts are: All EZ Riders Model EZ12T........66lbs Model EZ14T........100lbs Model EZ16T........170lbs Model EZ18T........170lbs ! Caution: Convaid belts and shoulder straps are for positioning only and are not to be used as a vehicle restraint. / / / / 30kg 45.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Miscellaneous Fabric Removal Parti ally fold the chai r to reli eve fabri c tensi on (see fold i nstructi ons on page 4). The lower seat panel i s attached to the back panel wi th Velcro®. Remove the seat bottom. Press grey detent pi n at the end of the seat extensi on, and take off upholstery. Fig. 68 & 69 To remove the top porti on of the seat, remove the Velcro® straps that attach the seat upholstery to the frame, and take off upholstery.
PLANAR OPTI ON Planar Options Attaching Planar Seat To attach the soli d planar seat: 1. Velcro® the soli d seat onto the fabri c seat. Fig. 71 2. On each si de, wrap the straps attached to the seat around the chai r frame and buckle. Fig. 72 Fig.72 EZ Rider Planar Fig.71 Attaching Planar Back Attach the planar back by wrappi ng the straps around chai r frame and attachi ng wi th the Velcro®. Fig. 73 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Planar Back Adjustments Adjust seat back hei ght by removi ng/addi ng secti ons. To remove a secti on: 1. Usi ng an Allen wrench, remove the bottom set of screws on the lower mounti ng plate on the back of the uni t. Fig. A 2. Separate the upper secti on from the base. Fig. B 3. Remove bottom set of screws from upper mounti ng plate. Fig. C 4. Remove mi ddle secti on. Fig. D 5. Attach upper secti on to base secti on by re-i nserti ng the screws as shown. Fig.
PLANAR OPTI ON Planar Positioning Options H-Harness with Padded Covers H-harness shoulder straps help the user retai n upri ght trunk posi ti on. To reposi ti on the H-harness: Remove the Planar Back from chai r. Remove the H-harness by unscrewi ng i t from the back. Fig. 74 Reposi ti on the H-harness straps by placi ng the screw through the grommet hole on each strap and screwi ng i t i nto the appropri ate hole on the planar back.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Adjustable Firm Lateral Thoracic Supports Fi rm laterals provi de soli d support for posi ti oni ng the trunk. The lateral supports can be set i n 3 posi ti ons: 1. Outermost Position: Laterals are i nstalled at the furthest poi nt outwards – as shi pped. Fig. A 2. Midline Position: Use Allen wrench to unscrew the foam pad. Fig.
PLANAR OPTI ON Full Torso Swing-Away Support Vest An adjustable support vest keeps the user i n place comfortable and securely. It helps mai ntai n mi dli ne-seati ng posi ti on and prevents forward slumpi ng. The vest i s attached to the chai r wi th straps that wrap around the seat back and connect wi th Velcro®, and shoulder straps that screw i nto the soli d seat back. Adjust si de straps for proper fi t. Fig. 76, 77 & 78 Fig.76 Fig.78 Fig.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Important Information Maintenance, Operating & Safety Instructions • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CAUTION: • For increased safety, the seat belt should be used at all times. • Do not leave user unattended. • Do not strap user too tight. ! • Straps should not interfere with breathing or circulation • Always apply wheel locks before letting go of the chair.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 4. Safety Instructions • Follow foldi ng/unfoldi ng i nstructi ons. • Never leave occupi ed chai r unattended. • Do not attempt to take occupi ed chai r up or down stai rs, escalators, steep i ncli nes, or i cy or sli ppery surfaces. • To avoi d ti ppi ng, do not overload the chai r, or hang heavy i tems on the handles that mi ght cause ti ppi ng. • Be aware of newly created sharp edges. • Frequently i nspect the adjustments on the frame and the posi ti oni ng accessori es.
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE • When goi ng down a curb, approach the curb backwards. Lower the rear wheels down the curb and conti nue backwards, taki ng the wei ght off the front wheels so they can be gently lowered. • When transferri ng user to or from chai r, apply foot wheel locks. • Mai ntai n control of the chai r at all ti mes whi le goi ng up/down ramp. Avoi d steep slopes, parti cularly wi th a heavy occupant.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON MAINTENANCE CHART Ri ms, ti res and ti re pressure Wheel locks and hand brakes Accessori es Front and rear wheel axles Cleani ng & lubri cati ng all movi ng parts Belts, zi ppers and Velcro closures Seat-/ back upholstery**/tautness Armrests & foam Frame Contacti ng a Convai d representati ve for servi ce or repai r*** Weekly Every 3 months Every 6 months As necessary • • • • • • • • • • * Use a non-toxi c, hypoallergeni c lubri cant for all movi ng parts of the frame ** Fol
CONVAI D USER’S GUI DE Cleaning of wheels and brakes: Wheels should be cleaned of di rt or mud after each use so as to not i nterfere wi th pushi ng the chai r. The brakes are to be kept free of di rt or mud, so as not to i nterfere wi th locki ng. Wi pe wheels and brakes wi th a moi st cloth as needed and readjust brakes i f i ndi cated. Cleaning of fabric cover: Seat and back upholstery can be easi ly removed and re-attached to the chai r for washi ng. Use standard detergent to wash fabri c.
I MPORTANT I NFORMATI ON 10. Tools Required User: • 3⁄8”, 7⁄16”, 3⁄4” or 2 adjustable wrenches wi th 3⁄4” capaci ty Phi lli ps head screwdri ver • Hex key 5⁄32” (i ncluded) 11. Spare Parts If you need any spare parts for your chai r, please vi si t or call a Servi ce Faci li ty. If the part i s not under warranty, you wi ll recei ve an esti mate of the cost and, i f necessary, shi ppi ng i nstructi ons for the return of the chai r for repai rs. 12.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Convai d warrants to the ori gi nal retai l purchaser of the Convai d product, that i f any part thereof proves functi onally defecti ve i n materi al or workmanshi p wi thi n the speci fi ed warranty peri od, such defecti ve part wi ll be repai red or replaced (at Convai d’s di screti on) free of charge. Warranty servi ce may be performed by an authori zed servi ce center or (at Convai d’s di screti on) the factory. Warranty Period Frame & X-Braces ................................
