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User's Manual
the H E L I U M

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  • Page 1 Stand-Up Wheelchair User’s Manual the H E L I U M...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Standing Up ......................12 2.2.1 Preparing to stand.....................12 2.2.2 The Standing Process (Fig. 8)................12 PART 3: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................16 Use of Wheelchair....................16 Transporting ......................16 Cleaning .........................17 Maintenance......................17 PART 4: TECHNICAL DATA ..................18 Specifications ......................18 Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 3: Part 1 : Operation Diagrams

    Part 1 : Operation Diagrams Downpost Figure - 1 Footrest Length/Angle Adjusting Screws Figure - 2 Chest Strap Backrest Tension Strap Figure - 2 b. Chest strap tension adjustment Left strap Right strap Single buckle Double buckle Backrest tubes Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 4 Seat Rail - Upper Seat Rail - Lower Anti-tips Figure - 4 Wheels up Detent Button Rear Wheel Fore-Aft Adjustment Anti-tips Wheels down Frame Pivot Mount Figure - 5 -3° Figure - 6 +12° Back Angle Adjusting Screws Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 5 Fig. 6 1 inch Armpit Backrest tube and adjusting screws (adjusts in 0.8 inch increments) Fig. 7 Wheel Lock Adjusting Screw Figure 8 Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 6 Knee Block Pivot Mount Fig. 9 Retracted position Extended position Locking Flange Pivot Mount Peg Knee Block Pivot Mount Fig. 10 Figure 11 Seat Rail – Upper Safety Lock Seat Rail - Lower Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 7 Figure 12: Mechanical Movement to the Standing Position Arm Loop Levers Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to Stand Rotation of Arm Loop Levers to return to Seated Position Grip areas for lifting Figure 13 Backrest Stop Lock Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    2) the potential of physical benefits that result from repeated standing (these benefits may include improved; range of motion, bone density, circulation, bowel and bladder function, etc.). Label: Compliance of this device to annex I of the EU directive 93/42/EEC is confirmed by this CE label. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 9 Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 10: Part 2 : Operating Instructions

    (should be approximately 4cm/1.5” less than upper leg length) Seat Depth (front of backpost to Position Holes Showing (on insert BACK of the knee) tube at rear) Seat Depth-43cm/17" Seat Depth-45cm/17.5" 2 std Seat Depth-47cm/18.5" Seat Depth-49cm/19" Seat Depth-51cm/20" Seat Depth-53cm/21" Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 11: Anti-Tip Tubes (Fig. 4)

    (downmost) position, it is imperative that they are in the operating position any time the wheelchair is in use. Failure to use the anti-tippers may result in the chair tipping over, causing personal injury and damage to the wheelchair. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 12: Back Angle Adjustment (Fig. 5)

    Note that the tire pressure can have a significant affect on the holding ability of the engaged wheel lock. It is therefore necessary to make certain the tires have correct air pressure before attempting to adjust. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 13: Standing Up

    The user should transfer to a regular car seat and separately secure the wheelchair. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to the wheelchair. 2.2.2.2 Adjusting the chest strap tension (Fig. 2 b). Double buckle Single buckle Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 14 WARNING! It is not possible to stand up in this device without the proper application of the chest strap. Attempting to do so is dangerous and could result in injury. The height of the chest strap must first be adjusted followed by tension adjustment. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 15 Continue to rotate the lever up and forward utilizing an arm motion similar to that of propelling a wheelchair wheel. The seating mechanism will rise to achieve the full standing position as the lever continues to rotate and actually begins to travel downward. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 16 CAUTION: In order to prevent the involuntary actuation of the standing mechanism, always remember to place the right and left safety locks (Fig. 11) in the locked position (slid to the rear of the chair). Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 17: Part 3: Safety Instructions

    Figure 13 for the correct lifting points. CAUTION: After transporting, and before each reassembly of the wheelchair after disassembly, it is imperative to make certain that all the parts are appropriately positioned and secured in place. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 18: Cleaning

    After use in the rain, it is recommended that the wheelchair be dried with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Sand and seawater can damage the bearings, hardware and paint of the wheelchair. Maintenance It is recommended that your wheelchair be serviced annually by an authorized Permobil dealer. Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 19: Part 4: Technical Data

    : Rear diameter - 24” and 26” Wheel locks : Manually applied Propulsion : Manual Standing Mechanism : Manual assisted standing utilizing gas-powered struts, changeable according to the client’s weight Rear stabilization : Anti-tip wheels (optional) Helium User’s Manual March 2010...
  • Page 20 Please return to: Permobil 6961 Eastgate Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37090 Helium User’s Manual March 2010...

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