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10/10/2019

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  • Page 1 User Guide Rev. 1 10/10/2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Summary General Info Introduction Symbol Features of the Wheelchair Usage General recommendations Safety Movement: Getting into and out of the wheelchair11 Start using the wheelchair Determining tipping point Negotiating Objects Pavements Ascent and Descent-stairs and steps Narrow Openings Use in lifts Tire Pressure Quick-Release Wheels 2.10...
  • Page 4 Transport by car or other means of transport Transport with the presence of a companion Load the wheelchair independently Separate parts description Using the wheelchair CLosing the Backrest Opening the Backrest Opening and closing of the double pipe Backrest wheelchair Lifting the wheelchair Fast rear wheel extraction Locking and unlocking the brakes...
  • Page 5 Maintenance Declaration of conformity Warranty PLATE AND CE MARKING WARRANTY COUPON Data sheet...

  • Page 6: General Info

    1 General Info Introduction Enginnering and innovation are key values of Pandhora S.R.L., and we are able to pursue these new ideas thanks to the profes- sionalism and daily commitment of our team. We carefully study new solutions to offer innovative and techni- cally advanced products with the goals of practical and elegant design, high comfort and reliability.

  • Page 7: Symbol

    Symbology When reading this manual you may see these important symbols: This symbol indicates that you must take special care to avoid damage to things or people, breakages, or dangerous situations in general. This symbol indicates actions or procedures to be avoided absolutely General information to improve usage.

  • Page 8: Features Of The Wheelchair

    Features of the wheelchair The Pandhora EVO is a lightweight wheelchair with an attractive design and is intended to serve dual functions The Pandora EVO is constructed from high-grade materials and its soft lines are designed to have elegance when in motion.

  • Page 9: Usage

    This can have a rehabilitative effect and keeps the user active, making the EVO suitable for a wide range of users with different requirements. The EVO can be used safely both inside and outside, including with the full range of accessories and configurations.

  • Page 10: Safety

    2 Safety The Pandhora EVO wheelchair is a medical device. For this reason it is strictly forbidden to give others your own mobility aid, even if only temporarily. It is forbidden to make modifications to the whe- elchair without the approval of the original manu- facturer.

  • Page 11: Movement: Getting Into And Out Of The Wheelchair11

    Movement: getting into and out of the wheelchair Durante la fase di salita o di discesa When transferring into or out of the wheelchair, do not place the feet on the front platform. This could result in the tipping forward of the wheelchair with possible damage to the user or anyone nearby.
  • Page 12 (see pic. 1, 2). If the user is physically unable to move alone, or if in a problematic environment, use the help of a carer (see pic. 3). Pic. 1...
  • Page 13 Pic. 2 When transferring into or out of the wheelchair do not push down on or sit on the wheel sideguards. They could bend or break with the risk of injury. Pic. 3...

  • Page 14: Start Using The Wheelchair

    Start using the wheelchair The EVO is an active wheelchair designed for people with physi- cal disabilities who may wish to perform intense external activity. It is ideal for indoor locations (at home or at work) and outdoor leisure, but requires that the ground/area is solid and not slippery..
  • Page 15 Pic. 4 TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER DURING THE NORMAL USE OF THE WHEELCHAIR IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL THE AN- TI-TIPPING SYSTEM SUPPLIED AS AN ACCESSORY ON THIS MODEL. (See chapter 6.4)

  • Page 16: Negotiating Objects

    Negotiating Objects Do not reach down so far forward, sideways or backward to pick up or place objects: there is a risk of tipping or loss of balance of the wheelchair, especially if the wheelchair has been configured with a reduced width or if the seated position is high. (see pic. 5). The risks include.

  • Page 17: Pavements

    Pavements Be careful - before you manoeuvre down a kerb by yourself, you need to properly evaluate the height of the kerb. If it is too high, there is a risk of tipping over. (see pic.7, pic.8). Pic. 7 Pic. 8...

  • Page 18: Ascent And Descent-Stairs And Steps

    Ascent and Descent-stairs and Steps To climb up a step, tilt your upper body forward; for descents, in- stead, lean back into the backrest and brake the wheelchair with the handrails. In case of climbs with a slope of more than 1%, it is recommended to get assistance from a carer.

  • Page 19: Use In Lifts

    Use in lifts and elevators Elevators and lifts are particularly dangerous for the user. Automatically closing doors involve the risk of causing injury to hands! Tire Pressure To ensure the correct braking anda coasting characteristics of the wheelchiars, it is necessary thet the tires are always well inflated. •...

  • Page 20: Quick-Release Wheels

    Check the correct tire pressure every week, according to “table 1”. An inadequate pressure (especially if the pressure is low) causes an incorrect action of the parking brakes on the wheel, which can cause them to fail to stop the wheelchair.
  • Page 21 Checking the rear wheels studs is one of the proce- dures that the user should perform periodically. A wrongly inserted stud could cause the unthreading of the studs from the rear wheel, causing the subsequent overturning of the wheelchair and possible injury to the user. (see pic. 10). Pic.

  • Page 22: General Maintenance

    (Pandhora approved) personnel for maintenance of the wheelchair 2.11 Expected lifetime of the wheelchair Expecting that the wheelchair will be used every day and there-...

  • Page 23: Prevent Accidents

    2.12 Prevent accidents Movements When using the wheelchair avoid high stress movements because this could cause the wheelchair to overturn. In case of obstacles or gradients, avoid sudden manoeuvres (e.g. sudden braking) as the danger of slipping increases on wet surfaces or uneven terrain.

  • Page 24: Transport By Car Or Other Means Of Transport

    3 Transport by car or other means of transport Pic. 11 The wheelchair should never be used as a seat when you use a car or another means of transport. Disassemble the wheelchair (as spe- cified in the instructions for use) and put it inside the car, or place it in such a way as to avoid accidents in case of sudden movement.

  • Page 25: Transport With The Presence Of A Companion

    Use extreme caution when transporting the whe- elchair. If required, seek instruction from the expe- rienced and specialized staff at our authorized de- alers. If transporting the wheelchair appears to be risky or complicated, it is appropriate to request the help of a companion.

  • Page 26: Load The Wheelchair Independently

    • Release the parking brakes and remove the rear wheels (see Chapter 5.6) • Lower the backrest (see paragraph 5.2 “Closing the Backrest “). Take the wheelchair with one hand on the front frame and with the other on the rear frame (to make lifting less strenuous) •...
  • Page 27 Pic. 14 The following operations are indicated for independent people with sufficient strength perform processes independently and safely.  Move closer to the point of ascent (driver’s seat).  Brake the wheelchair with brakes and transfer into the vehicle.  Release the parking brake of the wheelchair and remove the rear wheels.

  • Page 28: Separate Parts Description

    4 Separate Part Description Pic. 15...
  • Page 29 1 Clothing guards 2 Adjustable backerest 3 Seating 4 Wheelchair frame 5 Parking Brakes 6 Pushing handles 7 Anti-tip 8 Rear wheel tire 9 Ring handrails 10 Quick release pin 11 Front fork 12 Front wheel 13 Adjustable footrest...

  • Page 30: Using The Wheelchair

    5 Using the wheelchair The Pandhora EVO wheelchair falls within the rigid frame cate- gory. Thanks to its light weight, adaptability and configuration it is indicated for daily use by active users and by users with serious illnesses; for indoor and outdoor use. (see pic. 15).

  • Page 31: Closing The Backrest

    Closing the backrest Perform this operation taking care that the fingers and hands do not go between the back tube and the side guards during the closure of the backrest - it is better to grip the push handles. (see pic. 16). •...
  • Page 32 Pic. 17 Fig. 17 Press the back button and push the backrest forward. (see pic. 17, 18 and 19).). Pic. 18...

  • Page 33: Opening The Backrest

    Pic. 19 Opening the Backerest Perform this operation taking care that the fingers and hands do not go between the back tube and the side guards. • Push the lever under the tubular frame from the inner side. • Rotate the backrest backward to the desired posi- tion. •...
  • Page 34 Pic. 20 Press the front button and push the backrest back. (see pic. 20 and 21) Pic. 21...
  • Page 35 Pic. 22 To lock it in the open position, press the rear button. (see pic. 22 and 23) Pic. 23...

  • Page 36: Opening And Closing Of The Double Pipe

    Opening and closing of the double pipe backrest wheelchair The backrest can be closed in the presence of a cushion or in absence (to facilitate transport) Closing mode with pillow Pull the strap at the back of the backerest and than guide the back towards the seat by resting your hand on handle or by grasping the comfort push handles.
  • Page 37 it is therefore possible to lift the wheelchair from the handle.
  • Page 38 Closing mode without cushion Remove the seat cushion Pic. 29 Pull the strap at the backrest and then accompany the backrest and than accompany the backrest towards the seat, resting your hand on the handlebar or grasping the comfort push handles Pic.
  • Page 39 Fold the backrest forward untili t locks, ie when the spring- loaded pin clicks in to second seat. Pic. 27 Pic. 28 It is therefore possible to lift the wheelchair from the handle...

  • Page 40: Lifting The Wheelchair

    Lifting the wheelchair It is advisable, in order to decrease the effort to perform this action, to reduce the wheelchair to a minimum configuration so as to have less weight to lift. The wheelchair can be lifted and transported in different ways.
  • Page 41 Pic. 24 Atach the wheel • Release the brakes. • Slightly lift the wheelchair off the ground • Grasp the wheel by the spokes arround the hub, press the pin button with your thumb and without. • Release the pin button to lock the wheel Make sure that the quick-draw pins are fully se- ated.

  • Page 42: Locking And Unlocking The Brakes

    Locking and unlocking the brakes Lock the brakes Push the lever forward if ‘push-to-lock’ brakes are used. Pull the le- ver backwards if ‘pull-to-lock’ brakes or ‘scissor brakes’ have been mounted. (See pic. 25, 26, 27, 28). Pic. 26 Pic. 25 Pic.
  • Page 43 Release the brakes Pull the lever backwards if ‘push-to-lock’ brakes are used. Push the lever forward if the ‘pull-to-lock’ or ‘scissor brakes’ have been fit- ted. (see pic. 29, 30, 31, 32). Pic.29 Pic. 30 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Pressure Brakes work by applying leverage directly onto the tires.

  • Page 44: Push Handles (Patented)

    Push handles (patented) Pandhora EVO wheelchair is equipped with an innovative and pa- tented system that replaces the usual rigid push handles with customizable nautical bands (which are practically indestructible). In this way the weight of the wheelchair is further reduced and also have zero footprint.

  • Page 45: Settings

    6 Settings Pandhora EVO wheelchair is a medical device designed to meet the needs of the individual user. The wheelchair should not be used by anyone other than the owner/intended user. The wheelchair has been designed specifically for the purchaser and only for this user - stability, handling and resistance characteri- stics are guaranteed only for this person.
  • Page 46 For special needs or changes you should always directly contact Pandhora S.R.L. and its technicians, to evaluate the changes and to verify that they do not compromise the normal, safe use of the wheelchair. Changing the original parameters and configurations can...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Backrest Height

    Adjusting the backrest height You can adjust the height of the backrest upward and downwards in 1.5 cm steps. (see pic. 45) The steps are as follows: • Using an allen wrench (hex key) and an M6 ten 10 mm pipe wrench, remove the bolts with their nuts and washers.

  • Page 48: Backrest Inclination Adjustment

    Backrest inclination adjustment Pandhora EVO has a backrest with continuous adjustment from 0° to 300° (patented) and adjustable with a simple click. Press the lever in the direction you want to move the backrest. The same process should also be used when you want to completely tear down the backrest for transport.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Footrest Height

    Adjusting the footrest height The Pandhora EVO wheelchair is equipped with an adjustable fo- otrest. This adjustment serves to vary the distance of the footrest from the seat plate to allow proper sitting. The tube of the footrest has a series of holes that, coupled with the hole in the frame of the wheelchair, allow height adjustment of the footrest.

  • Page 50: Anti-Tip Adjustment

    Anti-tip adjustment This accessory has been designed to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards. For good operation the anti-tip wheel should be set at a distance of 2-3 cm from the ground. The anti-tip wheel can be removed entirely if there is a need. To remove the anti-tip wheel press with your thumb on the spring plug-tip and pull the anti tip post out of its socket.
  • Page 51 Fig. 52 Hold the anti-tip tube and pull it outwards. (see pic. 52 e 53). Fig. 53...
  • Page 52 Hold the anti-tip tube and pull it outwards. (see pic. 53 e 54). Fig. 54 Rotate the tube up to whwn the pin does not will enter the new entry point (vedi fig. 55 e 56). Fig. 55 Fig. 56...

  • Page 53: Adjusting Seat Height

    Adjusting seat height You can adjust the front and rear seat height by varying the angle of the seat. • Using an allen wrench for M6 bolts (hex key) and M6 nut with a pipe wrench, remove the bolts with nuts and washers.
  • Page 54 Fig. 57 Fig. 58...

  • Page 55: Damping Seat Adjustment

    Damping seat adjustment The Pandhora EVO is equipped with adjustable cushioning. Mo- ving the seat tube forward increases the decline, thereby incre- asing the level of damping. By placing the tubular seat in the most backward position the flexion decreases until it becomes imperceptible.
  • Page 56 Fig. 59...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Backrest Distance

    Adjusting the backrest distance The distance to the backrest can be adjusted in one easy step, and allows about 15 mm of travel behind the plate that supports the back. Changing the positioning is very simple: • Using an allen wrench (hex key) for M5 bolts and an 8mm pipe wrench for M5 nuts, remove the bolts and their nuts.
  • Page 58 Adjustable of the rigid tensionable backrest Duble pipe with comfort push handles Fig. 61 Fig. 62 Fig. 63...
  • Page 59 Description of separate pieces Fig. 64 1 Adjustable backrest 2 Backrest cover 3 Double with tubular handles push comfort 4 Tensionable bands...
  • Page 60 Adjustable backrest with tensioning belts Below are the procedures to be carried out so as to allow the user to be able to adjust the tensionable cushion according to his own needs. • Remove the backrest cover ,composed of a multilayer ski Fig.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Inclination Of The Double

    The backrest can vary in inclination according to the user’s needs. This change must be made by Pandhora specialist technician based on the technical data sheet filled out by the applicant. The variation of the backrest inclination must always be done by...
  • Page 62 • Insert the component num.4 indicated in pic.69 inside the tube before inserting the plates 1 e 2. Fig. 69 Fig. 70 • Place the two plates on the desired angle and insert the M5x12 screw and nuts together with the saddle washers, as shown in pic 71 and 72.
  • Page 63 • Assemble the components 6 and 7 with M12 nut and fix them to the backrest as in pic. 77, leaving a little olate-bolt play to allow easy opening and closing of the backrest (see pic. 76 and pic. 77). Fig.

  • Page 64: Brake Adjustment

    The parking brake is a very important element that requires an adequate adjustment in order to always guarantee good braking characteristics. The Pandhora EVO has been designed so that the brake is easy to adjust. The position of the rear wheel brake depends on the wheelchair’s configuration..
  • Page 65 To maintain the correct positioning of the brakes: • Using an allen wrench (hex key) for M6 bolts loosen bolts A and B on the brake support. • Then position the brake in order to find the right set- ting. •...
  • Page 66 7 Maintenance A periodical check of your wheelchair is essential to maintain mximum efficiency and durability. Thorough checks, repeated con- sistently, and proper use of the wheelchair (see chapters 2.0 “se- curity” and 5.0 “riding the wheelchair”) will extend the working life of the wheelchair.
  • Page 67 Repairs For repairs you can trust your dealer Pandhora, who will be able to offer advice, support and repair services. Spare parts Spare parts are available through authorised dealers. For proper delivery of spare parts it is necessary to indicate the wheelchair identification number.
  • Page 68 Declaration of conformity Hereby the company Pandhora S.r.l. seat in: Piazza Giacomo Matteotti n.7 cap 80133 Napoli (Na) phone. & fax +39 089 8201504 E-mail : info@pandhora.it sito www.pandhora.it VAT nr. 02726920420, registration number 02726920420, Chamber of Commerce VAT nr. 02726920420-REA NA-1001063, with a responsible for desi- gn, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling.
  • Page 69 Ensures and declares The product model Pandhora EVO is manufactured with high quality materials and procedures in compliance with the essential require- ments of Council directive 93/42/CEE concerning medical devices; meet in full the rules listed in annexes I and VII to Directive 2007/47 CEE and transposition of 25 January 2010, the Italian Decree Law 37 of that directive.
  • Page 70 Through our resellers you can obtain information about and quotes for repairs. For safety reasons, only use spare parts and accesso- ries authorized by Pandhora. The use of spare parts and acces- sories not approved by Pandhora S.r.l. are reason for immediate forfeiture of the guarantee.
  • Page 71 15 days from the date of delivery, under penalty of forfeiture thereof. 2) During the warranty period, Pandhora S.r.l. undertakes to repla- ce or repair free of charge all components of aid resulting in dy- sfunction for operating or manufacturing faults, provided that they are communicated directly to freight forwarder upon delive.
  • Page 72 6) If you have any doubts or questions regarding changes, contact the manufacturer before taking any action Pandhora S.r.l. is not required to communicate technical changes made to their products which are subject to change and updates if it consi- ders them necessary.
  • Page 73 WARRANTY COUPON IMPORTANT NOTE: data/user information specified in this coupon will be treated in accordance with the regulations of the Act on the protection of privacy. This warranty card must be completed and shipped within 15 days from date of delivery, under penalty of forfeiture thereof. ASL/Reseller Name Patient name/user Address...

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