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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use EP1C wheelchair...

  • Page 2: General Information

    Please read this document carefully before using the product and observe the safety notices. Please instruct the user on the safe use of this product. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any questions or issues with the product. Please keep this document for your records.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General information Our labels and how to interpret them Using the manual Safe use of your chair Unfolding and folding your chair Setting up footrests Setting up armrests and backrests Setting up the joystick remote Limitations of use - PLEASE READ Disengaging motors General user advice and routine maintenance Using your wheelchair safely...

  • Page 4: Our Labels And How To Interpret Them

    Labels Ability Matters Group Ltd. Serial number Warning CE marking Date of manufacture Online instructions Lot or batch number Manufacturer address Max load Maximum safe slope User weight Unique device identifier Medical device Catalogue No Single use Wheelchair depth Max speed Wheelchair width...

  • Page 5: Using The Manual

    Using the manual This user manual contains important information about the handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow the safety instructions. Note that there may be sections in this document, which are not relevant to your product, since this document applies to all available models (on the date of printing).
  • Page 6 INDICATIONS The use of this power wheelchair is recommended for the following indications: • The inability or a greatly restricted ability to walk within the scope of the basic requirement to be able to move within one’s own four walls. •...
  • Page 7 USABILITY Only use a mobility device when it is in perfect working order. Otherwise, you might put yourself and others at risk. The following list does not claim to be exhaustive. It is only intended to show some of the situations that could affect the usability of your mobility device. In certain situations, you should immediately stop using your mobility device.

  • Page 8: Safe Use Of Your Chair

    SERVICE LIFE We estimate a service life of five years for this product, provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met. The estimated service life can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations.
  • Page 9 WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Improper routing of cables may cause a tripping entanglement or strangulation hazard that may result in death, serious injury or damage. • Ensure all cables are routed and secured properly. • Ensure there are no loops of excess cable extending away from the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 WARNING! Risk of damage or injury if mobility device is accidentally set into motion • Switch the mobility device off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects. • When the drive is disengaged, the brake inside the drive is deactivated.
  • Page 11 WARNING! Risk of falling out of the mobility device • Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean forward between your knees, and do not lean backwards out over the top of the backrest, for example to reach an object. •...
  • Page 12 CAUTION! Risk of injury by moving parts • Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the mobility device, like wheels or one of the lifter modules (if fitted), especially when children are around. CAUTION! Risk of injury from hot surfaces •...
  • Page 13 WARNING! Risk of death, serious injury or damage when carrying along oxygen systems Textiles and other materials that normally would not burn are easily ignited and burn with great intensity in oxygen enriched air. • Check the oxygen tubing daily, from the cylinder to the delivery site, for leaks and hold away from electrical sparks and any source of ignition.
  • Page 14 WARNING! Risk of death or serious injury Failure to observe these warnings can cause an electrical short resulting in death, serious injury, or damage to the electrical system. • The POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable MUST connect to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal(s)/post(s).
  • Page 15 SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE This powered mobility device was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones can influence the functions of powered mobility devices.
  • Page 16 WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over • Inclines and declines can only be travelled up to the maximum safe slope • Always return the backrest of your seat or the seat tilt to an upright position before ascending slopes. We recommend that you position the seat backrest and the seat tilt (if fitted) slightly to the rear before descending slopes.
  • Page 17 WARNING! Risk of breaking down in adverse weather conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area • If you are a user with severely limited mobility, we advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions DO NOT attempt a journey without an accompanying attendant.
  • Page 18 WARNING! Tipping hazard if anti-tippers are removed, damaged or changed to a position different to the factory settings • Anti-tippers should only ever be removed for dismantling the mobility device for transport in a vehicle or for storage. • The anti-tippers must always be fitted if the mobility device is being used.
  • Page 19 CAUTION! Risk of accident and loss of warranty if maintenance is insufficient • For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that this mobility device undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions).
  • Page 20 CAUTION! Risk of injuries and damage to mobility device due to unapproved components and accessory parts Seating systems, additions and accessory parts which have not been approved by for use with this mobility device can affect the tipping stability and increase tipping hazards. •...
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MAINTENANCE WORK TOOLS Some maintenance work which is described in this manual and can be carried out by the user without problems require the correct tools for proper work. If you do not have the correct tool available we do not recommend that you try to carry out the relevant work.
  • Page 22 EP1C 20 (The number relates to the chair width) This information in this booklet is for Greencare EP1C wheelchair users, occupants and carers. It is a useful reference for professionals prescribing or handing over a wheelchair to a user. User Guides are issued with serial numbers when supplied with a chair, and where appropriate with an accessory.
  • Page 23 When using your indoor power chair always consider potential hazards. Beware of the fact that many of the places where you are likely to use your power chair may not have been designed with powered wheelchair use in mind. You should therefore have an awareness for safety when encountering the likes of narrow doorways, steps, high surfaces, protruding wall fittings and every day household items such as children’s toys, electrical appliances etc.

  • Page 24: Unfolding And Folding Your Chair

    Unfolding and folding your wheelchair OPENING THE WHEELCHAIR Grip the armrests and push them apart as far as possible. Put hands on the seat canvas with fingers pointing into the middle of seat. Push down and out, with the flat of the hand on the two sides of the seat, until the chair is completely open.
  • Page 25 The tension adjustable backrest has a support back cushion supplied separately. When the chair is packed in its carton. This cushion should be attached to the inner tension strap support frame by Velcro. The tension back support requires to be set up to conform to the required shape.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Footrests

    Make sure that the folded wheelchair and detached components are stored securely and available for next use. Note: Not all of the components within this manual will necessarily be available with your power wheelchair. Any references not applicable to your product should be ignored.
  • Page 27 In addition to the configurable foot support plates, shown above, Greencare DB1 has a choice of detachable footrest brackets, and footrest support options including an angle adjustable type a rigid foot bar and a dynamic foot support for use in tight spaces The lift and swing type bracket features a double locking action for increased security.
  • Page 28 The most comfortable seating position is usually obtained when the occupant thighs are horizontal and the hips and knees are at right angles. Footrest adjustments should be explained and completed at the handover. Multi adjustable footrest These swivel on a special mounting stem, and are fixed at the required angle support position by a screw on the underside.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Armrests And Backrests

    Setting up armrests and backrests Armrests Armrests are available in a range of heights and shapes. with a choice of arm pads depending on user need. These are all interchangeable. Armrests are secured towards the front of the side frame, in socket locations, and pivoted at the rear of the backrest location.

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Joystick Remote

    Setting up the joystick remote Turning on the power Ensuring that the speed knob is turned fully to the left (around the 7 o’clock position) which is the slowest speed setting, press the green button in the centre of the knob The button will light green and the battery power indicator (5 LED lights, 2 red, 1 amber and 2 green) will light up indicating the amount of power available in the batteries.
  • Page 31 The controller Setup of the LiNX joystick remote controller is easily achieved (even from mobile telephones) by fully trained technicians who have completed training with the LiNX manufacturer or Greencare. Tuning of the chair by unauthorised operatives will invalidate any warranty and COULD BE DANGEROUS and harm thewheelchair user.

  • Page 32: Limitations Of Use - Please Read

    Limitations of use The EP1C wheelchair: • Is not designed for extensive out- door use. It is an indoor chair with outdoor capability. • Should never be used in wintery condition such as snow and ice. • Never be used in a wet environment. •...

  • Page 33: General User Advice And Routine Maintenance

    General advice and routine maintenance The purpose of a wheelchair is to provide mobility for people who cannot, or find it difficult to walk. For safety, wheelchairs should not be used for any other purpose. Greencare modular wheelchairs can be set up or finely adjusted to suit user and carer needs.

  • Page 34: Using Your Wheelchair Safely

    Preventive maintenance and consumable worn part replacement, through regular checks by service centre qualified staff, are recommended for wheelchairs where the occupant has an active lifestyle, or is dependent on the wheelchair as the only means of mobility. Users should ensure that wheelchairs made available to service personnel are thoroughly cleaned.
  • Page 35 When the occupant is seated in the chair, the footrest plates may be pushed back down to locate the feet at the required position. At this point it may be necessary to set the footrest height and position. GETTING OUT OCCUPANT STANDING FORWARDS. Making sure that the power to the motors is off;...
  • Page 36 OUTDOOR VISIBILITY This wheelchair is not designed to be used outdoors but if a user is out at night, or in poor visibility conditions, users should ensure that they and the wheelchair are visible to other road users and pedestrians, considering both clothing, and light reflective trim features.

  • Page 37: Moving Safely And Environmental Features

    The Greencare EP1C chair has not been designed for outdoor use; its principle function is for indoor use in the home or educational or care environment. Before taking an EP1C wheelchair outside, routine user safety checks on the main components, and occupant security, should be carried out.

  • Page 38: Cushions And Upholstery

    USE OF SEATBELTS (also posture belts) Seat belts can be positioned to locate correctly across the lap of the seated occupant. They are released and fixed with a buckle. Seat belts and harnesses area precaution for an occupant who needs to be positioned correctly.
  • Page 39 Care should be taken when transferring with a cushion in position. It is possible the occupant may slip down into the cushion during a transfer. Additional effort may be required to reach the required seating position. Some active occupants may be able to do this by pressing down on the armrests to gain leverage.

  • Page 40: Use Of Anti-Tippers

    Use of anti-tipers Anti-tippers are fitted to all Greencare EP1C wheelchairs, both occupant and attendant carer controlled configurations. Anti-tippers fit into the lower rear frame. They can be set to allow a degree of rearwards pivotal movement for manoeuvring. Anti-tippers are not substitutes for safe and responsible use.
  • Page 41 Users should understand that the greatest risk in transportation is when embarking and disembarking of the wheelchair occupant. A preferred initial consideration is for the wheelchair occupant to transfer to a standard vehicle seat during a journey, with the wheelchair stored separately and securely. This however is often not practical when other aspects of use are taken into account.
  • Page 42 • Modifications to allow the fitting of restraints should be approved by Greencare, or an authorised specialist. • The wheelchair back support frame should be configured to incorporate a head restraint or alternatively this should be included in the transporting vehicle equipment. •...

  • Page 43: Battery Maintenance

    Battery maintenance The batteries fitted to your EP1C wheelchair are not designed to be removed frequently and therefore the following procedure should only be carried out during service or repair of the wheelchair. REMOVING BATTERIES 1. Ensure the joystick is switched off. 2.
  • Page 44 New batteries need charging before your first journey and will not perform to their peak until the first six to ten charging cycles have been completed. To ensure long battery life does not allow your batteries to become totally discharged. If your powered wheelchair is not used for any length of time the batteries must receive a full charge once a month and remain fully charged during storage.

  • Page 45: Permanent Magnet Dc Ep1C Motor

    HOW TO CHARGE BATTERIES • Check that the ventilation slots on the charger are clean and unobstructed. • Plug the charger output lead into the socket on the joystick control box. • Do not use your EP1C wheelchair while charging is in progress. •...
  • Page 46 The motor cannot be used near flammable gases, vapours or liquids. EMI REGULATION CONFORMITY The Greencare EP1C wheelchair has been successfully tested in accordance with international standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of the electric vehicles.

  • Page 47: Error Indications

    Error indications If there is an error with the system when it is powered up, then the status Indicator will flash red; the number of flashes will indicate the type of error. The table below describes the error indication, and a few possible actions that can be taken to rectify the problem.
  • Page 48 The error indicator may continue to flash after an error has been rectified. To clear the error indication, cycle the system’s power. For more information about the error, and what to do about it, open the logs within one of the programming & diagnostic tools (see 10.1 The LiNX Access iOS tool and 10.2 The LiNX Access PC tool).

  • Page 49: Warranty

    Warranty: Greencare guarantees the products supplied to be free from manufacturing defects, and will replace components where necessary free of charge, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the condition that the product has been used, adjusted and maintained in accordance with this User Guide and maintenance instructions as supplied by Greencare.
  • Page 50 Ability Matters Group Ltd. Ability House, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom, OX14 1RL (Version 1.00 28-May-2021) +44 (0) 1235 552 895 info@ortho-europe.com ortho-europe.com greencaremobility.com...

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