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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL QPX-AL QPX-TI R2 – 07/2017 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 INDEX ........ERRORE. IL SEGNALIBRO NON È DEFINITO.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
THANKS FOR CHOOSING AN OFF CARR WHEELCHAIR......3 1. INTRODUCTION ................... 4 1.1 QPX P ........................ 4 ARTS 1.2 QPX S ....................5 PECIFICATIONS 2. SETUP ......................6 2.1 O QPX ..............6 PENING CLOSING THE WHEELCHAIR 2.2 O ................ -
Page 3: Thanks For Choosing An Off Carr Wheelchair
OFF CARR has a certified system for quality management following UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 regulations and a certified system for quality of medical devices according to the UNI EN ISO 13485:2016 regulations. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The ultra-lightweight wheelchairs QPX Titanium and QPX Aluminium are non- invasive medical devices, specifically designed to reduce and counterbalance a physical handicap. These wheelchairs, manually propelled on the back wheels, have many setups and a wide range of accessories that meet any customer need. Their setup, as well as any regulation and/or adjustment MUST be performed uniquely by qualified personnel. -
Page 5: Qpx Specifications
The wide and complete range of accessories available, allows for a complete customisation of each QPX to suit its user both likewise and functionality. QPX Specifications QPX-TI titanium frame and aluminium crossbar • • QPX-AL aluminium frame with aluminium crossbar Adjustable front side •... -
Page 6: Setup
• Adjustable rear wheel placement to better adjust the center of gravity Carbon fibre clothes guard, eventually removable (optional) • Self closing carbon fibre footplate • “L” removable armrests (optional) • Foldable backrest • Locking system for the folded position •... -
Page 7: Opening / Closing The Backrest
CLOSING the wheelchair Press button “D” on the lower part of • block “C” to unlock the crossbar and allow for its closing; Pull block “C” upwards until its locking • Turn “A” clockwise until it locks, to stop • the frame from opening on its own •... -
Page 8: Inserting / Removing The Armrests
OPENING the backrest Open the backrest by pulling on both its sides. • Keep pulling until the locking mechanism clicks. • Make sure both mechanisms are locked. • Try to lower the backrest without touching the levers • to be sure it is locked before sitting on the wheelchair. -
Page 9: Inserting / Removing The Sideguards
2.4 Inserting / removing the sideguards Note: QPX models are available with carbon fibre clothes guards. These can be fixed or removable, as chosen on the order form. Both cases leave a range of adjustments to compensate for any change of the rear wheel position. For removable clothes guards: To remove the clothes guards, •... -
Page 10: Checking Tyre Pressure
For safety reasons it is important to check the functioning of the extraction mechanism before using the wheelchair for the first time and every time the wheels are removed and put back (be it for transport or adjustment). The supplied brakes have to be used only as parking brakes, and never to decrease the speed of the wheelchair while moving. -
Page 11: Checking Any Accessories
Pulling brake Pulling brake OFF position ON position Fig.S Fig.R To ensure the efficiency of the brakes, it is necessary to maintain the proper tyre pressure and check frequently the wear of the clamping elements Fig.T Fig.U Scissor brake Scissor brake OFF position ON position The supplied brakes are designed for parking only, and they are not... -
Page 12: Qpx Adjustments
QPX Adjustments All wheelchairs are manufactured and shipped out, according to the setup chosen by the customer on the order form. This is the best way of tailoring the wheelchair to match the user’s needs. Within a certain range it is still possible to make some adjustments on the final product to reach the optimal setup. -
Page 13: How To Adjust The Backrest Angle
After having changed the rear wheels position, you MUST adjust the brakes and sideguards positions too, to make it work with the new wheel position. 3.2 How to adjust the backrest angle It is possible to modify the tilt of the backrest in the following way: Unscrew the screws fastening the tilt backrest •... - Page 14 To adjust the brakes, proceed as follows: Classic brakes: • Leave the brake in OFF position (See 2.7 Fig.O, R, T); • Loosen without removing “A” screws and fix the brake to its support and the “B” screws that fix the support to the frame;...
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Page 15: Replacing The Front Castors
3.5 Replacing the front castors If necessary, the front castor can be replaced: Completely unscrew one of the “D” screws and • remove the “E” pin being careful to where the “F” spacers are positioned (in order to be able to reposition them in the same order);... - Page 16 Remove the upholstery cover and loosen the • tensioning velstraps (see 3.6) to reach the “A” screws that connect the handles tube and the frame; Remove both “A” screws; • • Lower or raise the handles until reaching the most suitable height (the tubes are pre-holed with 2 cm steps);...
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Page 17: Footplate To Seat Distance Adjustment
3.8 Footplate to seat distance adjustment The telescopic footplate tube is inserted into the front frame of the wheelchair and secured through the two “E” screws. The height can be adjusted at 2 cm steps: Unscrew and remove the “E” screws; •... -
Page 18: Spoke Guards
Spoke Guards Spokes guards on real wheels prevent the user from putting accidentally hands or fingers between the spokes of the wheels. They are also used for aesthetical purposes: they often bear designs and are extremely colourful (they mostly used children wheelchairs). - Page 19 The wheelchair should be only used for the transport of people and not of • objects in general. Avoid performing any wheelie without the supervision of an assistant. • Avoid prolonged contact between the wheelchair and water. It can cause •...
- Page 20 The pressure of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres should always be kept from a minimum of 7 bars to a maximum of 9 bars to prevent damage to the tyres themselves. Keep the wheelchair away from direct heat sources, as not all upholsteries in the order form are fireproof.
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Page 21: Key Measures To Be Taken To Limit The Risks Connected With Misuse Of The Wheelchair
Key measures to be taken to limit the risks connected with misuse of the wheelchair Be careful not to wrap the tubes of the crossbar with the fingers during opening/folding operations to avoid being pinched between the frame and the crossbar. - Page 22 Before transferring in or out of the wheelchair, always remember to activate the brakes.
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Page 23: Maintenance, Inspections And Controls
Maintenance, inspections and controls Weekly: Check the quick release efficiency of the rear wheel axles (see par. 2.2) and if necessary, grease the pins and bushes with some lubricant to ensure the correct extraction and reinsertion of the wheels. ... -
Page 24: Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning instructions Cleaning and disinfection procedure have to be performed by qualified personnel. Use appropriate eye/facial protection and protective gloves, during cleaning and disinfection procedure. In case of contamination with blood or body fluids, the wheelchair has to be cleaned first and then disinfected as follows: Note: Most of the time it is convenient and more effective to remove the seat and back- rest upholstery from the frame before proceeding with the cleaning and disinfection of... - Page 25 All waste materials related to this process must be disposed in compliance with specific local applicable law. Technical service For any problems, fault or breakage please inform immediately the authorized dealer supplying the following indications: a) model b) serial number c) fault description d) any reference or order number, if available, recorded on the order form.
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Page 26: Warranty Terms
6) There is no granted warranty to damage caused by slovenliness, negligence, carelessness or by faulty maintenance performed by non-authorized personnel. 7) OFF CARR is not responsible of any damage occurred during transport. The forwarder company is the only responsible, therefore inform both the forwarder company and OFFCARR of any damage occurred during transport. -
Page 27: Packaging, Shipping And Delivery
Packaging, shipping and delivery All the OFF CARR wheelchairs are shipped in closed cardboard cases to protect them from bumps and dust. The package includes the wheelchair configured according with the order form, this Instruction manual and a tool kit. -
Page 28: Materials Differentiation
For wheelchair disposal contact your dealer. OFF CARR s.r.l. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes its products without prior notice with respect of the device features, suitability and certifications, the warranty contract and the availability of spare parts according to the terms of law.
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