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Page 1: User Manual
Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2009 GF Health Products, Inc. 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
The most current product information, including the most current revision of this manual, can be found online at www.grahamfield.com. Graham-Field, Everest & Jennings, E&J, and Advantage are registered trademarks of GF Health Products, Inc. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at Graham-Field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Advantage is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suitable for frequent users who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the center of gravity. - Page 4 Please note the following special statements, used throughout this manual, and their significance: WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious personal injury. C AUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury. s NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe practice that, if not avoided, could result in product or property damage. Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful information to ensure that you get the most from your product. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Always consult your healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for your individual abilities. Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Advantage serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Advantage is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. - 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 inches, to permit proper clearance of potential 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 transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to your wheelchair. WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side panel. WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring, using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator. WARNING: Ensure 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. When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position. 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 reaching 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 condition resulting in serious personal injury. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 7 WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a walker—these are practices which could result in loss of balance and personal injury. 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: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm. WARNING: GF Health Products, Inc. specifically disclaims responsibility 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. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Advantage illustration below. back upholstery handgrip armpad push handle/ back post rear wheel seat upholstery footrest anti-tipper (optional) handrim wheel lock crossbrace caster housing frame caster fork caster wheel 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual... -
Page 9: Handling Tips
The Everest & Jennings Advantage 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 Advantage over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. - Page 10 2. Rotate both casters fully forward, go forward, and then back the wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward. 3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 11 Descent should be made slowly and safely by grasping the handrims; however, use care, as friction heat will be generated. We recommend the use of gloves to reduce the effects of friction heat, but going slower is a better alternative. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 12 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 designated elevators now required in most locations. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escalators in your Advantage. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 13: Adjustments
5 ADJUSTMENTS The Advantage offers several adjustments to make it easier and more comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after a few adjustments, you may develop your own. - Page 14 ARMS Note: Fixed arms are not removable. Only detachable Advantage arms, as shown below, are removable. Remove arm 1. Depress arm release right arm pin until it unlocks. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad. Lift straight up and off. Install arm release pin Hold arm by center of armpad.
- Page 15 Attach footrest 1. Set footrest on wheelchair (so that footrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins). 2. Swing footrest inward. 3. Ensure swingaway release remove footrest (left shown) lever is locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair. WARNING: Ensure footrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 16 3. Fasten latch to secure footplate extension inside hanger. footplate extension, 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for adjust length the other footplate extension. 5. Ensure both footplate extensions are securely fastened and that minimum ground clearance is 2 inches. WARNING: Ensure footplates are securely fastened before occupying or operating wheelchair. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 17 (so that legrest hinge plates engage wheelchair hinge pins). 2. Swing legrest inward. remove elevating legrest 3. Ensure legrest is locked in place and that swingaway release lever is locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair. WARNING: Ensure legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 18 1. To adjust panel, hold the panel and rotate it upward. 2. To return panel to position, hold the panel and rotate downward. The panel will stop at the proper position. WARNING: Ensure legrest panels are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. Adjust legrest footplate extension length See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable, Swingaway section. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 19 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). Use an M13 wrench and M5 hex key to tighten. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 20 The wheel lock should indent the tire at least ". 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for other wheel lock. Tighten the adjustment bolts securely to eliminate wheel lock movement on frame. WARNING: Ensure that wheel locks are adjusted so that they lock in place appropriately before occupying or operating wheelchair. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 21: Transporting The Advantage
The Advantage 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 rails on both sides. WARNING: Do not place your hand between seat rail and side panel. 2. Attach footrests or legrests to wheelchair. 3. Reinstall the seat cushion, if so equipped. WARNING: Ensure footrests or legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 23: Maintenance
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 Advantage is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous condition could result. Only excellent condition is acceptable where safety is concerned. - Page 24 Contact your authorized distributor with any questions or concerns regarding the safe operation and maintenance of your wheelchair. Regular maintenance is essential for your safety and continued operation of your wheelchair. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 25 Check the anti-tippers at least once a week. Ensure the anti-tippers are securely fastened and properly positioned. WARNING: When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position. Check handgrips Check handgrips at least once a week. Ensure they are not ripped; ensure they are tight and securely fastened. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 26 Check backposts / push handles Check backposts at least once a month. Ensure that all mounting hardware is securely fastened and that the backposts are not bent or damaged. Contact your authorized distributor if you observe cracking or peeling paint or plating. 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
- Page 27 If equipped with heel loops, ensure the anchor bolts are tight and secure. Cleaning your Advantage Wipe off the frame frequently, at least once a week, using a soft cloth. Dry the wheelchair immediately if exposed to moisture. Clean the frame every three months with a mild soap and water solution.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Advantage necessitates maintenance, especially if the factory-set adjustments have been altered. The following troubleshooting 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 authorized distributor for assistance. -
Page 29: Limited Warranty
GF; 6) Any labor or shipping charges incurred in the replacement part installation or repair; 7) Costs and expenses of regular maintenance and cleaning; and 8) Representations and warranties made by any person or entity other than 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual... - Page 30 GF will assist you in filing the freight claim. 3) Claims for any short shipment must be made within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, GA 30360 Tel 770-368-4700 Fax 770-368-2386 www.grahamfield.com 3H01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Advantage User Manual...
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Page 31: Index
10 INDEX Adjustments 13 NOTICE statement, significance 4 Advantage, illustration 8 Anti-tippers, check 25 Ramps and Inclines 11 Arm, install 14 Reaching / bending 10 Arm, remove 14 Rear wheel adjustment, check 26 Arms, check 26 Rear wheels 13 Backposts, check 26 Safety precautions 5 Balance 9 Tires, check 25 Casters 13 Tools, for adjustment, list 13 Caster stems, check 27 Tools, for maintenance, list 24 CAUTION statement, significance 4 Transfer activities 9 Cleaning your Advantage 27 Transporting the Advantage 21 Crossbraces, tighten 19 Troubleshooting 28 Curbs and steps 12 Upholstery, check 26 Elevating legrest, attach 17 Elevating legrest, remove 17 Warnings 5 Elevating legrest—detachable, WARNING statement, significance 4 swingaway 17 Warranty, limited 29 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 18... - Page 32 GF Health Products, Inc. 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30360 USA tel: 770-368-4700 fax: 770-368-2386 www.grahamfield.com Made in China...
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