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St an d a r d, E xt ra Wi de
Centre of Gravity
Tilt in Space Wheelchair
& Paediat ri c
User Guide
Part No. 1536525 Issue 05
11-5-2010
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Page 1: Centre Of Gravity
With transport option Supplier: This manual must be given to the user/care giver of this wheelchair. Rider: Before using this wheelchair, read this entire manual and save for future reference. Centre of Gravity Tilt in Space Wheelchair St an d a r d, E xt ra Wi de &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Useful Symbols In This Guide Tilting The CGX™ Introduction Changing Frame And Seat Warranty Terms & Conditions Widths Limitation of Liability Cleaning And Maintenance Intended Use Storage Troubleshooting - Mechanical 28-29 Safety & Operating Limits 7-16 Transportation 30-31 Weight Limit Product End Of Life... -
Page 4: Useful Symbols In This Guide
Useful Symbols Useful Symbols In This Manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, an example of which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre! •... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Freedom Designs, Inc. CGX™ wheelchair. The CGX™ combines state-of-the-art technology with durablility and function to meet all of your changing needs. This operating manual will provide you with a detailed guide for proper use as well as instructions on the care of your new CGX™... -
Page 6: Warranty Terms & Conditions
Warranty Terms & Conditions Warranty Terms & Conditions Standard INVACARE Terms This is to certify that your wheelchair is warranted by INVACARE Ltd. for a period of 1 year for parts, 2 years for hardware and frames. 1. Only INVACARE chairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials. -
Page 7: Limitation Of Liability
Limitation of Liability Limitation of Liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs from fault clearance, in particular freight and travel costs, loss of earnings, expenses, etc. • Natural wear and tear. • Inappropriate or incorrect use. • Defective assembly or setting-up by the purchaser or third parties. -
Page 8: Intended Use
Intended Use Intended Use The CGX™ manual wheelchair has been designed to provide mobility and comfort for persons with impaired mobility. The wheelchair has been designed to be used by a seated user with a carer/ attendant in both indoor and outdoor environments. The wheelchair has, in its standard format, been designed to accomodate users who weigh up to a maximum weight of 90kg on a chair width from 10”... -
Page 9: Safety & Operating Limits
Safety & Operating Limits Safety & Operating Limits Stability and Equilibrium To ensure that the wheelchair remains stable and is manipulated correctly, you must always maintain good equilibrium. Many actions cause the user of a wheelchair to reach out, lean over or move about within the wheelchair and outside it. -
Page 10: Safety & Operating Limits
Safety & Operating Limits Leaning Forwards (Figures 3, 4, 5) Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach. Only reach out for objects that are within arm’s length in a normal sitting position. Leaning Backwards (Figures 6, 7) Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish to reach. -
Page 11: Transferring To Other Seats
Safety & Operating Limits Transferring To Other Seats Leaning To One Side (Figure 8) This is a dangerous manoeuvre as it is easy to tip sideways. To move up to an object and lean over, you must use the castors as a means of keeping the wheelchair stable and balanced. - Page 12 Safety & Operating Limits When transferring, either to get out of or return to your wheelchair, make sure that the manual brakes on the rear wheels are on to prevent the wheels moving (Figure 11). Turn both castors towards the seat to which you wish to move. Lift up the footplates (Figure 12).
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Page 13: Tilting The Chair
Safety & Operating Limits Tilting The Wheelchair To tilt the wheelchair (Figure 16), a second person should grip the handle firmly. Warn the user of the wheelchair before tilting it and remind him/her to lean backwards. Check that the user’s feet and hands are clear of all the wheels. -
Page 14: Kerbs, Or Obstacles 30Mm To 50Mm High
Safety & Operating Limits Kerbs, Or Obstacles 30mm To 50mm High Method 1 - Negotiating the obstacle forwards (Figure 17) The helper should tilt the wheelchair until the castors have passed over the kerb. Move the wheelchair forwards and lower the castors gently onto the pavement. -
Page 15: Steps, Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50Mm High
Safety & Operating Limits Steps, Stairs Or Obstacles Over 50mm High We recommend that you take very great care when taking a wheelchair up or down stairs. Two people are required for this. ADVICE TO SECOND OR THIRD PERSONS: Make sure that you get hold of fixed, non-removable parts only! Using the following procedure for going upstairs (Figure 19): Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium. -
Page 16: Upward & Downward Slopes (Operating Limits)
Safety & Operating Limits Upward & Downward Slopes (Operating Limits) Do not attempt to go up or down slopes greater than 10% without assistance (Figure 20). Always go straight up and down slopes otherwise the wheelchair might overturn (Figure 21). -
Page 17: Summary Of Safety Instructions
Safety & Operating Limits Summary Of Safety Instructions Summary of instructions for use for improved safety: • User weight limit (including accessories): 90kg on a chair width from 10” to 18”, and 136kg on a chair width from 18” to 22”. •... -
Page 18: General Descriptions
General Descriptions General Descriptions Each wheelchair is specially designed to meet the requirements of its user. This manual describes how to adjust the chairs in this range, enabling you to find out how to adjust the wheelchair to suit your needs. General Descriptions Your wheelchair has a number of main parts which will be mentioned throughout this manual. -
Page 19: Cgx™ Features
Features Freedom CGX Base Frame Seating Seat Frame Footrest Assembly Backpost 10. Tilt Mechanism Backpost Pivot Plate 11. Anti Tip Lever Backpost Trigger Mechanism 12. Rear Wheel Castor Wheel 13. Quick Release Axle Castor Fork 14. Wheel lock... -
Page 20: Use
Unfolding the Freedom CGX For ease of transporting and lifting, the chair back can easily be unfolded and folded. Always engage the wheel locks by pushing forward or pulling back on the levers before unfolding the chair. 1. Place wheels on quick release axles and push into axle receiver on frame until quick release push button “pops... -
Page 21: Folding The Cgx
Folding the Freedom CGX 1. Set wheel locks. 2. Flip back the armrests to the upright position. 3. Pull up on the trigger mechanism for the backposts and push the backposts to the flat position over the seat rails. -
Page 22: Main Frame
Main Frame Anti-Tip Device Flip-up, removable anti-tip levers come standard on the CGX™. The anti-tip levers are preset at the factory. The anti-tips may be adjusted vertically (see “Anti-Tip Adjustment”, Page 26). They can also be flipped up out of the way or removed. -
Page 23: Angle Adjustable Footplates
Main Frame Angle Adjustable Footboard 1. To attach the footboard to the frame, place the footboard clamps on the frame. Set the clamps at the desired height. Insert the receiver into the clamps and tighten the two (2) hex head screws on each side. 2. -
Page 24: Individual Flip Up Footplates
Main Frame Angle Adjustable Footboard……. 5. To change the height of the footboard on the frame, loosen the two (2) hex head screws on footboard frame clamps. Set the desired height and tighten. Warning: In all footplate and hanger adjustments, be sure that all screws are tightened securely for your safety. -
Page 25: Flip Back Arm
Main Frame Warning: The axle is not properly locked until the outside quick release button pops out to its fully extended position. Flip Back Arm The CGX™ is shipped with flip back armrest as standard equipment. The flip back armrests are non removable and are available in either locking or non-locking. -
Page 26: Adjustments
Adjustments Caution: Always set the wheel locks when entering or leaving the wheelchair. Wheel locks are not designed to slow the wheelchair down when it is moving. Wheel locks hold the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop. -
Page 27: Flip Arm/Locking Arm
Adjustments Flip Arm / Locking Arm To adjust height of armrests, loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the arm to the backpost tube. Align holes in arm with holes in backpost tube at desired height. Re-assemble with bolts and nuts. Castor Fork Adjustment Interchanging castors can easily be done with dual hole castor forks. -
Page 28: Anti Tip Lever Adjustment
Tilting the Freedom CGX™ With the chair on a level surface: 1. Set the wheel locks. 2. Hold the handgrips with both hands. -
Page 29: Changing Frame And Seat Widths
Adjustments Changing Frame and Seat Width The seat and frame can be widened in 25.4mm (1”) increments. The frame can be widened independently to allow for additional lateral stability. To widen the frame: Remove the screws (x 6) located at the lower arrows (shown at left) under the frame cross members on each side. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting - Mechanical
Trouble Shooting A list of authorised repair facilities may be obtained from: Invacare UK Ltd. Invacare Ireland Pencoed Technology Park Unit 5, Seatown Business Campus Pencoed Seatown Road Bridgend Swords CF35 5HZ County Dublin Tel: 01656 776222 Ireland Fax: 01656 776220 Tel: + 353 1 8107084 E Mail: ordersuk@invacare.com Fax: + 353 1 8107085... - Page 31 Check that all the fittings are in place 10. Pneumatic and solid tyres If the wheelchair has pneumatic tyres, check that they are correctly inflated (the pressure is shown on sidewall) If the wheelchair has solid tyres, check the running surface Freedom Designs, Inc. Freedom CGX...
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Page 32: Transportation
Transport Transport INVACARE always advises that a wheelchair secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of vehicle seating systems and recommends transfer to the vehicle seating, but also recognises that it is not always practical for the user to be transferred. In those cases where it is considered that the user must be transported whilst within the wheelchair, then the following advice should be followed. -
Page 33: Product End Of Life
Transport Product End Of Life Even though your wheelchair has been designed to provide a long and trouble free life it is inevitable that wear, tear and usage will eventually render the product unusable. • INVACARE recommends that the average usable life of this product is five years, providing the product has been correctly maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. -
Page 34: Contacting Invacare
Contact Invacare Contacting Invacare For questions or support, please contact your authorised INVACARE dealer. They have the necessary experience, equipment, and knowledge concerning your wheelchair which enables them to offer you an all round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact us directly, we are at your service under the following telephone numbers: European Headquarter: Aquatec GmbH... - Page 35 Contact Invacare Nederland: Dolomite AB Box 55, V. Götgatan 5, S-33421 Invacare BV Anderstorp Celsiusstraat 46, NL-6716 BZ Ede Tel: (46) (0)371 58 84 00 Tel: (31) (0)318 695 757 Fax: (46) (0)371 170 90 Fax: (31) (0)318 695 758 info@dolomite.se mobility@invacare.com care@invacare.com...
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