Paramount™ XD Manual Wheelchair User Manual GF0700137RevA07 ©GF Health Products, Inc. September 2007 Read this manual before operating your wheelchair. Save this manual for future reference.
Contents 1 Introduction............................................................................3 2 Important safety precautions...........................................5 3 Getting started.......................................................................8 4 Handling tips............................................................................9 5 Adjustments..........................................................................13 6 Transporting the E&J Paramount XD.......................
1 Introduction Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this user manual. Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, keep it handy for future reference, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Paramount XD is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent users with a maximum weight capacity of 650 lb (295 kg) who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The Paramount XD is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use.
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: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). 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: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair. WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of nonEverest & Jennings replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.
3 Getting started Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Paramount XD illustration below.
4 Handling tips The Everest & Jennings Paramount XD 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 Paramount XD 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.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear wheels will limit how close you can get. 2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward. 3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance.
Ascent Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the incline. If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline, avoid any abrupt or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing, this could cause tipping. Descent Always face forward when going down a ramp, but do not lean forward; this could cause tipping. Lean slightly backward to increase stability. It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times.
5 Adjustments The Paramount XD 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 Health Products dealer for assistance.
Arms All Paramount XD arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress lower arm release until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. arm Attach arm 1. Hold arm by center of armpad. 2. Lower arm straight down into sockets and push to lock. release Remove / attach arm 3. Ensure that release is locked in place. WARNING: Ensure that arms are locked into place before occupying or operating wheelchair.
Front Rigging Footrest—detachable, 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 footrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever forward, toward front of wheelchair. Footrest will swing outward. swingaway release lever lower hinge pin footrest 2. To remove, lift footrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins.
Adjust footplate extension length 1. Remove adjustment knob; this will free footplate extension tube to slide inside footrest hanger tube. 2. Reposition footplate extension in desired position. 3. Reinstall adjustment knob in appropriate adjustment hole for desired footplate extension length. Screw knob in to tighten. footrest hanger adjustment knob footplate extension adjustment holes footplate Adjust footplate extension length 4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust other footplate extension length.
Elevating legrest—detachable, 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 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release lever forward, toward front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing outward. swingaway release lever elevating legrest 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins.
Adjust legrest elevation Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest. 1. To release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever up toward back of wheelchair. legrest release lever elevating legrest 2. Swing legrest up to desired position. 3. Lock legrest elevation level: Pull lever toward front of wheelchair. 4. Ensure that elevating legrest is locked in position.
Adjust elevating legrest panel position The legrest panel has three mounting positions one inch apart on legrest tube. Refer to picture at right. To adjust: elevating legrest 1. Rotate legrest panel / hinge plate assembly on legrest tube so that legrest tube stop is in center of hinge plate slot. 2. Slide legrest panel / hinge plate assembly up or down on legrest tube to desired position. legrest tube stop legrest panel / hinge plate assembly Adjust legrest panel position 3.
Wheel locks Adjust wheel locks One 3/8" wrench 1. Use a 7/16" wrench to loosen the two clamp bolts until the lock slides on the frame. 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire. 3. Place the wheel lock in the unlocked position and slide it 3/8" closer to the tire. clamp clamp bolt wheel lock tire Adjust wheel lock 4. Use a 3/8" wrench to tighten the two clamp bolts and engage the lock to check the fit. The lock should indent the tire at least 3/8".
6 Transporting the E&J Paramount XD 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. The Paramount XD can easily be transported by folding the wheelchair: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped. 3.
7 Maintenance Protect your E&J Paramount XD 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 Paramount XD is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Check tire wear Check handrims Check wheel lock engagement Check anti-tippers (optional) Wipe off frame with soft cloth Check handgrips Check upholstery Check rear wheel adjustment Check arms Check backposts / push handles Check footrests / elevating legrests Clean frame Check caster stem rotation GF dealer maintenance check Check rear wheel bearings (dealer) Check caster bearings (dealer) Perform at least every Week month 3 months 6 months ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Li
dealer with any questions or concerns regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your wheelchair. Regular maintenance is essential for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair. Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace solid rubber tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. Check handrims Check handrims at least once a week.
Check upholstery Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are present, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten upholstery mounting screws. Check attaching screws for sharp edges or stripped screws, and replace if found. WARNING: Worn or torn upholstery, or upholstery with loose hardware, must be replaced immediately. It may not support body weight.
Check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and legrests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found. Ensure that the footrest or legrest will automatically lock securely in place and will not accidentally unlock. Cleaning your Paramount XD Wipe off base and seat frame frequently, at least once a week, using a soft cloth. Dry the wheelchair immediately if exposed to moisture.
8 Troubleshooting Continual use of your Paramount XD 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 Health Products dealer for assistance.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of nonEverest & Jennings replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous condition, which could result in serious personal injury.
9 Limited warranty This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Paramount XD against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: WARRANTY PERIOD Lifetime* of Wheelchair PARAMOUNT XD MANUAL WHEELCHAIR Sideframes, crossbraces .....................
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond GF Health Products, Inc.'s control are not covered by this warranty, and that evaluation shall be solely determined by GF Health Products, Inc.
10 Index A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 24 Arm, attach 14 Arm, remove 14 Arms, check 25 B Backposts, check 25 Balance 9 C Casters 13 Caster stems, check 26 Caution, significance 4 Cleaning your Paramount XD 26 Crossbraces, tighten 19 Curbs and steps 12 E Elevating legrest, attach 17 Elevating legrest, remove 17 Elevating legrest—detachable, swingaway 17 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 18 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust 19 F Footrest, attach 15 Footrest, remove 15 Footre
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