Summary of Contents for LPA Evolution S-250
- Page 1 mobility chair Evolution S-250 FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS lpamedical.com 2527 Dalton avenue, Quebec (Qc) G1P 3S6 CANADA T 418-681-1313 1-800-663-4863 F 418-681-4488...
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Page 2: A Word Of Thanks
LPA representative, contact us directly through our website, or use our phone number, listed below. We hope that you enjoy your LPA Medical chair and we thank you for your business. Bryan Welch President LPA Medical inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT A Word of Thanks Replacement Parts Availability Policy General Information Definitions Safety Measures Applications Inspection Before Use Risk Prevention Improper Uses Cleaning Maintenance Operating Functions Possible Adjustements Adjustment and Operating Instructions Seat/Floor Height Seat Depth Seat/Backrest Angle Tilt-in-Space Armrest Height Lateral Supports –... -
Page 4: Replacement Parts Availability Policy
LPA products are not designed to be pressure-washed or washed in automatic wheelchair washers. LPA products are not designed to be used outdoors or to be used in the shower. -
Page 5: Definitions
Before using the chair, caregivers must have received adequate training from an LPA Medical representative or a trained third party. This instruction manual will be used as a reference for continuing education. -
Page 6: Applications
In addition, LPA chairs are not designed for outdoor use. The Evolution chair must be used with accessories specifically designed for it by LPA Medical Inc. It must be used in accordance with recognized health and safety practices. INSPECTION BEFORE USE The chair can be shipped fully assembled or partially assembled. -
Page 7: Risk Prevention
RISK PREVENTION Always apply the brakes when the wheelchair is not moving and for any transfer or repositioning maneuver. The same rule applies for an empty chair. To prevent the patient from slipping out of the chair, the seat tilt must be adjusted to an angle appropriate for their condition. -
Page 8: Improper Uses
The chair should not be pressure-washed or placed inside a washing machine. These practices may cause the chair components to rust internally, as well as deteriorate the adjustment components, thus voiding the LPA chair warranty. MAINTENANCE For optimum use of the chair, keep it clean and the components properly adjusted. -
Page 9: Operating Functions
OPERATING FUNCTIONS The main components for the chair’s safe use are: A. Brake on each of the central wheels. B. Gas spring activation lever to tilt the seat. C. Gas spring. D. Chair control handles. POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS 1. The seat-to-floor height is adjustable from 16" to 21" (41 to 53 cm) in 1"... -
Page 10: Adjustment And Operating Instructions
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SEAT/FLOOR HEIGHT 1. Determine if the seat needs to be raised or lowered. 2. Tip the chair backwards until the push bar rests on the floor. 3. Using a ½" (13 mm) wrench, remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the seat support. -
Page 11: Seat Depth
SEAT DEPTH WARNING: THE CHAIR MUST BE UNOCCUPIED WHEN MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT. Slide the backrest forward or backward to adjust the seat depth. 1. Determine if the backrest must slide forward or backward to provide the appropriate clearance behind the patient’s knees. 2. -
Page 12: Seat/Backrest Angle
SEAT/BACKREST ANGLE WARNING: THE CHAIR MUST BE UNOCCUPIED WHEN MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT. For this operation, it is highly recommended to lay the chair on its side for easier maneuvering and to reduce the risk of finger jamming. 1. Determine in advance the backrest tilt adjustment required. - Page 13 SEAT/BACKREST ANGLE (continued) 4. Push or pull on the top of the backrest to change its angle. 5. Line up the holes and bolt the backrest at the desired angle. Don’t forget the lock washers. BE SURE TO USE THE SAME HOLE ON EACH SIDE.
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Page 14: Tilt-In-Space
TILT-IN-SPACE The seat’s tilt can be adjusted depending on the user’s needs. By varying the position of the gas cylinder on the multi-hole bracket, you can obtain: A. Significant assistance standing up. B. Slight assistance standing up. C. A backward tilt. WARNING: THE CHAIR MUST BE UNOCCUPIED WHEN MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT. - Page 15 TILT-IN-SPACE (continued) 1. Determine in advance the backrest tilt adjustment required. 2. Apply the brakes, hold the chair on both sides and lay it on its side. 3. Remove the locking pin from the multi-hole bracket behind the backrest. 4. Reposition the gas spring in the correct place, then reinsert the locking pin and secure it with the wire snap.
- Page 16 TILT-IN-SPACE (continued) 5. Place the chair upright, then check the tilt’s full travel by activating the gas spring and letting the seat raise completely. Then, activate the gas spring and lower the seat completely by applying your weight on the push bar. Ensure that the control cable remains free at all times and isn’t pinched anywhere.
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Page 17: Armrest Height
ARMREST HEIGHT 1. Use a ½" (13mm) wrench to remove the bolt securing the armrest on each side of the seat. 2. Position the armrest at the desired height and replace the bolt, without forgetting the flat washer and the lock washer. 3. -
Page 18: Lateral Supports - Optional
LATERAL SUPPORTS – OPTIONAL Height adjustment 1. Determine the height required for the lateral supports. 2. Using a 7⁄16" (11 mm) wrench, loosen the 4 nuts slightly from the trunk support attachment, without removing them completely. Note: hold the assembly with your free hand so that it doesn’t fall suddenly. - Page 19 LATERAL SUPPORTS – OPTIONAL (continued) Width adjustment 1. Determine if the lateral supports must be widened. 2. Using a 1⁄8" Allen key, loosen the adjustable lock’s two screws without removing them completely so that you can adjust the width. 3. Adjust the lateral supports to the desired position.
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Page 20: Using The Footrests - Optional
USING THE FOOTRESTS – OPTIONAL Footrests are optional on the Evolution chair. It is recommended to use them when the chair is pushed by others to prevent injury to the lower limbs. 1. Press on the black lever on the footrest assembly and swivel the assembly 180 degrees outward, until the footrest locks into place... -
Page 21: Serial Number Location
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Each LPA Medical Inc. chair is identified by a serial number. To order replacement parts, always provide your LPA chair’s serial number. The serial number is located on a label affixed to the cross-tube behind the base. -
Page 22: Options And Accessories
* Always specify the color, width, fabric pattern and serial number of the Evolution chair when ordering replacement parts. See page 21 for the location of the serial number. Replacement parts may have slight color differences from those of the original chair. LPA Medical cannot be held responsible for these differences. -
Page 23: Additional Ergonomic Recommendations
ADDITIONAL ERGONOMIC RECOMMENDATIONS CERVICAL SUPPORT A cervical support is optional on the Evolution chair. It can be used to increase comfort by allowing the head to rest on the back of the chair in a tilted position. The cervical support should be positioned at the base of the head and neck in order to fill the space according to the user’s comfort. -
Page 24: Sitting Down
SITTING DOWN To sit in the Evolution chair safely (always do so in the presence of another person who has received training): Apply the brakes on the chair’s two central wheels (performed by the user • or a caregiver). Raise the tilt of the chair to an upright position to prepare for the transfer •... -
Page 25: Terms & Conditions
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 GENERAL LPA Medical inc. reserves the right to modify without notice or obligation the design, specifications and prices of the equipment it manufactures. Shipping is charged at the current price at the time of delivery. -
Page 26: General Warranty
2. Purchase date and invoice number. 3. Description of the problem. * The useful lifespan of an LPA chair is estimated to be 10 years. OUR COMMITMENT LPA Medical inc. agrees to provide replacement parts for a period of 10 years after the date of purchase of the product. -
Page 27: Parts List
** Always specify the color, width, fabric pattern and serial number of your Evolution chair when ordering replacement parts. See page 21 for the location of the serial number. Replacement parts may have slight color differences from those of the original chair. LPA Medical cannot be held responsible for these differences. -
Page 28: Exploded View
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