Summary of Contents for OFF CARR ALHENA
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ALHENA OFF CARR S.r.l. Via Dell’Artigianato II, 29 35010 Villa del Conte (PD) Italy Tel. +39 049 9325733 Fax +39 049 9325734 offcarr@offcarr.com www.offcarr.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.5 C ....................8 HECKING THE BRAKES 2.6 C ..................9 HECKING THE ACCESSORIES 3. SETTING UP ALHENA ................10 3.1 S ........10 ELECTION OF THE REAR HEIGHT SEAT AND GRAVITY CENTER 3.2 S ..............11 ETTING THE FRONT HEIGHT OF THE SEAT 3.3 S... - Page 3 Thanks for choosing an OFF CARR wheelchair. From more than 25 years OFF CARR listens and interprets customer’s needs by inventing highly innovative and technologic solutions, always aimed at reducing daily mobility problems, with special attention to product style and at improving quality of life for all customers.
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Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The ultra light-weight wheelchair model ALHENA (folding frame), is non-intrusive medical devices, specifically designed to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap. These wheelchairs are manually pushed on the back wheels, have many setups and a wide range of accessories to better meet any customer need. -
Page 5: Features Alhena
Features ALHENA Titanium folding frame Titanium double crossbar Two angle shaped fron frame Multiple position for rear wheels Tilt adjustable front fork Carbon fiber clothe guards Armrest foldable and detachable (if selected on the configuration) Footrest according with the choice during configuration Maximum load 115 Kg The order form allow different setup and various combination of accessories. -
Page 6: Preparation For Use
The preparation for use of these devices must be performed by qualified personnel both for evaluate the suitability of the product and to provide the correct instructions to the user. 2.1 Opening/folding of the Alhena wheelchair OPENING Apply pressure with the open palm over the sides of the seat (as shown on the drawing) until the seat will be perfectly aligned to the frame. -
Page 7: Rear Wheels Assembly And Release
2.2 Rear wheels assembly and release Alhena wheelchair is normally shipped with the rear wheels already assembled while rigid frame wheelchair are shipped with the rear wheels aside. If necessary is possible to assembly or release the wheels as following: •... -
Page 8: Checking The Brakes
Predellini separati in Predellino unico in profilo profilo di alluminio di alluminio The automatic footrest, at the opening of the wheelchair, is automatically placed and the foot-plate, in absence of weight. Is slightly tilted on one side. This condition is absolutely normal to allow the automatic closing. With a light weight on the plate, this immediately takes a plain position. -
Page 9: Checking The Accessories
The included brakes, except for eventually drum brakes, have to be used only as parking brakes and not to decrease the speed of the Fig.R Fig.S wheelchair. Pulling brake “OFF” Pulling brake “ON” position position To ensure the efficiency of the brakes it is necessary to maintain the proper tire pressure and check frequently the wear of the clamping elements. -
Page 10: Setting Up Alhena
3. Setting up ALHENA The wheelchair is shipped configured according to the order form. The selected parameters in the order form, should ensure the best postural to match the customer’s needs. Keeping in consideration of potential conflicts of configuration is still possible to... -
Page 11: Setting The Front Height Of The Seat
Be sure to have chosen the same position in both wheel-keeping compasses on the back of the frame. Asimmetric combinations produce instability. Once changed the position of the back wheels, it is essential to adjust the front forks’ perpendicularity (see. par.3.3) and the positioning of the parking brakes (see par.3.5) and, if necessary, to position the clothes-guards (see par.3.4). -
Page 12: Cloth-Guards Setup
The supplied brakes are designed for parking only and they are not suitable to reduce the wheelchair speed. If the rear wheel position have been changed from its original one, it is necessary to proceed with the brake adjustment. Alhena wheelchair can be equipped with classic pushing or pulling brakes or scissor brakes. -
Page 13: Adjustment Of The Backrest Tension
Adjustment of the backrest tension The backrest tension can be adjusted by acting on the velcro strapp belts: leave up the cover “B” of the backrest upholstery. Normally it is closed closed in the back side but according with the configuration it can be fold down in front;... -
Page 14: Footplate Inclination Adjustment
3.10 Footplate inclination adjustment Single or separated footplates have the possibility to be adjusted in their inclination: Leave up the footplate to be able to reach the screw “B”; loosen the screw “A” if the footplate is single “A”; loosen the screw “B” if the footplate are divided; select the desired footplate inclination;... -
Page 15: Wheel Camber Adjustment
The rear wheel camber is fixed according with the choice on the order form. However is possible to change it if required. On Alhena wheelchair is possible to change the wheel camber by replacing the rear bushes as follow: remove the rear wheels (vd.par.2.3);... -
Page 16: Armrest
“L” type armrest Usually the armrest is 22 cm height from the seat. On Alhena the height of the L type armrest can be increased of 2 or 4 cm to increase the confort of the user: Remove the screw “B”... -
Page 18: Anti-Tip Device
5. Anti-tip device Alhena wheelchair can be equipped with left or right antitip devices or both at the same time. Never use the anti-tip wheels as transit wheels. 5.1 Use of the revolving anti-tip device When not in use the anti-tip wheel is positioned under the frame:... -
Page 19: Adjustment Of The Anti-Tip Device
5.2 Adjustment of the anti-tip device The position of the anti-tip is defined during the assembly. However is possible to change its distance from ground if necessary. 5.2.1 Adjustment through the rotation of the support plate Loosen without removing the screws “A”; Rotate the anti-tip support until the desired distance of the small wheel from the ground is reached;... -
Page 20: Umbalancing System
On Alhena the umbalancing pedals are connected to the frame using the holes available on the frame to locate the rear wheel support plate. - Page 21 Dealing with slopes above 6° always with an assistant. This limit is only indicative and depends on the configuration and in particular the balance of the wheelchair and of the user. The configuration also allows balancing extremes and thus a proportional risk of rolling over (the greater the distance between the wheel hub and the axis of the back, the better the handling of the medium but the greater the risk of tipping).
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Page 22: Key Measures To Be Taken To Limit The Risks Associated With Misuse Of The Wheelchair
10. Key measures to be taken to limit the risks associated with misuse of the wheelchair Be careful not to wrap with the fingers the tubes of the crossbar to avoid being pinched between the frame and the crossbar. Do not use the brakes to slow the motion. They are designed only for the stationing of the wheelchair. The armrests are not designed to lift the wheelchair. -
Page 23: Maintenance, Inspections And Controls
11. Maintenance, inspections and controls Weekly: . Check the fast extraction efficiency of the devices (see par. 2.3) and if necessary, grease the pins and bushes with a little lubricant ensure extraction reinsertion wheels. Check the tension of the fabric of the back (see par. 3.6, 4.5 and 5.6) to maintain a comfortable position Weekly: ... -
Page 24: Technical Service
12. Technical service For any problems or fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer supplying the following indications: Model Identification number (“Matricola” on the gold label on the frame). Fault description In case of direct contact with the manufacturer assistance please communicate also: User name and full address Dealer name and address. -
Page 25: Guarantee Terms
OFF CARR is not responsible for damages caused during transport. The forwarder company is the only responsible, therefore please inform both the forwarder company and OFF CARR of any damage that has been caused by the transport. -
Page 26: Packaging, Shipping And Delivery
14. Packaging, shipping and delivery All the OFF CARR wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from knocks and dust. The package include the QUASAR wheelchairs configured as per your request, this Instruction manual. The wheelchair must be transported in trucks that protect it from atmospheric agents, as indicated on the packing case. -
Page 27: Materials Differentiation
Per lo smaltimento dell’ausilio rivolgersi al rivenditore di fiducia. OFF CARR s.r.l. reserves the right to make improvements and / or changes its products without notice with respect of the device features, suitability and certifications, the warranty contract and the availability of spare parts according with the...