Paramount XD Manual Wheelchair ™ User Manual 5PX1-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2007 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 ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................14 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. Consult your healthcare professional and GF Health Products, Inc.
The person performing adjustments on the Paramount XD has the responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the 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.
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 lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury. 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.
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.
Backward WARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching or bending backward. Should your weight suddenly shift accidentally, it is better to roll in that direction than to tip over. WARNING: Do not lean over the back upholstery; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. 1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear wheels will limit how close you can get. 2.
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. 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.
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. Descent should be made slowly and safely by grasping the handrims; however, use care, as friction heat will be generated. We recommend the use of gloves to reduce the effects of friction heat, but going slower is a better alternative.
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 authorized distributor 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 Install 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 release is locked in place. WARNING: Ensure arms are locked in 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. footrest hanger adjustment knob footplate extension adjustment 3. Reinstall adjustment footplate holes knob in appropriate Adjust footplate extension length adjustment hole for desired footplate extension length. Screw knob in to tighten. 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 Info: 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 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: 1. Rotate legrest panel / hinge plate assembly on legrest tube so that legrest tube stop is in center of hinge plate slot. legrest tube stop elevating legrest legrest panel / hinge plate assembly Adjust legrest panel position 2. Slide legrest panel / hinge plate assembly up or down on legrest tube to desired position. 3.
WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One 3/8" wrench 1. Use a 3/8" wrench to loosen the two clamp bolts until the lock slides on the frame. clamp clamp bolt 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. 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 authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week Month 3 Months 6 Months ✔ 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 distributor maintenance check ✔ ✔ Check rear wheel bearings (distributor) Check caster bearings
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. 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 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 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.
6) Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair; 7) Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning; and 8) Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than GF. 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.
10 INDEX A Adjustments 14 Anti-tippers, check 25 Arm, remove 15 Arms, check 26 B Backposts, check 26 Balance 9 C Casters 14 Caster stems, check 27 CAUTION statement, significance 4 Cleaning your Paramount XD 27 Crossbraces, tighten 20 Curbs and steps 13 E Elevating legrest, attach 18 Elevating legrest, remove 18 Elevating legrest—detachable, swingaway 18 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 19 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust 20 F Footrest, attach 16 Footrest, remove 16 Footrest—de
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