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- Page 1 EJ777-1 Bariatric Transport Chair Operation Manual GF0500090RevB07 © GF Health Products, Inc. October 2007 EJ777-1 Transport Chair user and attendant: Read this manual before operating the transport chair. Save this manual for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: EJ777-1 Transport Chair user and attendant: Do not operate the transport chair without first reading and understanding this manual. If you do not understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions provided herein, con- tact your healthcare professional, Graham-Field Health Products dealer, or technical representative before proceeding with the use of this product;... -
Page 3: Introduction
The EJ777-1 Transport Chair is intended for indoor and/or outdoor use. The EJ777-1 transport chair is intended to be propelled by an attendant at all times, who should remain behind the transport chair when the user is being positioned or the transport chair is in use. -
Page 4: Statements Of Significance
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance: Note: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product. ▲ Caution: Indicates a potential hazard or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor personal injury or product/property damage. WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoid- ed, could result in death or serious injury. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair... -
Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
EJ777-1 TRanspoRT ChaIR laBEls Read all labels on your EJ777-1 Transport Chair before operating it. Do not remove any of the labels. WARNING: To avoid possible tilt hazard, do not leave user unattended. Attendant must always be behind and in control of transport chair when user is being positioned or transport chair is in use. - Page 6 This could cause the transport chair to tip, or could cause personal injury or damage to your transport chair. WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. WARNING: Ensure that transport chair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer.
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Page 7: Getting Started
3 GETTInG sTaRTEd Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in EJ777-1 Transport Chair illustration below. hand grip lower grip, attendant wheel lock tipping lever rear wheel frame GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair push handle / upper back post back upholstery armpad caster socket caster fork... -
Page 8: Handling Tips
Use the carrying straps to lift the unoccupied transport chair. BalanCE Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your EJ777-1 Transport Chair. Reaching, bending, and transferring to or from a transport chair will change your weight distribution and center of gravity. Have an attendant with you at all times, especially when reaching, bending, or transferring. -
Page 9: Transfer Activities
5. Place one foot on the tipping lever and apply downward force until the transport chair is tilted back enough to overcome the obstacle. 6. Lower the front end slowly. 7. If you have removed anti-tippers, replace them now. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair... -
Page 10: Ramps And Inclines
Curbs and steps should only be negotiated with the assistance of an attendant. The following are suggestions only for curb negotiation. It is important for you to develop your own safe technique that is best suited to your abilities. inches to permit proper clearance. 1 /2 GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair... - Page 11 DO NOT lower the front casters down until the transport chair is back far enough to clear the curb. 6. If you have removed anti-tippers, replace them now. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
- Page 12 9. Turn the transport chair around, place one foot on the tipping lever, and gradually lower the front casters to the ground. 10. If you have removed anti-tippers, replace them now. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
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Page 13: Adjustments
5 adJusTmEnTs The EJ777-1 Transport Chair offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to operate. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your transport chair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recom- mended methods;... -
Page 14: Arm
1. Rotate the arm forward and down into the arm receptacle. 2. Rotate the release lever up to lock front of arm into place. Note: Front of arm must be fully down and engaged in the arm receptacle or the release lever will not lock into place. WARNING: Ensure that arms are locked into place before occupying or operating transport chair. release lever arm, unlocked GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair front post receptacle arm, rotated... -
Page 15: Footrest-Detachable, Swingaway
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Ensure that footplates are securely clamped before occupying or operat- ing transport chair. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair lower hinge pin swingaway footrest footrest... -
Page 16: Attendant Wheel Locks
If your wheel locks are not operating correctly, please see your Graham-Field dealer for repair. push handle lower grip attendant wheel lock, attendant wheel lock, unlocked temporarily locked push handle lower grip attendant wheel lock, attendant wheel lock, unlocked GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair indefinitely locked... -
Page 17: Transporting The Ej777-1 Transport Chair
6 TRanspoRTInG ThE EJ777-1 TRanspoRT ChaIR pREpaRInG ThE EJ777-1 FoR TRanspoRT WARNING: This transport chair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equiva- lent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by the vehicle manufacturer. - Page 18 4. Install footrests. WARNING: Ensure that transport chair is unfolded as instructed and that upper back is locked into place, seat rails are locked into place on cradles, and foot- rests are locked in place before occupying or operating transport chair. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
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Page 19: Maintenance
7 maInTEnanCE Protect your E&J EJ777-1 Transport Chair by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your transport chair in safe working condi- tion. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide many years of superb performance. When you believe that a component or part of your transport chair is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result. -
Page 20: List Of Tools
Always replace tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform at least every Week month 3 months 6 months ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair ✔ ✔ ✔... - Page 21 The bearings should be clean and rotate smooth- ly. Check rim sideplay to verify that bearings are not too loose. If there is a problem, contact your Graham-Field Health Products dealer. If adjustment is required, this should be done by your Graham-Field Health Products dealer only. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
- Page 22 Graham-Field Health Products dealer. Ensure that stems are firmly attached to forks, and that forks and stems are not bent. Evaluate all threads, locking nuts and bearings. Check wheel bearings Have your Graham-Field Health Products dealer check caster and rear wheel axle bearings at least every six months. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair PROBABLE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Nuts and/or bolts may be loose. If so, tighten. -
Page 24: Specifications
9 spECIFICaTIons The Everest & Jennings EJ777-1 Transport Chair has the following parameters: Seat width Seat depth Seat to floor height Back height Overall length Overall height Overall width Width folded Weight Maximum weight capacity Note: all dimensions ± inch (.5 cm) 24 inches (61 cm) 16 inches (40.6 cm) -
Page 25: Limited Warranty
July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or trans- feree. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the EJ777-1 Transport Chair against manufac- turing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: EJ777-1 BARIATRIC TRANSPORT CHAIR Sideframes, crossbraces ... - Page 26 Do not return products to our factory without prior authorization. This war- ranty contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior, contrary or additional representations or understandings, whether oral or written, concerning our warranty policy. GF0500090RevB07 • EJ777-1 Transport Chair...
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Page 27: Index
Rear wheels, adjust 13 Safety precautions 5 Specifications 24 Tires, check 20 Tools, for maintenance, list 20 Transfer activities 9 Transporting the EJ777-1 Transport Chair 17 Troubleshooting 23 Upholstery, check 21 Warnings 5 WARNING statement, significance 4 Warranty, limited 25... - Page 28 Corporate Headquarters: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 U.S.A. telephone: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.grahamfield.com Everest & Jennings, E&J, GF and Graham-Field are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc.
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