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- Page 1 JOKER ENERGY USER’S MANUAL ENGLISH JOKER ENERGY REV.9 - O1.06.11/ENG...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inspection of components Troubleshooting guide Loading the wheelchair Technical data General description of the wheelchair parts 10.0 Warranty Using the wheelchair 11.0 Certification Closing the backrest Opening the backrest Lifting the wheelchair Quick release rear wheels Using the brakes JOKER ENERGY... - Page 4 The possibile adjustments after manufacturing this causing harm to people or things, or breakages and models are very few, in fact the model Joker Energy dangerous situations in general. is made of a fully welded aluminium frame while the...
- Page 5 Safety The JOKER ENERGY wheelchair is self propelled which Progeo® JOKER ENERGY wheelchair is a means that it can be moved manually by using the hand medical device and therefore it should not be lent to rims on the rear wheels. It can be used in rehab as well other users even for short periods of time.
- Page 6 It could bend or break, possibly resulting in injury. Fig. 1 If your wheelchair is equipped with swing away of the chair is recommended to be swung backward (see chapter 7.1 “Height adjustment removable swing away armrests”) JOKER ENERGY...
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Page 7: Starting To Use Your Wheelchair
The JOKER ENERGY model does not allow any adjustment the rear wheels due to its welded frame. The correct position of the rear wheels depends on many factors, among them: the occupant's weight, type of disability and ability to manoeuvre the wheelchair. - Page 8 Raise the front wheels and tip the chair back while maintaining balance Using the handrails, carefully move the rear wheels forwards until they touch the edge of the step. Tip the wheelchair forward until the front wheels are on top of JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 9 Keeping the wheelchair tilted, pull it away from the step enough to allow the front wheels to touch the same level ground JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 10 (see fig. 8) backwards (see chapter 7.3 “anti-tip wheels”). In order to go downhill safely, the occupant has to keep constant, controlled speed and direction over the entire slope. Fig.7 Fig.8 JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 11 The backrest could In order to ensure greater stability the occupant should hold close and cause severe damages to the end user. on to the wheelchair with his or her free hand. JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 12 Do not move your upper body beyond the rear wheel as the (see table 1) wheelchair could overbalance . Screw up the plastic valve cover. With your free hand, for greater safety and stability, hold on to the wheelchair JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 13 A check up of the quick release axles is a periodic much more fluent and easier to move and control procedure the user should carry out . To inflate the tyres always use a compressor with a gauge. JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 14 “A” is properly inserted in the hole of the fixing plate “S” on both sides. An audible click indicates that the backrest has been successfully Fig. 15 Fig. 16 and securely opened (see fig.14). JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 15 For the model JOKER ENERGY the footplate is fixed, thus no adjustments are possible. However the footplate inclination is set so as to offer an adequate feet position. A plastic plate that increases the grip and thus reduces the risk for the feet to slip frontward, can be mounted on the tubular aluminium footplate (figure 15).
- Page 16 (see chapter 7.1 “Height adjustable, removable, swing away armrests”). The use of the calf restraints on the JOKER ENERGY model is If this instruction is ignored the wheelchair or the important to prevent the user’s feet from slipping backwards.
- Page 17 We recommend checking that all hardware is correctly tightened at least once a month. Always adjust your speed with relation to the type of terrain and If necessary consult an authorized PROGEO dealer conditions. As a general rule, we advise a constant, regular speed or technician.
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Page 18: Loading The Wheelchair
If the occupant has to be transported while seated in the chair you are reminded that the wheelchair in its standard configuration is not supplied with seatbelts. Any safety belts for vehicle transport must be Fig. 22 installed by specialised personnel. Transport with an attendant JOKER ENERGY... - Page 19 Engage the brakes and get into the car (see chapter 2.1 “Movements: getting into and out of the wheelchair”) (see fig.26). Once you are inside the car, release the wheelchair brakes and pull out the rear wheels (see chapter 5.5 “Quick release rear wheels”). Fig. 23 JOKER ENERGY...
- Page 20 Take hold of the chair with one hand on the front frame and the other hand on the backrest handle so as to balance the weight of the wheelchair and make lifting it easier. Load the chair and the rear wheels into the car. (See fig. 28) Fig.26 Fig.27 Fig.28 JOKER ENERGY...
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Page 21: General Description Of The Wheelchair Parts
- 3” sport - hard solid rubber - 4” PU soft, solid rubber - 4” active with aluminium alloy wheels 13 Front forks 14 Footplate : tubular in aluminium 15 Calf strap Fig. 29 11 12 13 14 15 JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 22: Using The Wheelchair
(see chapter 2.4 “Dealing with slopes or inclines”). Take hold of the nylon string “A” at the rear of the back support (fig. 31) and pull it upwards. The maximum load for the model JOKER ENERGY is 140 kg. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 23: Opening The Backrest
(figure 32) Take a firm hold of the back support either by its handles or the rear support bar. Pull the back support up until an audible click indicates that the backrest support is correctly and safely in place. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 24: Lifting The Wheelchair
To make this procedure easier, slightly raise the wheel using the handles on the back. Take hold of the wheel by the spokes close to the axel bush, push the release button in and, without letting go, pull the Fig. 33 JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 25: Using The Brakes
Pull the lever backwards with ”push-on brakes” fig. 35/b. directly on the tyre. For this reason the effectiveness Push the lever forwards if “pull-on brakes” are fitted fig. 35/a of the braking system depends on the tyre being correctly inflated. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 26: Safety Belt And Harness
It is intended for use by occupants with particularly limited mobility in the upper body. The harness system is fastened to the wheelchair with four anchorage points on the rear of the frame (fig. 37). Fig.37 JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 27: Adjustments
Any modification of the original parameters and set up could seriously Fig. 39 Fig. 40 JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 28: List Of Parts In Standard Set Up
Have the adjustment of your wheelchair checked at least every 3 months by personnel qualified and authorized to carry out maintenance on PROGEO products. Fig.41 JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 29: Backrest Height Adjustment
Front fork Caster Backrest top band Pos. Description Quantity Backrest band with two straps Customized Joker Energy frame Backrest tube - titanium Threaded rivet M5 x7x12 Backrest upholstery Seat canvas Seat rail Bolt TSPEI DIN 7991 inox 5x18 Conical washer 5x16x3 – alu. -
Page 30: Front Wheels Replacement
In order to ensure the best possible position of the upper body the height on the left is the same as the height on the right. JOKER ENERGY backrest can be adjusted from an open angle (tilted backward) of 4° to a closed angle (tilted forward) of 16° . -
Page 31: Brake Adjustment
The parking brake is a very important piece of equipment that requires careful adjustment to ensure it functions correctly. The JOKER ENERGY wheelchair has been designed so that the braking system is as simple as possible. The brake position depends on the rear wheel position (see chapter 6.4 “Rear wheel adjustment”) -
Page 32: Backrest Upholstery Adjustment
Remove screws “A” and corresponding nuts and washers (use a 3 mm Allen key and an 8 mm spanner). The adjustable footplate for the model JOKER ENERGY is an Slide the footrest support tube up or down to the desired accessory and it has to be requested and marked in the order form position. - Page 33 8mm spanner. adjusted (figure 49). Slide the footplate tubes up or down to the desired height. Insert the bolts "C" into the nearest holes and tighten them JOKER ENERGY...
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Page 34: Accessories
The position can be chosen on the Armrest Anti-tipper Armrest Crutch support order form. Armrest Crutch support Armrest Tipping aid Tipping aid Transit wheel Anti-tipper Transit wheel Crutch support Transit wheel Anti-tipper Transit wheel Crutch support Transit wheel Anti-tipper Transit wheel JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 35: Transit Wheels
Transit wheels (figure 57) This accessory is necessary when the width of the wheelchair makes passing through narrow gaps impossible (eg. a door or a lift). JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 36: Anti-Tip Wheels
For a correct assembly of the transit wheel it must be remembered that when inserting it into the support, the pin “A” should always face Fig. 58 toward the inside of the wheelchair. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 37: Tipping Aid
“S” and pull the armrest down. Insert and push the armrest up in the support hole in order to fix it. An audible click indicates that the support is locked. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 38: Crutches Support
This is a special quick release axle Fig.60 with a ring lever that simplifies the wheel removal operation for users who have particular problems with their hands and fingers (fig 63) 7.6 Other accessories For the model JOKER ENERGY other accessories are available: JOKER ENERGY... - Page 39 Fig.65 user is seated (fig. 65) (see chapter 5.7 “Safety belts and harness”). Special handrims These are available for all PROGEO wheelchair models, “Special hand rims” with special features which ensure improved grip, and therefore a more...
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Page 40: Maintenance
6 months from purchase, we recommend to go RehaTEAM are at the complete disposal of all our clients. You can to an authorized PROGEO dealer for a complete check contact us directly at the address below: up of your wheelchair. The manufacturer will accept... -
Page 41: Inspection Of Components
(see chapter 6.6) Check tyres pressure All spare parts can be ordered through our authorized dealers. The wheelchair results The tyre pressure is not correct (see chapter 2.6) difficult to propel. Change the tyres Tyres are worn out (chapter 8.1) JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 42: Technical Data
Weight without rear wheels Maximum load Made to measure (std) Seat width + 17cm 4,4kg approx (lightest conf.) 140 kg adjustable (optional) (with 0° camber) 4,6kg approx. (std conf.) Typology: ultra light wheelchair with rigid frame for indoor and outdoor use. JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 43: Warranty
Repair of defects and replacement The guarantee on defects on contact parts is at the complete discretion of RehaTEAM s.r.l., either for the repair of the defect or for JOKER ENERGY... -
Page 44: Certification
The manufacturer REHATEAM s.r.l. premises in Vicolo Negrelli, 4 – 31040 Castagnole di Paese (TV) Italia declares that the product defined as WHEELCHAIR FOR DISABLED PERSONS , PROGEO series, model: JOKER ENERGY which this declaration refers to, is in conformity with the guidelines as laid down by European Union Directive 2007/47/CE applied in Italy as D.L.gs 37/2010. - Page 45 In compliance with article 13 of Italian law 675/96, at any moment you have the right to access, modify, delete or simply oppose the use of such information held by sending an email to the following address: progeo@rehateamprogeo.com JOKER ENERGY...
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- Page 48 ULTRA LIGHT WHEELCHAIR JOKER ENERGY Dispositivo medico Classe 1 direttiva 2007/47/CE Place of production Date of production Date of delivery Serial number DISTRIBUTOR By RehaTEAM® Srl Vicolo Negrelli, 4 – 31040 Castagnole di Paese (TV) Italy Tel. +39 0422 484657 ra Fax +39 0422 484661 http//www.rehateamprogeo.com...