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Page 1: User Manual
Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3F02-INS-LAB-RevC10 © 2010 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
CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................3 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........5 3 GETTING STARTED ..............8 4 HANDLING TIPS ................9 5 ADJUSTMENTS .................13 6 TRANSPORTING OR STORING THE TRAVELER L4 .....25 7 MAINTENANCE .................27 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ..............32 9 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............33 10 INDEX ..................35 GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. Packaging, warranties, products and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Introduction
® Field wish to assure you of our continuing commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The Traveler L4 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 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. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times.
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Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler L4 serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler L4 is not functioning prop- erly, contact your Graham-Field dealer immediately, as a hazardous situ- ation 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.
- Page 7 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. 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.
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler L4 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 3F02-INS-LAB-RevC10, March 2010 • Traveler L4 User Manual... -
Page 9: Handling Tips
However, it is possible to tip the Traveler L4 over if it is used improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair. - 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.
- 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 installed in the downward position. 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).
- Page 12 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. WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or escala- tors in your Traveler L4. 3F02-INS-LAB-RevC10, March 2010 • Traveler L4 User Manual...
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Page 13: Adjustments
5 ADJUSTMENTS The Traveler L4 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. - Page 14 REAR WHEEL — STANDARD THREADED AXLE We recommend that you do not replace or adjust standard threaded-axle rear wheel components yourself, since special tools and training are required. Please contact your Graham-Field dealer when standard rear wheels with standard threaded axles need adjustment. REAR WHEEL — OPTIONAL QUICK-RELEASE AXLE see Axle Detail quick-release axle rear wheel...
- Page 15 Install rear wheel — optional quick-release axle Depress the quick-release push button in the rear wheel hub and insert into axle sleeve. WARNING: When reassembling the wheelchair after remov- ing the rear wheels, ensure the rear axles are locked in place (check that locking buttons extend completely, and rear wheels spin freely but can't be pulled off), to prevent wheels from fall- ing off.
- Page 16 CASTERS Adjust caster mounting position Two 5/8" wrenches Using the correct combination of rear axle mounting position and caster mounting position main- tains the correct alignment of the wheelchair. As shown at right, the caster axle is mounted in the caster axle caster axle bottom caster fork hole for 20"...
- Page 17 ANTI-TIPPERS Adjust anti-tipper roller position Anti-tippers must be mounted locking roller tube button in the appropriate position for anti-tipper tube each seat height. As shown at right, the anti-tipper locking button protrudes from the top roller tube hole for 20" seat height, and from the bottom anti-tipper position anti-tipper position roller tube hole for 18"...
- Page 18 ARMS All Traveler L4 arms feature the flip-back latch (see picture). Flip arm back 1. Press top of latch against arm latch and lift arm up out of socket. 2. Swing arm up and back. Lock arm Push front of arm down into socket socket until it locks into place.
- Page 19 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...
- Page 20 Adjust footplate extension length 1. See picture at right. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside hanger. locking button 2. Press down on the lock- ing button and adjust hanger the footplate to the adjustment holes desired length. Ensure that the locking button is completely extended latch footplate...
- Page 21 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...
- Page 22 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 23 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 24 WHEEL LOCKS Adjust wheel locks One M11 wrench 1. Use an M11 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 25: Transporting Or Storing The Traveler L4
The Traveler L4 can easily be folding for transport or storage: 1. Detach front rigging from wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat cushion, if so equipped. - Page 26 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. Push again if seat tubes are not positioned directly upon front seat rail / arm cradles as shown below (arm not shown). right front seat rail right front...
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Page 27: 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 Traveler L4 is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field dealer immediately, as a potentially hazard- ous condition could result. - Page 28 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 29 Check tire wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace polyurethane 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 30 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 31 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 32: Troubleshooting
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Continual use of your Traveler L4 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 33: 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 transferee. GF Health Products, Inc. warrants the Traveler L4 against manufac- turing defects in materials and workmanship as listed below:... - Page 34 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 35: Index
10 INDEX Adjustments 13 Note, significance 4 Anti-tippers, check 29 Arm, flip back 18 Ramps and Inclines 11 Arm height, adjust 18 Reaching / bending 10 Arm, lock 18 Rear wheel adjustment, check 30 Arms, check 30 Rear wheel quick-release axle, install (optional) 14 Rear wheel quick-release axle, remove Backposts, check 30 (optional) 14 Balance 9 Rear wheels 13 Caster stems, check 31 Safety precautions 5 Caution, significance 4 Storing the Traveler L4 25 Cleaning your Traveler L4 31 Crossbraces, tighten 23 Tires, check 29 Curbs and steps 12 Tools, for adjustment, list 13 Tools, for maintenance, list 28 Elevating legrest, attach 21 Transfer activities 9 Elevating legrest, remove 21 Transporting the Traveler L4 25 Elevating legrest—detachable, swinga- Traveler L4, illustration 8 way 21 Troubleshooting 32 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 22 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust Upholstery, check 30 Footrest, attach 19 WARNING, significance 4 Footrest, remove 19... - Page 36 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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my wheel chair will not fold
The Everest & Jennings Traveler L4 wheelchair may not fold if the user does not pull up sharply on the seat sling at both the front and rear center at the same time, or if the wheelchair is not tipped sideways to prevent the wheels from dragging. Failure to follow these steps can prevent the wheelchair from folding completely.
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