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E&J Traveler HTC User Manual

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Hospital Transport Chair
Manual Wheelchair

User Manual

3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13
© 2012 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.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Hospital Transport Chair Manual Wheelchair User Manual 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 © 2012 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 ASSEMBLY................13 6 ADJUSTMENTS ...............17 7 MAINTENANCE ...............23 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............28 9 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............29 10 INDEX ..................31 GF Health Products, Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors. All illustrations, specifications, packaging and warranties contained in this catalog are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.

  • 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 Traveler HTC, intended for institutional use, provides the ideal solution to the hospital/clinical transport need by incorporating special attendant and inventory control features with a heavy duty frame designed to support up to 500 lb users.
  • Page 4 wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate the user's ability, 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. WARNING: Anti-tippers must be installed in the downward position.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your Traveler HTC serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler HTC 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 that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface and engage wheel locks before and during transfer. WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place. 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. 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. 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User 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: 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. 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3 GETTING STARTED Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in Traveler HTC illustration below. back upholstery anti-theft pole push handle / anti-fold bar armpad back post attendant seat wheel lock upholstery padded leg panel elevating legrest anti-tipper handrim footplate frame rear wheel caster housing crossbrace caster fork caster wheel 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual...

  • Page 9: Handling Tips

    However, it is possible to tip the Traveler HTC 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 stability 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 professional 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 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). WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent. Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental locking that could cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly, suddenly 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 designated elevators now required in most locations.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    A complete list of tools needed to perform all operations in this section follows: M13 wrench M10 wrench M5 hex key M4 hex key Unfold Traveler HTC Unfold the Traveler HTC by pushing down with even pressure on the top of the seat upholstery on both sides. WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side panel. 3J01-INS-LAB-RevB13 • Traveler HTC User Manual...
  • Page 14 Install Push Handle / Anti-Fold Bar M10 wrench, M4 hex key 1. Slide the push handle / anti- fold bar over both back posts as shown at right. push handle / anti-fold bar back post install push handle / anti-fold bar 2. Install the nuts and bolts push handle / that secure the push handle / anti-fold bar...
  • Page 15 Install Anti-Theft Pole M10 wrench, M4 hex key upper anti-theft pole 1. Attach upper pole section to lower pole section using the included M6 bolt and nut as shown at right. bolt 2. Use an M10 wrench and M4 hex key to tighten.
  • Page 16 Install Elevating Legrests (or Optional Footrests) M13 wrench WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. 1. Set legrest on wheelchair frame (so that legrest swingaway hinge plates engage release lever hinge pin bolts). 2. Swing legrest inward. hinge plate 3. Attach anti-theft nuts. 4. Use an M13 wrench to tighten.

  • Page 17: Adjustments

    6 ADJUSTMENTS The Traveler HTC 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 18 ARMS M10 wrench, M4 hex key All Traveler HTC arms are fixed. Remove Arm right arm 1. Use an M10 wrench bolt and M4 hex key to remove bolt and nut that secure arm to front arm socket. 2. Hold arm by center of armpad.
  • Page 19 WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to the ground than 2 inches, to permit proper clearance. WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the wheelchair to tip. Remove Elevating Legrest swingaway (or Optional Footrest) release lever M13 wrench 1. Traveler HTC front hinge rigging (elevating plate legrests or optional footrests) are equipped with anti-theft nuts, shown at right. Use an M13 wrench to remove them. remove elevating legrest / 2.
  • Page 20 ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without moving the legrest release lever. As a safety feature, however, in order to LOWER the elevating legrest you must move the legrest release lever. This is to prevent the legrest from accidentally dropping while the user’s leg is elevated. WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place before occupying or operating wheelchair. Raise elevating legrest Slowly rotate the legrest up to the desired position. Ensure elevating legrest is locked in position. legrest release lever Lower elevating legrest 1. To allow the elevating legrest to lower without dropping suddenly, support its weight and move the release lever forward.
  • Page 21 Adjust Footplate Extension Length (Elevating Legrest or Optional Footrest) 1. See picture at right. Loosen latch to free footplate extension inside hanger. 2. Press down on the locking button and adjust the footplate to the desired length. hanger locking Ensure the locking button button is completely extended and adjustment securely fastened in holes...
  • Page 22 CROSSBRACES Tighten Crossbraces M13 wrench, M5 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 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 Traveler HTC is not functioning properly, contact your Graham-Field authorized distributor immediately, as a potentially hazardous 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 ✔ Wipe off frame with soft cloth ✔ Check upholstery ✔ Check rear wheel adjustment ✔...
  • Page 25 Check Tire Wear Examine tires at least once a week for surface wear and cracks and replace them as needed. Replace 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 Rear Wheel Adjustment Inspect the wheels at least once a month. Check alignment by elevating the rear of the wheelchair on a stable object until the rear wheels clear the ground, or placing the wheelchair upside down in a stable position such that the wheels can spin freely. Spin the wheels; there should be no wobble or sideplay, and the wheels should spin freely without binding.
  • Page 27 Cleaning your Traveler HTC 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. The frame does not need to be waxed. Do not use solvents, abrasive waxes, caustic chemicals or spray silicone.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Rear wheels and/or casters may be adjusted     improperly. Ensure that both rear wheels are  mounted in identical positions, and that casters are mounted in identical positions. Caster stem(s) may be adjusted improperly. See     Graham-Field distributor to correct adjustment. Info: Use only Everest & Jennings replacement parts. A Traveler HTC parts catalog is available online at www.grahamfield.com. CAUTION: A complete inspection of your wheelchair, including maintenance, servicing and safety checks, should be performed by a Graham-Field authorized distributor at least every six months. 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, which could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    9 LIMITED WARRANTY SCOPE OF WARRANTY GF Health Products, Inc. (“GF”) warrants to the original purchaser only that it will replace or repair components, at GF’s sole discretion, that are defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service. All warranties are conditioned upon the proper use of the products strictly in accordance with good commercial practice and applicable GF instructions and manuals, including proper use and maintenance.
  • Page 30 ENTIRE WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS GF’S ONLY WARRANTY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. GF MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 31: Index

    10 INDEX Adjustments 17 Maintenance 23 Anti-theft pole, install 15 Anti-tippers, check 25 NOTICE, significance 4 Anti-Tippers, install 14 Arm, install 18 Push handle / anti-fold bar, install 14 Arm, remove 18 Arms, check 26 Ramps and Inclines 11 Assembly 13 Reaching / bending 10 Rear wheel adjustment, check 26 Backposts, check 26 Rear wheels 17 Balance 9 Safety precautions 5 Casters 17 Storage 13 Caster stems, check 27 CAUTION, significance 4 Tires, check 25 Crossbraces, tighten 22 Tools, for adjustment, list 17 Curbs and steps 12 Tools for assembly, list 13 Tools, for maintenance, list 24 Elevating legrest elevation, adjust 20 Transfer activities 9 Elevating legrest, lower 20 Traveler HTC, cleaning 27 Elevating legrest panel position, adjust Traveler HTC, illustration 8 Troubleshooting 28 Elevating legrest, raise 20 Elevating legrests, install 16 Unpacking 13 Elevating legrest, swingaway 19 Upholstery, check 25 Footplate extension length, adjust 21 WARNING, significance 4...
  • Page 32 Manufactured for: 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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