Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2012 GF Health Products, Inc. Read this manual before operating your wheelchair. Save this manual for future use. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www.grahamfield.com.
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................3 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................5 3 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................8 4 HANDLING TIPS ........................................................................9 5 ASSEMBLY..............................................................................13 6 ADJUSTMENTS.................................................
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WHEELCHAIR 1 INTRODUCTION Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards. Consult your healthcare professional and GF Health Products, Inc.
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. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times. WARNING: Anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR WHEELCHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities.
WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer. WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair.
WARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators. WARNING: 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. WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc.
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler HTC illustration below.
4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings Traveler 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 Traveler HTC over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily activities basic to your lifestyle.
REACHING / BENDING WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift your weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.
RAMPS AND INCLINES WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed in the downward position. Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent.
CURBS AND STEPS 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. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled designated elevators now required in most locations. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Traveler HTC.
5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING 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. 3. Carefully remove all the components from the carton. Info: Unless the Traveler HTC is to be used immediately, retain boxes, containers and packing material for use in storing until use of Traveler HTC is required. Inspection 1.
Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold Bar M10 wrench, M4 hex key 1. Slide the push handle / antifold bar over both back posts as shown at right. push handle / anti-fold bar back post 2. Install the nuts and bolts that secure the push handle / anti-fold bar on both sides as shown at right. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. install push handle / anti-fold bar push handle / anti-fold bar bolt Install Anti-Tippers M13 wrench, M5 hex key 1.
Install Anti-Theft Pole M10 wrench, M4 hex key upper anti-theft pole 1. Attach upper pole section to lower pole section using the included M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. nut bolt 2. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten. lower anti-theft pole attach upper and lower anti-theft poles wheel lock 3. Attach the pole assembly to the wheel lock bracket using M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. bracket bolt 4. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten.
Install Elevating Legrests (or Optional Footrests) M13 wrench WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. 1. Set legrest on wheelchair frame (so that legrest hinge plates engage hinge pin bolts). swingaway release lever 2. Swing legrest inward. 3. Attach anti-theft nuts. nut hinge plate 4. Use an M13 wrench to tighten. 5.
6 ADJUSTMENTS The Traveler HTC offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.
ARMS M10 wrench, M4 hex key All Traveler 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. right arm nut bolt 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install Arm 1. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lower arm straight down into sockets. front arm socket remove arm 2. Install bolt and nut that secure arm to front arm socket as shown above. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten.
FRONT RIGGING ELEVATING LEGREST, SWINGAWAY WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove Elevating Legrest (or Optional Footrest) swingaway release lever M13 wrench 1. Traveler HTC front rigging (elevating legrests or optional footrests) are equipped with anti-theft nuts, shown at right. Use an M13 wrench to remove them.
ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without moving the legrest release lever. As a safety feature, however, in order to LOWER the elevating legrest you must move the legrest release lever. This is to prevent the legrest from accidentally dropping while the user’s leg is elevated. WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. Raise elevating legrest Slowly rotate the legrest up to the desired position.
Adjust Footplate Extension Length (Elevating Legrest or Optional Footrest) 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. Ensure the locking button is completely extended and securely fastened in the adjustment hole. hanger locking button adjustment holes 3. Fasten latch to secure footplate extension inside hanger. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other footplate extension.
CROSSBRACES Tighten Crossbraces 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). Use an M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten. ATTENDANT WHEEL LOCKS Adjust Wheel Locks M10 wrench 1. Use an M10 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel lock slides on the frame. 2.
7 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Traveler HTC by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance. When you believe that a component or part of your Traveler HTC is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Check tire wear Check handrims Check wheel lock engagement Check anti-tippers Wipe off frame with soft cloth Check upholstery Check rear wheel adjustment Check arms Check backposts / push handle Check elevating legrests / footrests Clean frame Check caster stem rotation GF distributor maintenance check Check rear wheel bearings (distributor) Check caster bearings (distributor) Week ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Perform at least every Month 3 Months 6 Months ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ List of Tools T
Check Tire Wear 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. Check Handrims Check handrims at least once a week. Inspect each handrim for rough or sharp edges and, if any are found, replace handrims immediately. Ensure that all hardware is properly aligned and secure. Check Wheel Lock Engagement Check wheel lock engagement at least once a week.
Check Rear Wheel Adjustment Inspect the wheels at least once a month. Check alignment by elevating the rear of the wheelchair on a stable object until the rear wheels clear the ground, or placing the wheelchair upside down in a stable position such that the wheels can spin freely. Spin the wheels; there should be no wobble or sideplay, and the wheels should spin freely without binding. The bearings should be clean and rotate smoothly. Check rim sideplay to verify that bearings are not too loose.
Cleaning your Traveler HTC 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. The frame does not need to be waxed. Do not use solvents, abrasive waxes, caustic chemicals or spray silicone. Never use abrasive cleansers; they could scratch the finish. Never use steam or high pressure cleaners.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Traveler 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. If you are unsure of the solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field authorized distributor for assistance.
9 LIMITED WARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only that it will replace or repair components, at GF’s sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service. All warranties are conditioned upon the proper use of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and manuals, including proper use and maintenance.
ENTIRE WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS GF’S ONLY WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GF MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
10 INDEX A Adjustments 17 Anti-theft pole, install 15 Anti-tippers, check 25 Anti-Tippers, install 14 Arm, install 18 Arm, remove 18 Arms, check 26 Assembly 13 B Backposts, check 26 Balance 9 C Casters 17 Caster stems, check 27 CAUTION, significance 4 Crossbraces, tighten 22 Curbs and steps 12 E Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 20 Elevating legrest, lower 20 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust 20 Elevating legrest, raise 20 Elevating legrests, install 16 Elevating legrest, swingaway 19 F Footplate e
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