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Page 1: User Manual
Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08 © GF Health Products, Inc. December 2008 Read this manual before operating your wheelchair. Save this manual for future use. The most current version of this manual can be found online at www.grahamfield.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 INTRODucTION ................3 IMpORTANT SAfETy pREcAuTIONS ..........5 3 GETTING STARTED ..............8 4 HANDLING TIpS ................9 5 ADjuSTMENTS .................13 6 TRANSpORTING THE TRAvELER SE ..........1 7 MAINTENANcE .................3 8 TROuBLESHOOTING ..............8 9 LIMITED wARRANTy ..............9 10 INDEx ..................31 GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. Packaging, warranties, products, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Graham-Field, Everest &... -
Page 3: Introduction
READ THIS MANuAL BEfORE OpERATING yOuR wHEELcHAIR 1 INTRODucTION Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant your attention are included in this owner's manual. Read the entire manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, and refer to it as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards. Consult your healthcare professional and Graham-Field dealer for as- sistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for performing your daily activities according to your individual physical... - Page 4 The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE has the responsi- bility of making certain that the user can safely operate the wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's abil- ity, weight, physical condition, the environment in which the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair will travel.
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
IMpORTANT SAfETy pREcAuTIONS IMpORTANT SAfETy pREcAuTIONS: ALwAyS fOLLOw THESE SAfETy pREcAuTIONS wHEN uSING yOuR wHEELcHAIR. fAILuRE TO DO SO cOuLD RESuLT IN pERSONAL INjuRy TO yOu OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO yOuR wHEELcHAIR. Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your healthcare pro- fessional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities. - Page 6 WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent 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. WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels. This could cause tipping and possibly result in injury or damage to the wheelchair. WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the ground by at least 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance of poten- tial obstruction. WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair backward until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result in personal injury to the user. WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while trans- ferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheel- chair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, us- ing a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. WARNING: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer. WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning or tipping. WARNING: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back. This could cause the wheelchair to tip over. WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or reach- ing forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully toward front of wheelchair. WARNING: Unauthorized modification or the use of non-Everest & Jennings® replacement parts could change the structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a hazardous con- dition resulting in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walk- er—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury. 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 008 • Traveler SE Owner’s Manual...
- Page 7 WARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators. WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel locks to slow down your wheelchair, or while the wheelchair is moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair in place when it is at a complete stop. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims re- sponsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 008 • Traveler SE Owner’s Manual...
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler SE illustration below. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. back upholstery push handle/ back post armpad rear wheel seat upholstery footrest anti-tipper wheel lock cross brace frame caster housing caster fork caster wheel... -
Page 9: Handling Tips
4 HANDLING TIpS The Everest & Jennings Traveler SE has been designed and engineered ® to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended purpose. However, it is possible to tip the Traveler SE over if it is used improperly. - Page 10 REAcHING / BENDING WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide sta- bility while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift your weight. Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare profes- sional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions. forward or sideward WARNING: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects...
- Page 11 RAMpS AND INcLINES WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers in- stalled. Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than 6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of ramp length). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent. At- tempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental locking that could cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly, sud- denly pitch forward, or tip sideways. WARNING: Avoid changing direction while descending a ramp or incline, as this could cause instability. Most people are capable of negotiating short inclines without assistance, depending upon upper body strength, endurance, and the degree of incline. Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms of strength and endurance before attempting to negotiate an incline or decline.
- Page 12 cuRBS AND STEpS Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter steps and there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled desig- nated elevators now required in most locations.
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Page 13: Adjustments
5 ADjuSTMENTS The Traveler SE offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive main- tenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods;... - Page 14 ARMS All Traveler SE arms are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress lower arm right arm release pin until it unlocks. release pin 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install arm Hold arm by center of arm- pad.
- Page 15 fRONT RIGGING fOOTREST—DETAcHABLE, SwINGAwAy WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove footrest 1. To release lock, pull swinga- way release lever forward, hinge plate toward front of wheelchair. Footrest will swing outward. 2. To remove, lift footrest swingaway release lever straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. Attach footrest 1.
- Page 16 Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at right. Loosen knob to free footplate extension inside hanger. locking button 2. Press down on the lock- hanger ing button and adjust the footplate to the adjustment holes desired length. Ensure that the locking button knob is completely extended footplate...
- Page 17 ELEvATING LEGREST—DETAcHABLE, SwINGAwAy WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2-1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove elevating legrest 1. To release lock, pull swingaway release hinge plate lever forward, toward front of wheelchair. Legrest will swing swingaway outward. release lever 2. To remove, lift legrest straight up off wheelchair hinge pins. Attach elevating legrest 1.
- Page 18 Adjust legrest elevation Note: It is possible to RAISE elevating legrest without unlocking legrest release. As a safety feature, however, you must unlock legrest release in order to LOWER elevating legrest. 1. To release elevation lock, pull legrest release lever up toward back of wheelchair. 2.
- Page 19 cROSSBRAcES Tighten crossbraces M13 wrench, M6 hex key Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up excess play).
- Page 20 wHEEL LOckS Adjust wheel locks One M10 wrench 1. Use an M10 wrench to right rear wheel loosen the adjustment wheel lock bolt until the wheel lock adjustment bolt slides on the frame. right front frame 2. Place the wheel lock in the locked position and slide it into contact with the tire.
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Page 21: Transporting The Traveler Se
6 TRANSpORTING THE TRAvELER SE WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant restraint equivalent 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. The Traveler SE can easily be transported by folding the wheelchair: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped. 3. Fold the wheelchair: pull up sharply on the seat sling at front and rear center at the same time. - Page 22 REASSEMBLy 1. Push down with even pressure on seat tubes on both sides. WARNING: Do not place your hand between seat tube and side panel. 2. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair. 3. Reinstall the seat cushion, if so equipped. WARNING: When reassembling the wheelchair, ensure that seat frame has been opened completely. If not, wheelchair is unsafe to occupy. WARNING: Ensure that footrests or legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. 3E01-INS-LAB-RevB08, December 008 • Traveler SE Owner’s Manual...
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Page 23: Maintenance
7 MAINTENANcE Protect your E&J Traveler SE by having it serviced regularly. Proper care and maintenance are essential to keep your wheelchair in safe working condition. 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 Traveler SE is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field dealer immediately, as a potentially hazard- ous condition could result. - Page 24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Procedure Perform at least every Week month 3 months 6 months Check tire wear ✔ Check handrims ✔ Check wheel lock engagement ✔ Check anti-tippers (optional) ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check handgrips ✔ Check upholstery ✔...
- Page 25 check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and re- place them as needed. Replace solid rubber tires when they become loose on the rims or cracks appear. check handrims Check handrims at least once a week. Inspect each handrim for rough or sharp edges and, if any are found, replace handrims immediately.
- Page 26 check upholstery Check upholstery at least once a month. Inspect for rips, tears and worn spots. Ensure that all upholstery-attaching screws are present, properly aligned, and well-secured. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten up- holstery mounting screws. Check attaching screws for sharp edges or stripped screws, and replace if found.
- Page 27 check footrests & elevating legrests Check footrests and legrests at least once a month. Inspect the locking mechanisms to confirm sure fit. Check for cracks, burrs, or sharp edges, and replace if found. Ensure that the footrest or legrest will automatically lock securely in place and will not accidentally unlock. If equipped with heel loops, ensure the anchor bolts are tight and secure.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
8 TROuBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Traveler SE necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following trouble- shooting guide lists several common problems that may occur, and offers corrective actions for each. If you are unsure of the solution or unable to diagnose the problem, do not hesitate to ask your Graham-Field dealer for assistance. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
9 LIMITED wARRANTy This warranty has been drafted to comply with the Federal Law applicable to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/consumer or dealer/non-consumer and to no other purchaser or transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Traveler SE against manufac- turing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below: WARRANTY PERIOD 3 mo. - Page 30 or defaced. Products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation, improper maintenance, improper cleaning, improper storage, or damages beyond GF Health Products, Inc.'s control are not covered by this warranty, and that evaluation shall be solely determined by GF Health Products, Inc. This warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to follow instructions.
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Page 31: Index
10 Index Adjustments 13 Ramps and Inclines 11 Anti-tippers, check 5 Reaching / bending 10 Arm, install 14 Rear wheel adjustment, check 6 Arm, remove 14 Rear wheels 13 Arms, check 6 Safety precautions 5 Backposts, check 6 Balance 9 Tires, check 5 Tools, for adjustment, list 13 casters 13 Tools, for maintenance, list 4 caster stems, check 7 Transfer activities 9 Caution, significance 4 Transporting the Traveler SE 1 cleaning your Traveler SE 7 Traveler SE, illustration 8 crossbraces, tighten 19 Troubleshooting 8 curbs and steps 1 upholstery, check 6 Elevating legrest, attach 17 Elevating legrest, remove 17 WARNING, significance 4 Elevating legrest—detachable, swinga- warnings 5 way 17 warranty, limited 9 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 18 wheel bearings, check 7 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust wheel lock engagement, check 5... - Page 32 USA Corporate Headquarters: GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 800-347-5678, 770-447-1609 fax: 800-726-0601, 678-291-3232 www.grahamfield.com...
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