Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3F02-INS-LAB-RevC10 © 2010 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.
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................3 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...........................................5 3 GETTING STARTED.......................................................................8 4 HANDLING TIPS...........................................................................9 5 ADJUSTMENTS..........................................................................13 6 TRANSPORTING OR STORING THE TRAVELER L4.................
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.
bility 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. WARNING: When wheelchair is in use, 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 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. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc.
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler L4 illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
4 HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings® Traveler L4 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 L4 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 L4.
5 ADJUSTMENTS The Traveler L4 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 dealer for assistance.
REAR WHEEL — STANDARD THREADED AXLE We recommend that you do not replace or adjust standard threaded-axle rear wheel components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please contact your Graham-Field dealer when standard rear wheels with standard threaded axles need adjustment.
Install rear wheel — optional quick-release axle Depress the quick-release push button in the rear wheel hub and insert into axle sleeve. WARNING: When reassembling the wheelchair after removing the rear wheels, ensure the rear axles are locked in place (check that locking buttons extend completely, and rear wheels spin freely but can't be pulled off), to prevent wheels from falling off.
CASTERS Adjust caster mounting position Two 5/8" wrenches Using the correct combination of rear axle mounting position and caster mounting position maintains the correct alignment of the wheelchair. As shown at right, the caster axle is mounted in the bottom caster fork hole for 20" seat height, and in the top caster fork hole for 18" seat height. caster axle caster axle mounting position mounting position 20" seat height 18" seat height 1.
ANTI-TIPPERS Adjust anti-tipper roller position Anti-tippers must be mounted locking roller tube button in the appropriate position for anti-tipper tube each seat height. As shown at right, the anti-tipper locking button protrudes from the top roller tube hole for 20" seat height, and from the bottom anti-tipper position anti-tipper position roller tube hole for 18" seat 20" seat height 18" seat height height. 1.
ARMS All Traveler L4 arms feature the flip-back latch (see picture). Flip arm back 1. Press top of latch against arm and lift arm up out of socket. latch arm 2. Swing arm up and back. Lock arm Push front of arm down into socket until it locks into place. socket flip arm back WARNING: Ensure that arm latch is 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. 2. To remove, lift footrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. hinge plate swingaway release lever Attach footrest 1.
Adjust footplate extension length 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 that the locking button is completely extended and securely fastened in the adjustment hole. locking button hanger adjustment holes latch footplate 3. Fasten latch to secure footplate extension inside hanger. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other footplate extension. footplate extension, adjust length 5.
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 hinge swingaway release plate lever forward, toward front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing swingaway outward. release lever 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. Attach elevating legrest 1.
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. 2. Swing legrest up to desired position. legrest release lever 3. Lock legrest elevation level: Pull lever toward front of wheelchair. 4. Ensure that elevating legrest is locked in position.
CROSSBRACES Tighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M6 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 a M13 wrench and M6 hex key to tighten.
WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One M11 wrench 1. Use an M11 wrench to loosen the adjustment bolt until the wheel 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. right rear wheel wheel lock adjustment bolt right front frame wheel lock shown unlocked 4. Use an M11 wrench to tighten the adjustment bolt and engage the wheel lock to check the fit.
6 TRANSPORTING OR STORING THE TRAVELER L4 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 Traveler L4 can easily be folding for transport or storage: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped. 3.
REASSEMBLY 1. Push down with even pressure on seat rails on both sides. WARNING: Do not place your hand between seat rail and side panel. 2. Push again if seat tubes are not positioned directly upon front seat rail / arm cradles as shown below (arm not shown). right front seat rail right front seat rail seat rail & arm cradle seat rail & arm cradle not locked locked correct position 3. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair. 4. Reinstall the seat cushion, if so equipped.
7 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Traveler L4 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 L4 is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field 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) Week ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Perform at least every month 3 months 6 months ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace polyurethane 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. If equipped with heel loops, ensure the anchor bolts are tight and secure. Cleaning your Traveler L4 Wipe off the frame frequently, at least once a week, using a soft cloth.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Traveler L4 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 dealer for assistance.
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 Traveler L4 against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: WARRANTY PERIOD Lifetime* of Wheelchair TRAVELER® L4 MANUAL WHEELCHAIR Sideframes, crossbraces ......................
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. This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to follow instructions. The warranty shall also not apply to products modified without GF Health Products, Inc.
10 INDEX A Adjustments 13 Anti-tippers, check 29 Arm, flip back 18 Arm height, adjust 18 Arm, lock 18 Arms, check 30 B Backposts, check 30 Balance 9 C Caster stems, check 31 Caution, significance 4 Cleaning your Traveler L4 31 Crossbraces, tighten 23 Curbs and steps 12 E Elevating legrest, attach 21 Elevating legrest, remove 21 Elevating legrest—detachable, swingaway 21 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 22 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust 22 F Footrest, attach 19 Footrest, remo
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