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Everest & Jennings Navigator Operation Manual

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Navigator
Transport Wheelchair
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Operation Manual
EJNAV-18-INS-LAB-RevB14
© 2013 GF Health Products, Inc.
Navigator Transport Wheelchair user and attendant:
Read this manual before operating the Transport Wheel-
chair.
Save this manual for future reference.
The most current version of this manual can be found online
at www.grahamfield.com.

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  • Page 1 ™ Operation Manual EJNAV-18-INS-LAB-RevB14 © 2013 GF Health Products, Inc. Navigator Transport Wheelchair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the Transport Wheel- chair. Save this manual for future reference. The most current version of this manual can be found online...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Navigator Transport Wheelchair user and attendant: Do not operate the Transport Wheelchair without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, contact your healthcare professional, Graham-Field authorized distributor, or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product;...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    250 lb (113 kg) who require a lightweight, portable Transport Wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. The Navigator Transport Wheelchair is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use. The Navigator Transport Wheelchair is intended to be propelled by an attendant at all times, who should remain behind the Transport Wheelchair when the user is being positioned or the Transport Wheelchair is in use.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    WARNINGS WARNING: The Navigator Transport Wheelchair maximum weight capacity is 250 lb (113 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, DO NOT leave user unattended. Attendant must always be behind and in control of Transport Wheelchair when user is being positioned or Transport Wheelchair is in use.
  • Page 5 WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while transferring to or from your Transport Wheelchair. This could cause the Transport Wheelchair to tip, or could cause personal injury or damage to your Transport Wheelchair. WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning or tipping. WARNING: Ensure that Transport Wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer.

  • Page 6: Operation

    3 OPERATION GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Navigator Transport Wheelchair illustration below. handgrip push handle back upholstery upper backpost upper back release armpad paddle / handle lower backpost flip-back arm flip-back arm seat upholstery 24" rear wheel...

  • Page 7: 24" Rear Wheels With Quick-Release Axles

    24" REAR WHEELS WITH QUICK-RELEASE AXLES The Navigator Transport Wheelchair can be used with both sets of rear wheels installed (8" rear casters and 24" rear wheels) or with the 24" wheels removed for movement in restricted areas. Both sets of wheel locks (rear and front) remain in place regardless of how many wheels are present.

  • Page 8: Operate Wheel Locks

    Transport Wheelchair. If your wheel locks are not operating correctly, please see your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately for repair. rear wheel lock front wheel lock shown locked shown locked Navigator shown with Navigator shown with 8" rear casters only 8" rear casters 24"...

  • Page 9: Handling Tips

    HANDLING TIPS The Everest & Jennings Navigator Transport Wheelchair 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 Transport Wheelchair over if it is used improperly. We urge both user and attendant to learn the characteristics of your Transport Wheelchair.

  • Page 10: For Attendant: Tilting

    FOR ATTENDANT: TILTING Tilting the Transport Wheelchair backward is generally required to negotiate such obstacles as ramps, inclines, curbs, stairs and door sills. Tilting should only be performed by an attendant. To tilt the Transport Wheelchair backward: 1. Grasp the push handles securely and ensure that the handgrips are firmly attached.
  • Page 11 For attendant: curb ascent facing forward 1. Ensure that the handgrips are securely fastened and do not turn or slip. 2. Stand behind the Transport Wheelchair, holding the handgrips, facing the curb. 3. Advise the user that you will be tilting backward and remind the user to lean back. 4.

  • Page 12: Adjustments

    4 ADJUSTMENTS The Transport Wheelchair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 6, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your Transport 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.

  • Page 13: Arm

    Flip arms back for transfer (see pictures below) release lever front post Navigator shown with Navigator shown with arm locked in place arm rotated backward To flip the arm backward for transfer: 1. Depress the arm release lever. 2. Hold arm by the front post and rotate it up and back.

  • Page 14: Footrest-Detachable, Swingaway

    FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the Transport Wheelchair to tip. Remove footrest for transfer (see picture at right) 1. Pull swingaway release lever toward front of Transport Wheelchair and swing footrest outward. 2. Lift footrest straight up off Transport swingaway Wheelchair hinge pins.

  • Page 15: Crossbraces

    CROSSBRACES Tighten crossbraces Tools required: 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).

  • Page 16: Transporting The Navigator Transport Wheelchair

    Transport Wheelchair into or out of a vehicle. The Transport Wheelchair can easily be transported in the back seat or the trunk. upper back upper back release paddle / handle seat upholstery lower back footrest Navigator shown with Navigator shown with 8" rear casters only 8" rear casters 24" rear wheels Fold the Transport Wheelchair (see picture above) 1.
  • Page 17 Store Transport Wheelchair in car's back seat 1. Move the car's front seat as far forward as possible. 2. Lift the folded Transport Wheelchair into the car and place it on the back seat floorboard. Stow the footrests alongside. DO NOT put any articles on top of the Transport Wheelchair. Ensure the Transport Wheelchair is stable, will not shift while the car is in motion, and does not block the driver's field of vision.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    6 MAINTENANCE Protect your E&J Transport Wheelchair by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your Transport Wheelchair in safe working condition. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance.
  • Page 19 30 weight oil (available at most auto parts stores) Phillips screwdriver soft cloth mild soap and water solution General care Always evaluate the overall operation of your Transport Wheelchair. It should function with ease and should travel straight without excessive drag or pull to one side. Remember, your Graham-Field authorized distributor knows your Transport Wheelchair best when it comes to service and repairs.
  • Page 20 Check arms Check arms at least once a month. Inspect for sharp edges or cracks which could weaken the arm, and replace if found. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten arm pad mounting screws. Check for burrs on the screw heads and replace if found. Ensure that screws do not extend into the padding.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    7 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Transport Wheelchair 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.

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    8 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.

  • Page 23: Index

    Arm, flip back for transfer 13 Arm, rotate forward 13 Tire, caster, check 19 Arms, check 19 Transfer activities 9 Transporting the Navigator Transport Wheelchair 16 Backposts, check 20 Troubleshooting 21 Balance 9 Upholstery, check 19 Caster stems, front, check 20...
  • Page 24 Manufactured for: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www.grahamfield.com Made in China...

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