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Metro
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Manual Wheelchair
Owner's Manual
02002167 Revision A
©GF Health Products, Inc.
February 2005
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  • Page 1 ® Metro Manual Wheelchair Owner’s Manual 02002167 Revision A ©GF Health Products, Inc. February 2005 Read this manual before operating your wheelchair...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IV HANDLING TIPS ................9 V ADJUSTMENTS ................13 VI TRANSPORTING THE E&J METRO IC3 ........24 VII MAINTENANCE ................. 26 VIII TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 31 IX LIMITED WARRANTY ..............33 X INDEX ................... 35 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: I Introduction

    However, because it is Graham-Field Health Products policy to continually improve the quality and reliability of all our products, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings® product. We at Graham- Field Health Products wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Metro IC3 is a manual, folding, standard lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Metro IC3 serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Metro IC3 is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immedi- ately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair.
  • Page 6 Warning: Always engage wheel locks before transfer- ring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. Warning: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 7 GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims re- sponsibility for any personal injury or property dam- age which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordi- nances. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. back upholstery push handle/ back post armpad rear wheel seat upholstery footrest anti-tipper wheel lock cross brace frame caster housing caster fork caster wheel 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Handling Tips

    However, it is possible to tip the Metro IC3 over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair.
  • Page 10 3. Engage both wheel locks. 4. Ensure that the casters are rotated fully forward before reaching. If not, repeat step 1. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 11 Warning: Avoid changing direction while descending a ramp or incline, as this could cause instability. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 Warning: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Metro IC3. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    V ADJUSTMENTS The Metro IC3 offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Part VII, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting.
  • Page 14 ARMS The Metro IC3 can be equipped with either fixed height arms (standard) or adjustable height arms (optional). All Metro IC3 arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Push lower arm right arm release pin in until it unlocks. release pin 2.
  • Page 15 Adjust arm height (optional adjustable height arm) If your Metro IC3 arm is equipped with an upper arm release pin, your arm is height adjustable. To adjust: 1. Pull upper arm release pin upper arm until it unlocks, freeing upper arm to move up and down.

  • Page 16: Front Rigging

    FRONT RIGGING The Metro IC3 front rigging can be released to swing out and detach. 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.
  • Page 17 4. Follow steps 1-3 to adjust other footplate extension length. Ensure that both footplate extension clamps are securely fastened and that mini- mum ground clearance is 2-1/2". 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 (so that legrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins). 2. Swing legrest inward. 3. Ensure that legrest is locked in place and that swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 4. Ensure that elevat- ing legrest is locked adjust legrest in position. elevation Adjust legrest footplate extension length See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable, Swing- away section. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20 (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. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Wheel Locks

    4. Use a 7/16" 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". Tighten clamp bolts securely to eliminate wheel lock movement on frame. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 22 2. Slide anti-tipper tube out right rear from rear sideframe sideframe tube. anti-tipper tube 3. Remove other anti-tipper remove anti-tipper in same manner. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 3/8" wrench and a Phillips screwdriver to tighten. Ensure that roller tube is well-secured to anti-tipper tube before using wheelchair. 4. Perform Steps 1-3 for other anti-tipper. Ensure that anti-tippers are in identical positions. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Transporting The E&J Metro Ic3

    The Metro IC3 can easily be transported by folding the wheelchair: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped.
  • Page 25 Warning: When reassembling the wheelchair, ensure that both seat tubes are locked in place on seat struts on front of frame. If not, wheelchair is unsafe to occupy. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    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 Metro IC3 is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result.
  • Page 27 Remember, your Graham-Field Health Products dealer knows your wheelchair best when it comes to service and repairs. Contact your dealer with any questions or concerns regarding the safe operation and 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Check the anti-tippers at least once a week. Ensure that the anti-tippers are securely fastened and properly positioned. Check handgrips and push handles Check handgrips and push handles at least once a week. Ensure that they are tight and securely fastened. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Confirm that the posts at base of arm fit correctly in the sockets, snug but not binding. Adjustable height arms: Confirm fit in the upper telescoping portion. Verify positive locking at each arm height position. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 Evaluate all threads, locking nuts and bearings. Check wheel bearings Have your Graham-Field Health Products dealer check caster and rear wheel axle bearings at least every six months. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Correct adjustment. Note: Use only Everest & Jennings® replacement parts. A Metro IC3 parts catalog is available through Graham-Field Health Products dealers to assist in the ordering of parts. ▲ Caution: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including...
  • Page 32 Warning: Unauthorized modification or the use of non- Everest & 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. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    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 Metro IC3 against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: 3 mo.
  • Page 34 Do not return products to our factory without prior authorization. This warranty contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior, contrary or additional representations or understand- ings, whether oral or written, concerning our warranty policy. 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Index

    Wheel lock engagement, check 28 Footplate extension length, adjust 19 Wheel locks, adjust 21 Footrest, attach 16 Footrest, remove 16 Footrest—detachable, swingaway 16 Getting started 8 Handling tips 9 Handrims, check 28 Introduction 3 02002167 Revision A, February 2005 • Metro IC3 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Corporate Headquarters: Graham-Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.grahamfield.com...

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